Chapter 4

The ride to the FBI Headquarters was quiet. Gibbs' face is expressionless and it's obvious that he didn't want to talk, let alone make any small chat. Seeing Gibbs like this is scary. He has only seen Gibbs like this twice once, when Kate was kidnapped by Ari and the other time, when Ari killed Kate. Kate, his partner, there are times when he can't help but remember her. Kate changed all their lives when she died. People would think that she'd be just a distant memory after three years but there have been times when it felt like she's near. And to have someone that looks exactly like her, could it be possible? His thoughts were interrupted when the car stopped and he heard the door slammed.

He ran to try to keep up with Gibbs. He remained quiet, still unsure what to say to the older man. They showed their badge to the guard and Gibbs told him they were here to see Special Agent Fornell.

They have been here many times before and they knew where Fornell's office is located. They took the elevator and as soon as the elevator opened, Gibbs went directly to Fornell's office without checking in with his secretary, who could be heard calling him "Sir, you can't go in there. He's having a briefing with his team. Sir!"

He thought of stopping Gibbs but that would be a futile thought. So he followed him. They burst into Fornell's office and saw all the faces turn to them.

"Gibbs what the hell are you doing here?"

"We need to talk Fornell."

"Well, I'm having a team briefing so whatever you have to say will have to wait."

"No, Fornell, we need to talk now! Tell your boys to leave."

Making no effort to move, Fornell let out a big sigh and turned to his team.

"Gibbs, God you are a real pain in the ass. Guys, give us a few minutes."

The other agents cleared the room shaking their heads and left them alone.

"Gibbs, what the hell is so important that you had to interrupt a very important briefing."

"Because this, (pointing to a folder in his hand) is more important. Agent Allison Michaels."

"Who the hell is Agent Allison Michaels?"

"That's what we are here to find out. She was found beaten, shot and stabbed with three dead marines. She's in Bethesda right now and has yet woken up from her surgery."

"And what do you want me to do?"

"Look at her picture Fornell!"

Fornell took the folder from Gibbs and opened it. He was shocked when he saw the picture.

"Oh my God, she looks like Agent Todd."

"You think Fornell. Who the hell is she? It says here she joined the FBI three years ago from the DEA."

"I don't know Gibbs. We have so many agents here, don't expect me to know all of them."

"I don't expect you to, I need for you to know everything about her. For Christ sake Fornell, everything about her physical features is Katie."

"Gibbs, tell me what you have so far."

"Well, the three dead marines had drugs shoved up their nose and they were all killed execution style."

"I'll find out what Agent Todd, I meant Agent Michaels, was working on before this happened. It looks like she was undercover and I'm sure one those marines is also an undercover agent. I'll tell you more about it later. Go home Gibbs, you look like hell. Get some sleep. Tony do me and the rest of us a favor and take your boss home , please."

"Fornell, I need you to take over this case from the FBI side."

"I'll see what I can do Gibbs."

Gibbs nodded and they left the FBI building.

When they reached the car, Gibbs handed Tony the keys.

"I need for you to drop me off at home. Call me if you guys have anything."

" We will boss."

Gibbs closed his eyes and memories of Kate played again in head. Her smile on the rooftop, their teasing and the last words she ever said to him.