"...being the lifeline Tony needed." Yes! I loved Gibbs holding onto Tony and comforting him. I'm thrilled that Tony remembers spirit!Tony (because spirit!Tony and Gibbs had so many special moments together). Their first real kiss was so special.

I like seeing the team/family back together again, closer than even it seems.

The pacing of this story is wonderful. Is that the word? You're not jumping too fast from event to event -- we're getting all the nice details in between and that's important to me.

Thanks!