Our Life, Our Family

Chapter 10

our days later Charity was released from the hospital. Tony picked her up and had to take her to NCIS. Vance had wanted to get her report, but Tony and Gibbs had told the doctors and nurses to not let Vance talk to her while she was recovering.

When they arrived she was sent to Vance's office. Tony and Gibbs both had to stay outside and didn't like it at all. When she entered his office Vance looked up. "Hello Charity." He greeted.

"Director." She replied.

"How are you feeling?" He asked.

"Fine." She answered. "A little sore, but it's not too bad anymore." She then took the seat in front of his desk.

"I wanted to get this out of the way sooner," Vance began, "But I was told I wasn't allowed to interview you until you had recovered."

Charity got a slight smirk on her face. "What can I say, I have an overprotective father and husband."

"Well, I'm sure they are going crazy right now, so I'll just move this along." Vance said. "So, just tell me what happened."

Gibbs and Tony...

Tony sat at his desk, impatiently waiting for Vance to finish getting Charity's story. He was kind of afraid what it might do to Charity to have to recall what had happened. Gibbs was setting over at his desk, thinking the same thing.

"You two are too protective." Ziva observed.

Tony and Gibbs both looked up at her. Gibbs of course giving her his best stare that was somewhere between professional supervisor and father figure.

"What?" She asked. "It's obvious Charity can take care of herself."

"You know what it's like reliving a horrible event just for a report." Tony replied.

Gibbs then looked at Ziva and Tony. "This time it's even worse for her." Gibbs said.

Both Tony and Ziva looked at Gibbs confused. "What exactly do you mean, boss?" Tony asked. "I mean this isn't the first time she's had to defend herself against a creep."

"True, but this is the first time she's ever actually had to kill anyone." Gibbs answered.

Before anyone else could say anything, Charity emerged from the director's office. She was looking even more pale than she had when she went in. She walked down the steps on shakey legs. Tony and Gibbs both jumped up and practically ran to help her.

Tony put an arm around her waist to steady her. Then he and Gibbs lead her to Gibbs's desk, since it was closer. Gibbs picked up the phone on his desk and called Duckie to come up.

"Are you alright?" Tony asked his wife.

Charity slapped a smile on her face. "Fine. I've just been lying in that hospital bed the last couple of days and now I'm a little more active. I'm sure that's all it is."

"Baby girl, you look pale." Gibbs said, concern etching line in his face.

"I'm always pale." Charity said, waving it off.

Just then Duckie arrived with a bag in hand. He made his way over to Charity. Duckie opened his bag and pulled out a few things. Then he looked at Charity. "My dear, I've seen corpses with more color than you." He said concerned.

Charity let out a nervous laugh. "I'm fine. I just need some water."

Tony looked over at McGee. "Little Timmy, water now." He ordered.

Gibbs then gave McGee his best stare. McGee of course got up and headed to the water cooler.

Duckie checked Charity's pulse, which was fine. He checked her temperature and then her blood pressure. "Charity, your blood pressure is too high. I think you need to go back to the hospital."

"But I just got out of there." She protested. "I just need to rest for a few moments."

McGee returned quickly and handed Charity the water. "Thank you." She said and took a sip.

She sat there for a while and her color started to come back. Duckie checked her blood pressure again. "Your blood pressure has returned to normal."

"See, I told you I just needed to rest for a little bit." She said.

Duckie gave her a stern look. "You just take it easy and if you get to feeling like this again, you go to the emergency room. Okay?"

"Okay." Charity agreed. "But I'm fine."

"Well, I'm taking you home and getting you in bed." Tony said, reaching a hand down to help her up.

Charity looked up at him with a grin on her face. "You promise?" She inquired, taking his hand and standing up.

Tony looked at her and shook his head. "I think you've been married to me too long. You're starting to sound like me."

"Will you two just stop that?" Gibbs said. "I mean seriously, Charity you are my little girl."

Charity looked at her dad. "Your little girl who is pregnant for the second time. I think you would have known by now."

Just then Abby came up and stepped off the elevator, AJ holding her hand. Once they were off the elevator, AJ looked up and saw his parents. He let go of Abby's hand and ran to them. "Mommy! Daddy!" He exclaimed.

Tony bent down and picked AJ up. "Hey buddy." He said. "Are you ready to take Mommy home?"

AJ nodded. "Yay! Mommy comin' home!"

Charity smiled at her and Tony's son. She leaned over and kissed his cheek. "Did you miss Mommy?" She asked.

"Yeah." AJ answered. "Daddy can't make my booboos better like Mommy."

Charity looked at him. "You have a booboo?"

AJ held out his left arm to reveal a small bruise. "I fell."

Charity kissed the bruise. "Better baby?"

"Better." AJ answered.

"Now, let's go home." Charity said.

The family then walked to the elevator and headed to the car. Tony fastened AJ in his carseat and then got in the driver's side, Charity already setting down and buckled up in the passenger's seat. Before he started the car, Tony reached a hand over and gently squeezed Charity's leg.

She looked over at him and could see the worry in his eyes. she gave him a reassuring smile. "I'm fine."

"A husband can't be worried about his wife?" Tony questioned.

"Of course you can be." She said. "But I'm fine. So, let's go home."

"Okay." Tony leaned over and kissed Charity's cheek.

"Ewe!" AJ said.

Tony and Charity laughed. Tony then started the car and headed for home. AJ of course fell asleep on the way. Car rides always made him sleepy and it was his nap time anyway. When they arrived hom, Tony parked the car and then got the sleeping AJ out of the back. Charity took the keys and unlocked the door.

Tony carried AJ in and laid him in his bed. Charity pulled off AJ's shoes and then she and Tony tucked him in. Tony wrapped an arm around Charity and pulled her close. He kissed the top of her head. "Okay, now you need to rest." He told her.

Charity looked up at him and smiled. "Yes, dear."

They walked out of AJ's room and headed down the hall to their room. Charity stripped down to her tank top and panties and climbed in bed under the covers. Tony stripped down to his inderwear and climbed in next to her. He opened his arms and Charity rolled over to snuggle with him, her head lying on his chest.

He kissed the top of her head. "I love you." He told her.

"I love you, too." She replied, closing her eyes and relaxing into him. Soon she fell asleep, completely relaxed and feeling perfectly safe in her husband's arms.

Tony watched her once she had fallen asleep. She looked peaceful and rested. He kissed the top of her head once more and once he was satisfied that she was resting comfortably, he closed his eyes and joined her in dream land.