Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters that actually appear in CS: NY, and NCIS. Violet Monroe and any other new characters belong to me.
Pick Up The Pieces.
A Series of NCIS One-Shots.
CSI Violet Monroe is your average 26-year-old. She lives and works in New York city, with her older sister, Lindsay. Until one day, she decides that as much as she loves her job, her friends and her sister, it's time for a change. And when her supervisor, Mac Taylor, transfers her to the team of his old friend, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, things are definitely going to get interesting.
ONE.
Transfer.
"Are you sure, Violet?" Mac Taylor sounded a mixture of confused and concerned.
Violet Monroe nodded slowly, biting her lip, "I've thought about it, Mac, and… I think it's time for a change."
"Well, Violet… if you're sure about this," Mac sighed slightly, "I'll help you with your transfer papers and we can send them out right away."
"Thanks, Mac." Violet smiled appreciatively at her supervisor.
"You know, Violet, I really hope this doesn't have anything to do with me being your supervisor." Mac said as he flipped through his files.
Violet laughed weakly, her baby blue eyes dull in comparison to the brilliant shine they normally had, "Mac, you're the best supervisor I've ever had," She paused, "And you're a really great friend too."
Mac almost smiled, "Violet, as your friend… why are you leaving New York? I thought you loved it here."
"I do love it here," Violet nodded, "New York's my second home, but… because of certain things… I have to leave."
Lindsay was unnaturally talkative on the drive home.
Violet listened patiently to her older sister, but didn't say anything close to real conversation in response.
"So, V., what do you want for dinner?" Lindsay asked about her hundredth question.
"I don't know," Violet shrugged, "Whatever you feel like having, Linds."
"Chinese?" Lindsay raised her eyebrows. Violet hated Chinese food, so Lindsay was more than surprised when Violet shrugged in response and said, "Sure."
"Okay," Lindsay stuck a hand over to feel her sister's forehead, "Are you sick? You just said you wanted Chinese food."
"I'm not really all that hungry, Lindsay," Violet mumbled, looking at her hands.
Lindsay gave her sister a concerned look, but said nothing more as they pulled into the parking lot of their apartment and they made their way up the stairs.
Violet knew she was being a bad sister, by not telling Lindsay that she had just put in for a transfer, but she just didn't know how to break it to her. She and Lindsay were sisters and best friends, when Violet moved to New York to be a CSI and get away from her life in Montana, it wasn't too long before Lindsay was there too.
She escaped Lindsay's awkward conversation for a little while, as she had a shower before dinner was there. When she was finished, she changed into her pajamas, and walked into the living room. She hadn't been sitting down for even five minutes when Lindsay said, "So, why were you in talking to Mac today?"
"Well," Violet sighed, "It's a long story."
"We've got a lot of time, V." Lindsay said, looking at her sister, handing her a carton of Chinese food.
Violet was silent for a few minutes and then she said, "I'm leaving, Lindsay."
"All right, when will you be back?"
"No, Lindsay… I'm leaving New York," Violet looked at her painted toenails.
Lindsay looked surprised, her brown eyes wide and she said, "What?"
Violet nodded slowly and said, "I'm sorry I didn't tell you."
Lindsay looked as though she was processing what Violet had just said, "Where are you going?"
"You're not mad?" Violet looked confused.
"I'm really mad." Lindsay said, "I'm so mad, but… if it's what you want to do, then you do it."
"I don't want to do it," Violet said carefully, "I have to."
"Because of…" Lindsay looked at Violet meaningfully.
"Partly," Violet sighed, "And because of everything the break up brought with it,"
Lindsay put an arm around her sister, "Where are you going to be, V.?"
"Washington, D.C." Violet said, "I'm going to be working for one of Mac's old friends."
"Mac has friends?" Lindsay lamely joked to cover the fact she was about to cry.
"They were Marines together," Violet replied softly.
"I'm gonna miss you," Lindsay said, sniffling.
"I'll miss you too," Violet leaned her head on her older sister's shoulder, "But it's something I have to do."
One week later, Violet entered NCIS headquarters to meet with NCIS Director, Thomas Morrow.
"Monroe, Violet," A man with gray hair and blue eyes nodded at her as he sat across from her, "I'm not the Director," He informed her, "I'm Jethro Gibbs, your new boss."
Violet nodded.
"You're the second new member to my team this year," Gibbs continued, "From what Mac told me of you… you'll make a fine addition to the team."
Violet nodded, "Thank you, sir."
Gibbs nodded, "Now, come and meet the team,"
Violet followed him down the hallway, to the squad room, where a brunette woman, and a man with light brown hair were sitting behind their desks.
"DiNozzo, Kate, meet your new teammate," Gibbs said, "This is Special Agent Violet Monroe, Monroe, meet Special Agents Tony DiNozzo and Kate Todd."
Kate smiled in a friendly way at her, "It's nice to meet you, Violet."
"Yes," Tony smiled charmingly at her as he shook her hand, "It's nice to meet you."
When Tony released her hand, Gibbs said, "Kate, you can show our new member around, right?"
"Sure, Gibbs," Kate motioned for Violet to follow her and she did, once they were out of earshot, Kate said, "You seem like a nice girl, so I'm going to warn you. Tony's probably gonna come onto you, and it would probably be in your best interest to stay away from him."
"Why's that?" Violet asked, raising her eyebrows.
"He changes his girlfriends like he changes his socks," Kate responded.
"Oh, he's one of those," Violet nodded, "I'll keep that in mind, thanks."
"You're welcome," Kate said, and she continued with her tour.
Violet took a deep breath. That was that. Her life had officially changed forever
My first attempt at an NCIS fic. Love it, like it, hate it? Please read and review, it would make my day. :)