Back at base Gibbs and Jenny took off some of their wet clothes and placed them on the radiator to dry.

Penny logged back into her computer and brought up a file onto the plasma screen.

'OK so I managed to get an ID on mystery man. His name is Duncan Ross he's Tracy Davidson's brother. He has convictions for armed robbery, robbery with violence, assault and attempted murder. He came out of prison in 2002 after doing an eight year stretch for a robbery on a jewellers in which the clerk was shot and paralysed.'. Penny explained.

'Ooo he's not someone you'd want to meet on a dark night.' Jenny replied with a very concerned tone.

'No he's not, but that's why I wanted to tell you tonight. Guys he's really someone I don't want you getting on the wrong side of.' Penny said as she matched her mom's concerned tone.

Jenny wrapped Penny in a warm and comforting hug, who in turn wrapped her arms around Jenny's waist.

'Don't worry about us; we've been in far more dangerous situations than this.' Jenny replied as she kissed the top of Penny's head.

'Oh it gets a lot worse.' Gibbs said as he stared at the plasma screen.

'Why what's wrong?' Jenny asked.

'It was me who put him away back in '94.' Gibbs explained as he recognised his and Mike's signatures on the arrest record.

'But how did you get involved? I mean he's not a marine or naval officer.' Penny asked, still holding on to Jenny.

'He's not but their brother was. He was also involved in the armed robbery on the jewellers. It was his first offence and I never believed that he went along with the robbery willingly; but their father had just died and had left them with a lot of debt.' Gibbs explained as he recalled the case.

'So what happened to the other brother?' Jenny asked.

'Well about three months into their sentences the brother killed himself. Guess he couldn't hack being in prison.' Gibbs replied.

'So all of this could be a trap then Gibbs?' Penny said as she attempted to stifle a yawn.

'Well not necessarily. I never met Davidson, so I don't think she could recognise me; Ross on the other hand might.' Gibbs said as he perched himself on the edge of his desk.

'Well then we can't take the risk, you guys have to pull out.' Penny said with more concern and determination in her voice.

'No we can't Penny; what about that baby girl and all the rest of the babies that Davidson and Ross have potentially put in danger for their own self-centred greed?' Jenny replied.

She didn't like the idea of putting anyone's life at risk, but she also didn't like the idea of Davidson and Ross being able to get away with their crimes.

'Fine then; but what if I go in instead of Gibbs?' Penny asked.

'No too dangerous. I don't want two women on their own with Ross in the vicinity…I know that you both are more than capable of looking after yourselves Jen, but, no offence, you are a lot weaker than he is trust me. When Mile and I arrested him before, it took three of us just to take him down, and that was after I ended up with a fractured wrist, Mike had a dislocated shoulder and the other agent ended up with a fractured jaw and cheekbone.' Gibbs said as he talked over Jenny's objection.

'Fine.' She replied in a slightly tired yet slightly defeatist tone. 'So what else do you suggest?'

'We'll put DiNozzo in instead; tell them that I had to work and couldn't get out of it and that he's your brother. I'll stay inside the hotel with Penny, McGee and Ziva, and we'll arrest him on sight.' Gibbs said authoritively.

'OK then, we'll go with that.' Jenny replied as Penny gave another louder yawn. 'Come on I think we need to get you to bed before tomorrow.' She added as Penny looked at her already half asleep.

The three of them headed out of NCIS and back home, where Penny almost fell asleep as soon as her head hit her pillow, whereas Jenny and Gibbs didn't rest so easily. They were both too deep in thought about their own thoughts and concerns about a lot of things that had happened within the last couple of days.

A few hours later and the fresh morning sun had poked its head into the sky. The rain had stopped which left the wet sidewalks and road glistening in the sunlight. The team were already gathered in the bullpen, ready to start their day.

Giving that she was the director Jenny had been given the task of obtaining the twenty thousand dollars. It had to be real and it had to be the full amount so that they could make the transaction without anyone suspecting that it was a sting operation.

'So today's the day.' Tony said excitedly.

'Yup.' Penny replied cheerily. 'Nothing like catching bad guys on a Friday to fill you full of happiness before the weekend.' She added.

'Yeah but that's only if we manage to get a confession out of them by tonight, otherwise we'll be here until doomsday.' McGee replied pessimistically.

'Aw don't be so "half empty" McGee; Gibbs is a genius, he could literally get blood out of a stone.' Penny said as she tried her Gibbs stare.

'Better Penny but it still needs work.' Gibbs said with a smile as he entered the bullpen and joined his team.

'What does half empty mean? And how can you get blood from a stone?' Ziva asked with confusion.

She hated idioms, they confused the life out of her; although it did make for some hilarity when she got them wrong.

'Well "half empty" refers to the saying about whether a glass is half empty or half full. If you say your glass is half empty then you are a pessimist, whereas if it is half full, like mine always is, then you are an optimised. It's all to do with your outlook on life.' Penny tried to explain, but it only resulted in Ziva looking more confused.

Ziva was about to reply when Jenny entered the bullpen, and the look on her face told the team that she meant business.

'Right I've managed to get the twenty thousand Davidson asked for, but there's been a changed of plan. Instead of Gibbs going in with me, Agent DiNozzo will be.' She explained in her director's voice.

'Why are we changing?' Tony asked.

'Because of this guy.' Gibbs said as he indicated to Penny to bring up Ross's photograph on the plasma screen. 'He is Davidson's brother, but I arrested him back in '94. We don't think they know who we are, but to be on the safe side that's why I'm not going in with Director Shepard.' He explained.

'So what are we going to say if they ask who I am?' Tony asked with concern.

'We're going to say that Gibbs had to work and couldn't get out of it, and that you're my brother.' Jenny explained. 'If there aren't any more questions then I will meet you here at two o'clock.' She added in a very matter of fact tone of voice, leaving the team under no impression that she wasn't being serious.

The team, including Penny and Gibbs, all wondered what was bothering their fearless leader as she walked quickly up the stairs and into MTAC. The previous night she had been fine, if not a little distant, but this morning she seemed more agitated, more determined, and definitely more pissy.

'Gibbs is Mom alright? Only she doesn't seem her normal self.' Penny asked in a quiet whisper as the other team members set to on their paper work.

'I don't know Penny, but you're right she doesn't seem her normal self.' Gibbs replied, more confirming his own thoughts out loud rather than replying to Penny's question. 'Don't worry too much Penny, Jen can hold her own.' He added when he saw the concerned look on her face.

Penny didn't reply but nodded slightly before returning to her own desk. She logged into her own computer and began to write her report.

The team were silent for several hours as they worked quickly on their reports and witness statements. They wanted everything to be finished so that they could leave as soon as they caught Davidson and Ross.

Finally two o'clock arrived and Jenny stormed into the bullpen, looking no less pissy than before. She seemed really determined to get a result on this case.

'Is everyone ready?' She asked.

'Yup.' The team all chorused in unison as they grabbed their badges and guns.

They made their way in two cars to the hotel, and arrived with half an hour to spare. They worked quickly to bug room 201 so that they could record everything that was going on. They had discussed putting a recording device in with the money, but decided it was too risky in case they checked.

They all took up their positions around the hotel. Gibbs sat at the bar which had a good view of the hotel foyer. Penny was given a tabard and a cleaning trolley so that she could act as house cleaning. McGee was patrolling the outside perimeter of the hotel with Ziva, and Tony and Jenny went back to the car to wait for Davidson and Ross's arrival.

A couple of minutes after three a black Cadillac pulled up in a parking space outside the hotel, and the two suspects got out and entered the hotel.

'Right everyone, it's show tiiiime!' Tony said as he mimicked the famous line from "The Mask" films.

Jenny gave Tony a look, which strangely looked familiar, which told him that she wasn't impressed.

'DiNozzo, shut up.' They all heard Gibbs say through their earwigs, which resulted in a small smile from everyone.

'Shutting up boss.' He replied despondently as he and Jenny got out of the car.

Gibbs watched as Jenny and Tony walked through the hotel foyer and into the elevator, and wanted nothing more than to be the one with her, wishing he was closer so that he could protect her; but he trusted Tony to do that as well.

Shortly after Tony and Jenny disappeared Gibbs saw Ross make a brief appearance.

'Have eyeball on Ross.' He said quietly so that no one else heard except his team. 'He going in to the elevator.' He added.

Elsewhere Tony and Jenny knocked on the door as previously instructed. Davidson opened the door with a very large smile as she allowed them in.

'Who's this?' She asked Jenny as she pointed at Tony.

'This is my brother Tony; unfortunately Jethro can't make it, he had to work this afternoon and couldn't get out of it.' Jenny explained with a smile.

'I thought I'd come for morale support.' Tony explained with a slightly nervous laugh.

'OK well, it's very nice to meet you. So did you bring the money?' Davidson asked as she switched from pleasant to business woman.

In response to her question Jenny held up a briefcase which was full of hundred dollar bill notes. Davidson took the briefcase from Jenny's hands without saying a word, and placed it on the bed. She opened it to check there was actually money inside.

'You can count it if you want, but I can assure you that it's all there.' Jenny said.

'Oh don't you worry, I will.' Davidson replied without taking her mind off the money.

'So where's the baby?' Jenny asked.

Outside in the corridor Penny carefully watched as Ross made an appearance. She could feel her heart beating faster with nerves, and she instinctively touched her gun to make sure it was still in its holster. As she looked at Ross he nervously acknowledged her, and she busied herself with her trolley, pretending to be looking for something. As she ducked down behind the trolley she whispered into her hidden mike.

'Gibbs, he's up on the fifth floor.' She whispered as she briefly glanced up at him.

Ross noticed her look at him, and he became slightly suspicious, so he turned on his heel and walked quickly in the other direction. Penny began wheeling the trolley in the same direction trying not to make it obvious that she was following him, but since he was already suspicious of her he began to run down the corridor.

'Gibbs he's sussed me. I'm now chasing him down corridor B on the fifth floor.' She said in to her mike as she chased after him.

They run out of the doors leading on to the fifth floor and down the stairs. Ross had a slightly head start on Penny, but she was fast gaining on him.

On hearing Penny's message Gibbs immediately left his position in the bar and ran towards the stairs.

'Penny where are you now?' He said into his mike, but there was no reply.

He frantically began to run up the stairs towards the fifth floor and was dismayed to find that he got there with no sign of Ross or Penny.

'Penny where the hell are you?' He asked frantically into his mike once again, but again there was no reply.

Heading back down the stairs he decided to check each and every floor.

Penny continued to run after Ross down more and more stair cases before he disappeared through a door which stated "danger" in large letters. Taking a deep breath she followed him in, but was dismayed to find that she'd lost him. She took a few more steps into the room before something large and heavy hit her on the back of the head, sending her unconscious to the floor.

Up in room 201 Davidson handed Jenny the baby girl she had promised. Jenny held the baby close and hadn't noticed Davidson pick up her phone to read a text message. Ross had sent a text message to his sister warning her that they were cops, which instantly through the room into chaos.

As Jenny cooed over the baby with Tony, Davidson slowly pulled out a gun from the waist band of her pants and held it in their direction.

'Don't move!' She said as she stepped slowly back towards the hotel door.

'Oh take it easy.' Tony said as he tried to calm Davidson down. He took a couple of steps towards her, only to be met by more shouting.

'I told you to stay where you are!' Davidson shouted as she took a few more steps back and grappled with the door handle, not taking her eyes of Jenny and Tony.

As she opened the door she ran out into the corridor leaving Tony and Jenny in the room.

'Are you alright?' Tony asked Jenny who still had hold of the baby.

'Yeah I'm, just get after her.' Jenny replied as she cradled the baby girl who was now beginning to cry.

Davidson hadn't gotten too far away. She had run out onto the fire escape and was about to continue down when she was met by Ziva holding a gun. She turned round to run back up when Tony appeared, also holding his gun. Davidson held her hands in the air in defeat, and Tony handcuffed her.

Down in the basement Penny began to stir, and felt her head throbbing.

'Ouch! That's gonna leave one hell of a bump in the morning.' She said as she rubbed the back of her head.

She looked around her as she began to stand up, and drew her side arm when she saw a shadow on the back wall.

'Federal agent, come out with your arms in the air!' She shouted as she took a few steps closer to Ross.

As she approached a large boiler Ross appeared from the side with his gun held towards her, looking like he was not ready to give up any time soon.

McGee had entered the hotel and found Gibbs on the stairwell between floors one and three.

'Have you seen Penny?' Gibbs asked with concern.

'No boss I've not. What's happened to her?' McGee replied as he matched Gibbs's concerned voice.

Just as Gibbs was about to reply they heard a single gunshot, and then three more quickly followed suit. They raced down the stairs towards the direction they heard the gunshots sound from, and entered the basement with their own weapons held high. They walked quickly towards the back of the room where Gibbs called out for Penny.

'Penny?' He shouted.

'I'm over here.' She shouted back, resulting in a loud sigh of relief from both Gibbs and McGee.

As they walked towards Penny's voice they saw her sat on the floor holding her arm, which had blood pouring from it. Opposite was the lifeless body of Duncan Ross.

'What happened?' Gibbs asked in a fatherly voice as he took a handkerchief from his pocket and wrapped it round her wound.

'I chased him down into here, he clobbered me with something and when I came round he tried to shoot me, hit me in the arm, so I fired back.' She replied sounding very scared and on the verge of tears.

Once Gibbs had sorted her wound the best he could he helped Penny up who began to sob as the shock of the situation finally took over.

'Come on, let's get you outta here.' Gibbs said quietly as he wrapped his arm protectively around Penny's shoulders and caringly kissed the top of her head.