This chapter may be a little out of character and well... hinky. Probably out of the norm. It is... just read the story.

"Hi Duck."

"Why Caitlin, you look ravashing!" Ducky stepped forward to give Kate a quick hug.

"Have you seen the rest of the team here anywhere?"

"Yes, I believe I just saw Anthony over by the bar."

"Why am I not surprised? I'll see you later Ducky. I have to go bug Tony."

Kate gave Ducky a peck on the cheek and strutted over to the bar where she found Tony downing a shot of Tequila.

"Nice penguin suit." Tony could tell be the sound of her voice that it was Kate. He didn't look up.

"At least I don't have to prance around in a dress and he... heels." Tony stuttered the last word as he lifted his head and saw Kate's sparkling red gown.

"Do you like?" Kate did a quick turn.

"It's alright. I mean it's nice. Yeah, it's cool."

"You never could talk straight when you saw a beautiful woman DiNozzo." Gibbs approached and gave Tony a quick slap in the back of the head. "You look amazing Kate? Will you accompany me on the dance floor?" Gibbs extended his hand.

"Thank you Gibbs and yes, I would love to dance with you." Kate grabbed his hand as he pulled her onto the flor. Kate had to admit, he was light on his feet. She felt like she was floating. A smile crept onto her face.

"Did I do something amusing?"

"No, but I just realized something."

"What's that?"

"I truly am happy."

"Glad to hear it." They danced for a few more songs and then Kate's worst fear came true. Nathan arrived.

"Can I butt in?" Gibbs looked at Kate questioningly, but with a quick nod of Kate's head, Gibbs went to join Tony at the bar. Nathan made a grab for Kate's hand but she pulled away.

"What do you want?" Kate's face showed just how serious she was. Instead of her usual smile or smirk that she sent to DiNozzo, her lips were a straight line and her eyebrows were arched, the way they did when she was pissed.

"Just an innocent dance. Like old times. I swear."

"No Nathan. Not like old times. It is over between us, just like you wanted." Nathan nodded his head in agreement. As he did and announcement came over the speakers.

"While our live band takes a break, we will be blessed with the musical stylings of Mr. Nathan Summers!" Kate's jaw dropped in shock. Sure, Nathan had a good voice, but what kind of coincidence was this?

Nathan walked up to the gentlemen, grabbed the mic and returned to Kate's side. "This one is for you Katie." Nathan ran his fingers down her arm and she snatched away in disgust. When she did she caught a glimpse of Tony talking to a gorgeous blonde, or at least he was until Nathan's latest comment.

The band began to play and terror rose in Kate as she recognized the tune. It was I Have Loved You By: Jessica Simpson. Nathan dedicated it to her tons of times on her favorite radio station, hoping she would hear it and return to him. That was the last thing it made her do. She had never heard Nathan sing it though.

Remember that blue crystal sky, the sun

reflected in your eyes

You kissed me unexpectedly

The moment I just can't forget

We filled the air with promises...

He was out of tune, but of course no one could sing that song right except for maybe Jessica Simpson herself.

And tomorrow never happens baby

If the world comes tumblin' down and crumbles all

around us

Fate turns cruel your on your knees

So desparate for one truth

Know that I have loved you

Kate's face was now turning a deep shade of red as she blushed uncontrolably. When she began to walk away, Nathan grabbed her hand and dropped to one knee. Kate felt as if she could die right there. She tugged away from him and ran to the ladies room, followed by the rest of the team, including Tony.