Sergei Mishnev is playing hardball with Gibbs, and now the people that are closest to him are in danger. Ziva finds out about it when Gibbs calls her, and returns the US to protect her family and help bring Sergei down. Spoilers for 'Check'. TIVA. Rated T for language and violence. Now complete!

Gibbs is reportedly killed while on assignment. Can Tony find out what really happened? Is the Lead Agent even dead? Tony doesn't think so. When DiNozzo gets in trouble, who will save him? Gibbs/Tony/Jackson-Father/Son themes.