I'm glad you got through it safely! There have been some scary stories out of NJ!

I agree. As strong as Tony is, he's still very vulnerable and his empathy makes him sensitive. I think that's part of his appeal! I believe that is part of the reason Gibbs is such a good match for him - he seems to need someone who needs him. He's a nurturer/protector.

LOL, I may eventually revisit this 'verse. It does lead to a lot of possibilities. ;)