The team headed out to the truck, to find out what they could about Audrey Reyes. They had to find something; everyone's tempers were worn thin from 48 hours of research that didn't turn out any results.
"DiNozzo," Gibbs said, starting the car, "what do you have for me?"
"Well boss, turns out Ms. Natalie Andrews was a perfect intern, eager to learn whatever they would teach," Tony began, "however, they did cite an unusually enthusiastic interest in international affairs, dealing specifically with drug trafficking."
"Anything else?" Gibbs asked.
"Not that they could think of," Tony said. "What do we know about Audrey?"
"She used to be known as Katherine Cadwell, until the age of sixteen, staged a kidnapping to start over in life," Kate answered, not missing a beat.
"And now she's known as Audrey," Tony said, looking at the file, "Reyes?"
"Yes, Tony…you think you could ignore your attraction for a half hour so we can get this interrogation done?" Kate said, her cold gaze drilling harshly into his eyes, "you're what, 32? Get over yourself."
Gibbs raised an eyebrow at Kate, surprised at her sudden hostility towards DiNozzo. Everyone's temper was on a short fuse lately; so he just shook his head and laughed to himself. He followed the road that stretched out ahead to Audrey's residence. The young man was first out of the truck, obviously enthusiastic to meet this young woman that had managed to look so good in her head shot.
"Wow…not bad," Tony said. The team made their way towards the house. It was quaint looking, appeared to be built in the 1600s, around the time of Plymouth Rock.
"Much better than your place, isn't it DiNozzo?" Kate asked.
"You didn't mind it last night, Kate…" Tony said.
McGee raised an eyebrow, not knowing of Gibbs' special orders.
"Enough!" Gibbs growled.
"Sure thing boss," Tony said.
Gibbs knocked on the door; the team waited impatiently swatting away flies that buzzed around. A noise came from inside and soon the door opened. A woman appeared and stepped out. She wore jean shorts that were jeans in a past life, a white tank top that seemed to be two sizes too small.
"Yes?" Audrey asked.
"NCIS, we're here to ask you a few questions Ms. Reyes," Gibbs said, showing his badge.
"Ummm, sure, come in," Audrey said, appearing suddenly flustered. Tony, despite his best efforts couldn't help but stare and soon flinched at a sharp pain in the back of his head. He turned, knowing full well Gibbs would be there glaring at him.
"Didn't Kate tell you to grow up for this short period of time so we could get this interrogation done?" Gibbs asked.
When they entered the house, the first impression meant nothing. The interior was painted hospital white; and bare walls didn't do much for the ambience. They followed Audrey into the kitchen passing what appeared to be a wall of friends and her Army past.
"Can I offer anyone anything to drink?" Audrey asked, "I'm afraid my fridge is rather empty right now."
"Tell me, Ms. Reyes…" Gibbs began, "how does a young lady like you, fresh out of the army, manage to hold a place like this?"
"Well, a fellow officer is renting this place out to me, he's into real estate," Audrey said, still as flustered as before.
"Can we have the name?" Gibbs asked, pulling out a pad and paper.
"What's this about?" Audrey asked her pulse increasing.
"We found two people murdered in an abandoned restaurant we believe you to be connected with," Tony explained, stepping in.
"I can assure you I have no idea what you're talking about, and this guy knows nothing about whatever you guys are talking about," Audrey said, her anger surfacing.
"Somehow I doubt that," Gibbs said, staring directly at Audrey.
"You would say that," Audrey spat, returning Gibbs' icy glare.
Gibbs stood there holding her gaze, then turned to his team, "Ok…let's go."
"But boss, we haven't even searched…" McGee said.
"NOW McGee!" Gibbs growled, leading his team out of the house.
"Gibbs…why are we leaving?" Kate asked.
"We're gonna come back for her later, when she thinks everything's alright," Gibbs said, heading for the car.
"Who's we?" McGee asked.
"You and DiNozzo," Gibbs snapped, turning to face them, "do you have a problem with that?"
"No," they both said simultaneously.