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Many many thanks for all your kind reviews, I'm flattered you all like the way this is going. The dancing is about to kick off - so to speak – so cuddle up deep in the armchairs of your collective souls and enjoy the next chapter!

The band played on, the female singer swapped places with her male counterpart, and the song changed to "Come Fly With Me".

Tony turned to Kate. "Care to dance?"

Kate thought for a second. "Why not? Mind my toes DiNozzo!"

"Kate, please, it's a piece of cake!" He led her to the edge of the floor and skilfully started to dance with her.

Kate was pleasantly surprised by Tony's smooth moves. It must have shown in her face, because he smiled at her and said in her ear "See? I'm full of surprises!"

She laughed, despite herself.

Ducky and Abby had stepped off the floor as Kate had been led onto it, and they walked back to their table.

"Tim! You wanna dance?" Abby asked him.

"Oh! I don't know, er, whether I, er, I'm actually not very good?" McGee stuttered.

"Aw, c'mon!" Abby wasn't taking 'no' for an answer, "I'll be gentle with you!"

"Yes, go on Tim - take this lovely lady for a turn" insisted Ducky, sitting down with his drink.

"Okay, but I'm not very good..." McGee resigned himself to his fate.

Abby led him to the floor and he took her in his arms.

"Ready?" he asked.

"When you are!" Abby replied.

"Okay..." McGee took a deep breath, dredged his mind for memories of his mother teaching him steps for his college formals and started to move.

Abby found herself pleasantly surprised by his proficiency. They were soon moving in perfect harmony around the floor.

Kate nodded at Tony, pointing out their colleagues.

"Tim's a good dancer," she noted.

Tony laughed, "But not a patch on me, eh?"

Kate grinned at him, "Modesty is so your strong suit Tony!"

The song ended and they applauded briefly before the band struck up with "Beyond The Sea".

Tony turned back to Kate, and had just taken her hand when he felt a tap on his shoulder.

He spun round, and found himself face to face with Gibbs.

"Boss!"

"DiNozzo. I believe this is my dance?" Gibbs coolly held his hand out toward Kate who was looking amazed that he was there. Her expression was open for all to see.

"May I have this dance Caitlin?" Gibbs asked.

Kate flushed and took his hand.

"Certainly Gibbs - if Tony doesn't mind?" she added with a mischievous glint in her eye.

Gibbs looked at Tony, completely impassive.

"Hey, I'll, er, take a breather," stammered Tony, not daring to refuse Gibbs his request.

"Thanks DiNozzo" Gibbs nodded at him as he drew Kate into a dance hold, and turned them to the other side of the floor.

As they turned and moved with the music, Kate tried to think about where she was - on a dance floor, dancing - with Gibbs.

"We didn't think you were coming tonight," she said.

"I changed my mind."

"I'm glad you did. We were wondering who our mystery table guest was!"

"I got the last ticket - and they had already printed out the table lists" he explained, trying to keep his mind on his steps and not think too much about having Kate in his arms.

"You look very, uh, handsome tonight Gibbs" she told him, hesitantly, "The tux suits you"

"Thanks Kate. You look breathtaking - if I may say so" he replied.

"Thank you Gibbs."

He held her closer and she could feel his breath on her cheek. Then Kate realised he was singing with the music -

"Somewhere beyond the sea

She's there watchin' for me

If I could fly like birds on high

Then straight to her arms I'd go sailin'.

It's far beyond the stars

It's near beyond the moon

I know beyond a doubt

My heart will lead me there soon"

She took a sudden gasp as she realised he was singing to her.

Gibbs gently steered her round the floor till the song was finished, and after they had applauded, they went back to the table to be greeted by the rest of the team.

"Gibbs! Looking good!" Abby greeted him with a hug and kiss on the cheek.

"Boss! We didn't think you were coming!" McGee shook his hand.

"So I hear," Gibbs replied smiling at Kate.

"Jethro, I'm pleased to see you changed your mind - will you have a drink?" Ducky greeted his friend.

"I'm driving, so nothing alcoholic Duck" Gibbs nodded as the M.E. ordered him a drink.

"So..." Kate started

"Yes, so..." Tony picked up the conversation, or at least tried to.

"Are we going to stand here talking or are we going to dance?" Abby sensed the tension in air, "Gibbs - I saw you out there, You Sly Silver Haired Fox of mine!"

"Yeah, you were really good Boss!" McGee enthused, "Almost as good as

Ducky."

"Well, that's the benefit of a English university education" Gibbs noted, "Can I interest you in a dance Abs?"

"Sure!" Abby jumped up from her chair and took his arm.

Ducky reappeared with a tray of drinks.

"Ah - I see Jethro isn't letting the grass grow under his feet! Caitlin - will you indulge an old man?"

"Sure Ducky - where is he?" Kate said, smiling at his invitation.

"My dear, you may just have made my evening! Anthony, you don't mind if I take your charming partner away from you for a few moments?"

"No Duck, show us how it's done"

"Well, they seem to be playing our tune!" Ducky smiled as the band struck up with "Something's Got To Give" and he led Kate to the floor.

TBC