NCIS: Best Shots

Chapter Fifty-Three: A Friend to Me

NCIS Special Agents Timothy McGee and Tony DiNozzo were once again on the road, travelling to interview a suspect in their latest case. Since the release of Tim's new book, he'd been subject to torment by Tony and Ziva, who were none too happy that they were portrayed as lovers in the Deep Six series.

Without looking at McGee, Tony, who was driving, flipped on the radio. Within seconds, the opening chords of "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor could be heard and Tim started tapping his foot to the beat and playing an air guitar.

Tony changed the station and a country song could be heard.

Well you and I

We're buddies

And we've been since we first met

Me and you

Well we've been through

Our share of laughter and regret

Tony grinned, remembering all the practical jokes he'd played on McGee. Tim saw the grin and smacked DiNozzo on the shoulder. Before the senior field agent could retaliate, the song started up again.

Lord knows we've had our bad days

And more than once we've disagreed

But you've always been a friend to me

You can be so stubborn

There's times I think you just like to fight

And I hope and pray

We live to see a day

When you say I might be right

"You can say that again," Tim commented, earning him a dark look from DiNozzo. Tony had to smile at the next verse, though.

And there's times I'd rather kill you

Than listen to your honesty

But you're always a friend to me

"Got that right," DiNozzo snorted.

You've always been

Time and again

The one to take my hand

And show me it's okay to be

Just the way I am

With no apology

Oh you've always been

And you will 'til God knows when

Yes you've always been a friend to me

"Well, that was . . . "

"Deep?" Tim suggested.

"Thanks, McWriter."

"We're here, Tony."

Immediately DiNozzo pulled into the driveway. It was good to know they'd always have each other's backs, no matter what they went through.