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"Where are we going, Gibbs?"
"School," he grunted.
Tony blinked and looked over at Gibbs in confusion, "Why?"
"They need a horse trainer."
"Ok. That explains you, but not me."
"Oh hell, DiNozzo. You're my assistant, of course."
Tony eyed Gibbs and wondered what he's gotten himself into agreeing to join Gibbs on this trip. He'd thought it was official NCIS business when he'd agreed, but it was sounding more and more like a personal favor to Gibbs.
"You remember what happened last time with horses and me, right?"
"You'll be fine, Tony. These are gentle ponies, wouldn't hurt a lamb."
"If that's true, why do you need an assistant?"
"You're so suspicious. Relax and have some fun. I promise there's no risk here. You don't need to be on the lookout for anything more than misbehaving children."
"I'm not a babysitter, Gibbs."
"I know."
Tony shook his head and stepped out of the car as it pulled to a stop in front of a middle school. At least, he wasn't being dragged to a youth camp. He'd tried the camp counselor thing once. It hadn't worked out in the slightest.
He wasn't expecting Gibbs to lead him to the stage, however. "Are we putting on a show?"
"Nope. The kids are. We're just here to prevent the horses from spooking."
Tony had a bad feeling about this, but attempted to smile though his gritted teeth anyway.
A young ingénue ran up to them. "Gibbs, Gibbs, Gibbs!"
"Let me guess she's met, Abby?"
"Hey Libby. You ready to make all the young men cry?"
"Don't be silly, Gibbs. They're not going to cry."
"We'll just see about that, shall we?" Gibbs murmured as he led her away.
Tony followed after them, bemused. He had no idea what was going on here, but it didn't sound frightening. Well except for the kids, that was.
Gibbs pointed Tony to a chair while he got Libby settled on a horse for the first scene. It was cute and all the kids clearly loved Gibbs. Tony couldn't help wondering how Gibbs had originally gotten involved with this school.
It wasn't really the kind of thing Tony had ever pictured Gibbs doing, but he seemed suited to it. It was clear that this was a rehearsal and not actually an audience ready performance. Still the kids were cute and Tony got to watch Gibbs. He really couldn't complain even if this wasn't how he'd originally expected to spend the day.