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A/N: Thanks to devil3567, CSIMel, Katie-Poo 107, artificallysweet and Manhatten SVU for the reviews they mean a lot that you took the time to read and feedback. ANYHOW this is the next chapter i'm on a roll here so expect some more after!
Chapter 2
'Do either of you have the printed ownership records?' Gibbs asked as the four of them piled into the vehicle. Kate held out the file she was holding in her hand. Gibbs felt he had enough room to breathe now. He could take charge from here, act calm, gain control. He knew that he would find the killer. There was some sort of guilt that lived in his chest for a while each time he arrested someone who had a pleading look in their eyes and a family, but he knew this time he'd have no trouble ridding himself of it. Unlike the murderer who would have to live with it the rest of his miserable life. Which is more than the young girl could ever have. Instead she was lying on a clod slab in the morgue being subjected to Ducky's inner most thoughts. Kate found herself wedged between Tony and Gibbs whilst McGee got the back to stretch out in. Even if it did mean he'd be going home with a few more bruises that he came out with. Kate's head hung. Her hair sprawled across her face. She was exhausted. This was something she'd never felt before. Ever. In all her years working for Gibbs she'd never felt so drained.
'Kate.' Her head shot up.
'Yeah.'
'You alive.' Tony looked over at her. She'd been dropping of slowly. The sooner this case was over he was sure they'd both sleep for days on end.
'Yeah DiNozzo.' Gibbs looked to his left where he saw the effect this case had had on his team. A pang of guilt was felt in his gut. But they were strong they could look after themselves. Finally Gibbs found himself on base and winding his way through the streets. When he finally did arrive at the house in question He slid out of the car slamming the door behind him. DiNozzo did the same. Kate had had her head resting on his shoulder for most of the remaining journey and she fell onto the seat jolting her back to consciousness.
'We here.'
'Yeah Katie.'
'It's Kate.' She hissed back.
'Come on Katie.' Kate scowled but removed herself from the car non the less. The four Special Agents moved up the lawn in step with each other.
'Kate?' McGee leaned over to her.
'What.'
'You alright.'
'Fine McGee.' She sped up a little and reached the door first. She rang the doorbell and stepped back to where Gibbs, Tony and McGee stood. She stood in between them impatiently shifting from foot to foot. The blue painted door swung open and a wiry man with a sagging face and military uniform greeted them.
'Why if it isn't my favourite NCIS pals. Too what do I owe the pleasure.' His teeth grinded together as he spoke to them. He didn't want them here. And judging by the suitcases in the hall. They'd just interrupted his escape. Gibbs looked him up and down. Captain Williams was a dirty man in many ways. And Gibbs had taken an instant disliking to him upon his first encounter with the man.
'We found a gun registered to you in the alley beside your house with your daughter. If I'm not mistaken we'll find all the ammunition for this particular calibre in your house.' Gibbs snarled.
'Pu tout your hands.' Kate took a step forward. She could see the fury burning in his eyes as he checked her out.
'I always thought you wanted to get your hands on me Agent Todd.' She scoffed.
'Hey. You. Hands. Now.' Tony snapped the mans attention away from Kate with his shout. Gibbs looked down at Kates hands. Her fists were clenching and unclenching automatically.
'Thank you.' Kate muttered as Captain Williams rose his long hand and held them in front of them. The corners of his mouth turning up into a wry smile.
'Black looks very fitting on you Agent Todd.' Tony felt the anger welling in the pit of his stomach. He saw Williams's eyes lingering on Kate's torso and saw how Kate's hands were trembling. What was wrong with her. It was Kate. Nothing got to her. Nothing but this. Gibbs also catching onto this pulled a cotton swab from his pocket and rubbed it against the mans hands. Being by no means gentle. Once he was done he gave the swab to DiNozzo where it was sprayed. He watched closely then turned back to face Williams,
'Well. That seems to be positive Captain.' Kate told the man tilting her head slightly to one side. His smug smile faded and his complexion paled. But his eyes remained fiery.
'Now if you don't mind we have evidence to collect.' Kate took a step forward but found it blocked.
'I'd move or you'll have obstruction of justice against your ever growing rap sheet.' Tony spoke up. It took him a split second to realise what was happening. Williams had his fist clenched as he raised his right arm into the air. It swung right toward Kate's face.
