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Abby checked every inch of the sqaudroom, just in case Amira had sneaked in while the group wasn't . After checking the copy room, she went to check as many interigation rooms as possible. Meanwhile, the rest of the group was going over the rest of the building, and at the same time, trying NOT to alert Vance. Ducky and Palmer went down and checked out Autopsy, in case the little girl had gone in there to hide after they had gone up to the Sqaud room. Reeves was checking conference and Torres checked every broom closet and empty office. Bishop was checking out the restrooms and locker rooms. At some point, she walked past the break room. She suddenly stopped and backtracked. She entered the breakroom and called out,

"Amira?" She heard little sniffles and squeeks coming from near the sink.

"Amira, Honey? it's me, Aunt Ellie. It's only me. Come on out."

"Go away!", a voice came out from a lower cabinate next to the sink. upon closer inspection, Ellie noticed several boxes and packages of food strewn all over the floor near the cabinate. The kid had really had to work to fit herself inside that space. Bishop sighed and called out again.

"Sweetie, come out of there, please. I'm just here to talk. Everyone is really worried about you. The entire team is looking all over the building for you. Besides, if Vance finds out about this, Abby and the rest of us are going to be in alot of trouble, and so will you." After a few moments of silence, the cabinate doors swung open, and Amira crawled out. She stood and looked at Bishop for a moment, and then ran into the woman's arms. Bishop held the girl for a few seconds, and then led her over to a chair and scooped her up into her lap. Amira sobbed and tried to speak.

"Au-Aunt Ellie, w-why did Uncle J-Jethro jump out of the Helic-coooopppptttterrrrr?"

"Ooooh, Honey, Uncle Nick said he never got in. The bad guys were coming and shooting, Uncle Tim jumped out to help him and the pilot took off. Uncle Nick ordered the pilot to turn around but the man didn't listen because it wasn't safe to turn back according to him."

"So U-uncle Nick tried to get them b-back?", Amira asked through hiccups. Bishop stroked her hair and said,

"Of course.", They're a team. He wouldn't leave them if he had a choice. And we are not going to stop searching until we get them back, orders or not!" Amira snuggled against the agent and held on tight. After a few moments she pulled back and said softly,

"I was really mean to Uncle Nick. I told him that I hated him. He probably feels really bad now. I didn't mean it. I have to say I'm sorry!"

"I need to call the others and let them know I found you. Then we'll go back to the squad room and you can tell him. I'm sure he knows you didn't mean it. He understands." Bishop picked up her cell and dialed Abby.

"Hey, found her. … Yeah,she's ok. She was hiding in the break room. We have to clean up really quick…. long story. I'll let her tell you. Ok, Abbs. We'll see you guys in a few. Bye." After hanging up, the agent turned to Amira.

"How about I help you put this stuff back before we go.", Amira gave Bishop a sheepish look and said,

"Ok." The two got the mess cleaned up pretty quickly, Then Bishop got them both a snack from the vending machine and a drink and they headed back upstairs. Meanwhile, in the sqaudroom, Torres talked to Abby while they waited.

"She hates me. She ran away because of me."

"Woah. Hold it right there, Torres. This was in NO WAY your fault. Miri didn't mean what she said. She'll come around. She's just really upset and scared right now and she lashed out. Don't ever let anyone convince you that you could have done anything different. K?" Torres just nodded, and the two sat in silence and waited.

When Bishop and Amira entered the sqaudroom, Abby rushed over to the pair. Amira handed her juice bottle and bag of quaker snack mix to Bishop and threw herself into her Godmother's arms.

"Miri I was SO WORRIED! Why'd you run off like that?"

"I'm sorry I scared you, Aunt Abbs! I was just so upset and my body took over my mind!"

"I get that, but Don't ever run off like that again. It's not safe. And the Director would be so mad if he knew!"

"The Director already knows,Ms Sciuto." The group turned with a start towards the voice and saw Vance standing there with his arms crossed and looking stern. Amira imediately ran over to the man and said,

"It was my fault, Mr Director. Please don't be mad at them. I punched Uncle Nick and ran off before they could stop me! But Why did you let Uncle Jethro and Uncle Tim go to Paraguay and into the jungle! You knew they would be in danger!"

"Amira!", Abby tried to say,

"No, Ms Sciuto, It's alright. She just found out her father figure is missing. She has a right want answers.",Vance said. The others held back sighes of relief and tried to hide their surprise as their main boss knelt down to Amira's level and said,

"Sweetheart, They asked to go on this rescue mission and then asked permission to see it all the way through. They did know how dangerous it was, but they went anyway because people needed their help. Children needed their help. They showed great courage by fighting to make sure those Children were safe. I promise you, we are doing EVERYTHING in our power to bring your uncles back home for you and for Agent McGee's wife and baby. We won't rest uncle we do. I know that's not what you wanted to hear, but you will be one of the first to know as soon as we find them."

"Ok. Thankyou."

"You are welcome, Ms Sciuto, I need to see you in my office as soon as you get a moment."

"Yes,Sir.", Abby said. After Vance left Amira turned and said,

"You're going to get in trouble! I know it. It's all my fault!"

"Babe, it's ok! I promise I'm not in trouble. He just wants to talk to ?" Amira nodded and Abby continued.

"You stay here with the team and I'll be back soon."

"Ok." Abby kissed Amira's forehead and dashed up the stairs to Vance's office. Amira then ran over to Torres and climbed in to his lap,hugging him. The agent hesitated, but then he tentively hugged the child back.

"Uncle Nick, I'm so sorry! I know it wasn't your fault Uncle Jethro stayed behind. The pilot wouldn't listen! I didn't mean what I said! I don't really hate you." Torres hugged the little more tightly and then said,

"I understand. You're upset and you just took it out on me because I was there. it's all good,Kid." Amira pulled back and grinned, then she climbed out of his lap and went to sit at Gibbs' desk. Bishop helped her find a computer game to play.

In Vance's office, Abby sat nervously in the chair on the other side of his desk.

"Sir I know I should have let you know when Amira ran off. I just didn't want to bother you and I didn't want you finding her and scaring her. And I brought her here to tell her what happened because she needed to hear it from me and I didn't want to wait until we got home."

"Are you finished ,yet,Ms Sciuto."

"Yes,Director.", Abby said, sheepishly.

"Now, I know you already know you used poor judgment in keeping this from me. I also understand your reasons. I called you up here to tell you that from how Amira reacted today, I don't think it is a good Idea for her to be at the daycamp right now. I am giving permission for Amira to stay here.", Abby opened her mouth to thank him but the man held up a hand.

"This is ONLY temporary! I will allow it for a week, just until she gets settled into a routine with you. And there will be strict rules."

"I understand, Director, Im just so glad she won't have to be away from us while she deals with this. What are the rules.

"Only these: She is to remain IN your lab or office Unless you or one of the rest of us is with her. She will need an escort if she ever leaves your lab. Including trips to the ladies room. She is NOT allowed in Autopsy ever, and she is NOT allowed upstairs when there is an active case underway."

"That sounds fair. Thankyou, sir!", Abby said. Vance nodded and said,

"You may take her home, now. I'll see you tomorrow, Ms Sciuto. Dismissed. Abby grinned at the man and left the room. When she arrived downstairs, Amira ran to her and said,

"Did he fire you?"

"No. In fact he has given permission for you to stay with me in the lab for a week. He also said you have to stay in the lab and not go anywhere else without one of us with you, Including the bathroom. But you aren't going to daycamp for now, until we get you settled."

"Goodie!", Amira exclaimed. Abby chuckled.

"He's sending me home with you now. Let me get my stuff and we'll go get something for dinner and get what you need from your house on the way."

"Ok.",Amira said. The two said goodby and went downstairs to gather up. Then they headed to Gibbs' place. The door wasn't locked, so the two went in. Amira packed some more clothes into a suitcase and some more pillows and blankets to make the guest room feel more like home. Abby helped her with the blankets and Pillows. Last, Amira unplugged her Lama lamp from the bedside table and took it with her,too. Abby and Amira quickly gathered everything Amira would need for an indeffinate amount of time. Then, Amira found a house key and they locked the place up. They had done their best not to look around too much. It would just be too Painful. After they got to the restaurant, Amira asked,

"Auntie Abbs? Can we go take dinner to Aunt Dee? I know she must be really sad cause Uncle Tim's missing. We could cheer her up. Or at least take her food."

"Well, Hon, She might still be at work. It's a great Idea though. I'll call her." Abby called her friend who said she was home and it was ok for them to come over. They ordered the food as takeout and took it over to McGee's apparment. Delilah opened the door when they knocked and Abby hugged her friend. Then Amira gave her a hug.

"I know you miss Uncle Tim as much as I miss Uncle Jethro. But I know they'll come back. Aunt Abby says that we can't beleive anything else. Delilah gave a small smile as she held back tears. Then she said,

"You're absolutely right sweetie and so is Abby. Could you take the food into the kitchen over there for us. The plasticware is in that cabinate and so are the paper plates." Amira nodded and left the room. As soon as she was out of earshot. Abby turned to her friend,

"How ARE you, really?" Delilah's eyes filled with tears, and Abby knelt down by her friend and pulled her into her arms. Abby couldn't keep her own tears back this time. Abby whispered,

"I know. I'm so sorry.", as the two women cried with eachother. Amira came back and saw this. She hesitated for a moment and then ran over to the pair and and hugged both of them as she started crying too. After a few moments, the three pulled apart and Abby grabbed a box of tissues. After all of them wiped their eyes, Abby said firmly,

"They are going to be ok. Yes we miss them, but we have to beleive they'll come back! And Amira, I'm here. I know it's super scary for you right now, but I'm not going anywhere and I'll take care of you. Delilah, same goes for you, I'm here whenever you need me."

"Thanks,Abs. You're a great friend." ,Delilah said. Amira hugged Abby tightly again and said,

"I love you,Aunt Abby."

"I love you,too,Miri." Then she hugged both Delilah and Amira and added,

"So, dinner, anyone?", that made them all laugh, which felt good.

"Let's eat!", Amira replied. After that, Amira and Abby visited Delilah as much as possible. Sometimes one of the others joined them. About a week later, Abby and Amira were back at Delilah and McGee's place when McGee's computer pinged. Delilah checked it and saw that Tony was trying to skype with McGee.

"Abs? Did you tell Tony and Ziva what happened? With Gibbs and Tim, I mean?"

"Holy Gorilla! I TOTALLY forgot to call Tony! I can't believe it! Answer! We HAVE to tell them!"

"Oh No! I can't beleive you didn't tell Tony, Aunt Abby!"

"I know! I know! Things were so crazy with what happened and trying to get you settled that I didn't get around to it. I feel HORRIBLE!" Delilah got on and clicked accept.

"hey, Tony.", Delilah said."

"Delilah? What are you doing on Probie's computer?", Tony asked, confused. Abby came into view and said,

"I'm here too,Tony. Is Ziva their with you?"

"Well, yeah, But Where's Tim? And you never answered me, what are you two doing on his computer?" Amira at that pointed headed over to the couch to read. she didn't want to here any of this. Abby sighed and said,

"Tony, just get Ziva on here now. We have horrible news." Tony's eyes widened in concern, as he stared at the two women through the screen.

Well, there's chapter 28. Amira's found and Tony and Ziva are about to find out about Tim and Gibbs. We'll they be able to help? Tune in Saturday to find out. Please remember ALL reviews are MUCH appreciated! Please don't forget! Thanks!