Disclaimer: I don't own either Walker Texas Ranger, Sue Thomas Fb Eye or NCIS. I borrowing the characters from their shelves and will put them back when I am done.

Prologue

Gibbs and Jen were in her office reviewing what had gone on the last 10 days.

"Well, I am glad that General Hammond is safe. He is very important to Homeland Security, did you

Know that President Hayes wants him to be in charge of the Joint Chiefs?"

"No, but what I've seen, he will be good. He's a straight shooter and that's what they need, and like O'Neill said, he can have it."

"Jethro, I know politics has never been your strong suite."

"Nope," shaking his head Gibbs, "but I am glad it is him."

Looking at Gibbs, she asked with a smile on her face, "I hear the Lieutenant that was shot is heading down

To Texas?"

"Yes, he is." Gibbs looking at Jen and smirked, "Your good." Then just shook his head. "His heading down there to meet with a marine I have known for awhile. He is now Captain of Company B of the Rangers there is Texas."

"His name?" Jen looking at Gibbs with a smug look.

"Cordell Walker. He has a ranger there that has been deaf for about 7 years. Jack Carson is a buddy of Francis Gage, so Walker wants Gage to teach Carson some extra self-defense but also to rehabilitate him to get into Quantico. Carson wants to join Hudson's team when he gets out, and then be able to lead his own team when the time comes."

"Sounds like a lofty goal."

"Yup"

"Time to head back to the bullpen Jethro and do your dreaded paperwork. I'll see you later."

Gibbs got up and headed to the door then stopped, looked right at Jen and said, "Love you"

"Love you too Jethro"

Then Gibbs walked out the door and down the stairs to his team.

Chapter One

Ranger Headquarters

Dallas Texas

Francis Gage, known to a lot of people as Ranger Gage, was depressed. He had thought that the surgery that would restore his hearing would work, but looking back he guessed that hoping for something to work and it actually working were two entirely different things.

Two hours ago Gage was answering a call from his former boss Ranger Cordell Walker. He had spent the last seven months on the reservation with relatives of Walkers. It was nice to be able to clear the head, and he was glad that his spirit was in a lighter mood even though he was depressed.

As he walked into Ranger Headquarters, more specifically Company B, Gage felt at home. His depression lifted even more, and went directly to Walker's desk. "You wanted to see me."

"The FBI is sending Jack Carson down here for some rehab, ever heard of him?"

"Yes, I have. Carson and I went through Quantico together for training. He became a Lieutenant in the Marines, and I came here. I take it something happened?"

Walker nodded his head yes. "The FBI is sending him down here for rehab, and extra self-defense, between you, Malloy and I, I think he will be in good shape for his extra training at Quantico to go into the FBI."

"Cool," Gage said as sensed that someone had come in to talk to him and turned around to great the person.

"Gage, it's good to see you," Carson said with enthusiasm.

Gage smiled, "It's good to see you too, Carson. How have you been?"

"Other than getting shot by a sniper, I'm good," Carson said with some seriousness.

"Carson, I like you to meet my boss, " Gage gestured toward Walker, "Carson, I'd like you to meet Captain Cordell Walker."

Walker shook Carson hand that was offered, "I received your orders from Director Shepard."

Carson nodded, " I was introduced one of her agents, a Agent Jethro Gibbs."

Walker nodded, "We'll let's get to work. Gage why don't you take Carson over to Malloy's place and I'll meet you two there later."

"Ok, Walker, say Hi to Alex for me." Gage said as he guided Carson out of the office.

"Well do." Walker said as they exited the office.

After leaving the Texas Ranger headquarters, Gage and Carson, drove down to Malloy's place. When they got there they noticed DPD out and about around Malloy's place. As they got out of the vehicle, they we went directly to the officer in charge, showed their ID's, and then were let through.

Gage went directly to Malloy, "What happened?"

Malloy started to sign and speak for Gage's benefit, "My little brother and I found a Marine hogtied and bullet between the eyes."

"May I see him?" Carson asked.

"Sure," Malloy said with some hesitation.

Carson went over to the body and lifted the sheet and gasped.

"Do you know him?" Gage asked over Carson's shoulder knowing the body language of his friend.

"Yeah, he was in my unit."

Malloy signed this to Gage. Gage nodded and then said, "Call Walker and then call Director Shepard or Agent Gibbs."

"I'll do it." Malloy said and pulled out his cell phone.

Chapter Two

Gage put hand his buddy's shoulder, understanding fully what he was going through.

Carson sighs, "He was in my unit when we got home….."

Gage nudges Carson who turns around, who's expression is 'what?' "Jack I need you to repeat what you just said, I can read lips if you are slow enough. I lost my hearing when a car exploded close to me. Just talk normal no yelling."

Carson mouth becomes a 'OH', "Ok, I said he," pointing to the body, " was in my unit in Iraq, when we got home, he two other guys were there with me when I came out of surgery . " Jack shrugs, "I don't know what he is doing here."

Malloy comes up to them and makes himself in line with Gage, " I called Gibbs, and Walker. I also called a buddy of mine in DC."

"We might as well, go wait in the house for everyone to show up."

So the three walked to the karate school and Malloy's office to wait for everyone to show up..

FBI Headquarters

Washington DC

Myles saw the concern look at Bobby's face and asked, "What is up Bobby?"

Everyone turned to look at Bobby and Myles. They noticed that Myles had used Bobby; Myles hardly ever used Bobby's name unless is was important and by the look of both their faces it was important.

"I just received a phone call from an old friend from Dallas." Bobby paused, "Do you remember that case we worked on with the NCIS team?"

Everyone nodded their head.

"The phone call was to let me know that one of the guys from Carson's unit has been murdered. My buddy Malloy called us to let us know that he had a bomb strapped to his chest. He was wondering if we could come to Dallas to smooth things over."

Sue looked right at Bobby, "Have they called NCIS?"

Bobby nodded his head, "Malloy called Captain Walker and Gibbs before calling us. Malloy would like people that he knows. Malloy has kept in contact with me over the years but when there is a problem with bombs and such he calls me."

Tara started typing on her computer, "Bobby is the guy who called you?"

"Yes, luv. His a retired Marine and started a Private Investigator business in downtown Dallas."

Tara continued to type, "I can get us on the plane with Gibbs and his team if we ask Director Shepard really nicely."

"Do it Tara. Jen and Jethro are going to get help," Jack said in his calm commanding voice then turned to Bobby, "along with Malloy. If I remember correctly Ziva went through Quantico with him before actually staying, right Myles?'

"Yes oh fearless leader." Myles said without looking up.

Sue and Jack looked at each other , he mouthed what Myles said and they both just rolled their eyes, then Jack said, "I'll go fill in D while the rest of you get your paperwork done so we don't have to it when we get and get hounded by Randy Pitts to boot."

They all went back to work on their paperwork because dealing with Randy Pitts would make them all shuddered if they didn't get their work done in time.

Chapter Three

Dallas, Texas

Malloy Home

Walker arrived not fifteen minutes after Gage and Carson, who entered the home of the Malloy's with friendship and concern, "What happened, Trent?"

"The guy was hogtied and a bullet was between his eyes." Trent who answered the question when Walker walked in without turning around from the window, watching Gage and Carson teach his sister and brother some defensive.

"Something else you want to tell me?" Walker asked. He sensed that Trent was holding back, it was Trent's way of dealing with things.

"There was a bomb attached to his chest. The bomb squad from DPD was able to get it off, but on the safe side, I have called in an old friend from DC to go over the bomb with a fine tooth considering that, that is his specialty. He is a special agent from the FBI, we have been friends since Quantico."

Walker considered this for a little bit and then said, "Have NCIS been called in?"

"Yes, I called Gibbs right after I called you."

Walker nodded his head as he heard screeching tires and a heated argument outside.

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The team of FBI and NCIS agents arrived with Ziva David at the wheel. All of them got out of the SUV, wanting to take a few deep breaths, only Gibbs was not affected, who walked over to Tony and Ziva whacked them upside the head and then glanced at them as if to say, 'your being rude'.

Bobby had the misfortune of standing next Gibbs when he started to chuckle at the two when he two felt a whack on the back of the head. Bobby turned around at Gibbs as if to say, 'what was that for' and Gibbs glare gave off, 'stop laughing at them, it's rude.'

Jack Hudson covered his hand over his mouth; he knew that Gibbs was hard when it came to etiquette especially when someone has died. Jack moved his head over toward where McGee was standing; he noticed that he began taking statements from Gage and Carson. Jack also noticed that Sue and Tara had gravitated over there as well.

Jack noticed Myles was enjoying Bobby discomfort, but he knew that soon Gibbs would be doing the same thing to him as well when he mouthed off. Jack may be leader of the FBI team but he knew that Gibbs was in charge of this investigation and they were along for the ride.

Chapter Four

"Hudson, Manning," Gibbs bellowed.

"Gibbs," Jack answered as he and Bobby walked with him to Trent's house.

As Gibbs, Jack and Bobby walk into the house they are met by Walker.

"Walker," Gibbs said in his usual crisp manner.

"Gibbs, Hudson, Manning," Walker said in acknowledgement.

Once Trent heard Walker acknowledge that Bobby Manning had arrived, he turned to the group.

Bobby went directly to his friend and gave him a handshake of support and then asks in concern, "You okay, mate?"

"No." Trent turned back to the window watching McGee, Tony and Ziva do their jobs which were talking to his brother and sister as well as Gage and Carson, bagging and tagging evidence, then taking measurements of the victim. He took a deep breath and started his explanation of events, "Corporal Harding had come in my office to report a terrorist cell in Dallas. I told him I would look into it. I asked him to meet me here at the house around 1530 because my brother and sister don't get home till 1700. When I went to get my notes from the saddlebags from my motorcycle. I heard a loud popping sound. I dove for cover, then looked around didn't see anything out of the ordinary until I reached Corporal Harding, who had directions to a mall in his pocket, after I found that he had single gun shot to the head."

Jack Hudson was looking at the coffee table, "Are these the papers you found?"

Trent turned from the window at Jack's question, "Yes, after getting those," inclining his head to the papers, "I bumped my hand against something strange on his torso, which happened to be a bomb. I very carefully removed my cell phone from my pocket and called DPD, who in turn called the bomb squad," turning to Bobby, "Since your team deal with terrorist cells maybe you can tell NCIS and the Rangers who made them and who the boss is."

Bobby nodded his head, and then glanced over at Sparky whose face was fixed with boiling rage. He knew Sparky knew who orchestrated the hit.