The next morning Cassie got up dreading the day. If anything having to wait all day to talk to Tony was going to put her in a bad mood from the start. Let alone the fact what she was going to talk to him about. She got up and showered and dressed for school. When she got downstairs her Mom was at the table reading the paper while her father was getting ready to leave.

"Morning Cassie," said Jenny looking up at her.

"Morning," she grumbled sitting down.

"Watch the attitude young lady. We can always revisit that earlier conversation if you want to keep up this attitude," said Jethro glaring at her. He was not going another round with a disgruntled daughter. He was putting his foot down.

"Sorry," she said pouring her cereal.

"Have a better day at school today OK?" asked Jethro kissing her on the cheek.

"I'll try," she sighed.

"I mean it Cassie. Not one outburst today or you'll be a very sorry girl," whispered Jethro in her ear.

"Yes sir,"

"Good, I'll see you after school. No detours,"

"See you at work," said Jen kissing him.

Jen and Cassie got ready for school and work. The car ride to school was silent. Jen pulled up to the curb and locked the doors not letting Cassie out at first. This just made her madder. She wanted to get this day over with.

"Cassie, your father meant what he said this morning. Check your attitude right now. You got yourself into this mess and you will get yourself out of it no matter what happens. We both love you sweetheart, but you have to take responsibility for what you did. You know Tony loves you and he will forgive you, but you have to tell him everything. Try and have a good day sweetie," said Jen unlocking the door.

"I love you Mom," she said hugging her

"I love you too," said Jen watching her daughter join her friends. It was going to be another long day.

Meanwhile Tony was waiting on the latest case to fall in their laps. He hardly slept last night tossing and turning from the nightmare of Cassie's outburst. Everyone was not in a very good mood today. Gibbs was even grumpier than usual with his third cup of coffee already. Gibbs cell phone rang and it was Jenny. He said he would be right back and head slapped Tony on his way past hoping to knock him out of his state of glaring with Ziva. Yes the day was just getting started and everyone was on edge.

Cassie was busy at school. Eric had been trying to talk to her, but was avoiding him at all costs. She liked him, but part of her still hurt. Getting involved with a guy is the last thing she needed. She could not wait for this day to get over with. Everyone was excited about Friday and talking about it non-stop. Cassie was getting annoyed with it. All she wanted was to talk to Tony. During one of her free periods she slipped into the bathroom and checked her phone messages. There were four from Eric hoping that she would reconsider for Friday night.

"Hey Cass, everything OK?" asked Ashley who followed her into the bathroom

"Yeah, everything is great Ash. This day needs to just end," she sighed leaning over the sink.

"What's got you so upset? Is it this whole dance thing with Eric?"

"Yeah that's part of. I really like the kid, but he's freaking annoying me he won't take no for an answer and I don't understand I thought he was really cool,"

"He's a guy. You know they hate rejection. Take Mark for example he asked me and I said no and he's walking around like I kicked his dog. Why are you not going anyways?"

"I have plans with Tony. Well, I think I have plans. I was at his apartment the other day and saw him with a woman. I overheard him talking to her about Friday night and movies,"

"Cassie, you said that was you and Tony's thing,"

"I know right? I got kicked to the curb. I kind of yelled at him yesterday and I have to talk to him after school about it all. I hate this,"

"Hey, Tony seems like a really cool guy and you are always saying how easy it is to talk to him. I'm sure it was just a misunderstand. You'll probably feel really dumb for assuming he replaced you. If he was so dang cute I'd be mad too, but gosh he's gorgeous,"

"OK, stop, he's like my brother and that's just gross," said Cassie leaving the bathroom. The next class she had was history and her teacher was out sick. She hoped this substitute was not some old retired guy. Cassie walked in and sat down next to Ashley in the third row of chairs. They all pulled out their books as the bell rang.

"Please be a hot guy," whispered Ashley

"Good morning class, your teacher is out sick so I'm going to be your sub today. My name is Miss Lindsay Price,"

Cassie took one look at the teacher and about fell on the floor. There was no way this was happening? It was Tony's woman from yesterday at the apartment! She was her teacher? Cassie could have died right there. She quickly thought of any excuse to leave, but was failing. This Lindsey price was going through the list of names and hers was going to come up. Oh boy this was going to be embarrassing.

"Cassie Shepard-Gibbs? Isn't that you?" asked the teacher pointing at Cassie.

"Yeah, that's me," she said expecting her to say something about her knowing Tony

"Ok, well you're here so next,"

Cassie breathed a sigh of relief. Only twenty more minutes and she was out of there. They ended up watching a documentary which was really lame. Cassie was trying to avoid any contact with the teacher including eye contact, but she had the feeling Lindsay was staring at her the whole time. She decided it was now or never to get out of there. She got out of her seat and walked up to her.

"I need to use the restroom," she said

"Ok, here's the pass, be quick," Miss Price said going back to the boring movie.

Cassie got out into the hall and leaned against the wall. She did the only thing she could possibly do call her parents to get her out of school. Her Mom was out of the office so Cassie waited while she was put through to her father's desk. Luckily he answered after the fourth ring.

"Gibbs,"

"Dad, hi it's me,"

"Hey sweetie, everything Ok?" he asked concerned she had only been there three hours.

"I kind of need you to come and get me,"

"Are you not feeling well?"

"I'm sick," she said.

"OK, I'll come and get you, but we are still working so you're going to have to come to the office,"

"Ok, just hurry please," she said hanging up. She didn't hear the door to the classroom open and Lindsay walked out to talk to her.

"Are you OK?" she asked as Cassie started to back away from her. Cassie had this overwhelming fear inside of her. She didn't want to be rude, but she just couldn't handle all of this stress.

"Hey Cassie, hang on," said another voice from behind her. She turned to see Eric walking towards him. Cassie wanted to scream, but instead her body got warm and everything went black.