I have read this story several times and I just love it.   I loved the way Tony had treated Gibbs.   Gibbs wasn't use to anyone putting the blame on him.   And he didn't like it one bit.  Which I found very funny.  After all, you never really see Gibbs accepting responsibility for his actions.  And the same could pretty much be said about Abby, Ziva and Tim also.    Maybe that's why they always seemed to be his favorites.   Because they are so much alike.   At least Tony aways accepted responsibility for him actiosn.     And you can always tell when Gibbs refuses to listen to Tony's side or even at times Tim's side, especially when it comes to Abby or Ziva.  That he must know deep down that they really aren't the ones to blame.  But he's always coverd for Abby's and Ziva actions.