Chapter One: Peter's Visitor
Knock! Knock! Knock!
FBI Special Agent Peter Burke looked up from his notebook and turned towards the door.
"Elle? Are we expecting someone?" he shouted upstairs.
"Oh! Kate's here already! I wasn't expecting her for another hour or so!"
Elizabeth rushed down the stairs and pulled open the door. A petite brunette with chocolate brown eyes stood on the steps. She smiled as Elizabeth pulled her in.
"Kate! Oh, I've missed you so much! How's D.C.?"
"It's fantastic! NCIS is the best thing that's ever happened to me! Hello Peter."
Peter, confused, stood up. "Hey…Kate." He said stiffly.
Elizabeth glared at him as Kate laughed.
"I'm guessing you were a little too caught up in your work when Elle told you I was coming."
Peter, a little more comfortable, chuckled. "Yeah, it's been an interesting week! You're Elle's cousin right? Secret Service agent turned navy after that incident with President Bush and the ball carrier?"
"That's me! Special Agent Caitlin Todd, at your service!"
"Yeah, I remember you! You have a sister, too…Rachel?"
"Uh-huh! Rachel's traveling in Europe for the year, but she sends her love to you both."
"That's so sweet! Well come on Kate, I'll show you your room and maybe we can grab some lunch with Peter later." Elizabeth turned to Peter for confirmation.
"That's a negative, Elle. The Caffrey case is warming up again."
"Oh, well, do you think you'll be back for dinner tonight?"
"I don't know honey, it depends. I'll call alright?" Peter kissed her on the cheek and grabbed his jacket and notebook. "See ya Kate!"
As the door slammed shut, Kate turned to Elizabeth and asked, "The Caffrey case?"
Elizabeth smiled. "It's a long story. I'll tell you while we unpack."
The two cousins, laughing and smiling, went upstairs into the guest room for a period of long awaited bonding.