Yes, I'm back with another AU story about Tony and Kate's sister! As always, there will be hints of TATE. But this story is a bit different, as you will find out.

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"So, you're saying that, over all, you think you handled your sister's death well?"

Kylie Todd rose her head. Well, that was an interesting question; one that she hadn't really considered before. Of course, it was such a shrink-y thing to ask. Had she handled it well? She thought so. Why would this shrink think she hadn't?

"Of course I do," Kylie finally answered. "Do I miss her? Sure. Are there regrets? Well, everyone has them. But I think I developed a mature reaction."

Dr. Rachel Cranston raised an eyebrow. "Mature?" she asked. "You think what happened in the past six years is mature?" She tried to keep the judgment out of her voice – it wasn't professional – but she couldn't help it. This woman was infuriating. The two of them had been sitting in the NCIS conference room for two hours and that was the first time Kylie had spoken in full sentences.

"Yes," Kylie answered. "On paper it doesn't sound that great, but when played out, it worked."

The two women sat there for a beat. Dr. Cranston tapped her pen on her notepad, thinking of her next plan of attack. "OK," she finally said, placing the pen down on the table and folding her hands together. "Tell me exactly what happened that lead you here."

Kylie resisted the urge to roll her eyes. She assumed this quack already knew how she was forced into this, especially since she had complained about it at least seven times since she sat down. "I told you. When you came to evaluate the NCIS team, I got suckered into the same treatment since technically I have been an NCIS associate and Director Vance hates me."

Dr. Cranston smiled. "No. I don't mean here as in this session, I mean here as in this part of your life."

"There's nothing wrong with my life. My life is amazing, thank you."

"You're afraid to be alone."

"Isn't everyone?"

"I mean for the rest of your life. You have meaningless relationships that don't have a chance of lasting in fear that you'll get rejected and left behind. However, as long as you keep up this pattern, you will always be alone. Your life will never be truly amazing, until you find someone to share it with."

Kylie sat there silently. How dare this therapist say that to her? Why should some degree from some school give her the right to judge how Kylie spends her life?

"That is terrific analysis doctor. Truly, it is. Can I go now?" Kylie started to gather her purse and coat together. She stood up and the doctor snapped.

"Miss Todd, sit back down. We are not done here."

Kylie looked at the doctor, willing her to try something. She didn't make a move; but neither did Kylie. "Fine. What will it take to get me out that door and home?"

Dr. Cranston smiled. "Tell me about your long and complicated relationship with Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo."

A/N: So yes, Kylie and Tony had a very complicated relationship. You'll find out soon enough exactly what that entailed. I'll be attempting this story to be like a series of snapshots throughout Kylie's life after Kate's death. Please review!