Kate paced the lab while Abby and McGee worked the computers. Should it really be this tough to track down one team of nine FBI agents?Ordinarily, I'd say no. But, this is the federal government, so, you know, you can't really be sure of anything. Abby rolled her chair along the desk as one of the machines chimed.

McGee slapped a key in triumph on his keyboard. He looked up as he continued, I think I found the last three FBI agents.

Kate walked over to him and peered over his shoulder. Good work, McGee. Who are they?I don't have their names, yet. Whoever they are, they're pretty well protected. I've started a program to decrypt the files, but it's going to take some time if we don't want to be caught. He glanced up at her and she nodded.

Well, I have good news. Abby held up her test results. I know where our dead guys got their Spanish Fly. That piece of candy that Tony brought in matched the composition in the blood samples of our victims.

Kate pulled out her cell phone. I'm going to update Gibbs on what we have and see if he thinks we can get a warrant for that house. While she waited for the man to answer, Tony entered the lab.

Say, have you guys seen Gibbs? He looked around as Abby and McGee shook their heads.

Kate closed up her cell. He's not answering his phone either. Do you know where he went?I thought he went to go find Leah. Look, he changed subjects, I'm going to head back over to the hospital to see Candy. The Director has the paperwork all squared away for us to have her released into our custody as soon as the doctor gives her a clean bill of health.I'd like to come with you since I didn't get to see her this morning. Kate turned back to Abby and McGee. I'll keep trying to reach Gibbs and fill him in, you let me know as soon as you get anything.You got it, Kate. Abby waved as the couple left the lab, turning back to her computer.

As soon as the lab doors swished shut behind them, Kate looked up at her partner. When was the last time you saw him? She didn't need to specify who, they both knew she meant their missing superior.

He left the bullpen just after he sent you to see Abby. He slid his eyes toward her.

That was over two hours ago! They pushed through the glass doors into the late afternoon sun. Do you think he found her?Kate, the man's not answering his phone and no one's seen him or Leah for a couple of hours. You do the math. He gave her a slow, knowing smile.

Then I guess there's just one question. Did they finally admit their feelings for one another, or did one of them lose it and shoot the other?

Laughing, Tony opened the car door for her. You know, that's a good point. They're both so damn stubborn.

After he seated himself and pulled the car out of the parking lot, they began to discuss progress on the case. Kate informed him of the discoveries in the lab as well as the progress she and Abby were making on tracking down the known members of the FBI team.

It's slow going, but we're getting there. Obviously we've identified the deceased and we have two more that we've located. So far Ritchey doesn't seem to be part of this, though. I'm not sure how he fits in. Kate blew out a frustrated breath.

He may not fit the way you think, Kate. I spent a little time doing some research of my own. Leah's work history that McGee found so interesting bothered me. So I called a couple of friends. He glanced over at the brunette. Leah did not spend ten years kicking from force to force as a dirty cop. I can't prove it, but I'm pretty sure she did undercover work for at least some of those ten years. That jacket is the one designed to fall out anytime anyone goes looking for her.Undercover work? What kind of undercover work? Kate shifted so she could study Tony as he drove.

He shook his head. I have no idea. She's the only one who can answer that. But I'm telling you, Kate, the couple hours I spent with her? That woman is a pro at being exactly who she has to be. He caught Kate's eye and reassured her in that glance. She let her guard down for one minute while we were in the elevator; she looked almost tired now that I think about it. But the rest of the time at Arlington? She was on her game. I'm sure of it.

There was silence as Kate digested this. Slowly she asked, Gibbs? And what about her house? He shook his head. No, that's genuine passion, you can feel it vibrating in the air. He let out a light laugh and nodded toward her phone. Try him again, he's gotta answer sometime. As for her house, mmm... that's tougher. He paused while Kate dialed.

Gibbs! I've been trying to reach you... We have some info on the FBI team... Abby and McGee are still working on the rest at the lab. Tony and I are on our way to see Candy. Yes, we have the paperwork... No, we won't be long... Okay, then we'll see you back at the office. Tony's voice was impatient when Kate was quiet after disconnecting.

He sounded just as grumpy as ever.Did he say if he'd found Leah? Tony prodded.

Didn't mention her at all. But I swore a heard a woman sigh. Kate gave a sly smile.

I'd be grumpy, too, if someone called me in the middle of you, he growled. Now, before this conversation gets out of hand, you asked me a question.Right. So what did you think of her reactions at her house? She settled back and listened carefully to her partner's observations.

I think she knew she was being watched, but not from inside the house. That was a new twist she didn't expect. And you didn't see her reaction to those pictures that Gibbs brought her, the ones of her bed. One more thing, too. I think she was more upset by Ritchey's death than she let on. I'm going to go way out on a limb, here. I think she was undercover here, too. Doing what, I have no idea, but Ritchey was her contact.Here, you mean NCIS? Disbelief colored Kate's voice.

Not necessarily. But all this ties back to that case with her and Gibbs. She had to get in here in order to, oh, I don't know. Tony ran a hand through his hair in frustration as he parked the car in the hospital lot. Maybe I'm letting my imagination run away with me.

Kate put a hand on his arm before he could get out. You're forgetting Ritchey was already dead when he supposedly assigned Leah to NCIS. This whole mess is one misdirection on top of another. She drew her hand back and unbuckled her seatbelt as she continued. It would certainly help if Leah and Gibbs would let us in on the whole story about that original case.Easier said than done, I think, he muttered as he reached for her hand once they'd exited the vehicle, and they headed in to check on their young friend.