"Can I please go back to my lab?" Abby asks Gibbs as he gets in the elevator.

"I'm flipping out up here with nothing to do." Abby says.

"Ok but don't leave…" Gibbs starts.

"Don't leave the building. I know. Bravo-Yankee-Echo" she says, spelling out bye.

"Wait, Gibbs, one more thing. Where is Kate if she's under protection?" Abby asks curiously.

"I sent her home with the Director." He replies.

"What, why?" Abby asks.

"Director Shepard was one of the best agents I have ever worked with. She can keep Kate safe whether either of them want to or not." He says.

The elevator doors close.

"I still can't believe Gibbs is making me babysit one of my own agents! For God's sake you were in the Secret Service. I think you can protect yourself!" Jenny rants angrily as they pull up to her house.

"Yeah well I'm not exactly thrilled about it either. What's the story with you and Gibbs anyway. I've seen how he acts around you. I've never seen that side of him before." Kate says.

"You're reading too much into it. We were partners a long time ago. We did deep undercover work together. We were really close friends." Jenny responds.

"Why do I feel like that's only a half truth?" Kate asks.

"Because you're a good agent." Jenny says.

They get out of the car and go inside.

"Spare bedroom is down the hall. Bathroom is over there. Make yourself at home, Agent Todd." Jenny says, walking into her bedroom with her stack of files.

Jenny changes into a purple, silk nightgown with a matching robe and lets her hair down. It tumbles in waves down her back. She takes off her makeup and sits on her bed. She starts doing her puts on her red glasses that sparkle with glitter as she begins reading her reports. Meanwhile, Kate is in the spare bedroom, changing into an oversized sports jersey. She takes off her makeup and brushes her hair. She grabs a book that she packed and begins to read from where she is seated on the bed.

Jenny's phone rings.

"Shepard." Jenny answers.

"I need a partner for the night. You up for it?" Gibbs says over the phone.

Jenny pauses as she thinks back to the night before when Jethro kissed her in his basement. Her cheeks flush as she remembers that encounter and wonders if Jethro didn't catch her hint about no off the job.

"Jen?" Gibbs asks after a minute.

"Jethro, don't you know any other women?" Jenny asks.

At the mention of Gibbs' name, Kate stands up and walks to the hallway to hear the conversation better.

"None that I can call for backup. You didn't think I meant…?" Gibbs says as Jenny slams her file shut and tosses it back into its pile.

"That's what you have a whole team of agents for." Jenny says, unimpressed.

"Well, McGee's on protection duty with Abby. DiNozzo's tailing Ziva. And since Kate…" Gibbs says.

"DiNozzo's what?" Jenny asks, annoyed.

"He's tailing Ziva." Gibbs repeats.

"Well, where are you?" Jenny asks, frustrated.

"Outside." Gibbs replies.

Jenny gets up quickly and walks to her window. She moves the curtain to see out the window and once she is in view, Gibbs waves at her. She sighs and hangs up the phone.

"Agent Todd." Jenny says.

"Yes, Director?" Kate replies.

"Get changed, we're going to be backup for Agent Gibbs. Since you're under protection, you have to come as well." Jenny says hurriedly.

"Yes Ma'am." Kate replies and heads back into the spare bedroom to change.

Jenny walks out of her room in a form fitting pair of maroon ish brown pants, a light grey turtleneck shirt and a black jacket, her hair loose. She has her phone, keys, and badge in one hand and her gun and a pair of boots in the other.

Kate walks out right after Jenny wearing a pair of jeans, an NCIS T-shirt and a grey jacket. Her hair is tied back in a ponytail and she's putting on her sneakers. Her badge and gun already holstered at her waist. They walk to the door and Jenny slips on her boots. She holsters her gun and her badge. She puts her phone in her pocket as she locks the door to her house. Kate and Jenny walk across the street and get into Gibbs' car.

"Jen, I didn't mean for you to drag Kate into this." Gibbs says gruffly.

"And what did you want me to do? Leave her at the house while we chase Ari. I'm supposed to be protecting her, Jethro, not leaving her all alone in an unfamiliar environment!" Jenny retorts.

Jenny is in the passenger seat and Kate is in the back behind her.

"You know, I am very capable of taking care of myself." Kate fires.

"I don't doubt that Agent Todd, but after almost getting your head blown off, I think it's wise for you to have protection until we catch this bastard." Jenny replies cooly.

Grabbing her hair and putting it in a ponytail, Jenny turns to Jethro and asks

"What are the chances that Ari is still at this house?"

It's raining outside and the windshield wipers are going off.

"Zero. Ducky was a diversion, so your friend Ziva could pass cash and documents to him." Gibbs says.

"Ziva's a control officer doing her job. You'd do the same if the roles were reversed." Jenny says calmly.

Kate just sits in the backseat observing the two, who clearly have forgotten that she is in the car based on their back and forth banter.

"She's using you, Jen." Jethro says angrily.

"And I'm using her. A half dozen Hamas suicide bombers will not be blowing up our boys in Iraq because of ZIva." Jenny says.

"She's 'Metsada,' isn't she?" Gibbs asks.

"The Mossad code name for that division is "Komemiute." Jenny says.

"Whatever they name it, they specialize in assassinations." Gibbs says.

"Excuse me. Weren't you a marine sniper?" Jenny counters.

Kate observes the two in front of her, unsure of how to react. She can clearly see that the two have a history and she's curious about what that history is.

"If I have to go through your friend to get Ari, I will." Gibbs says, completely ignoring Jenny's question.

"Ziva knows that." Jenny says.

"You really do like her." Gibbs says.

"She's damn good. And I owe her. She saved my life in Cairo two years ago." Jenny replies softly.

"You care about her. Exactly how close did the two of you get back in Cairo?" Gibbs asks, full of insinuation.

"What exactly are you implying?" Jenny asks, annoyed.

"Jen, I know the rumors aren't just rumors. I know you swing both ways. Did you ever get "close" with Ziva?" Gibbs asks, using finger quotes.

"Gibbs, you know how I feel about those rumors. Ziva and I are close friends. How close we did or did not get is none of your damn business!" Jenny says, irritated.

"Look, Jen, I know those rumors almost cost you your career, but this is a different time now. It's okay to stop hiding." Gibbs says gently.

Kate is surprised by the revelation that she witnessed and doesn't quite know how to feel about it. Their new Director, the first woman director, was into women. She tries to process this information, knowing she can't tell anyone because it could cause professional problems for the woman, even if she really doesn't like her.

They drive in silence the rest of the way to their location.

"I can't believe this. I've been director less than 24 hours, and I'm back on the street." Jenny says.

"It's great, isn't it?" Gibbs jests.

"No, Jethro, it isn't." Jenny replies.

"Come on. Come on. You love it." Gibbs says.

"Truthfully? I'd rather be in bed." Jenny says.

When she gets a suggestive look from Gibbs she adds: "Sleeping."

"Remember that stakeout in Marseilles? August. Stuck in that attic with no air. Photographing everyone who boarded that Lebanese trawler. That second night– that's the first time we…" He says.

Jenny places her hand over his mouth.

"Okay. Shut up." She says softly, with a smile.

"You two were partners?" Kate asks, clearly surprising the people in front of her.

Jenny's face drops when she realizes that Kate heard everything.

"Yes, I was Gibbs' probie back in 1998. We did a lot of undercover work overseas." Jenny says.

"Gibbs, your probie is now your boss?!" Kate asked, amused.

"Yes, Kate. She's the best Agent I've ever had. She'll make an amazing Director." He says, looking at Jenny.

Gibbs looks out and spots the license plate of a black SUV.

"Hand me the binocs underneath your seat." Gibbs says to Jenny.

Jenny does as she is instructed and hands the binoculars to Gibbs.

"What is it, Gibbs?" Kate asks.

"What?" Jenny asks at the same time.

"It's Ari's SUV." Gibbs says, handing the binoculars to Jenny.

Gibbs and Kate grab their guns and cock them while Jenny looks through the binoculars. She sees the window of the SUV roll down and the barrel of a gun emerges.

"Shooter!" Jenny yells as the three of them duck and shots are fired.

"Stay down." Gibbs says as he covers Jenny's head and starts the engine. He starts driving toward the SUV as shots go through the windshield.

"Agent Todd, are you okay?" Jenny yells.

"Yes Ma'am." She replies.

The shooter takes off on foot and Gibbs slams the brakes of the car as the three of them get out and shoot the gunman. They run toward the body with their weapons ready to fire.

Gibbs turns the body over as Jenny speaks.

" I expected Haswari to be older."

"He is." Gibbs replies.

"That's not Ari Haswari, Director." Kate says.

"Miss Sciuto confirmed that the sniper rifle we recovered last night was the weapon used to try to kill Agent Todd, Miss Sciuto, and myself, and with no evidence to the contrary, it appears that Mohammed Esfiri was the sniper. I believe it's safe for your team to go home, Gibbs." Jenny says.

She turns to his team as well as Ducky and Abby who are in the bullpen.

"Go home. Get some rest." Jenny says.

They all look at Gibbs who just nods as they all leave.

"Agent Todd." Jenny says.

"Yes, Director?" Kate asks, turning towards Jenny.

" I feel that it may still be unsafe for you to be on your own. I can give you a security detail or you can stay with me for a few more nights." Jenny says.

"Sure, Director. Might as well just stay with you." Kate responds.

She sits back in her chair at her desk as she waits for Jenny.

Jenny turns towards Gibbs.

"What about you, Jethro?" Jenny asks.

"Mohammed didn't fire at Kate or Abby." Gibbs says.

"You are not infallible Jethro, no matter what your gut is telling you. Ari isn't trying to kill you, but this obsession might." Jenny says.

"Hey, Jen." He says.

"What?" She asks.

"Why did he only shoot at your side of the car last night?" Gibbs asks.

"I suppose you were right. He was trying to kill women who work with you." Jenny says.

"How'd he know you and Kate were in the car? I called you at the spur of the moment. I parked in the dark. He couldn't see through our windshield, even with a scope. That guy was sent to die, not to kill." Gibbs says.

"No." Jenny says, shaking her head.

"No one's going to do that." She says.

"Come on, Jen. Hamas suicide bombers blow themselves up all the time. It doesn't matter how a martyr dies, as long as it's for the jihad." Gibbs says. He and Jenny start walking to the elevator and Kate follows.

"Mohammed, last night — he died for rivers of honey and 72 virgins" Gibbs says as he angrily slaps the button for the elevator.

Jenny takes a deep breath and bites her lip. She walks closer to Gibbs.

"I'm not saying you're right. But if you are, how do we prove it?" Jenny asks as the elevator dings, announcing its arrival.

"We?" Gibbs asks.

"Did you just join my side?" He asks, stepping into the elevator.

Jenny and Kate also step into the elevator.

"Jethro, I've always been on your side. What do we do?" She asks.

"Kill Ari, before he kills me or Kate." He says as the elevator doors close.

"And thank you for trusting me with this. I know he'll go after Kate again. Thank you for letting her stay with you." Gibbs says.

"Jethro, it's my job to keep my agents safe." Jenny replies. As the elevator doors open, All three step out.

"Goodnight Agent Gibbs." Jenny says sweetly.

"Goodnight Jen, Kate." Gibbs says.

"Night, Gibbs." Kate says.

"Okay, Special Agent Todd, let's go home." Jenny says as they walk to her car.

They get situated and Jenny starts the engine.

"Director, can I ask you a personal question?" Kate asks quietly.

"Well, if it's going to be personal you might as well call me Jenny." She says.

"Ok, Jenny. As long as you call me Kate." She replies.

"Ok, Kate, what's your question?" Jenny asks.

"What Gibbs said, about you swinging both ways. What did he mean by that?" Kate asks.

"I was outed back in 1999 for being bisexual. I had a fling with a woman on an undercover operation. News spread around the entire agency really fast. It was right before I went undercover with Agent Gibbs. The rumors nearly cost me my career because being a gay woman in the nineties was career suicide. So I shut down the rumors and jumped into a relationship with another agent. Gibbs really helped me get back on my feet after that." Jenny says, honestly.

"I didn't realize it was that big of a deal to be attracted to women. That must've been really hard." Kate says.

"It was. But I showed all those people who tried to push me out that I am infallible by becoming their boss." Jenny says.

" I respect that." Kate says.

The rest of the drive was silent.

"Do you know why Ari left his brass behind?" Gibbs asks.

Ziva sighs. The team as well as Jenny and Ziva are all down in Abby's lab.

"You are a broken tape, Gibbs." Ziva says with a smile.

"Record. Broken record." Tony interjects.

"A sniper's brass is like signing your signature. That's why a sniper always polices his brass. Lapua .308 casing. Boat tail. Moly-coated full metal jacket bullet." Gibbs says.

"That's what you shot as a Marine sniper. At Mossad, we use Sierra 6.5 hollow points." Ziva says.

"How do you know what I shot, Miss David?" Gibbs interrupts.

Everyone turns to look at Ziva while she looks at Jenny.

"She profiled you for Ari." Jenny says.

"Not just the boss. That's how you knew where I was born and went to school. It's also how you knew all that stuff about Kate too." Tony says.

"Ari's missions involved NCIS. As his controller, of course, I did dossiers on everyone he might interact with." Ziva says.

"It's SOP at Komemiute." Jenny says.

"Director, Abs, Tony, Kate… give me a minute alone with Ms. David, please." Gibbs says.

Everyone starts to leave but Jenny hesitates as she and Ziva make eye contact. Then, reluctantly she leaves.

Outside the lab, the others talk.

"Ooh Gibbs looked so pissed." Abby says.

"Abby, did you see his face, he was shocked she found anything." Kate says.

"I wonder if she found any scandalous secrets about Gibbs." Tony says with a raised eyebrow.

"I don't pay you all to sit around and gossip. I pay you to work. Go on. Abby go see if Ducky has anything on our sniper. You two with me back upstairs." Jenny says.

"Yes ma'am." They all say in unison.

Now, back at her house in Georgetown, Jenny is sitting in her study doing some paperwork and Kate is upstairs reading a book in the spare bedroom. Both are still in their work clothes. Kate is still in her black slacks, black heels, and a green long sleeve shirt with her hair up in a ponytail. Jenny is still in her black blazer, light gray top with big ruffles and a very long silver necklace that goes down to her waist, knee high black boots with a small heel and her hair is loosely pinned in a half up half down style. Kate hears something from down the hall. She puts her book down and goes to investigate. When she finds nothing, she hears a noise from down the stairs. She heads down the stairs and hears what sounds like shuffling.

"Jenny?" Kate asks.

She hears more movement but doesn't get a response. She walks into the study and sees Jenny's files scattered. Her stomach drops. She hears a muffled cry and turns around. She sees Ari holding a gun to Jenny's temple as his hand covers her mouth. Her hands are wrapped around the arm silencing her. Ari points the gun at Kate and shoots her side. The bullet tears her skin and lodges in the wall behind her. She falls to the ground in pain.

"Dearest Caitlin, we meet again." Ari says.

"Let her go, Ari. She has nothing to do with this." Kate says cautiously.

"Ziva tells a different story." He says. He looks at Jennys.

"You and my little sister sure did get close on that mission in Cairo. Oh she told me all about it and all about how much you mean to Agent Gibbs and how he'll do anything to keep you safe." Ari says, stroking Jenny's cheek. Jenny jerks her head away the best she can.

"Gibbs isn't here. He's not coming. He's expecting you to kill him at his own house, not here at Jenny's" Kate says.

"Oh so it's Jenny to you. Well then you too must be closer than I thought. Besides, I thought my sister was your type. Guess I was wrong." He says with a sadistic smile.

Jenny makes another muffled cry as she fights against Ari's grip.

"You see Caitlin, Ziva and your director here, they were much more than friends. Just like her and Gibbs. They were lovers. And just like with Gibbs, it ended with the mission ending and her being sent elsewhere. She broke poor Ziva's heart just like she did Gibbs. I want him to hurt the same way. By killing the woman he still loves." Ari says.

Jenny's eyes go wide at Ari's statement. Ari finally moves his hand from her mouth and puts her in a headlock.

"I don't know what you're talking about, Ari. You're delusional if you think Gibbs is going to kill you for killing me. Gibbs and I were partners years ago, that's all. Just like with me and Ziva. You're twisting this all in your head to feel like some sort of hero. You missed Kate on purpose, you fired at Abby's lab, missing her on purpose. The one you seem to really be targeting is Gibbs. But he won't give in just because you have me." Jenny says, struggling against his hold.

"We shall see, but either way, I'm going to make him suffer." Ari says.

"Why? Why are you going after Gibbs?" Kate asks.

"Because he reminds me of my father. That man made me feel pain like you wouldn't believe, so I want Gibbs to feel the pain that I felt. And I miscalculated when I missed Kate. I wanted to kill her to break him. Then I would kill him. But I missed, so now I will kill the woman he loves to hurt him." Ari says, adjusting the angle of his gun, pressing it deeper into Jenny's temple.

He tightens his grip on the gun and right when he goes to pull the trigger, a shot is fired and hits Ari right between the eyes.

He drops to the ground and Jenny catches her breath. Ziva climbs in through the window.

"Jenny, are you okay?" She asks concerned as she places a hand on Jenny's face.

"I'm fine. How are you? I know taking that shot couldn't have been easy. Killing your own brother." Jenny says gently.

"It needed to be done. He was going to take the life of an innocent. And the only one who would truly hurt from your death would be me. I'd lose my best friend." Ziva says.

Ziva and Jenny hug. When they separate, Jenny turns to Kate.

"How are you, Kate?" Jenny asks gently.

"I'm fine. I wasn't the one who had a gun held to her head." Kate jests.

"Yeah but you were shot. Come sit on the couch and lift your shirt. Ziva go and grab my first aid kit please." Jenny says.

Kate sits on the couch and Jenny looks at Kate's wound. She pushes Kate's shirt up higher as she assesses the damage. Ziva returns with the first aid kit and a bottle of bourbon and three glasses. She hands Jenny the first aid kit and pours everyone a glass of bourbon. Jenny downs hers and opens the first aid kit.

"Looks like it's just a graze. It's not deep enough to require stitches but you'll need to keep it bandages for a few days. Have Ducky check it out tomorrow." Jenny says.

Kate nods. Jenny grabs the alcohol wipes and cleans the flesh wound before dressing it. She grabs Kate's shirt and eases it down.

Just then, Gibbs bursts through the door.

"Jen?" He asks.

"In here." She responds.

"Where's Ari?" He asks.

"Over there." Jenny says as she points to where his body lies in a body bag. His body is transported out of the house to the NCIS morgue.

" I heard you were held at gunpoint." He says to Jenny, concern lacing his features.

"I'm fine. Kate's the one who was shot." Jenny says, gesturing to Kate.

He looks at her and Kate lifts her shirt for him to see Jenny's handiwork.

"Ziva will escort his body back to Tel Aviv first thing in the morning. For now. The three of us are going to get some sleep." Jenny says.

Gibbs nods and heads out.

The three of them walk up the stairs. Kate turns and walks to the guest room and Ziva follows Jenny.

"You can crash in here with me tonight, Ziva. You had a rough day." Jenny says.

"Okay." Ziva says.

Jenny hands Ziva a pair of pajamas and they both change. They get ready for bed together and crawl into Jenny's queen bed. Jenny's on the right side and Ziva's on the left. Ziva spoons Jenny from behind and they fall asleep.