PREVIOUSLY ON NCIS...
"Jesus, Jethro are you planning on making Emily orphan? Aah.."
"Tobias! What are you doing here?" Gibbs was shocked when he saw it was Fornell.
"What do you think I'm doing here Gibbs? I'm watching your back." Fornell replied with
"How did you know we are on assignment? And who the hell told you about our opp.? Who told you to watch our back... unh? And if you're really "watching our backs" then where the hell have you been when Jack was attacked in the morning. unh...Tobias."
Gibbs asked Fornell by grabbing his collar. And shook him firmly.
"What? Sloane was attacked this morning.? I didn't knew about it. I was tailing you whole time. She was at your house..." Fornell replied in his defense. He raised his hands.
"C'mon Tobias. You are tailing me instead of protecting Jack.! We both know how's it work. Oh..how would you know that you were retired, right! Or you start drinking Bourbon again. Are you sure you are doing your job? And who the hell told you to watch our back.? If it's McGee I'll kill him..." Gibbs was angry with Fornell's action. Fornell jerked Gibbs away from his collars. And pushed him back in anger.
"Watch your toung Gibbs. And I left FBI. And of course I know how it works. That's why I was following you whole time. Just in case if you get yourself in trouble I will be there to help you. And for your kind information it's NOT McGee. Vance asked me for help. He told me that you and Sloane denied for backup support from FBI or NCIS.
So Vance asked me for it. Because I'm not FBI anymore. Or you can said that he hired me. You know I started working as Private Detective after Hicks case. So nobody can doubt on me. " Fornell replied him.
"I can take care of myself, Tobias. It's Sloane, you should have to protect her. If anything happened to her again I will shoot you. And don't worry about Emily I'll take care of her and she will be more happy with me than you." Gibbs taunts Fornell.
"Yes, I can see that on your face, how you are taking care of yourself, Gibbs." Fornell snaps back. When he noticed bruising on Gibbs face.
"Yeah, because I was taking care of that bastard who was responsible for hurting Sloane. If you were there and you did your damn job none of these happened. That bastard broke into the house and searching for evidence against me. When Sloane came back from the market.
If you were there instead of watching my a, Sloane was fine right now. And if anyone finds out I am a federal agent they'll hurt Sloane too. I don't care about myself, Tobias." Gibbs replied with anger.
"Look, Gibbs. I understand what you are feeling. But my hands are tide, it was Vance orders to keep an eye on you. Because you're the one who's playing with fire every day. And I know those people are too dangerous." Fornell said with concern and gently tapping on Gibbs solder.
Gibbs looks around and takes Fornell into the diner so they can continue their conversation privately. They sit down at table and Gibbs make sure that nobody can see him through the window glass.
"I appreciate that you are worried about me, Tobias. But Vance dragged her into this mess without any reason. Don't know what he was thinking, but she's my responsibility now and she has no experience of this kind of opp. I... I don't let anything happen to her in my watch... she already had been through alot. She lost her friend from MI6, her daughter Faith don't want to talk with her. And that bastard Nigel Hakim reopened her old wounds..." Gibbs said to Fornell. But he noticed that Fornell was smiling.
"What's so funny, TOBIAS." Gibbs asked him saying his name in wierd tone.
"I can see the same sparkle in your eyes when you talk about Shannon. After you having too much Bourbon. You are in love Gibbs. You are in love with Sloane." Fornell starts pulling his leg.
"C'mon Tobias. It's not what you are thinking..." Fornell cut his sentence.
"Yes.. my friend. This is exactly what I am thinking. I know you more than your team and Sloane does. Accept Dr. Mallard. But still I know you Gibbs. You are worried about her like hell. You don't even worrying about me like you are worried about Jack.
Oh.. I can see your future Gibbs, you and Jack are walking toward your remote cabin, flowers are raining on both of you. You are smiling when you are looking at her. But would you allow her, her cellphone in your cabin? You didn't allow me. While you were on vacation. That was so rude, Jethro. It's still made me cry when I think about that..."
Gibbs replied with smile " Then don't think about that Tobias. You and Phil ruined my peaceful vacation."
"Ouch, that was very harsh Gibbs." Fornell said and then start laughing.
"I am really happy for you Gibbs. " Fornell said.
"Then protect her in my absence, Tobias. Please." Fornell's eyes wide open with shock. He just can't believe what he just heard. The Leroy Jethro Gibbs said PLEASE!
"God damn it Gibbs. You are really serious about her. And I promise I will do my best. But what about Vance?" Fornell asked.
"I'll take care of him. You just do what I said." Gibbs replied.
"Don't kill him, Jethro." Fornell said with innocent face and start laughing.
Gibbs rolled his eyes and leave the diner with cup of coffee.
At Wayne's house.
"Are you out of your mind? Unh.. I didn't care when you and Steve are taunting each others or make a fun of each other. But today you broke every single boundaries. You threatened him and you broke into his house and attacked her wife. What the hell are you thinking unh.. what is wrong with you?" Wayne was yelling at Victor.
"I know you're mad at me Wayne, but I don't trust him since the day he came with that drive at the bar. I don't know why but I think he's hiding something. He's not like what he is pretending to be. I found something suspicious at his apartment. I found one Locker with fingerprint lock and laptop. Laptop was open so I tried to find out what's in that. I found some emails from unknown ID and some documents about our funding accounts and business information. Even all deals information we made after he joined us.
I know he's working with us so it might be nothing. But I still don't trust him. Wayne I am telling you he is hiding something..." Wayne was irritated by Victor's pointless argument. He poured his glass with alcohol. And finish it with one long gulp and throw that glass on the floor in anger. He turned around and grabbed Victor's collar with his hand and yanked him toward to him...
"Listen you piece of shit I didn't see anything wrong about Steve. This is all baseless fingerprints locker and laptop. He is one of us Victor. If he has been keeping information in his laptop that doesn't make any sense.
It is a common thing. It's called backup safety you moron. I think Steve was right you're a useless person. Now get the hell out of here. Before I shoot you." Wayne said and released his collar.
"Okay, I will. But give me a chance to prove myself, and if I can't you can shoot me in the head. But if I prove myself correct then what will you do Wayne...unh?" Victor asked him. After few moments Wayne answered him.
"Fine.. I give you chance to "Prove Yourself right" after all you are kissing my a* for years. I know this time you are wrong and I'll give this pleasure to Steve to shoot you. But just in case if you are right then Steve is all yours do what ever you want to do with him. I will not stop you.
And you have only one week to prove yourself till than stay away from Steve and his wife. You will not harm him and his wife. Do I make myself clear? Now get out.." Wayne gave him permission with warning. And Victor gave him devil smile and leave his house.
Gibbs open the door and enter in his house. And found Sloane was sitting there and she was looking very upset with him.
"Oh.. boy." He whispered.
"What I told you Gibbs don't do anything stupid. And you done what you wanted to do. Look at yourself. Your face is covered with bruises..." Before she complete her sentence Gibbs raised his hands in surrender and tried to assure her that he is alright. And tell her about what happened.
"You are not alright Gibbs I can see that footprint on your shirt. And I am sure that prints are not yours. Right?"
Gibbs looks down at his shirt and closed his eyes as he remembers that Victor kicked him in his chest. That leaves print on his shirt.
"C'mon Jack, I could not sit with my hand on my hand, I did what a husband would do for his wife to protect her. That bastard hurts you and I can't take that lightly. You know me Jack I...I love you." Gibbs replied and kissed her forehead gently and caress her face with his both hands.
"I know that Cowboy. But right now we're in middle of the assignment. You worked so hard for it and if something goes wrong, all our efforts will be in vain. And you don't want that either. So please Gibbs think before what you are going to do.
After this assignment I want to spend my whole life with you Gibbs. Now c'mon remove your clothes... " Gibbs raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"Don't go there. Remove your blazer and shirt so I can check that wound on your chest. The way it left prints I can say that it's would be painful. Oh... I almost forgot. I already informed Vance about what happened so you don't have to worry about him."
Gibbs removed his blazer and started opening his shirts buttons. But when Sloane mentioned Vance he stopped what he was doing and tell Sloane to make a video call to him.
Sloane was surprised by sudden change in Gibbs mood. He was okay but after heard of Vance name he was looking angry. Sloane make video call and handed the laptop to Gibbs.
"What's wrong Gibbs? Sloane tell me you want to talk with me. Is everything okay?" Vance asked him.
"Stop playing innocent Leon. You know damn why.. so don't play with me."Gibbs anger was rising with his words.
"Aah... you find out about Fornell. Right?" Vance still pretend that he didn't do anything.
"Damn right. You hired him to keeping an eye on us. Don't you think it will cost his life if someone finds out he was following me? They don't know about me and if Wayne find out I was being followed by former FBI agent he'll kill him first and ask questions later.
Don't you even think about Emily before you hire him. Are you out of your f*ing mind. After your this stupid move you almost cost three persons life in danger." Vance stop him in middle.
"Don't forget that you are talking with your DIRECTOR agent Gibbs. You are crossing your lines here. And I hired him because you denied for backup. If you were agreed on that I didn't have to take this step. And Fornell is trained for what he is doing..."
"And I am trained for what I am doing DIRECTOR. I can take care of myself. If you want to protect someone then protect Sloane. She was attacked in this morning and Fornell was not able to watch her back just because of your stupid orders. He was following me at that time." Gibbs and Vance glaring at each other. While Sloane was confused about what they are talking about.
"Hey...hey... hey. Can someone please tell me what the hell is going on here? Gibbs what is going on here?" Sloane asked them.
"Vance hired Fornell to watch our back. And gave him orders to follow me instead of watching you. It's been a month since he was watching us." Gibbs informed Sloane.
"C'mon Leon, once I told you that we don't need any backup yet. But thank you for your concern though. Gibbs is right you don't have to drag Fornell into this.."
"Yeah and don't have to drag her either." Gibbs said it with firm voice. Sloane Slapes him in his chest. Gibbs grunt in pain as her hand slammed into his Chest injury. She realized that she hurt Gibbs. She apologized.
"Oh... I am so sorry Gibbs, I forgot that you are hurt.." she rubbed his chest softly. Gibbs was smiling and feeling happy that how much she cares for him. They forgot about Vance.
"Ahemm.. agent Gibbs and Sloane is there something you want to share. Because it's looks like I missed something." Vance asked both of them.
First Sloane look at Gibbs and when he nods at her she tell Vance about what happened after she was attacked. Vance noticed bandages on Gibbs forehead and on his right hand. Even he can clearly see big purple and green bruising on Gibbs chest.
"I can see that on your chest Gibbs so don't say you're fine." Gibbs start buttoning his shirt.
"Don't change the topic Leon." Gibbs replied.
"C'mon Gibbs, please shut up for a while." Gibbs glared at Sloane.
"It's not gonna work on me anymore. Now Vance please tell Fornell to back off. We can handle this. Even I will tell you personally if we need any type of help.
And you Gibbs stop blaming Vance for what happened. He is the Director of NCIS it's his responsibility, if anything happened he has to answer SecNev. So please Gibbs..."
"C'mon Jack what do you think I don't know about that already. But I need your favor here Vance." Gibbs asked Vance.
"Since when you need any favor from me Agent Gibbs." Vance was enjoying pulling Gibbs leg.
"C'mon please let him finish, Leon." Sloane said as she rolled her eyes.
"Okay, what can I do for you Gibbs?"
"Nothing, just tell Fornell to look after Sloane. To watch her six while I am not here. So this kind of thing won't happen, AGAIN. " Gibbs tells Vance. And Vance nods at him. Vance was about to disconnect the line but Gibbs stop him.
"Leon, wait. There's more."
"What do you want now, Agent Gibbs? "
"It's about Wayne. He told me that his boss is coming back to DC next week. So he would be introduce me with him. Maybe after some days of his arrival. And he also said that I don't have to wait anymore to meet with the man who is running this business. So we have to wait for one more week. This game will end soon." Gibbs informed Vance.
"That's good news, Gibbs. Now I can tell Agent McGee to get pen cameras and mic. It's necessary for you Gibbs. At this point I can't take any risk with your life. Tomorrow morning you will receive a courier with that stuff.
It's your responsibility Jack to gear him up with pen camera and mic. Anything else you would like to add Gibbs?"
"No, Nothing. Just don't forget to inform Fornell. Good night Leon." Gibbs disconnect the line. And turned around to Jack.
"Stop smiling." Gibbs said
"What? I can't even smile.?" Sloane complained.
"Yes, you can Jack. But without any reason... No." Gibbs replied with smile.
"Gibbs..." Sloane takes his hand and turn him as he was heading toward kitchen.
"Yeah, Jack. I'll make coffee for you too."
"It's not about coffee Gibbs." She looks tensed. "What if whoever's running this business is knows you?" She questioned him.
"What do you mean with that Sloane? Just spill it out. " Gibbs can see fear in her eyes.
"Wayne said that whoever's running this is still working for U.S.government. What if he ever meets you before and knows who you are? Then what will we do?" For a moment Gibbs also thinks about it.
"Maybe that's why Vance is sending his toys in the morning. Don't worry about it Jack. We have still one week to figure this out." Gibbs replied in his usual tone. And walk toward kitchen.
"C'mon Gibbs, this not funny thing. We are talking about your life here. What do we do if there's possibility of that person knows you. I can't let you face this danger all alone. I will be with you whenever you meet him." Sloane followed him in kitchen and telling him what she was feeling.
"I can't let you come with me it's too dangerous and you know that. And I will have that pen cameras and mic thing. You will know if something is wrong. And I trust you. You will save me. This is our job and there's always risk in our job." Gibbs said and wink at her.
"C'mon Gibbs, cut this all drama. I'm really serious about this. What if he knows you and find out what you're doing. What if you are walking into a trap and we are not able to contact you.? What if he's ready to get you? What will we do? Gibbs..."
"I Don't Know Jack. I don't know. But I will not let him walk away just because he knows who I am. I don't care about myself. I don't." Gibbs replied her with sad smile.
"But I do. I do care about you Gibbs. Just like you cares about me." Sloane grabbed his collar and yanked him toward her. Their heads touches each others and she cares his face with her other hand and Gibbs put his hands on her waist and both kissed. Her fingers ran into his hairs and Gibbs was kissing her lips passionately.
Both are don't want to think about what will happen. They both are lost in each others and don't want to spoil their moments.
What if Sloane is right?
what if the leader already knows Gibbs?
What will happen if he has to face the situation alone?
What will Sloane do about that?
What will Victor do to prove that he is right about Gibbs?
Stay tuned to find out. Till then enjoy this chapter and don't forget to give your reviews and suggestions.
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