Ziva was finally able to stop her cheeks from turning the smallest bit of red. After hearing Tony claim she was priceless it was hard not to feel flattered. While the end result was somewhat dark in humor the comment held a large amount of compliment in it. She was happy to hear him say it and that was not something she wanted to feel at the start of a mission. Those kinds of things end up getting mixed and shaken around just like a drink in a bartender's hand.

"So what movie is that from?" Ziva said as she shifted her weight to the other side and turned to finally face Tony. It was casual enough a move, but still gave a hint to the married man that it was time for him to exit. "Or was that your attempt at being a hero like in some sort of movie?" The comment was a small poke at Tony and allowed Ziva to regain her normal power struggle with her partner. Back to normal she thought and the two quickly began to build their cover as two singles hitting it off at a night club.

Meanwhile in the Van

McGee quickly grew board of listening to Ziva and Tony sharing banter and small talk. It was just like a mission for him to end up being voice support and while he understood the reasons for his placement in the van that didn't make him a little jealous of his senior agents. His slight daze was cut short by a knock at the back of the van. It practically made him jump and hit his head on the vans ceiling.

Making his way over to the door release he checked the small peep hole first and couldn't stop himself from being completely surprised and shocked. He quickly opened the door and started to whisper violently. "Sam what are you doing here? You can't be here!"

Standing on the curb in high heels and a low skirt Sam had her arms crossed and a dangerous look in her eye. She was upset since the last time she had been forced to chase after a man/cop was with Woody Hoyt. "You don't yell at me mister non descript van that screams cop car." Sam said firing back at Tim.

The quick tongue response caught the young agent so off guard he wasn't able to stop Sam from walking up and getting inside the van. By the time he was back from the whiplash response Sam was already sitting in the second chair along the interior of the van. Trying to salvage the situation McGee closed the vans doors and turned to start lecturing Sam. One look at her told him he had just enclosed himself with a lion.

"You didn't tell me you were some sort of writer or something." Sam said while crossing her legs. The show of leg and a hint of upper thigh quickly made McGee start to fight his urge to look down and check out the woman's body. Taking advantage Sam continued to push. "Anyways I have a whale who would absolutely love to meet you he is a huge fan of something book or thing you wrote and since you are in town it just seems like a crime to not meet him and since crime is your thing I know you won't let me down so how about we say later tonight you come and stop by his table? Great!"

Sam had spoken so quickly Tim had barely understood what she was talking about he finally saw her stop and look at him like she was expecting him to say something. Looking for the fastest way to get rid of the woman he started nodding his head. "Yes fine I will if you just get out of here!" As he spoke the strength and authority started to build back up. He opened the van door and motioned for Sam to leave. He sighed with open relief as she started to smile and get out of the van.

"Good I will get it all set up you just have to be at the tables round midnight." Sam then stepped down from the Van and got into a car parked nearby. With the blow of a kiss goodbye she sped back to the Casino leaving Tim somewhat dazed by her whirlwind arrival and blink once retreat. "I feel like I was just trapped." He said under his breath.

"You were played like a fiddle McGeek." Tony said though his ear piece. Both himself and Ziva had heard the whole thing over their coms and were smiling at each other with knowing looks.

"It would seem McGee has just found himself a date." Ziva added and the two started laughing at the bar.