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A/N: This is one of three story ideas that are currently floating around my head. If you like Caffeine Free, please check out Been There All Along. Thanks.
A/N: I know that I posted this prologue earlier this afternoon. But on the suggestion of GeneaLady I have decided to change who the Director will be in this story. Also, thanks to one careful reviewer I found out that the bet was set for six days instead of one week.
~Forensichik13
Caffeine Free
Prologue
1300 hours:
Director Shepard's patience was wearing thinner by the minute. She just could not understand what is going on with Jethro's team. Honestly, a Probationary NCIS Agent quit after accidentally knocking over his coffee. Abby had a panic attack when, not only was the Caf-Pow machine at NCIS out of order, but every store that carried Caf-Pow in a 15 mile radius was sold out. Ducky sent Palmer all over the DC, Quantico, and Baltimore areas looking for a specific brand of Earl Grey tea. Not to mention, Ziva nearly took off Tony's head when she could find her Berry Mango Madness. Thank goodness he ducked and the knife hit the wall instead. Honestly, Tony and McGee were the only one acting rationally today.
Jenny was almost certain that Jethro's team, Abby, Ducky and Palmer could not last ONE WEEK without their caffeinated drinks.
In fact that's what she'll do. She'll bet them that they can't last a week without their favorite drink of choice.
Jenny smiles to herself as he picks up his phone to dial Jethro.
1330 hours
Phone:
"Gibbs," a rough sounding voice barks into the phone.
"Jethro, I would like to see you, Tony, Ziva, McGee, Ducky, Abby, and Palmer in my office immediately," Jenny requests.
"Why, Jen?"
"It's Director Shepard to you, Agent Gibbs" she replied tartly
"IF you can call me Jethro, then I can call you Jen," he responds casually
"Just bring your team and report to my office, Agent Gibbs," she replies hanging up.
1340 hours
Bullpen:
"DiNozzo, call Ducky and Palmer. Inform them that the Director wishes to see them. Ziva, Abby same reason. Then I want all of you in her office." Gibbs states.
"Yes Boss/Gibbs" rings through the bullpen.
Director Sheppard's Office 1400 hours:
As each person in question arrives at the office the Jenny points them to the table in the middle of the room.
"Sit" she requests.
"It has come to my attention that each of you all are behaving like children rather than the grown-up responsible agents that I know you all are. Each of you with the exception of Tony and McGee seem to be having finding or keeping the drink of your choice. Making a Probationary NCIS agent resign, throwing a tantrum over a sold out drink, driving Palmer all over for one little item, and nearly decapitating another Agent. While I haven't had problems with Tony and McGee or Mr. Palmer for that matter, I fear that I will in the near future." she states.
"Jenny, that's not fair I can't function without my Caf-Pow and no offense Gibbs, I love you, but I hate seeing you without your caffeine fix. Abby replies.
"Abby, while your concerns are duly noted, I bet that Jethro, his team, Ducky, Palmer and you yourself cannot go one week without your caffeinated drink of choice. That means no coffee Jethro, Tony, and McGee. No Mango Berry Madness Ziva. No Tea or other caffeinated drink you enjoy that you or Palmer enjoy, Ducky. Especially, No Caf-Pow for you, Abby." Jenny sternly told each person.
"If we can stay away from said drinks for an entire week then what will you offer us, Jen" Ziva questions leaning forward.
"Whoever can go one week without their personal drink, I'll give the two weekends after the bet ends off duty. That goes for all of you. But, fail to sustain from said drink for one week and you will work while everyone else has off. Agreed?" Jenny asks.
Team Gibbs, Abby, Ducky, and Palmer talk to each other before Tony speaking for the entire group says they all agree.
"Good, then you all are to abstain from you drink of choice for one week starting tomorrow, Monday, at 0500 hours to next Monday at 0500 hours. Go home and enjoy your drink of choice while you can." She says dismissing them.
Heaven help NCIS, its going to be a long week.