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Kate couldn't believe it, Gibbs was actually driving at the speed limit. "Gibbs, I didn't know you knew what a speed limit was" Kate laughed.

"I'm not in a hurry tonight. And its not like I can see through all this rain" Gibbs smiled back to her.

Kate laughed again "Never stopped you before." Gibbs just looked at her and smiled.

They pulled up to her apartment and Gibbs opened the door and pulled out an umbrella "Wait there I'll come around and get you."

"Gibbs I'm' not going to melt." Kate isn't sure what to think of Gibbs being a gentleman. She always figured him for one, but not with her.

"Kate, just humor me, do you have to argue with every little thing." Gibbs gave her one of those, "I dare you" looks.

She laughed and said "Why not, you do?" Gibbs just gave her another lol and got out of the car. Kate was surprised again when he helped her out of the car and held her arm as they headed into the apartment. What was up with him tonight? This isn't a date. Is he always like this outside the office?

"Give me your keys and wait here, I'm going to make sure its clear."

"Gibbs…" Gibbs didn't give her a chance to answer, he pulled his gun from the holster and quietly moved into the apartment. As soon as he walked into the apartment, Toni started barking at him. Kate also upholstered her gun and stood by the door for a few seconds, then headed in. Gibbs should know her better than this. She just can't sit and wait. She looked around and everything was where it was supposed to be.

Gibbs came out from her bedroom "It's clear, didn't I tell you to wait"

"You don't know me better than that?" She answered back. She watched him smile at that thought. God, she loved his smile.

God he loves it when she smiles, but she sure doesn't listen well. Gibbs thought to himself. A very, very stubborn woman.

"Are you going to stand there and stare at me or are you going to make yourself useful?" Kate said breaking Gibbs out of thought.

"What?"

"Why don't you set the table and I'll dish out the Chinese." Kate and Gibbs and Kate set the table and ate in no time.

"Kate you need to promise me you won't leave this apartment or anywhere without someone with you."

Kate could see the fear in his eyes. She never seen this emotion from him before. "Gibbs I can take care of myself.." Kate started to say.

"Like you did before? He's kidnapped you and held you hostage. How is that taking care of yourself." Gibbs voice was raising again.

"Unlike Tony I learn from my mistakes. He won't get a chance to get at me this time." Kate reached across the table and put her hand on his. She knew that he wasn't going to let this go. What Gibbs wants Gibbs gets. "I can take care of myself, but because you're my boss, I will take that as an order and I will make sure there is someone with me always."

Gibbs looked relieved and they went back to eating. Gibbs helped Kate with the dishes and then they sat down on the couch to talk about strategy to keep her safe. They need to figure out what Ari's up to and fast before he hurts a member of the team.

"Gibbs? What's Ari's deal? I don't get why he's back again. Is he just mad we've foiled his plans? And an even better question is why would he have shot me?" Kate leaned forward and picked up the note. She doesn't get the note. It just doesn't make sense for him to come after her. She is pretty sure that Ari has a thing for her, so what's this note about?

"Terrorists don't make sense Kate, this note could be just a joke to get me angry." That look was in his eye again, she just couldn't quite figure it out.

"But why me and not Tony or McGee? I didn't think he would hurt me, he got angry with the guy that hit me when they took me.

"You didn't tell me they hit you Kate." There was that look again in his eyes. What is it?

"It was nothing Gibbs."

"A man hitting a woman is not nothing. Where did he hit you Kate and why?"

"He punched me in the face, and the reason isn't import.."

"Kate why?"

"Because you were calling on the cell phone and I wouldn't tell him who you were."

Gibbs reached out and touched her face. Kate leaned into his hand, it was warm and comforting and for some reason unknown to her she needed it.

"I'm sorry you got hurt Kate, I should have figured out what he was up to before he got to you. I won't give him a chance to do it again. Kate please don't underestimate him."

"I won't Gibbs." She tried to smile for him, but failed miserably.

"Kate, I don't know if I could handle something happening to you"

Kate was startled, where had that come from. She felt his other hand come up and cup her other cheek. Their eyes met for a few moments before she could resist any longer. Kate leaned in and kissed him. Kate just thought it would be a quick kiss, but once she touched his lips she knew it would never be quick with him. Gibbs invaded her mouth as he pulled her up and into his lap. She could feel his hands up and down her back and into her hair. God this man could kiss. "Katie" she heard him moan. She ran her hands through his hair, pulling him closer, she couldn't get close enough.

They finally broke apart when they finally needed air. Gibbs put his forehead against hers.

"Do you know how long I have wanted to do that?" Gibbs said in a whisper, she barely heard him.

"Do you know how long I have been waiting for you to do that?" She said with a smile.

Gibbs held her in his lap. She let him hold her, she had never felt more safe. Kate leaned in for another kiss when she heard Gibbs phone ring. He didn't let her go as he reached down and grabbed it. "Gibbs"

"Boss we got another body, umm boss your not going to like this"

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