A/N: Not as good as the first. I like the ending, but the beginning and middle feel kinda rushed to me. And I'm in a writing mood so hopefully I can get another chapter or two done today (maybe). But if not today definitely by the end of the weekend, because I have a cute Tony and Kate 'I love you' scene that keeps replaying in my head. And the only way I can get it out is to write it!
p.s. if you're a Kibbs lover, i'm working on a few of those also more Tate and I have a Kate and Abby friendship one!
Ch. 2:
The boy, Kyle, had warmed up to Kate rather quickly. He spoke softly to her, in small sentences and one word answers for the questions she asked. The duo colored and played for most of the day. Kate felt slightly guilty though. She was having a great time playing with Kyle, but she rarely got to do this with Rachel. By the time they got home, they were usually too tired and hungry to play. Making a mental note, she considered the idea of taking some time off and spending it with Rachel.
"McGee, have you noticed Kate and the kid." Tony inquired. Awe struck at how easily the boy took to his partner. Also at how well Kate worked with the child. As if she's done this before.
McGee lifted his head from the computer screen, staring at Kate and the boy, "You're right Tony. He seems to really like her, and she works well with him." McGee wasn't as surprised as Tony was. He always thought Kate would be a good mother.
"Yea, but she's nice to the kid. All warm and fuzzy with sweetness and kindness mixed in." Tony retorted. Still not able to move his eyes from the scene across the bullpen.
"DiNozzo, I can hear you." Kate said, smiling at Kyle and continuing to color on the sheet they were sharing.
"You know Tony, Kate's nice to everyone except you. Maybe if you wouldn't bug her so much..." McGee started but didn't finish, because Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo gave him a death glare that would give Gibbs a run for his money.
Kate just laughed at the two grown men acting like childish morons. But deep down she did like Tony. More than she liked McGee and Gibbs. Tony was her partner. He was the man that she trusted with her life. The man that kept her up at night with day dreams. Day dreams of his arms wrapped around her. Day dreams of his lips hard against hers. Wait. No. She can not be thinking this about Tony. She won't think about this. No, she'll think about Kyle. He's a traumatized little boy and he needs her help and support right now.
"Tony, McGee, Abby has something for us." Gibbs states rounding the corner, collecting the two agents and then heading to the lab.
Except for the boy, the team had nothing on the case. No leads, not much evidence, the killer was meticulous and left nothing behind. That was until a very unexpected visitor showed up in the bullpen.
"Hello." A very tall and muscular man said. He was looking at Kate and the boy.
Kate stood and noticed the boy grabbing her leg stood behind her shaking. He was frightened by the man and Kate had no idea why.
"Can I help you?" Kate asked the man.
He looked at Kate and then to the boy. He had an evil like smirk on his lips. "First off, you can give me my son back."
Agent Todd looked down at the boy, and he motioned for her to come closer. She bent down and Kyle whispered into her ear. His voice shaking with fear, "Please don't make me go with him."
Kate looked up at the man, "Who are you?"
The man was growing angry, "My name is Andrew Long. That is my son Kyle Long. His mother just died and I would like to bring him home."
By now Gibbs, McGee, and Tony had returned and were standing near Kate looking at the man curiously. Kate however was looking at the man skeptically. She placed a hand around her back and touched the boy softly. Trying to calm him down and trying to calm herself down. "How do you know the boy's mother is dead? The case hasn't been in the media. No one knows about her death except for the investigators and the killer."
Andrew chuckled softly. Kate noticed the look in his eyes and started to reach for her gun but was too slow. Andrew launched his body onto her and wrapped one arm around her torso, holding her tight and in place, arms dangling to the side. His other arm grabbing her gun and putting it to her head.
Gibbs, McGee, and Tony also pulled out their guns pointing it at the man. "Drop your weapon and let Agent Todd go!" Gibbs demanded. Andrew had moved Kate in front of him, using her body as a shield. He softly chuckled at the situation.
"I don't think so. She's very pretty, and I need a new play toy." Andrew said looking down Kate, eyeing her rather lustily.
"You sick bastard, you'll never get away." Kate said to him bitterly. She always put up the front that she could take care of herself, that she didn't need anyone's protection. Now she wasn't so sure. She was in a dangerous situation and she needed someone to help her. Someone to save her.
"Feisty, I like it!" He whispered into her ear. Nipping it lightly.
Kate pulled her face away as best as she could. She felt so disgusted, so violated by this mad man. Tony saw Andrew nip Kate and this caused anger to serge through his body. He felt a weird protectiveness over Kate. He figured Gibbs and McGee also felt this, but his seemed to be stronger. He never really knew what it was that drove him to her. Friendship. Lust. Love? He always thought about her. Not just the sexy side of her, like he did with most women. No, he mostly thought about her sweet and caring side. Also her attitude. He enjoyed their playful banter, and simple flirting.
By now more agents had joined them, pointing their weapons at the strange man holding their co-worker hostage. No one dare take a shot, afraid of harming Kate in the process.
Andrew noticed the audience around him, and he slowly started to back away to the stairwell. "Hmm, it looks like a good time to make an exit. Please agents, keep my son. I no longer need him, wouldn't want a distraction now would we Agent Todd is it?"
"Go to hell!" Kate spat back.
"Let Agent Todd go now!" Tony growled with so much ferocity that surprised the surrounding agents.
"Release her now, and we can work something out." Gibbs told the man. Trying to keep him calm so he won't hurt Kate or anyone else in the room.
"Nope. Now please stay put, or I'll be forced to place a bullet into her pretty little head." Andrew replied inching closer and closer to the stairwell door.
Tony's jaw clenched with anger, "If any harm comes to her, I swear…"
Andrew looked between Tony and Kate, smile widening, "Aw, is there an office love going on between the two of you?" He asked coyly, pushing the gun even harder into her right temple.
"This is your last chance. Release Agent Todd now!" Gibbs stated strongly.
Andrew shook his head, "Nope. And unless you want a dead agent, I suggest you not follow us." And with that he quickly pulled Kate out the door and into the stairwell.
Andrew took every step slowly and at a sideways angle. Making sure to be prepared for agents that come on either side.
"You won't make it out alive." Kate stated simply.
"Oh really Agent Todd." Andrew said sarcastically.
"Really." Kate answered.
The next few moments happened so fast that Kate barely registered what she did. As Andrew led them down the stairs, the next step he took brought him down hard. Kate let her body go limp in Andrew's hold. Not prepared to take on the extra weight he was caught off guard. In that split second, Kate wrapped one of her legs around Andrew's causing the duo to tumble down the stairs. Kate twisted her body causing most of her weight to land onto the hand holding the gun. The impact from her body and the abrupt pain from hitting the floor caused his gun to fly out of his hand.
Kate, being more conscious of what was going on, quickly reacted by elbowing her taker in the stomach. As she got up to move towards the gun, Andrew grabbed her ankle and pulled her down. She fell hard, landing on her right forearm and hitting her cheek on the hard cement floor.
Clutching his stomach Andrew makes his way back onto his feet. Kate rolls over onto her back holding her right arm tight to her. Throbbing pain searing through her face. He walks by, heading to get the gun, but as he makes it to Kate she can see the anger in his eyes. He musters up the most of his strength after the blow and kicks her hard in the side, causing her to moan in pain.
"Ha, ha, ha." Andrew laughs. "You bitch. What is it with women and wanting to be tough? Women are only good for one thing. Do you know what that one thing is Agent?" He leans down, and slaps her across the face.
Kate turns to look at him. Disgusted with the smirk on his face, she spits in his face. "Bastard!"
Andrew is furious now. He walks over and picks up her gun. Smiling wickedly he points it at her. "You should've been a good girl. I'm sorry but it looks like I have to kill. Pity really. We could've had some fun."
Kate closed her eyes. All the fear and panic flooding over her. How could she be so stupid? She should've just complied with him and wait for Gibbs and Tony to save her. It wasn't just her life anymore, she had Rachel. What would happen to her? She would have to live with her grandparents. No. No I won't let that happen. She is my daughter and I will raise her. I'll be there for her and watch her grow up, Kate thought. With her new strength and will to live, she opened her eyes and looked at the man defiantly.
Andrew was slightly taken aback by the look in her eye. He wasn't expecting courage and rage. No. he wanted to see fear in her eyes, see hear cringe from the pain and watch the life fade from her body.
Kate noticed his shock and instantly she pushed all her physical pain out and raised her legs up. Pushing him back with all her might. She was partially satisfied when she heard his body make contact with the wall, and the small groan released from his lips.
The gun fell and landed on Kate's stomach. The small impact was a shock, but when she realized what it was she quickly grabbed it and held it up, aiming at him. Andrew moved for the gun, but suddenly there was a loud noise and all he could see was blood. Blood on his hands, blood on the floor, and blood on her. He felt unbearable pain penetrating his body. Starting at his stomach and slowly over taking his body. He collapsed onto the stairs. Lying there lifeless next to her.
Kate finally let the pain and the aftermath of the attack take over her body. She couldn't keep her eyes open. The pain was radiating all through her small body. She heard noises. She heard her name. Over and over again. Someone was screaming. If only they would shut up, she thought. And before she fluttered into the quiet and calming abyss of unconsciousness she felt a tight tug of her hand.
