Sorry for the insanely long wait guys – RL hit, then writers block, then I just didn't get round to continuing this. Anyway, on we go...

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"So, what else do we need to know about the original case Boss?" McGee asked from the back seat.

"It's all in the case files, McGee. You just gotta read that." Gibbs rolled his eyes. Tony snorted from where he was sitting in the passenger side of the car.

"I meant, anything that's not in the case files?"

"Like what, McGoo?" Tony turned in his seat slightly to face the younger man.

"Well... I don't know! Just... something that might not have been noted down I guess..." he trailed off at Tony's glare.

"McGee?"

"Yes Boss?"

"Quit while you're behind, wouldya?"

"Yes Boss." McGee ignored Tony's triumphant smile and Ziva's snort, tipping his head down towards the case file once more.

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They got to Baltimore eventually; Gibbs growling at the traffic, Tony swearing under his breath at it. Ziva had made a few 'helpful' comments from the back seat which had been pointedly ignored by Gibbs, and McGee had stayed silent for the most part of the trip, not wanting to earn himself another reprimand from Gibbs or Tony.

Now they were in Police Captain Joe Sampson's office, Gibbs quickly getting a briefing from Tony's old captain on the situation while Ziva and McGee half listened, half surreptitiously watched Tony talking to his old buddies through the window. Once they were done, the four of them walked out into the squadroom. Tony glanced up and upon seeing them, grabbed the arms of two of the cops he was talking to, leading them over to the group.

"Guys, this is my old partner, Riley James. Riley, this is Gibbs, Ziva and McGee," Tony said, pointing at each in turn. "Now this is Riley's new partner, Michael Waldera." Tony gestured to the sandy haired detective who looked slightly uncomfortable before muttering an excuse and wandering off. Tony glanced at Riley, raising an eyebrow in question.

"Oh, he's a bit shy. He's getting better though; you should have seen him when I got him Tony," the raven haired cop laughed. "Amazingly he's not like that on the streets or with anyone other than his fellow cops; it's strange, I've never been able to figure out why he's like that," he finished.

"Eh, some people are like that Riley. Either that or you're scaring him with your stubbornness," Tony easily avoided the playful punch that was aimed at his shoulder. "Now now, no fighting in the squad room, you should know better."

He didn't manage to avoid the second punch, so decided to go hide behind Gibbs, who rolled his eyes and turned back to Captain Sampson.

"Right. We're gonna need somewhere to work. Can you sort someplace out for us?" He asked.

"Not tonight I can't Agent Gibbs, it's getting late; heading towards shift change. Look, I've got most of my resources working on this case, why don't you take Tony and your team to a hotel and get some sleep? I'll have an area for you to work in the morning. Like I told you in my office a few minutes ago, there aren't any leads yet, but it's only a matter of time. Get the sleep while you still can."

Gibbs looked like he was going to say no for a moment, but Tony whispered something into his ear and he relented.

"Alright."

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Nearly two hours and fifteen hotels later, they finally found one which had a room available. Only the one room which had a double bed, but the manager was getting a bunk bed added.

"Typical for us to end up here the night of a big concert. All the hotels are booked up," Tony whined.

"Quit whining Tony, we found a room in the end, didn't we?" Gibbs snapped.

"Yeah..." Tony shut up.

The room wasn't that bad. Small with the bunk beds in, but there was a reasonable amount of walking space around those. It also had a small bathroom which had caused arguments between the youngest two agents. Gibbs had solved that by pushing past them and going in there himself, Tony slipping in behind. A second later he poked his head back out.

"Joint shower. Saves water," he said, grinning before shutting and locking the door. Ziva and McGee looked at each other before turning and leaving the room with a shudder. They did not need that mental image, and they certainly didn't need the sound effects to go with it.

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Later that Night

Tony and Gibbs were sharing the double bed; Ziva and McGee getting a bunk each. Ziva had decided on the top bunk, threatening McGee non too gently with her knife when he'd dared to question her decision.

Now the two younger agents watched as Tony pushed and shoved Gibbs around in the bed, getting the older man settled in a position that Tony was happy with before laying his head on Gibbs' chest. Gibbs snorted, stroking Tony's hair with his hand.

"You done?"

Tony mumbled something, half asleep already. Gibbs shook his head before shooting a pointed look at the two in the bunk beds that clearly said "Get some sleep."

So they did.