A Long Day Comes To An End
Back at headquarters Tony and Kate headed down to Abby's lab. They didn't even know where to begin with her. How do you tell your friend that her husband is missing? They've done it before when it came to complete strangers but this was Abby. Abby and McGee had had enough hardships in their relationship they didn't need this. How will this affect Addison if they can't bring him back? The thought of McGee and Abby's little girl growing up without her father really bothered them. When they reached Abby's lab Tony went over and turned off her music which got her attention. "Hey guys, why the long faces?" Abby asked. "Abby you need to come with us." Kate said. She went with Tony and Kate to a conference room where they could talk in private.
"Abby we don't know how to tell you this but McGee is missing." Tony said. "You're kidding right?" Abby asked. "No Abby. We're very serious. We were ambushed we all almost died out there. Gibbs was shot he is now at the hospital and McGee was kidnapped when he went to get help. Tony and I were shot at as well." Kate said. "This can't be happening. Who would have…?" Abby began to ask. "We don't know but we're going to find out." Tony promised. "Is there anything else I should know?" Abby asked. "You're off the case and you and Addison are going home with us and the boys." Kate said. "We'll be fine we don't need to…" Abby began. "You're staying at our place. Listen we are dealing with snipers who are killing federal agents. Your husband is a federal agent what's going to stop them from coming after you too?" Tony asked. "What's going to stop them from coming after you and Kate?" Abby asked. "Kate and I can handle it, we're trained to handle situations like this, you're not." Tony said. "Fine." Abby said. "Good let's go." Kate said.
Meanwhile Jen was having a talk with Erica about what happened. "Erica, your father was shot today. He's going to be okay. Dr. Mallard is going to take you to the hospital to see him. I'll be there later to pick you up and I'll take you home and I'll stay with you until he is released." Jen said. "I don't need a babysitter!" Erica said. "Of course you don't but you don't need to be alone right now. I don't want to scare you but the person who shot your father and the other people who shot at the team are after federal agents and your father is a federal agent and we just want to make sure you stay safe. Is that okay?" Jen asked. "I guess." Erica said. "I'll call Dr. Mallard and tell him you are ready to go." Jen said and picked up the phone.
Tony and Kate arrived home followed by Abby who pulled into the driveway seconds after they did. Tony and Kate got the boys out of the car. "Abby why don't we get the kids inside, Tony will help you with your bags in a minute." Kate said. When Kate got inside she put Ethan in his playpen and she sat down on the couch, it wasn't long before Aidan came and sat down beside her. Kate was very tired and it was obvious, after all it had been a long day. Aidan picked up that something wasn't right. "What's wrong Mommy?" Aidan asked. It always amazed Kate how Aidan could know when something wasn't quite right, after all he was only four. "Nothing sweetie, I'm just tired." Kate replied. Aidan then moved so he was sitting on her lap. "I'm tired too." Aidan said. "I bet you didn't take a nap today did you?" Kate asked. "No." Aidan replied. "Well you can take one now, I'll hold you." Kate said. Aidan just curled up in her arms and soon was asleep. Kate and Aidan were very close. Kate loved both her boys so much but for some reason she seemed to have more of a bond with Aidan than Ethan, she hoped in time that her and Ethan would be just as close. Tony came in the room after he had finished helping Abby with her bags. When he saw Kate and Aidan he just smiled. He went over and picked up Ethan and then sat down beside them. "He didn't take a nap again today?" Tony asked. "No, he didn't." Kate replied. Kate then looked over at Ethan who was now sound asleep as well. "I guess we're all tired." Tony said. "I guess so." Kate replied with a smile. Abby looked out into the living room where Tony and Kate were with their boys, she couldn't help but be happy for them. But at the same time she had to hold back the tears because she missed McGee and she wished for once she could be as lucky as Tony and Kate.