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"Gibbs… you can't be serious. I had plans this weekend! It's supposed to storm tonight." Kate whined.
"Well boss, I don't know what's wrong with Kate but I'm excited! I love camping… campfires, singing, s'mores, gazing at the stars…"
"DiNozzo! This isn't a vacation; we will be undercover watching for suspicious people. We need to find who is murdering our petty officers and dumping their bodies in the campgrounds." Gibbs barked.
"Yes boss."
"You have an hour to get what you need and get back here, and then we are headed to Evergreen's County Park. Tents and food will be provided." Gibbs headed over to the elevator, "That means you too McGee."
Tony winked at Kate as he headed to the elevator, "You can stay in my tent."
"I'd rather sleep with a rattlesnake DiNozzo." She replied without hesitation, but with an original Kate glare.
The team headed to their homes to gather various items. Kate gathered rain gear because she was positive it was going to rain. She also took toilet paper because she figured Gibbs wouldn't bring any. Tony brought chips, marshmallows, and a guitar. McGee didn't know what to do, he wasn't one for camping but he was excited because he wanted to become part of the team; prove himself to them and get a name other than Probie.
Gibbs grabbed the bare minimum and sat down on his bed. He smiled to himself, remembering that he hadn't told the team how long they might be camping. Kate had mentioned just a weekend, but he was almost sure it would be at least 3 days. They also only had three tents, he wasn't sharing and he figured Kate wouldn't either, so Tony and McGee would be sharing. Then his face darkened as he thought about all the bickering that would come with the close quarters… especially between Kate and DiNozzo. Oh well. He would be sure to pack ear plugs.
Exactly one hour later, everyone was in the bullpen waiting for Gibbs. All heads turned towards the elevator as they heard the 'ding' indicating that it was stopping at their floor. The doors opened revealing Gibbs.
"What are you waiting for, let's go! Storms are rolling in." he called as he sent it back down.
"Told you!" said Kate as uncertainty flashed across her features. It vanished so quickly that no one saw it. She gathered her umbrella and slipping a pack onto her back.
"Beat you there Kate! Probie-carry my bags." yelled Tony as he gave McGee a head slap and raced to the elevator.
"So immature." muttered Kate as she helped McGee with Tony's crap that was scattered in front of McGee's desk. "This will be a long weekend."
They made their way down to the cars to meet Gibbs and DiNozzo. Two Suburban's had been stocked with camping supplies for their trip.
"McGee, let's go, your with me. DiNozzo, Todd- you are following."
"Come on Gibbs, why can't I ride with you? McGee can ride with Tony." Gibbs gave her a there-is-no-arguing-with-me look. "Ughh, fine."
"Kate, you know I'm irresistible." Tony grinned at her. She climbed into the car that Tony was blasting rock music from.
"Tony, turn down the music! How long is this ride going to be?"
"We can make it as long as you want."
"DiNozzo! Seriously, I'm tired and it's going to storm. How long?"
"Well, according to the GPS, we have another… Oh- only 3 hours! And how are you tired, its only 6pm and we haven't had a case in a week or so." Tony glanced at her. She looked exhausted and didn't look interested in talking. "Kate, you can take a nap, its fine with me." he said, a little more tenderly. She looked up and smiled gratefully.
"Thanks Tony." Kate turned towards the window and shut her eyes, falling asleep almost immediately. She must not be sleeping well. Tony turned the music up a little and continued following Gibbs.
They arrived at Evergreen's County Park a little after 9pm right as it started to sprinkle.
Tony looked over at his sleeping partner. There were so many pranks going through his head right now. He could get out of the car and knock on her window to wake her up. Then hide and she would think they left her. Or he could put her in the woods and she would wake up alone. He laughed to himself at the thought, and then Kate would come after him, yelling at him and telling Gibbs to punish him.
"Kate, hey Kate. It's time to wake up." Tony cooed, gently shaking her. "We're here."
"Mmmh. Already?"
"Yeah, you slept 3 hours." At this, Kate popped up. She couldn't believe she had been sleeping. She was having a dream that seemed so real. It was her vacation at a beach and she was with… Tony? Why had Tony been in her dream? She never dreams about her co-workers. They had been dancing together and playing in the water. Then she realized she was in a car, with Tony.
What the heck is going on?
"Kate, we just got to the campground. Remember, Gibbs-murders-camping?"
"Oh, sorry." She said, as her memory returned.
Can't let that happen again.
"Tony, Kate! Is your love fest over? Let's go it's raining!"
Kate bolted out of the car, quickly followed by Tony.
"Sir, it was not a 'love fest.' Tony woke me up…"
"Sleeping on the job now? Get the tents set up!" Gibbs opened the back of the car to get a tent. He loved making them squirm. Even though he seemed like a hard ass all the time, he had his fun.
Gibbs took his tent over to a corner of their designated camp site and laid down a tarp to keep the water from soaking into the bottom of the tent. He opened up the bag and expertly pitched the tent. He finished by the time Tony and Kate decided which tent they wanted. Kate argued that she should get the bigger one because she is a girl and deserves it while Tony said he should get it because he is a Senior Agent and is taller than her. Kate ended up with the big one.
"Todd, give DiNozzo the bigger tent, and you might want to hurry and get those set up before the downpour starts."
"Why? I won it fair and square. Best 2 out of 3 games of rock-paper-scissors."
"Unless you plan on sharing the big tent, it goes to Tony and McGee." Kate quickly gave Tony the tent. She loved the look on Tony's face. He resembled a kid who was just told he had to share a room with his sister.
"I am not sharing a tent with Probie! Kate, please let me share with you!" he begged, dropping to his knees in front of her and making a pouty lip.
"Not a chance DiNozzo." Kate took her tent and put it on the opposite side of the area from Gibbs. She didn't want to be close to him, figuring he snored. There were a few problems at hand, the rain had picked up, it was getting dark, and Kate wasn't good a pitching tents. "Tony…"
"Yes Kate dear? Changed your mind about sharing?" Tony flashed a grin.
"No. But could you please help me set up my tent. I'm not very good at it."
"Sure, but you owe me. Didn't they teach you this in the secret service?" he joked. She scowled at him. "Probie! Get over here and set up our tent!"
McGee climbed out the back of one of the cars, "Why would I help you with your tent, I'm looking for mine."
"This is yours genius-we have to share." Tony tossed the bag to McGee and turned to Kate. He took the bag from her as she laid the tarp. Tony unfolded the tent and positioned it. Then he put the poles together and weaved them through the slots of the tent. Kate and Tony had to work together to get her tent up.
"How did Gibbs do this on his own?" Kate asked, it was a rhetorical question so Tony decided not to waste his breath answering. He went to help McGee who was setting up their tent next to hers. Kate returned to the car to get her stuff and a sleeping bag. Then, the downpour started. Lightning lit up the sky, quickly followed by thunder, booming overhead.
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