Author's Note: Hey guys! So I'm back from my little writing hiatus and here with my new story, The Clock is Ticking. Thank you to all of those who commented on my previous story, and I hope you enjoy this one just as much as the last one! :) P.S...like most of my work, this may get off to a slow start.
Chapter 1
Kate, Gibbs, and McGee had been in the office since 7:00 AM, and Tony was still nowhere to be found. But of course he was late. DiNozzo was just about always late. No doubt he was out chasing some skirt, (a skirt probably about 15 years younger than him). Tony would be in soon, telling the story of how in love he was…again.
"Where the hell is DiNozzo?" Gibbs barked, directed toward the other two agents.
"Probably in love…once again." Kate said sarcastically, keeping her eyes locked on the computer screen.
"How old do you think this one is?" McGee chuckled.
"Not as old as he is."
Even Gibbs smiled at the conversation. He was pissed that DiNozzo was late, again, but there was no use in staying angry the whole time; plus he had to save some anger for when Tony finally showed up. Kate stood up and handed Gibbs a folder just the elevator bell rang.
Tony DiNozzo dashed into the bullpen, quickly throwing his stuff behind the desk and ran up to his boss'.
"Sorry I'm late boss!" Tony said quickly. "But if you had seen the girl you would understand why—."
The agent was cut off by a harsh smack to the back of the head. "Thank you, boss." He finished.
"I don't really care what she looked like DiNozzo. Trust me, I've had three ex-wives, looks can be deceiving." Gibbs said sternly. "Don't be late again. Next time, I won't give you a chance to explain."
"Right boss. Sorry boss!" Tony yelled as Gibbs exited the bull pen. He turned back to McGee and Kate who was looking over McGee's shoulder at his computer screen. "Probie! You want to know what she looked like right?"
"Not particularly, DiNozzo." McGee rolled his eyes and Kate chuckled. Tony glared at him before moving on to Kate.
"How 'bout you Kate!" Tony smirked again as he awaited the answer. Kate straightened and looked at him annoyed.
"Trust me Tony. You don't want to tell me." Kate said.
"Aw! Come on Kate!" Tony insisted.
"Fine, DiNozzo. How old was this one?" Tony scrunched his face and looked up before looking back at Kate.
"You were right…I don't want to tell you." Tony said and turned away, heading for his desk. Kate and McGee laughed.
"You don't even know her name, do you?" McGee asked, already knowing the answer.
"Of course I do Mc-20 Questions. It's uh-it's…"
"Agent Gibbs!" Someone hollered, getting off the elevator. Kate's head shot up, followed by Tony and McGee's. A tall and thin brunette woman entered the bull pen with a man in Navy uniform holding onto her. The woman was seemingly crying and the man was holding her protectively. "Can someone help us find Agent Gibbs?" At that moment, the very subject of their conversation had rushed into the bullpen.
"Elizabeth. Mark. What happened?" Gibbs said, looking from the woman to the man.
"It's Amy!" The woman, Elizabeth, cried out.
"She's been kidnapped." Mark said.
Alright, so I never realize how short these chapters really are until I upload. Sorry. I hate short chapters too. But, please review anyway!