Tony looked up as Gibbs strode into the bullpen. DiNozzo, McGee, change of plans. We've been ordered off the investigation. Irritation was written in every line of the Marine.
Ordered by who, Boss? Tony didn't understand. How could they have been ordered off the case? They'd been working non-stop for days on catching whoever was behind the attack on Gibbs and they hadn't solved anything yet.
Gibbs glared at the younger man. Who d'ya think, DiNozzo? Director Morrow wants us to hand over everything to Balboa for now. We have something else that takes priority. He set his coffee down on his desk and tossed the file he was carrying on Tim's. McGee, here's the file on the Petty Officer Michaelson case. Pull that up on the plasma.
McGee quickly scanned the file and typed in the case number. As the screen flashed up the service record of the young Naval officer who was reported UA five weeks previous, Tony stepped from behind his desk and commented. New lead?Yeah, you could say that. Ducky got his left thumb in a package today, along with a note that said to come find him. Gibbs stared at the other man.
Do we know where he is? McGee chimed in.
Abby's working on it now. She has the letter and the wrapping from the package. Go see how she's doing and if she needs any help, McGee. And if you need to, make sure you take the time to familiarize yourself with the case while you're down there. The silvered head jerked in the direction on the elevators and McGee hustled off.
So what are we gonna do? Tony asked as he picked up the controller and scanned through the rest of the scant file on the UA investigation.
Find him, DiNozzo! You and I are going to take whatever Abby can give us and go see what we can come up with. I'm going to leave McGee here to transfer over our findings on the Ari-slash-Muñez case to Balboa. Tony saw the grimace on Gibbs' face as he spoke. I'm also going to have him keep a copy of everything and tell him to keep working on it anyway.Listen, Boss, Tony began, hesitantly. Let me stay. I've uncovered some interesting things about Purcell's operations in the TBA that might dovetail with some of the Muñez family's dealings. Also there are a few others that are highly suspicious. I really want to finish checking them out.
Gibbs looked uncertain and Tony pressed the issue. I'll make sure Balboa gets everything, Gibbs, I swear. But to quote Abbs, something looks very hinky' and I'd just want to run it down. Please.Please'? All right, Tony, you can stay. I'll take McGee with me instead. But stay on top of the Michaelson case, as well. He may still be alive and according to the director, he's our priority now.