Chapter 1

-Wednesday evening, In a bar outside the Navy Yard. –

"I'm telling you Tony they'll hook up on the Ball Masque" Abby said at the bar.

"Oh, come on Abby. Big man will not show up there! What do you think McGoogle" Tony said.

"Well Abby, I don't know Tony is kind a right, I don't think he will show up." McGee answered carefully.

"Let's make a bet, I've I win that means they hook up at the ball I get 20 bucks from each of you else, I pay you!" She said with a smile.

"Deal!" Tony yelled.

"McGee?" Abby asked.

"Alright!" he agreed.

"Ok the bet is set!" Abby said shaking there hands.

-Following morning.-

"Hey Kate!" Abby yelled from the parking lot.

Kate turned around and smiled, while Abby ran towards her.

"So how was last night?" Kate asked.

"Oh you missed a lot of fun, you remember mister weirdo, well he danced the most awful move. Seriously he need dance lessons." Abby spoke and Kate giggled.

"Now we're talking about dancing, do you have your costume yet, you know we have to go in that Romeo and Juliet way, with the mask and big dresses ?" Abby asked with excitement.

"A few years ago, had a masque made, so I'm going to wear that and a white and gold dress." Kate explained.

"Oh nice, I was planning to go in Red, the guys have it a lot easier they just have to wear a tux and a mask. But I'm sure looking forward to that ball." Abby rambled.

"Me too, and the masks they have something magical! Aaah, I can't wait" Kate smiled.

"Me too, but got to go a lot of work to do!" Abby said.

"Yeah, me to, see you at lunch!" Kate said and the each went their own way.

'Ok now I have only to convince Gibbs.' Abby thought while entering her lab

"Your late!" a gruff voice said.

"And good morning to you too Gibbs! " Abby said cheerfully.

"Got something?" The ex-marine said gruffly.

"Yes, but a different tone, please Moody pans!!!" Abby answered him.

"Do you have something for me ?" he asked a little nicer.

"That's better!" Abby said and filled him in with the info.

"So, I've a question." Abby said.

"Spill" Gibbs said.

"Are you coming to the Ball, please??????" Abby begged.

"Abby!! I hate those things." He answered her.

"Oh come on, you know it's with masks so people won't recognize you." She said with a big smile.

"I will take care of your mask, I've to order one for Tony, McGee, Ducky, actually half NCIS and Kate is coming too so come on be the boss!"

"Alright, you win! When is it?"

"Next Friday so you have another week if you need a new tux." Abby said.

"Call me if you know something more."

"Yes, Boss." Abby yelled back.