They made it to and from the break room without incident and were at their desks going over reports when Abby wandered into the bullpen.

Hey guys! she greeted the two cheerily.

Well, hey there, Lab Rat! Tony grinned back at her. Whatcha doin' up here?

You guys haven't been down to see me since early yesterday, so I thought I'd check up on you. What's up?

Just going back over the Holder case reports. Something's off. Kate looked up and joined the conversation.

Off, how? Abby cocked her head, interested.

Not quite sure, I can't put my finger on it. But it has something to do with how the lieutenant fell. Kate looked back down at one of the pictures, feeling a familiar shakiness begin.

Did you talk to Ducky?

Gibbs went to do that. He's not back yet. Tony caught Abby's attention away from Kate, to give the woman time to get her control back.

Kate quickly flipped the file closed and clenched her hands together in her lap. She looked across at Tony. He had laid his hand on his desk, palm up. It was casual, but it seemed to say, I'm here for you.' She took a deep breath and tuned back into the conversation.

I'm sorry, Abby, what were you saying? Kate inquired.

I asked if anyone wanted to go to lunch.

Kate had completely lost track of time. She glanced at her watch and was surprised to find it was past noon. Sure, sounds good to me. Tony?

He looked up at her as she paused in front of his desk. Don't you think that one of us should be here when Gibbs gets back?

Was she really afraid to be without him? Taking a deep breath she smiled, Okay, see you later. Oh, wait. Abby? Are you driving?

Um, yeah, sure, the dark haired girl replied in a puzzled tone.

See ya later, DiNozzo, Kate grinned, and sauntered off.

Stay out of trouble, girls, Tony called after them.