Anthony DiNozzo resisted the urge to break the tension with a joke, while Timothy McGee stared aimlessly out the window. Occasionally Tony would examine him and wonder what secret he'd been keeping. Then he'd glance at his boss who had that look in his eye; the look that he'd only seen once before. Fornell seemed calm enough, almost too calm for Tony's liking. Then his mind wandered to Ziva, he really hoped she was alright. Because the last time he saw that look in Gibbs eyes, he lost Kate.

Gibbs brought the car to an abrupt stop and the four of them filed out gracefully. With a few gestures Tony and Tim knew exactly where there boss needed them; while he and Fornell once again took the lead. Gibbs reached the front door and didn't hesitate as the two stormed in. Fornell swung in first and it wasn't long before Blake reached his side arm and the fire fight began. Gibbs watched Fornell reach for his left shoulder as the two slipped in behind cover.

"How bad?"

"Just a scratch."

Didn't take long before the two lifted their own weapons and returned fire. Both looking for an angle. It was after Gibbs first clip was emptied that Tony and Tim were able to catch Blake in cross fire. Neither of them knew which of their rounds had hit home, but neither of them cared. Gibbs was quick to reach his side and grabbed his shirt to lift him up. "Where's Ziva?"

"Go…to…hell…"

Gibbs shoved him back down. "You first…"

Tony resisted the movie references running through his head and pointed. "Lower level boss…"

Gibbs nodded and the three of them got into position. Tony moved aside to allow his boss entry first and the rest of them filed closely behind. The basement was dim and each quickly added their maglights beside their weapons. When they reached the last step Gibbs light shown over a female frame lying motionless in the corner.

"Ziva." He spoke softly and stormed the area. When he reached the body, he stopped cold; causing the rest of the team to pile in behind him.

"Not her…is it boss?" Tony managed as he watched him kneel down. It was then they heard a string being pulled down and a light bulb flashing on.

"Aw I never knew you cared Tony."

His face lit up and he almost threw his arms around her if it weren't for her obvious injuries. Tim managed a smile; while Gibbs stood up and reached out his hand toward her face. "You okay?"

"Fine." She responded with a nod. "I would like to be untied though."

Gibbs, Tony and Tim simultaneously pulled out their knives and Fornell had to laugh. "Firm followers of your rules aren't they Jethro?"

"That they are Tobias…that they are."

She held out her hands as Gibbs moved the knife threw her restraints. "Your gun fight was quite the distraction… thank you."

The four nodded. "And just how did you take her out with your hands tied?" Tony had to ask as he slipped his side arm onto his belt.

"Wouldn't you like to know?"

Tony nodded. "Uh yeah I would."

"Then tie me up sometime…I'll show you."

His mouth hung open until Gibbs head slap closed it. "Come on kids…Tim, call Ducky…"

"On it boss."

"McGee seemed a bit dazed at the scene. Is he alright?"

Tony helped her down from the hospital bed and walked beside her slowly as they left. "No. But he swore me to secrecy."

"I'll tell you how I killed her."

He thought for a moment. "On second thought, he didn't really swear me to it…"

Tim was sitting silently for a while and after grabbing the envelope five times; he finally got up enough nerve to show Gibbs. He set it down on his desk without a word and stood there awaiting his response.

Gibbs took out the contents and spread them across his desk. "What are these Tim?"

"X-rays…"

"Yeah I got that...You sure you don't have me confused with Ducky."

"No I don't boss."

"These for your Father?" He tried to speak softly and looked up see him shaking his head. "Contrary to what Abby may tell you…I don't have magical powers. So who do these belong to?"

Tim shuffled his feet and looked up. "They're mine."