A/N: OMG I'm sooooooo sorry for the delay! :O Sorry sorry sorry! Please forgive me! I was on vacation and I didn't have my laptop with me so I couldn't upload anything :( I couldn't even type in new chapters.. I'm sooo sorry!
Well, anyways. Here's chapter 12 and I reaaally hope you're still sticking with me. Enjoy reading!


"Hello everybody", Ducky greeted as he entered Abby's lab. Gibbs smiled at him, glad that he'd come. "Ducky. Would you and Ali like to talk back there?", he greeted back.

He was referring to the room behind the second glass door. Ducky nodded. "Wait. Talk to me? About what?", Ali questioned. Gibbs shot her a look that made things clear. He wanted her to follow Ducky. Now. No discussion.

Ali rolled her eyes and jumped off the table, following Ducky. After the second door had closed behind them and they were now standing in the third room of Abby's lab, Ali sat down on the table right in the middle of the room.

Ducky got a very high chair and sat down in front of her. "So, what's this about?", Ali asked. "Just talking.", Ducky tried but Ali cut him off: "Look whatever Gibbs told you, it's not true. I'm fine."

Ducky laughed a little and then got serious again. "No, you aren't. Jethro was really worried about you when he called me.", he explained. Ali rolled her eyes. She would kill Gibbs afterwards. She sighted. "You want me to talk? Okay, I will. But I warned you.", she gave in slightly.

Ducky nodded and Ali started to talk: "Okay, so yesterday I had like three break downs because Tony and Ziva had some struggles. Then I got up at 4:30am today to talk to Ziva about her nightmares. It worked and they're happy again. Blah blah. Fairytale. Well whatever. Afterwards I went to the mall with Ashley and we had lots of fun. When I got home like two hours ago nobody was there. I thought something had happened to Tony and Ziva. But then I called Ziva and she told me that someone is following me and Ash and Andrew should escort me to NCIS. So, I got her gun from under the pillow and called them. While waiting for them that guy was at my window, writing 'careful' on it. Andrew and Ash arrived and took me here. Then I was told that Mossad is following me. And as if that wasn't enough I found out a couple minutes later that there are still four men out there, trying to kill me because my grandpa told them to. So yeah, the last 48 hours were perfect and I totally enjoy my life." Ali sounded very sarcastic, trying to hide her true feelings and emotions.

Ducky shot her a worried look. He clearly didn't buy her "I'm fine"-story. He could see right through her. "Ali, dear, you need to calm down.", he said. "I am calm!", Ali yelled.

But as soon as she'd said it she felt tears fall again. "Alison, listen to me. You don't have to be afraid of showing your feelings. Actually it's better if you do because that makes it easier for us to help you.", Ducky said.

Ali nodded, obviously understanding it. "So, Ali. You wanna tell me more?", the doc offered. She sighted but started to talk again: "I'm scared. I mean who wouldn't be? There are four men out there, trying to kill me. And I feel betrayed. This is my grandpa we're talking about. Eli gave orders to kill me. And I'm worried that they'll get me. I feel so weak, Ducky. But I don't want the others to be worried. If they don't calm down it's gonna make things worse. I need them the way they usually are. That's why I have to be strong for them."

Ducky smiled at her. "I know, Ali. And trust me, they will calm down. Do you feel better?", he replied. Ali thought about it. Gosh, yes, she was so much calmer now. It truly helped to talk about it.

"Yes. I feel much better. Are you gonna stay?", she asked. Ducky nodded: "Of course, Ali dear." Ali smiled happily, then jumped off the table. "Lets go back.", she said.

Ducky laughed and followed her back to the others. Gibbs smiled at them as they re-entered the room. "So, we just discussed that Tony and Ziva are gonna watch you the entire night and McGee and I will do that tomorrow morning.", he explained.

Ali just nodded. She was really tired. "Go to sleep, Ali. Abby, Ashley and Andrew will be right next to you.", he said. Ali smiled: "Thank you, Gibbs. I really appreciate that. And you're right. I'm really tired."

She laughed a little and so did Gibbs. Abby handed her a long t-shirt and explained: "You can use that as your pajamas." Ali thanked her and got changed next doow.

When she got back Ducky, Gibbs and McGee were just leaving. "Good night, sleep well.", Gibbs said, smiling. Ali waved, then lay down on the pillow between Andrew and Ashley.

Her boyfriend wrapped his arm around her protectively and her best friend turned so she could face her in case anything happened. Ali sighted. Abby was already asleep with Bert under her head.

Gosh, that was so Abby-like. Using a farting stuffed animal as a pillow. Ali smiled a little. Andrew and Ashley were asleep, too. She looked around to see Tony and Ziva standing at the door, ready to shoot anyone who came too close – literally.

Carefully Ali got up so the others wouldn't wake up. She walked over to Ziva and Tony. "I can't sleep.", she whispered from behind them. She took a step forward and positioned herself in front of them.

"Ali. You need to sleep.", Tony said. "I know, I know. But I just can't.", she replied. "Well, maybe you'd be more comfortable if you took your knife and gun – that I can clearly see on your belt under your t-shirt – off.", Tony suggested sarcastically.

Ali rolled her eyes. "Two knives and a gun. But that's not the point.", she corrected a little annoyed. "Sweetie, I know it's hard but you need to get some sleep.", Ziva announced in a soft tone.

"You don't know how hard it is. There are four men out there, trying to kill me. I am scared, okay?!", Ali almost yelled now. Ziva and Tony exchanged a look that Ali couldn't quite place.

Then Ziva faced her niece and said: "I'm glad you finally admitted it." Ali breathed heavily. "Ali, you need to calm down. You're safe here. Look, Abby, Ashley and Andrew are sleeping next to you. Gibbs, Ducky and McGee are right next door. We are standing here and a bunch of agents plus hundreds of security people are in and outside the building, protecting you. Nothing is gonna happen to you, Ali. It's gonna be alright. I promise.", Tony tried to calm her down and Ziva added: "You need to get some rest."

Ali sighted. She knew that they were right but she was still unsure if she could sleep without nightmares haunting her. Eventually she gave in: "Fine, okay. I'll try to get some sleep. But can I at least keep the gun and the knives on my belt?"

Ziva and Tony laughed. "Sure. If it makes you feel better.", Tony laughed. Ali grinned and nodded. "Good night, you two.", she then said. "Night, Ali.", Tony replied and Ziva added: "Sleep well."

Ali turned around and lay back down on the floor next to Andrew and Ashley. She was still facing Ali and in his sleep Andrew wrapped his arm around Ali again. Ali smiled happily and fell asleep only a couple moments later.


A/N: As always I love to hear your thoughts. Now that I'm back from vacation I can even promise that the next chapter will be up rather soon-ish ;)