Alright, since most of you have pointed out that you can't get a good read on this story with what I have already posted, I have decided to post chapter 1. Be warned, it is very short.


My head froze where it was, staring at a severe-looking man with salt and pepper brown hair and pale blue eyes in a black wind suit and a matching ball cap with the letters NCIS stitched into them.

The voice of the man who had spoken had conjured up memories of the smell of cut grass, freshly turned dirt, and chocolate-chip cookies. It started Images of young boys pushing lawnmowers, the same boys, older and juggling fruit, boxes and anything they could get their hands on, running through my head. It was a voice that, to me, had always meant safety.

A smile grew on my face as I turned my head to look at the Italian man I had known since childhood.

He had the same mischievous smile, and the same glittering hazel eyes that he had three years ago. His dark brown hair was hidden under a ball cap matching the other man's, but I just knew that it was cut into a more military style than the mop he used to have. He wore a wind suit to match the others standing in the hallway, but I ignored them.

"Tony!" I cried, delighted.

I spread my arms open and Tony immediately stepped forward, his arms wrapping around my slim waist. I reached up and wrapped mine around his neck, a ritual we had observed since I was ten years old.

He grinned at me and, before I could protest, picked me up and began swinging me in circles, I yelped and clutched his shoulders. Another ritual that saw its beginnings when I was ten.

"Anthony DiNozzo, put me down!" I giggled.

"Never!" he replied with a roguish gleam in his eyes.

"Nozzie, put me down or I'll bite you!" I glared as best as I could through my delight.

"Fine," he sighed, setting me on my feet.

"Thank you." I swayed and he grabbed my arms to keep me from falling.

"A little too much to drink there, kitty?" he teased.

"Oh, shut up, Ant." I grumbled.

He laughed and gave me a hug.

"I missed you too, Kat. I missed you too."


I warned you it was short, didn't I? Well, please R&R, I won't post chapter 2 until I get your feedback on wether or not it's a good idea.