I do not own Las Vegas of NCIS
For the purpose of the story the timeline is (NCIS) five months after the episode Cloak and Dagger and (Las Vegas) two years after the last episode of Las Vegas. This does have spoilers for Las Vegas, but since the show is canceled I feel that it's not that big a deal. If you haven't seen the show Las Vegas especially the last season you might be a little lost, but if you research online you can get a pretty clear idea of the characters. Best thing would be to watch the show but if you can't do that go online.
Montecito Casino Surveillance Room Las Vegas, Nevada
It was 9 am when Danny walked into the Montecito, and after two hours it was already looking to be a long day. The second quarter reports were due on his desk which meant endless meetings and budget reports, housekeeping was having issues with their turn around rate, and security had two pickpockets, a few chip snatchers, and way too many card counters. Mike was taking care of it as always. The man was born to be in security I thought as he walked back into the surveillance room.
As President of operations Danny tried to mirror Ed who would pop into the surveillance room at least three times during the day. For Ed it was to check up on Danny, however for Danny it was to escape the paperwork and have a few laughs with Mike and Mitch.
"Yo, Danny. How goes it?" Mike said as he stood in front of the wall of TV screens.
"Aaaa you know" Danny said back. Walking over and standing next to Mike, Danny started watching the screens. "Hey how was that umm little vacation with Piper, you know, anything exciting happen to you two on the second honeymoon?"
"Yes in fact there was a little bit of excitement. But I don't want to bore you with the details. Mitch can you give me camera 24 on screen here."
"No problem" Mitch punched some commands on his computer and said, "Ok Mike here you go."
"Thank you. Now does that look like a normal roll to you?" Mike said turning around to face everyone in the room and started to lecture. "People we are security and surveillance for this fine establishment. What does it say about us if we let someone slide dice on the craps table?"
"Let's go" I said as I turned and started walking to the doors to the casino floor. I couldn't help but smile at Mikes little lecture.
"See that people. Men of action right here, ACTion people! That's what I want to see here." Mike shouted to the room as he followed Danny to the floor.
"So how is the little guy?" Mike asked as he walked next to Danny.
"Great, he's great I mean he is starting to walk. Delinda is having trouble keeping up with him." Danny smiled and laughed, he loved to talk about his son.
The two friends weaved in and out of the crowded casino floor. When they neared the cheater they grabbed near by security and had them placed around the table incase the target tried to run.
"I got this one Danny." Mike said walking forward.
"You sure? I mean if you need help I'm right behind you." Danny said smiling, just then Danny's cell phone when off. As he watched Mike approach the table he pulled his phone out and answered it. "Danny McCoy here."
"Danny. How are you?" the voice on the other line said.
"Cooper. I'm fine. What do you need?" Danny said straightening up at the sound of his boss's voice.
"I need you to look into something for me. Get Mike and meet me at the bowling suite." Cooper said and then hung up. Danny turned and watched as security took the dice slider towards holding. Mike walked over to Danny with a smile.
"And that makes four just in the last two days" Mike said shaking his head. "When do they learn Danny? When do they learn?"
"I know what you mean, hey that was Cooper on the phone he said he needs our help. Meeting him in the bowling suite. Mike looked at Danny with a quizzical look.
"Did he say what it was about?" He asked. Both men started walking to the elevators.
"No, just said he wanted us to look into something."
Bowling Suite
"Hello Danny. Mike." Cooper said as they entered the room.
"Cooper" they both said in unison.
"So you said you needed something?" Danny asked.
"Yes, I just got a call from the police. It seems that they are looking for someone and they have evidence that says he might be hiding out at my casino. They asked if we would comply I told them yes." Cooper said as he bowled his first frame. "They will be sending over a detective to help with the investigating. I expect you to fully comply.
"Of course, anything we can. Did they give us anything to work off of yet?" Mike asked.
"They should be on the phone with security right now they were going to fax a picture for us to run through our facial recognition software." Cooper said. "If I were you, I would make sure we know if he is here or not… Before the police arrive." Cooper paused as his first frame with a spare. With a frown he turned back to his employees and shook his head.
"We will get right on it." Danny said. Taking his hands out of his pockets he nodded to Cooper and started walking towards the door, Mike following behind.
The two friends walked down the hallway and entered the elevator. Danny hit the button for down and stood back. Mike got his phone out and dialed the number for the security phone.
"Mitch, its Mike, have you taken a call from Metro today? … Good did they send a fax too? … Ok run it through facial on the last 12 hours of footage. If that doesn't get any hits then extend it to 24." Mike hung up and put his phone away.
"Ok you work on this Cooper thing. I have to meet with the other heads of departments." Danny said as he walked out of the elevator and turned right. Mike on the other hand turned left.
Several departmental meetings later
Danny slid his access card and entered the surveillance room. Mike was at his desk reading a file and pulling up footage to his TV screen. Seeing Danny Mike put the file on his desk and stood up.
"Danny you look… beaten." Mike said with a little chuckle.
"Yea I think I have had more people tell me they need money then a social worker. So have you found anything on the polices person of interest?" Danny said as he sat down, letting out a sigh.
"Yes I have." Mike hand the file he was looking at over to Danny. Hit a button on his keyboard which brought up a picture of a man on the TV screen. "Jake McBride, 23 years old, lives on base at Fallon Naval Air Station in Nevada."
"Wait this guy is military?" Danny looked up from the file.
"Yes Marine Staff Sergeant McBride is military. Now, I don't know what evidence Metro had, but they were correct. McBride has not only been at this casino, but is staying at our hotel. He checked in yesterday and has been going in and out. Hasn't hit the tables or gone to any shows. No idea where he is going, but it is off site. He is currently out of his room." Mike said finishing his detailed report.
"Ok good have we given this to the police?" Danny put the file back on Mike's desk and stood up.
"They haven't shown up yet. Cooper said they were sending someone over but we haven't seen anyone flash a badge around." Mike said with a look of concern.
"That's because Metro will not be leading the investigation anymore." Cooper said as he entered the room. The authorities will be here tomorrow. Have that report ready for them when they get here." With those words Cooper left the room, leaving Mike and Danny with more questions. That was something Cooper had a habit of doing.
NCIS Headquarters Washington D.C.
Tony stood in the elevator as it started to go up. Sporting athletic shorts and a muscle shirt it was obvious he was not planning on coming into work on his day off. Especially when it was a Saturday, but a call from the Director of NCIS has a way of forcing him to comply. Tony thought back to the conversation he had with the Director.
Flashback
"Tony here" Tony said as he answered the phone.
"Agent DiNozzo this is Director Vance. I need you to come into the office immediately a case just came up. I need Gibb's team specifically. I expect you to be on base by the end of the hour. Is that possible?" Vincent said calmly.
"What do you mean you need Gibb's team?" DiNozzo asked as he picked up his gym bag and started for the exit.
"What I mean is that the team was requested. Times ticking Agent DiNozzo, can you get here?" Vance asked in a tone similar to a teacher asking if there are any more questions.
"Yes I can." Tony said responding to the question.
"Good, I will meet the team in my office." With that last bit of information Tony heard the click of the Director hanging up.
Since the issue of trust had blown up between the new Director and DiNozzo after the DOMINO mission. Things between the two were awkward. This was starting to change though. After learning of their shared interest in boxing, Tony had started to warm up to Vincent. He would never admit it, but Tony was starting to respect him. He gave Gibbs space to do what he needed to do just like Jenny. When Tony was sent out as an agent afloat he thought it was a punishment, but after he had been back for a couple of months he realized how the demotion was also needed. He was able to relate to the serviceman better, and learn more about the culture of the people he policed.
As the doors of the elevator opened Tony walked out and headed for the Director's office. When he got to the Director's door he saw it was open and walked in.
When Tony entered he saw the Director and Gibbs talking. Both men were in casual clothes and talking. They turned when Tony stepped in.
"Hey Boss. What's the case?" Tony said.
"Missing person's case. Last night I received a call from Commander Simmons at Fallon Naval Air Station. He informed me that a marine staff sergeant has gone missing. HE contacted the local police, but I said I would get a team out there to take over the investigation. You have two hours until the jet will be here. I think it best for you to pack. You won't be staying in DC" Vance answered the question.
Guess Ziva and McGee couldn't make it here in an hour. Tony thought as Vance continued explaining the case. "Jet? Where are we going to?" He asked after Vance was done.
"Las Vegas, Nevada." Gibbs said heading for the door.
Tony's face lit up like The Strip at night.
End of Chapter One
So what do you think? I have to say I am very excited about this. The more I think about this cross over the more I feel it's going to fit together. Just think. Sam might find out about McGee's wealth from writing books. Ziva versus Sam (who wouldn't want to see that cat fight)? And the ladies of Vegas have a way with putting couples together…Tiva maybe? Well if you have read my other stories you know the answer to that question. I will be making this case driven but there will be side chapters with more character interaction. PLEASE read, reflect, and review. I'm not shallow (just super needy :), but it does help me write so in a way it helps me help you.
