This story is without a doubt the most powerful thing I've read in a long time.

I got up early so I could read today's post before going to work---given the subject matter, I probably should have waited because the images just stick with me---but I had to know more. I hurt for Tony, for all the other boys too.

I love how you are dealing with Tony's thoughts and emotions. The flashbacks are so damn vivid. And I was delighted that you gave Gibbs the strength and presence of mind to know waiting and taking their time before moving on to more was the right thing to do. (Sex in this case was obviously the problem, and more if it wasn't necessarily the cure) He might have thought he didn't know what to do, but his gut instinct was spot on.

I liked Ziva's reaction as well. It was nicely in character. Not a lot of showy emotion and yet still a powerful response.

McGee's was spot on too...that bit of uncertainty, the desire to do the right thing even though he's not quite sure what that is.

Abby...bless her. "I like boy 43". Just spot on perfect her timing.

I'll be eagerly awaiting the next post.