Chapter 2

A/N: So... minor mentions of adult content... don't read if you don't want to...

The killer carefully wiped off his fingerprints off the victim. A Navy Petty officer. "Those da*n US military." he muttered. He wiped off the blood off his fingers and growled. The next one shoulf be a female, he thought.

Ever since the Marine Corps had destroyed his reputation, tore up his life and left him paralyzed, he resented them. One accusation, and his friends were gone. False charges let him rot in prision, and the false murders had left his wife die. "Semper Fi." he whispered, and dumped the body.

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In the Navy Yard, McGee was getting tired of Tony and Ziva, and the new Probie James Miller. "Guys. We have nothing. 7 victims are in Autopsy and they aren't connected. We have barely any DNA, we have little evidence, and we have no calling cards. We're not getting anywhere."

"Aw," said Tony, "Is Probie the original already tired? You should go to re-interview the spouses. Always the wife."

Ziva snorted. "Cute, Tony. But it's usually the jealous mistress."

Tony waved it off. "Nah."

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It was 2 weeks into the op, and Kate and Gibbs were getting tired of the same routine everyday. "DiNozzo," said Gibbs, "I'm gone for 2 weeks and no chatter? Ziva, email Kate about the psychological profile of the serial killer."

Kate sighed. "So far, 7 victims, all Navy or Marine. For all we know he could be taunting NCIS."

Gibbs shook his head. "Just get to work, DiNozzo, McGee, David, and talk to the FBI again. Ask Fornell to get up here and do what he does. And McGee, find me that killer." He cut off the call, and banged his head against the table. "Kate, can you get me another coffee?" he asked.

As Kate brought him another coffee. an urgent text popped up on Kate's cell phone. ANOTHER VICTIM. NAVY.

Gibbs and Kate groaned inwardly. "Another one. And we're no where." muttered Kate. "So that's 8 victims, in 4 weeks. They all died of a single gunshot to the chest and had no defensive wounds. They were surprised." she said, quietly, re-reading her notes. "All of the bodies were then tied up in plastic wrap and dumped into parks. Somewhere NCIS would find it. So the killer would blend into the crowd. The killer is male." announced Kate. "Most likely an intelligent man, older, and has had his heart broken a few times."

Gibbs rolled his eyes. "That's me, Todd. You gotta do better than that." he muttered cooly, sipping his coffee silently. Kate silently sighed. The majority of men were like that too. Gibss nodded. "Kate, just give DiNozzo the BOLO or cross reference men over 35 who've been divorced on the east coast."

Kate rolled her eyes. "That's like half the men over 35." she muttered silently, but emailed DiNozzo anyways. She called him, and he picked up. "MMMMM, Hi Kate!" he said, and Kate groaned. "Tony. If you're going to have sex, please do it when I'm not calling." Kate heard Tony laugh. "MMM, tell that to Ziver."

Kate choked on her coffee again. "Anthony DiNozzo, it's 4pm!" She shouted. Tony laughed again at the sensation. Gibbs facepalmed, and Tony rolled his eyes. "Kate, we're not doing much. Just... mmmm, kissing." said Tony, nipping at Ziva. "DINOZZO!" shouted Gibbs. "GET OFF THE SPOT PHONE."

Kate giggled and smiled at Gibbs's furious reaction. McGee rolled his eyes from Tony's side. "It's the speaker phone, uh Boss."

"Fine, fine Boss. Mmm that's good Ziva." said Tony. Gibbs shut off the phone and sighed. "Ridiculous. Tony and Ziva..." said Gibbs, fuming. "Ah they'll get married." he said after a long pause. "Those two are soul mates." he muttered.

Kate nodded. "Have you found a new soul mate?" Kate asked lightly. She brushed her hand on Gibbs at the kitchen nook, and smiled at him lightly. "I'll tell you when she knows." he said, smiling, and then stood up and left.

Kate sat there in shock, finishing her donut and coffee.

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Kate and Gibbs finished the investigation of the Stillwater Marines, and had gone home to rest. Kate's phone buzzed and she picked it up. "Todd."

It was Tony. "We have a lead. James Holden, 42 formerly in the Army, dishonorable discharge from when he murdered 2 women, was never charged, served 2 years for manslaughter, divorced, no kids, now lives in Anacostia."

Gibbs sighed. "Pick him up, DiNozzo, and you McGee. Ziva, stay here and track down others who may be the serial killer." Ziva's eyes raised from Tony's side of the phone. "Holden is dead Gibbs. Died 2 days ago in a car accident. His body was identified a few hours ago. DNA confirms it is him. False Alarm, Gibbs."

Tony added in, "Don't worry Boss, they all mess up." Gibbs sighed. "Not before it's too late, and someone important dies. Alert the Navy and Corps to not let anyone off duty or base, it's too risky. Have FBI and Secret Service each give up a few Agents to protect the ones with higher clearence and those who could risk national service. Director Shepard is on high alert. No one leaves the building unless they must." said Gibbs.

"I will alert my friends at the Secret Service." said Kate, "And I can do the same at the FBI, Fornell owes me a few favors."

"Fornell owes me 12K from his wedding," muttered Gibbs, "I paid for his suit and the honeymoon."

"Okay got it Boss." said Tony. "Ziva and I will track right away." Gibbs rolled his eyes. "No kissing until you find me the names of all the ones who could be the killer."

Tony groaned. "Okay bye." He shut off the phone, and the phone turned off.

"How long are we going to be in Stillwater, Gibbs?" asked Kate. "I'm getting tired of this little town."

Gibbs rolled his eyes, "I was born and raised here Todd, don't you think I'd be tired here too? I left when I was 18, never came back. Until a few of the times with NCIS."

Kate nodded. "Okay. Well. How's your father?" asked Kate, Gibbs sighed. "Old, frustrating and still there, but of course, he is Dad."

Kate nodded. "You should go visit him." muttered Kate. "No." said Gibbs. "We are undercover, and even though I love him, I can't risk anything." Gibbs whispered firmly.

Kate put her hand on his arm. "Okay." she said quietly. "What about your family, Kate?" asked Gibbs, munching on a few crackers.

Kate sighed. "I'm not really fond of my family. I'm the 5th and youngest daughter of Natalie and Andrew Todd, and I'm Catholic. It's Rachel, John, Daniel, George and then me. The daughter of a teacher and a lawyer. My family sort of looks down on me, because I am 33 and still unwed, childless and I chose to protect the President of The United States, instead of getting married. So really, there's that, also because I am no longer living in that town and I don't have a good job."

Gibbs snorted. "Good job? That's cute, Todd." Kate rolled her eyes, "And besides, I don't have a respectable job either. I'm not a teacher, a lawyer, a certainly not a doctor." she said, laughing lightly. "My mother no longer respects me though." she whispered.

"Until I show up married and I have a baby on the way, my Mother will never respect me. Rachel is happily married with 3 kids, John is married with 4 kids, Daniel has 2 kids, and George has 3, and I'm here kwith a stuffed Teddy bear and you."

Gibbs smirked. "You sleep with a teddy bear?" he said, chuckling lightly. Kate glared at him. "Yes. His name is Skipper."

Gibbs lost it. He burst out laughing and almost fell out of his chair. "Oh. My. Kate the big, bad girl sleeps with a stuffed teddy named Skipper?"

Kate slapped Gibbs's arm lightly. "Leroy Jethro Gibbs, shut up." she said.

Gibbs smirked at Kate, and brushed her hair to the side. "My secret?" he whispered into her ear as he sat next to her. "I sleep with a stuffed giraffe named Elby." he announced, smirking.

Kate laughed, "Awwwwww, Gibbs." she ran her fingers through his soft, gray hair and smiled. "Well, guess what. I. Already. Knew. That."

Gibbs rolled his eyes. "Undercover sex missions in Canada do not count as 'I already know that', Miss Todd." Kate sighed. "Are we still not over this? That was an assignment, and it was strictly professional."

Gibbs looked at Kate in the eye. "You certainly didn't mind, when I, ah, brushed that beautiful tattoo of yours." Kate glared at Gibbs. "I know, I designed it myself." she gritted. "I do love... coffee." he said, breathing into Kate's ear.

Kate's reflexes tingled at her spine. "Mmmm, yeah."

Kate'e sensations screamed "KISS HIM" and as Gibbs moved into her neck, kissing it softly, she grabbed his shoulder and smacked her lips on them, passionately. It suddenly occured to Kate that Gibbs was a fine kisser.

Gibbs dropped her onto the floor and began taking off her shirt. "Oh GIBBS!" she moaned, as Gibbs kissed her down and fiddled with her hair. "I'm on top." whispered Gibbs.

"So we're doing this?" announced Gibbs breathlessly. Kate nodded. "Oh yeah. Keep going."

The lovers spent the night in the living room, and needless to say, it was good.

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The next morning, Kate awoke up to the smell of sawdust and coffee, and she was naked and snuggled next to Gibbs. "Oh da*n." she whispered. This was not good.