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Plangent
When Tony joined NCIS, he hoped to leave the plangent memories behind. Between Danny and Wendy, he was really hoping for a huge new beginning with NCIS. Gibbs at least seemed to understand where he was coming from and wanted to work with him.
That left Tony hopeful that he could have the new start he needed and forget about both Danny and Wendy. Danny had turned out to be dirty and Wendy had dumped him for even considering the Navy cop’s offer.
What sealed the deal was not the head slap, but Gibbs comment that you don’t waste good and Tony was good. Gibbs was the first person to see Tony as good and see beneath his goofball surface. Tony knew then that this was only the beginning of a new life for him.
