A/N; A small tag to 'Mind Games' I wrote a while ago and never got around to posting.

Disclaimer; I do not own NCIS or any of the characters.


This is a distraction, he needs this. His cocky smile can get him so far, nights watching me build my boat a little further, but he needs a real distraction. He needs Paula Cassidy. The woman can play his own game almost better than himself and I think makes him genuinely happy. That's something I know he doesn't feel very often. I've noticed how he's bonded with McGee, more so in the last few weeks. An odd match but effective. But I see it when he starts to say something, falters, smile evaporating and either walks off or remains silent. I see this but am powerless to do anything about it. i just hope between those longs nights and a little of Cassidy's touch he'll heal a little more. Me, well I'll do what I always do, bury it and bark a few more orders. At least it makes DiNozzo feel wanted.


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