A/N: Hey there! So this is the sequel to A Sliver of Hope! If you have not read it, read that first otherwise you will not know what is going on and you'll be missing some plot/character details.

Chapter 1: A Strange Feeling

Tali clung tight to her mother as they waited in the interview room. She was the only one who actually witnessed Mary being taken away. Bethany had briefly left the apartment to pick up the mail.

Gibbs entered the room and closed the door. Ziva comfortingly stroked her daughter's hair. "Everything will be okay tateleh," she whispered trying to calm her down.

Gibbs sat down across from them on the other side of the table. "Hello Tali." He gave her a small smile and handed her a juice box. "I got you some apple juice, I know it is your favorite," he said gently.

"T-Thank you Uncle Gibbs…" she said quietly giving him a small smile back.

"You're welcome honey." Gibbs was trying to tread carefully with how he questioned her. He knew that the girls were best friends and that Tali must be terrified. But she was the only who witnessed it happen. He hoped they would be able to find and rescue Mary soon.

"So, Tali, could you tell me what happened?"

Tali looked at her mother. Ziva nodded at her and gently squeezed her hand. Tali looked at Gibbs. "W-Well… Mary and I were playing in the living room and Ms. Shields was expecting something in the mail so she left for a few minutes to check it. S-She locked the door and told us not to open it… We didn't… B-But…"

The Previous Night…

"You look so pretty Princess Mary!" Tali exclaimed giggling.

"You do too Princess Tali!"

The two girls were playing dress up. Bethany put all her old clothes in a large wooden chest for them to play with. Tali was wearing a sparkly pink dress and Mary was wearing a red silk dress. They also both attempted to braid each other's hair.

The door was opening and they thought it was Mary's mother so they headed to the door to greet her. The rattling of the doorknob intensified and the girls were confused wondering if Bethany forgot her keys.

Suddenly, the lock broke and in stepped a man. He short black hair, tan skin and dark brown eyes. He was about six feet tall and had a muscular physique. He smiled at the young girls; he gave off an unsettling feeling. "You turned out more beautiful than I had expected," he looked at Mary, his tone eerie.

Tali whispered, "D-Do you know him Mary?"

Mary shook her head. Both girls were petrified. Who was this man? Why did he seem to know Mary?

"Your mother hasn't talked to me in a while."

"Y-You know my mommy?" Mary asked.

Present

"I-I… Can't remember anything after that… I-I just remember waking up when Ms. Shields got home…" Tali explained, as she started to cry. Ziva pulled her into her lap and gently wiped the tears.

"It's alright, thank you for telling me what you know. We will find her Tali…" Gibbs said softly. After Ziva and Tali left, he thought about the description of the man; he had a feeling that he might know the identity of the kidnapper, but he wouldn't know until they had a sketch done and searched the database. He phoned Tim so that he could get the team together and brief them on the case.

Tim and Abby arrived at the squad room and met up with Gibbs and Ellie at the bullpen.

Gibbs at first didn't say anything at first. Then he addressed Tim. "I want you and Bishop to interview Bethany Shields. Her apartment is being checked for any trace evidence. She is currently staying with the DiNozzos. We don't know much besides the description of the man that Tali provided. Find out whatever information you can. This may not have anything to do with a personnel of the Navy or the Marines, but I have a suspect in mind. He is a high profile criminal and is wanted by all the military investigation branches, therefore we will proceed with this investigation."

"Understood boss." Tim replied. He and Ellie grabbed their gear and headed out.

Gibbs started to lose himself in thought again. There was something that was bothering him about this case, more particularly it had to do with Bethany. He wasn't sure if it was de ja vu, or if it was something else. His famous gut instinct was trying to tell him something, but it had not yet become clear.

"Um, Gibbs, is there anything you want me to do?" Abby asked.

Gibbs nodded. "Yes, I want you to standby for when the evidence comes in."

"Alright… Um Gibbs?"

"Yeah Abbs?"

"…Are you okay? You just seem to be really out of it and it's not like you. Well I mean not that you're not being you, I mean you just seem like something is bothering you."

"I am fine, Abby."

Abby crossed her arms. "Hmm, I don't know if I believe you."

"…Does Bethany remind you of anyone?"

Abby thought really thought about it before answering, "I'm not sure. Why? Does she remind you of someone?"

"I think so. But I don't really know."

"Maybe this investigation will help you find answers," Abby said as she set a hand on Gibbs' arm.

Gibbs nodded. "Maybe it will."

"Someone looks like they need a hug," Abby hugged him

"Thanks Abbs."

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