My favorite line in the whole story - Gibbs to Tony - "I'm so glad you're home. I missed you. You could just feel the emotion. Great story.

lovely!

fantastic, ya know?!

There are just so many things I loved about this there is no way I can possibly leave a coherent review.
First, I loved that it has a very different feel than almost any other story I have read. The idea of Gibbs kind of being the bad guy in the beginning, of Tony rising up to stand on his own feet and growinginto such a strong leader, It was just wonderful.

The first time I cried was when Tony came home and McGee heard him say "Probie".
The second was when Gibbs was crying because when Gibbs cries there is just never gonna be a dry eye in the house.

You did an excellent job of bringing in and creating new characters and also of creating relationships with these new characters which showed off the developing personality changes in our old beloved characters. This is something I am absolutely petrified of attempting so I give major props to someone who can do it well, and you certainly have here.

The rest? I LOVED Gibbs coming home to Tony shirtless in his bed. I had this picture of Gibbs falling to his knees beside the bed and just weeping and of course this is when I cried the THIRD time.
You painted a wonderful and real picture of domesticity and the challenges they faced. Of course it isn't going to be wine and roses and hot sex every day.

Wonderful fic. I can see myself coming back for another read sometime. Tugged at my heartstrings the whole ride!
Thanks for writing!
Kat

Terrific! I especially like how you let us see the difficult situation Tony finds himself in as he tries to become more himself with people who can't see him that way, and how hard it is for Gibbs to allow himself to change as well.
Lindy

Aw, love this story

Great story. I just found it and read it completely. I really like the world that you created.

awesome story loved it wow

That was...

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Oh my goodness gracious me!

Wow! A really nice character piece. Wish you had posted in chaps, not just one long piece, but, truly - W O W !

Nice Job!

think i actually read this a while back :) nice story!

awesome read loved it.

this was bloody well amazing, but looong!

WOW! WHAT A REALLY GOOD FAST PACED STORY. LOVED THAT TONY AND GIBBS FINALLY GOT TOGETHER! I'M TIRED JUST THINKING ABOUT THE FAST PACED LIFE YOU DEPICTED FOR THEM.. THANKS FOR WRITING AND POSTING IT!

Great fic! I loved it :)

Thank you for this story, A good and responsible Tony, an adult Tony, who is more than competant. Loved that you posted in one shot.

SUPER...LOVED IT ALOT...love how they realized that they could be on different teams, and STILL work together...i liked that tony's team were able to work with jethro's team so easily, as well as take orders from jethro...when tony wasn't around.

thanks for a wonderful story.

alisa