With McGee doing what he did best, Tony did what he did best and ordered pizza. After plopping down a piece beside the computer, he joined Ziva and Mann in the kitchen. There were a few chairs and a couple coffee tables joined together to form their situation room.

"I was able to arrange an Army convoy to transport you at 1300 hours. I can get you on the base. You're main issue will be at arrival. You'll need aliases and pass ports and I'm afraid I've exhausted all my contacts."

Tony just about swallowed a piece whole and reached for his phone. With his mouth full he mouthed something that sounded like "Be right back," and left. Ziva rubbed her temples for a moment and Mann immediately picked up on her body language.

"You're worried about him aren't you?"

Ziva sat up straight and moved her plate aside. "Worry is a useless emotion."

"But one you're experiencing."

"And you're not?"

"I haven't stopped." She cleared her throat after taking down some water. "But I wouldn't call it useless."

"You cared for him very much yes?"

She nodded. "I still do."

It was then Tony re-entered to steal another piece of pizza and motion towards the office. "McGeek's got something."

"Nothing you could do…or 'nothing' you could do?" Fornell took a seat in front of the Director and folded his hands.

"If there was, it'd be breaking every statute we have. And you know as well as I do how vital it is they stay in tact."

"Jethro would agree."

"I know he would. But his team…"

"They are going after him."

"Try past tense."

"You're kidding?"

Jenny got up from her chair and stared at him. "Do I look like I'm kidding?"

"And let me guess, you need my help bringing them in?"

She simply nodded and watched him stand up and put out his hand for her to take. "I'll do everything I can, and then some."

"Just do it quietly. It'd be embarrassing to bring in three federal agents in handcuffs for resisting arrest."

Fornell had to smile at the image. "I'll do my best to see they come along quietly."

"After we arrive in Kabul, it's at least fifty miles before we reach the prisoner holding area. The central compound is here…" he pointed to the satellite imagery on the screen.

"Send it all to our PDA's Probie." He had to smile. "I like it, very Jack Bauer."

"Jack who?" Ziva looked a bit confused and the three of them only stared at her.

"You're kidding right?"

"Something like MacGyver yes?"

Tony simply rolled his eyes. "There are some sleeping bags in the upstairs bedroom. We should all get some shut eye. We are leaving here at 1200 hours. The flight there should give us ample time to prepare our strategy. Right now I need a team that's well rested."

McGee immediately agreed. "No problem boss."

Tony had to smile. "Good work Probie. See you when you wake up." He patted him quickly on the shoulder and turned to see Ziva standing there with her hands on her hips.

"Want me to sing you a lullaby or something?"

Ziva almost smiled. "And what of our passports? Aliases?"

"I'm taking care of it."

"Is that so?"

"Have you ever doubted me before Ziva?" He stared at her. "Don't answer that."

"You are a good leader Tony. But these are not street criminals or two bit arms dealers. These are terrorists."

"I am well aware of what we're up against David."

She patted him gently on the cheek. "I have not doubted you before Tony. I'm just making sure you've not let your emotions cloud your judgment."

"I may love the guy Ziva; but I know how to keep my head on straight. You can trust me."

She shot him a genuine smile before heading upstairs. "I know."

Tony then turned to see Colonel Mann pacing quietly outside. He opened the front door moments later and joined her. "That swing should still be pretty stable." He motioned towards it before testing its sturdiness himself. "Yup, it's safe."

She slowly took a seat opposite him and looked out into the darkness. "What do you think he's going through right now?"

"I've tried not to think about it."

"Yeah. Well I can't stop." She stared back at Tony and smiled. "He'd be so proud of what you're all doing right now."

"Don't be so sure. Once we find him, he'll probably kill us all for disobeying a direct order."

She managed a laugh. "You're probably right."

The two shared a few moments of silence before Tony laughed out loud to himself. "Something funny Tony?"

"No, I was just thinking back to the last time I sat on this swing with Kate…Agent Todd. We had just got done with this long case, and we sat out here and were trying to wind down. We were making fun of how pissed Gibbs was after chasing the guy down…we couldn't stop laughing for some reason…"

"Were you two involved?"

Tony almost blushed. "Romantically? Ha, no. Rule Number 12 remember?."

"And if there was no Rule Number 12?"

He shrugged. "She was beautiful."

"That's not what I asked."

"Yeah, I guess. I mean maybe. Who knows?"

She had to laugh. "You're a lot like him you know?"

"Who?"

"Gibbs." She looked back out into the street. "Complicated man when it comes to love."

He agreed. "So I have to ask…"

She put her hand up and smiled. "Don't."

It was then a pair of head lights temporarily blinded them. A gentleman approached the porch and the two quickly stood up. Not long after McGee and Ziva appeared; their guns at the ready.

"You can put those away." The tall man gestured towards the weapons and smiled. "Good to see you again Agent DiNozzo."

Tony put out his hand and shook it. "I can't tell you how much we appreciate the help sir."

He handed Tony a bag and nodded. "Your team should be resting. Rescue missions can be tiring."

"They were sir. Just weren't expecting company. We're kind of fugitives…"

McGee stepped in before Tony went into the Tommy Lee Jones impersonation. "Good to see you again sir."

"You as well Agent McGee." He then stared up at the two women.

Tony then took the opportunity to introduce the stranger. "Ziva David, Lt. Colonel Hollis Mann…meet Ex-NCIS Director, Tom Morrow."