Quantum Mistake

By Kushie

I do not own NCIS: I do not own Anthony Dinozzo, L.J. Gibbs or any other team members.

Please understand that some English spellings and types of dialogue differ from the American

ones. Some of us put the letter 'U' in a lot more word endings. I'm sorry if you find this awkward

It's second nature to me. As is putting certain words, in front of the verb, instead of after

This story bears no relation to any of my other stories. It is set in a totally different Universe.

Warning Alternate Universe. Many Characters act out of Canon! Don't like don't read.

Chapter Eleven

"Where's my Vinni? Where's my Vinni?" Tony repeated over and over. His voice rising

as he began to panic at it's disappearance. "Where's my Vinni! Boss! I've lost

Vinni! I've lost my Vinni!" Jethro walked over

"It's all right Tony! We'll find it," he tried to calm, the almost hysterical agent. Inwardly he

was shocked. Ducky had said, that the mutation, had caused some kind of chemical imbalance in

Tony's brain. But it was manifesting itself in a very emotional manner. Gibbs glanced under

Tony's desk and ran an eye over the immediate local area. Then he raised his head and asked

"Ziva? Tim? Have either of you seen his cat?"

"I have been down in the lab with Abby for the last half an hour!" Ziva reported. Jethro looked to Tim

"I was over in the Mechanic's bay. I'm having car trouble Old Ned promised to take a look

under the hood, for me."

"Okay! Then It's clear that Tony's cat isn't here. So we need to consider other options.

Mcgee pull down the security footage from the cameras." His hands flew over his keyboard.

"Up on the plasma!" Jethro ordered as soon as Tim said he had access. "Run it back an hour!"

Tony was breathing hard. He chewed anxiously at the tip of his plait. Jethro noted this and gently

tugged the braid from between his teeth. The Plasma flickered to life. Jethro noted.

Ziva was the first to leave the bullpen. A few minutes later, Tim, having picked up his car keys

also walked out. Leaving the area deserted. Then as they watched a small figure was

seen to crawl out from under the stairs. A tic jumped in Jethro's cheek as he saw Patricia Morrow

run across to Tony's desk. Snatch up the orange cat and then dash away, to the lifts with her prize.

"Urh!" Tony inhaled. "The thieving little..." Jethro laid a hand on his arm.

"You will remain here I will sort this out."

"And I'm going to help you," Vance spoke from behind. "That young lady's thievery and

meddling have gone on, quite long enough. It's time she learned a sharp lesson." He looked round

"Agent Mcgee, get Agent Dinozzo a coffee. Agent David you are tasked with protecting him

Until Agent Gibbs and I return." Ziva understood. Tony had to be protected from himself.

Left alone, in such an agitated state. He could very easily do something drastic.

Jethro saw a another horrified face staring at the plasma.

"Agent Peter Morrow You will accompany us!" he growled. Pete swallowed. A churning pit

formed in his stomach. He knew Patty wasn't even supposed to be in the office.

She still had another week of suspension to serve. He'd warned Lorraine to keep her

quiet and out of sight

Down below the light fingered girl was admired the toy She'd so blatantly purloined.

"Isn't it fab mummy?"

"Yes dear! It's very nice, but are you sure you weren't seen. Nobody was up there and any way,

who cares? I'm special I have to have everyfing I wanz."

"Well! Just so long as you weren't seen That's all right then."

"But I can keep it can't I mummy?"

"Of course you can! If anyone asks we'll say Nana made it for you when you was born. After all whose

going to believe Dinozzo. Why would that, stinking, Mutant have such an expensive toy?"

She was unaware of the three men entering. Jethro didn't bother bandying words. He strode

straight over to Patty and wrenched Vinni from her hand.

"That does not belong to you."

"Waaagh!," she started to howl. "It does too! It does! It does! Don't it mummy?"

"Of course it does! Jethro what is this about? Give Patty back her cat. It is extremely precious to her.

Her Nana made it for her when she was born." Pete behind, cringed at prevarication.

"You are a liar!" Jethro snapped "And she is a thief."

"What Jethro how can you say such things. The only thief in this office is Dinozzo. Stealing a child's

toy. It's worse than taking candy from a baby."

"I repeat you are a liar and she is a thief. And I can prove it!" he snapped Before she could refute

the truth. He opened his wallet and removed a small photo. It was of Tony. Taken on

Christmas morning. In it he was smiling and holding Vinni."

"He could have faked that!" Lorraine snapped. "God you're so gullible Jethro!"

"It is not a fake I took that picture and this," he extracted a second thing from his wallet.

"Is a receipt from the Charity stall Where I bought the cat." Lorraine swallowed then bluffed.

"Why on Earth would you buy a grown man a toy? It's not right Patty is the child here.

She must have it." Vance could scarcely believe his ears. But Gibbs wasn't swayed.

"Firstly Ms. Morrow What I buy for my Agents is none of your business? But since you ask.

Agent Dinozzo couldn't have the original present I purchased for him as it was alcoholic.

His present condition prevents him drinking." He scowled at her. "A condition your

meddling brat caused." Lorraine changed her tactics. She placed a hand on Jethro's arm and

pressed up against him. Rubbing her breasts along his torso in a provocative manner

"Darling Jethro! Come now Let's not Quarrel. Dinozzo's just some weirdo mutant.

He doesn't matter. Patty adores you and I know that deep down You want to make her happy.

She must have the puppet." Jethro thrust her backward.

"Get your hands off me! You forward Trollop!" Vance then spoke

"And henceforth Ms. Morrow You will address Gibbs by his full title. Assistant Director!"

Lorraine blinked

"Assis.." Suddenly she remembered all the times, Jethro had stood in as Director,

for Jenny Shepherd and even, for her father. On one occasion. Vance hadn't finished

He spun round and berated Pete.

"And you Agent will explain to me. What that girl is doing in this building? I distinctly

remember, suspending her access For two weeks."

"Patty has to come with me," Lorraine blustered. She is home schooled here. My father

Director Morrow allowed it." Vance suddenly played his ace. He looked to Gibbs.

"It has come to my notice, that there is insufficient work here. For two Forensic Operatives.

"Miss Scuito is senior," Jethro gleefully replied.

"Yes she is and she is fully qualified." Lorraine began to grow nervous. Vance looked back

at her "We don't need you, but I understand there is an opening at the local PD lab for an

unqualified Laboratory assistant. I shall contact the head CSI Adam Brent and recommend you."

Lorriane blanched

"But that place has no facilities for children. What will happen to Patty?"

"I suggest you enroll her in your nearest state school," his voice took on a bored tone.

"Just like every other child in the country," His face hardened. "Including my own three."

"Jethro! Darling! Sweetheart!" she wailed desperately

"Assistant Director Gibbs!" he corrected sharply. Then he too turned to Pete.

"And I did not agree to have you on my team. So that you could abuse the position and collude with

your ghastly family. To enrich yourselves, at the expense of the other Agents.

Vance suddenly wanted rid of the whole brood and so added.

"And as you know Agent Morrow. The Sea Hawk is still without an Agent Afloat." Pete

now turned ashen. He understood the threat well enough. But it wasn't a threat.

"She ships out at Ten Am on Monday. Make sure you are on board. I do not want the expense of

having to fly you out, to her later!" Vance and Gibes then both strode out.

"Aarrgh! Aargh Waa! I wanz my kitty cat! Mummy! I wanz it!"

Patty's howls faded as the two men entered the lift. They exchanged grins. Neither said anything

But they both know. They were finally free of the nepotistic family.

Tony was pacing up and down. He chewed his plait and looked desperately at towards the elevators.

Then finally he heard it rising. He dashed forward. Even before the doors were fully open,

he was trying to peer in.

"Boss? Did you find him. Did you find Vinni?"

"Yes Tony! Here he is safe and sound!" he handed Vinni back to it's true owner. Vance didn't bat

an eyelid, as Tony hugged the toy, to his face, then began stroking and crooning to it.

Doctor Mallard had warned him. Anthony Dinozzo had been traumatized by his experiences. Over the

previous few years. What with being shot, trapped in a metal shipping container and having the plague.

This latest accident had been the icing on the cake. Ducky said

It could be many weeks Before Tony's normal exuberant personality reasserted itself.

Both Directors understood. Tony had to be given time to recover. He would also need to be

coddled and protected. Especially out in the field.

Vance returned upstairs to his office. He had barely, had time to sit down. Before his PA

informed him that she had Ex-Director Morrow on the phone. Vance grinned. He'd been expecting the call.

He gave the Ex-director time To state his grievances about the 'appalling' treatment of his daughter, son

and most specifically his 'Beautiful, Sweet, Grand daughter.' Stating the theft of her favorite toy.

Vance let rip. He made it clear that he was now head of NCIS and told the man the truth about Patricia.

"I don't care how long you were Director here?" He bellowed down the telephone. "I will not tolerate;

Bullying, theft and outright prostitution in my office." Morrow instantly tried to threaten

"I shall complain to the Secretary of the Navy!"

"Go ahead! I have both documentary and video evidence to back up my claims and

If you persist I'll fire the pair of them." He slammed the phone down then allowed himself

A very smug smile.

He and SecNav were very old friends. They'd gone through FLETC and Quantico together.

They even belonged to the same club. If Morrow did complain? His petitions would fall on deaf ears.

Jethro watched Tony, for the rest of the morning. He didn't put Vinni down once. Not even to go

to the head. Lunch time came. Tony, still carrying his cat, joined Abby, Tim and Ziva.

They wandered out of the Yard and across to their favorite cafe. As they strolled along.

Tony happened to glance sideways. He stopped dead and stared into the window of the

Leather Shop. Standing in the window was a satchel. It was light brown with yellow tassels

The colour drained from Tony's face. He recognized it. It was the one from his dream. It was

Vinni's satchel. He touch Tim's arm.

"I'll catch you up. I've just got to buy something."

"We'll wait!" Tim said firmly. "Gibbs told us not to leave you alone." Tony gave a tight smile,

nodded. Then stepped into the exclusive bag store. It cost him twenty five dollars But Tony didn't care.

Even before he was out of the shop. Vinni was safely ensconced in his carry sack. But inside

Tony was slightly nervous. His dream was becoming real. He sensed that soon.

Very soon!

He would have to face his nightmare.