Tony's character is complex. I agree with you about him being professional one minute and a goof ball the next. He used to love to do that to Kate. He'd make her think he was goofing off or sleeping and then when Gibbs came around he'd be answering all the questions. I do think this stems from his background. Some of the hints we've gotten is he was neglected by his parents and that they possibly had a loveless marriage. His father often ignored him a lot (forgetting him in that hotel room) and at the risk of offending slashers as well, I think he needs Gibbs' approval in a father figure sort of way because of this. I
also remember him getting presents on his birthday from his father that don't relate to him at all (the power sander).
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ninetydegrees
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on 2009-01-29 04:11 am (UTC)also remember him getting presents on his birthday from his father that don't relate to him at all (the power sander).
I hope we get to meet Tony's father. hee!