The Widening Gyre by donutsweeper (G)

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Hi, I'm Gaby and I'll be your driver for all things NCIS  this month! :)

Fair warning: I'm a Tony gal through and through, and I usually ship him with Gibbs. I will, however, try my best to rec anything and everything, from explicit slash to team gen fics, from hysterical crack!fic to angsty hurt/comfort. So, I hope there'll be something for everyone here!

My plan is to make a daily pit stop, which you'll probably need because I'm an erratic driver. *g* So, buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Fandom: NCIS
Pairing: None. (Characters: Tony DiNozzo, Leroy Jethro Gibbs)
Length: 1123 words
Author on LJ: donutsweeper
Author Website: donutville
Why this must be read: From the author's summary: "Tony was still capable of surprising Gibbs- and teaching him a thing or two about life as well." And that's exactly it. We don't know what happened to Tony, and it doesn't matter. What matters is how Tony deals with life and what others may perceive as his limitations. This story is short and bittersweet. It breaks your heart and makes you smile. One of my all-time fave stories and one of the reasons why I wanted to drive the van in the first place! :)

Excerpt:
“You're supposed to check who it is before you unlock the door,” Gibbs said as he heard the deadbolt come off. “Did you look through the peephole?”

“No,” Tony announced as the threw the door open. “But I di'n’t need to. Y’re the only one that g-g-growls like that. Besides, it’s down-and-over and you always come when the clock says down-and-over.”

Before Jethro could process that statement Tony threw his good arm around him for a hug. “Hey, Tony.” Gibbs returned the hug with equal force. “You going to let me in?” he asked when Tony made no move to let go.

“Course I am, Boss. That’s why I opened the door,” Tony answered, his head still buried in Gibbs’ shoulder.

The Widening Gyre