CATHERINE DODD'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

A/N: The final chapter, the end of a story. Thanks to everyone who read this story all the way through and who continued to stick with it, even though the writer is incredibly lazy. I know, you're all hurling virtual bricks at my house. But, thanks again for reading and reviewing my story, it's been a massive ego booster. Joking! At least we learn that in any situation, TATE will prevail! Mwa ha ha ha…cough.

Kate sat frozen, her mouth hanging open in shock.

To her right, Tony squeezed her hand comfortingly. To her left, she heard Abby snicker.

This had to be the most embarrassing moment of her life.

Don't.

Don't what?

Don't give me a reason to like you.

Would that be such a bad thing?

Beside her, Abby burst out laughing.

"Oh, god, sorry Kate," she whispered, trying not to laugh. "This is just so corny!"

"When, lord, when will this end," Kate muttered.

As the credits started to roll, Kate let out a sigh of relief. People all around her were cheering.

"That wasn't so bad now, was it?" Tony said to Kate, who was still frozen.

"Let's get you a drink," Tony said. The team left the theatre and walked next door to where the after party was being held. They found a table and sat down.

"Um, is Kate alright?" McGee asked.

"I think poor Caitlin's in shock," Ducky answered.

"I don't know whether to laugh or cry," Kate said.

"Kate, it wasn't so bad," Abby said, giving her friend a hug.

Kate glared at her.

"Okay, it was worse than 'Anchorman'," Abby answered. "But it had its moments."

"It had a great cast," McGee offered.

"What are you talking about?" Tony snapped, "Matt LeBlanc – playing me? Racial typecasting, that's what I say!"

"I enjoyed the FBI drug bust," Gibbs interrupted, "it was pretty accurate."

"Except the part where Will Ferrel pulled Debra Messing into a kiss!" Kate cried. "I never kissed Eugene!"

"At least they changed your names," Abby said, sympathetically.

"The movie was called 'Catherine Dodd's High School Reunion'," Kate said, angrily, "Her nickname was 'Kate'. Tony was 'Antonio TriNozzo', or 'Tony'."

"I see." Abby said.

"Caitlin!"

"Cindy," Kate said flatly.

"Wasn't that the best movie you've ever seen?" Cindy gushed, "The cast was amazing! Owen Wilson as Travis, that was brilliant. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets an Oscar!"

"The movie sure was something," Kate snapped.

A man in a tuxedo approached the table.

"Hello, I'm Drew Walstein, Producer."

"Hello," Kate replied.

"Fabulous movie, wasn't it?" Drew exclaimed, "Except, we have a problem. As Cindy explained to me, you didn't want anything to do with this film, correct?"

"Yes." Kate answered.

"Well, unfortunately, while we respect your decision, as there was no contract drawn up regarding your involvement. This makes us very vulnerable from a legal position." Drew explained.

"I'm not going to sue you, don't worry," Kate sighed.

"This is yours," Drew handed Kate a cheque. "I know you didn't want any of the profits, but it's easier for you to take the money than draw up a contract about you're position in the matter."

Kate glanced down at the cheque.

"Oh my God!" She cried.

"Hope you enjoyed the movie," Drew said, walking away.

"Cindy, I didn't want anything to do with this!" Kate hissed.

"Sorry," Cindy said, not sorry at all, "I tried to tell them you didn't want any money, but they started freaking out about the legal ramifications, or something. Anyway, there's Owen Wilson, I have to go."

"How much did you get?" Abby asked, snatching the cheque. "Whoa, you could quit if you wanted!"

"At least you got something out of that crappy film," Gibbs said. "Think of us who had to watch it."

"Not entirely true," Ducky said, "we were lucky enough to get a free drink."

"And it was pretty funny, in a bad, not-funny, sort of way," Abby said.

"Thanks, Abby," Kate said.

"Come on, lets get back to work," Gibbs said.

"I'll drink to that," Tony said, raising his drink.

Gibbs hit Tony across the head.

"I'm being serious, DiNozzo," Gibbs growled.

"I knew that," Tony said, rubbing his head.

As they got up to leave, Tony and Kate let the others walk ahead of them.

"So you ready to get back to the real world, 'Katherine'?" Tony joked.

"I am if you are, 'Antonio'," Kate smiled.

Tony kissed Kate's forehead.

"What was that for?" Kate asked.

"Being you," Tony said.

"Oh, you're so sweet," Kate laughed.

"By the way, are you free three weeks from now?" Tony asked.

"Why?" Kate said, confused.

Tony got out a piece of paper.

"The sequel," Tony said.

Kate read the piece of paper.

Anthony DiNozzo's High School Reunion.

"Here we go again!"

THE END

(We hope!)