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Author's Note: I've decided to put in a Thanksgiving and Christmas chapter in this story. I know it's not Thanksgiving yet, or even Christmas. They might be short which is why I thought I'd put them together.
A Long Time Ago
Tony watched as his sister talked to her husband about plans for Thanksgiving. They were going to McGee's parents house and Sarah was going to be there too. He would have to be alone this Thanksgiving. He remembered years past when they found out that they were brother and sister. Abby had came over with the Turkey and everything else for Thanksgiving. He helped peel the potatoes, so Abby could make mashed potatoes. She had made stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberries out of a can. The turkey turned out really good for their first Thanksgiving together as family.
Maybe he would have leftover pizza for Thanksgiving this year since they probably wouldn't be open for Thanksgiving. He tried to keep on working, but his thoughts kept on drifting towards that he was going to be alone again for Thanksgiving.
"Tony, are you okay?"
"What?"
"I've been calling your name for a couple of minutes and you haven't responded."
"Sorry, Abs. I was Just thinking what I was going to do for Thanksgiving."
"Your not going to the McGee's with us?"
"I'm not invited Abby. I'm not family."
"You're my family. You're my brother."
"They don't know that. The McGee's would wonder why you are dragging along a co worker and pity me."
"Then we'll tell them that you're my brother."
"Are you sure?"
"Of course I'm sure. It wouldn't be a Thanksgiving without my brother. I wouldn't leave you alone for any Holiday." She said as she hugged her brother.
"I'm sorry, Abby. I just thought that with a new husband you wouldn't want me around anymore."
"Tony, you are my brother. You're my blood. Yes, McGee's my husband, but you are my family and don't you forget that." She smiled at her brother as she hugged him again.
"Got it, Abs." He smiled back at his little sister.
Thanksgiving came and went. The McGee's welcomed into their home and made him feel welcomed. They knew that he was Abby's brother and they were all right with that. He had fun listening about stories when Tim and Sarah were children. He enjoyed those stories. He loved hearing about other people's childhoods. He even tried to ask Jackson about Gibbs childhood when they were in Stillwater.
They had even invited him over for Christmas and to have dinner with them. He thanked the McGee's and left with a smile on his face. Abby snuck up by him.
"See I knew that they would like you."
"You were right, Abby."
Christmas
Tony wrapped his last gift and placed them on the table. He had brought presents not only for Abby, but for The McGee's and Tim too. He hoped that they liked them. He was a little nervous because he wasn't sure that they would like their presents. McGee had helped him by telling what his Mom, Dad and Sarah liked.
He had also gotten gifts for Gibbs and Ziva too. He had already given his gifts to them yesterday and told them not to open them until Christmas.
A couple of days later it was time to go to the McGee's house. He had gotten dressed and put the gifts into a bag, then picked up his keys and wallet. He turned off the lights and left to go to his car. He made his way towards the house and knocked on the door.
"Merry Christmas, Probie." Tony grinned at Tim
"Merry Christmas, Tony." Tim grinned back at Tony.
Abby heard her brother and ran towards him.
"Tony, you made it." She said as she hugged her brother.
"Abs, can't breathe."
"Sorry, Tony." She smiled and let him go and noticed that he had a bag in his hand. "What is that, Tony?"
"Presents for Mr. Mrs. McGee, you, Tim and Sarah."
"You can put them under the tree." McGee said as he nodded towards the living room.
The presents were put under the tree and Tony sat down. He watched the interactions of the McGee's and their children. This is how Christmas should be. It shouldn't be about fear, but about family and celebrating.
Once again the McGee's surprised him. They had adopted him as one of their own. He was surprised that they would want him to be apart of their family. He couldn't believe that someone besides his sister would want him in their family.
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