The week came and went without incident from Cassie or Jen. Jethro had called to check in with Cassie on how things were going. He knew that being the daughter of Federal Agents wasn't easy, but sometimes his daughter liked to think she was a prisoner. Jethro was hoping for a case free weekend so that he could spend some time with Cassie. By Friday afternoon things were looking good.

"Boss, where's Cassie at?"

"She'll be here DiNozzo. You still are planning on stopping by tonight?"

"Pizza and movie night like always,"

Jethro's phone rang and he answered it. Jen was on the phone and she sounded pretty upset. He told her he would be right up. He felt like he was being summoned by the principal. He went upstairs into her office and she was on the phone. When she finished she didn't look so happy to see him.

"Jen, you called,"

"The school just called. It's seems Cassie's being detained so I'm having her picked up and dropped by your place when she's done. Also the principal and teacher would like to meet with us on Monday regarding Cassie."

"They say what this was about?"

"No, but I really am too tired to get into another argument with her about it. What do you have planned this weekend?"

"Well minus this mess she's in I was thinking about going to the recreational center tomorrow, but pending any news tonight we'll have to see. How was she with you this week any problems?"

"Nothing that hasn't happened before. She's defiantly stubborn that's for sure,"

"What's going on Jen?" asked Jethro noticing that she isn't her cheerful playful self lately.

"Jethro I'm just tired is all. I have a meeting with the SecNav in the morning. Cassie's still grounded pending how long after we meet at school. I just want what's best for her Jethro."

"I know Jen, but yelling at her isn't going to solve things,"

"You should be the one to talk," she mumbled.

"Hey, never said I was innocent. I'll talk to her see what's going on,"

"Excuse me director. The school principal is on the phone again," said Cynthia

"Thanks," said Jen picking up the phone and putting it on speaker.

"Ms. Shepard, sorry to call again, but we've reached an agreement and Cassie's being suspended for a week out of school. We can't have this kind of behavior going on. She's a smart girl so hopefully things will go better."

"Excuse me, but what exactly happened?" asked Jethro not really sure he wanted to hear it right now, but now she was suspended he needed to.

"She punched another student in the face and broke her nose. Apparently they were fighting over a boy. Anyways the parents of the girl have not contacted me in regards to pressing charges since it was in school, but they were pretty upset about what happened. I believe you daughter had some choice words when they came in. Again sorry for an inconvenience,"

"Thank you," said Jen hanging up the phone. One look at Jethro's face and she knew he was pissed.

"What the hell was she thinking? She's so dead when I get a hold of her. Being grounded will be the least of her worries,"

"What happened to talking Jethro?" said Jen trying to not relish in the moment.

"That was before our daughter punched another student in the face and sent them to the ER, Jen. "

"This girl and Cassie have been circling each other for awhile. I told her to not get physical with her."

"Jen who is she?"

"Fornell's niece,"

"Fornell's niece? Does she realize these kids have parents that we work with? She is going to be grounded for the rest of her life! I cannot believe that she did this?"

"Jethro you need to calm down we need to be on the same page,"

"Jen why the hell aren't you mad?"

"I'm mad but why are you yelling at me? I'm not going to get into a yelling match with you,"

"Because if I don't get some of this out I will take it out on Cassie,"

"Well she deserves some of it Jethro."

"I agree. She knows better than this,"

"Jethro, we will both talk to her."

"Damn straight we will. Cancel the driver I'll pick her up," said Jethro leaving the office.