"I am really sorry about this." Tony apologised again.

"Don't worry about it." Faith said. "I once got called in the middle of a date and sent to the Persian Gulf for two weeks. Getting called away comes with the territory."

"This shouldn't take long. You can stay in the car."

"I may not exactly be dressed for a crime scene but I've been to plenty, I'd like to watch." Faith said.

"I'm sure Gibbs won't mind as long as you stay out of the way."

They both got out of the car and Tony ducked under the crime scene tape to begin his job.

"You look cold Major." Gibbs commented as he walked over.

"I didn't exactly have this in mind when I got dressed this evening."

"You look nice, but I'd put this on." Gibbs handed her one of the spare NCIS jackets from the back of the van.

"Thank you."

"Stay out of the way."

"Are we still okay for you to testify at 0900 on Tuesday?" Faith asked.

"We have a murder to catch but I should be okay for a couple of hours."

"We still need to go over your testimony once more, but we can take care of that over the phone." Faith bounced up and down trying to keep warm.

"We'll talk later."

Faith watched as Ducky and examined the body, as Faith observed the scene something seemed strikingly familiar.

"Found it boss." Tony called.

"Get some shots, then bag it and tag it." Gibbs instructed as he finished talking to Ducky.

"Dr Mallard." Faith said when Ducky headed her way. "I'm Major Williams with the JAG corps."

"Yes, you're the young lady Tony was taking out this evening."

"Yes. I know this seems like a strange question but the victim..." She paused.

"Yes..." Ducky prompted.

"The victim is male, 6'2", brown hair, brown eyes, he's wearing a silver cross about so big?"

"Yes. How did you know that?"

"Just another couple of questions first. Was the cause of death with a bullet to the heart from a gun held pressed against the chest, the toxic screen with show a high dose of sedative? He also has ligature marks on his wrists and ankles."

"If he's anything like the first victim, given the similar circumstances yes. Did young Anthony tell you this?" Ducky asked.

"No. I defended the guy who killed him." Faith replied.

"Jethro." Ducky called.

"Yes Ducky?"

"I think you should talk to this young lady, she has some information."

"Major." Gibbs said coming over.

"What number heart playing card did Tony find? I'm guessing a four or five."

"A seven. How did you know that?" Gibbs asked.

"And this is the second body you've found like this?" Faith questioned. "The first one had a six of hearts."

"Yes." Gibbs confirmed.

"You're missing two bodies." Faith said.

"Would you care to explain that theory Major?"

"Four years ago I defended a Cpl Brian Dunaway, on different charges but the NCIS agent thought he was responsible for three identical murders of enlisted Marines. Each with an ascending number of heart playing cards left at the scene. All the victims matched the same profile. They could never prove it either way so he was never charged." Faith explained.

"And you think this Dunaway is responsible?"

"He was sentenced to a dishonourable discharge from the Marine Corps and two years in Leavenworth, he'd be out by now."

"Kate." Gibbs yelled.

"I've finished up with the sketches. Tony is finishing the photographs."

"Take Major Williams back to NCIS and get her to tell you everything she knows." Gibbs instructed.

"Knows about what?" Kate questioned.

"Former Cpl Brian Dunaway, he's now officially become a suspect. Try and locate where he's been since his release from Leavenworth. Run a check through the database for unsolved murders with the playing card connection. The Major can help you with a location on the first three."

"Sure Gibbs. But I came in the van with you." Kate pointed out.

"DiNozzio." Gibbs yelled.

"Yes Boss." Tony said coming over.

"Give Kate your car keys."

"Why boss?" Tony asked.

"Just do it DiNozzio." Tony hand over his keys. "There is your transportation sorted."

"Gibbs, I have a court case to prepare for and I can't spend all weekend helping." Faith insisted.

"Give us a couple of hours and I'll give you an hour preparation for my testimony and I'll make sure next time Tony takes you out he doesn't get called away." Gibbs offered.

"Who says I wanted to go out with him again?" Faith asked.

"That bad huh?" Kate said. "Let's go."

"Hey." Tony protested. "Thanks Boss." Tony added sarcastically.

"Finish up and then you're riding back with the body."

TBC