Disclaimer: I don't own NCIS…never will. If I did, Kate would have NOT died. Nowhere near that kind of storyline ever. So basically, my story is in denial for Kate is very much alive in my story. No, I'm not making any money off of this, however, if CBS is interested in paying me, then I'll gladly accept.

Ship: Tate

Spoilers: None really. Post-Twilight…except for Kate dying. And in ways, somewhat AU.

Summary: The playful side of Tony and Kate show during the sleepover at NCIS…and more.

Chapter 3:

"Oh come on Abbs!" Tony whined. "Just tell me if Kate has a crush on me or not!"

Abby smirked and clicked her mouse a few times as she surfed through some files on her computer. "Not saying a word."

Tony sighed and leaned against her desk when his cell started ringing. Pulling it out of his pocket, his expression changed from one of frustration to one of happiness. He flipped it open and answered, "Hey Kate!" All he got in return was the sound of shooting and people screaming. Shutting his phone, he took charge. "Abby, Kate and Gibbs need backup, which means we need the FBI down at the coffee shop to apprehend Ari."

Tony ran to the elevators and impatiently jabbed at the up button. Upon reaching the main floor, he ran to his desk and grabbed his gun out of the bottom desk drawer. "Come on McGee. We've got a problem."

McGee looked up and quickly moved into play as he saw Tony checking his gun. He also grabbed his stuff and ran after Tony who was already waiting at the elevators. Tony flipped his phone open and called the FBI, telling them where to meet so they can take over Ari.

Arriving at the coffee house, the scene before them was total chaos. In the midst of sloppy firing, Ari had hit a civilian who now lay on the ground, bleeding from the thigh. If someone didn't act fast, that person was going to bleed to death.

Tony could see Kate on the ground with her arms over her head. He noticed that she was staring into nothing as the chaos ensued around her. He flipped open his cell and sent her a text message saying he was across the street from her with backup. He watched her carefully as she opened her phone and read it. When she glanced up, he gave her a reassuring smile and mouthed FBI to her.

Kate looked past Tony and saw the FBI and the D.C. SWAT team behind him. She gave him a grateful smile and turned her head to look at Gibbs who was now trying to negotiate with Ari who kept yelling that he wasn't going to give up.

The FBI circled around so they were now behind Ari and the SWAT team prepped to move in from Ari's left. When Ari's gun finally ran out of ammunition, FBI and SWAT took that as their opportunity and jumped him. Gibbs jumped up from his spot and moved swiftly to stand over Ari, gun pointed at him.

"Give up," Gibbs barked.

Ari glared at him and threatened, "Never. One day I will get out and I will hunt you down."

Gibbs scoffed. "That's very unlikely considering you will more than likely get the death penalty."

The FBI, having restrained Ari, lifted him off the ground and over to the SWAT van where they locked him inside. The Director came over to talk to Gibbs while Kate called 911 for the civilian that was bleeding out. Tony ran to her side and immediately handed over his jacket so she could use it for compression.

"Are you okay?" he asked, glancing her over, checking for injuries.

"I'm fine," she waved him off. "Gibbs is the one who protected this side of the coffee shop. Ari was startled when this man came out of the shop."

They stayed with the man until the paramedics arrived, and once they finally got there, Tony and Kate moved out of their way but hovered close by. One of the paramedics glanced over at them and waved them over.

"This man is going to live," he told them. "You did good."

Tony and Kate smiled as they moved to check on the man themselves. "Do you have anyone to call?" Kate asked as they stood next to the gurney.

"Yeah," he grimaced. "My wife. May I borrow a phone?"

Kate grinned. "Sure, use mine." She pulled it off her belt clip and handed it over.

"You guys work for the government?" he asked as he dialed. He held the phone up to his ear to wait for his wife to answer.

The two nodded as Tony answered, "We're NCIS agents. But she was actually Secret Service first," he gestured to Kate.

Kate blushed and shoved Tony. "Shut up," she responded, embarrassed.

The guy smiled before answering his wife. After letting her know what happened and what hospital to meet him at, he handed Kate her phone. "Thank you so much, for everything," he said gratefully.

"It's my job," she answered easily.

The paramedics came up to them and said they were going to take him to the hospital now. Kate and Tony said their goodbyes and walked over to Gibbs. "How did you know that I wouldn't need to talk?" Kate asked.

"I heard the shooting," Tony answered. "Wasn't that the point of your call?"

Kate let out a laugh. "Yeah, it was. Good job, DiNozzo." She smiled at him as they neared Gibbs and asked him what the FBI Director had said.

"It's been decided that he will get the death penalty," Gibbs confirmed. He wiped sweat off his forehead. "DiNozzo," he started, "thanks for getting here quickly."

Tony nodded. "Sure thing, Boss." He stared after Gibbs as he started walking back to NCIS. "Wait, Boss!" he called. "I've got a car. Why don't we drive back to work?"

Gibbs, looking exhausted, decided not to put up a fight. "Okay. But I don't want to hear about this at work."

Kate and Tony smirked knowingly at each other as they followed their boss to the car that Tony and McGee had driven. "Hey McGee," Kate greeted. "Why weren't you out there?"

"Tony ordered me to stay here," he answered. He got out of the passenger's seat and moved to the backseat, allowing Kate to replace his spot. Gibbs silently climbed in on the other side as Tony took the driver's seat.

They drove silently back to headquarters where Gibbs said a brief 'thank you' and headed to his own car, intent on going home for much needed sleep. The other three looked at each other before turning to stare after Gibbs who was pulling out of the driveway.

"Wow, he does sleep," McGee remarked as they headed inside. "What happens now?"

"We file paperwork until our Director is satisfied he has enough to send on over to the FBI," Kate answered, as they stepped out of the elevator. She headed for her desk and flopped down in her seat. She stared at her computer before sighing and starting on a report.

Abby came running in just then to see if they had come back. "You made it!" she cried happily. "What happened? Did they get Ari?"

Kate nodded. "Yeah. Ari is being taken care of as we speak. FBI decided he gets death penalty."

"Good," Abby nodded. "He deserves it," she said bluntly. Quickly changing the subject she whispered to Kate, "So, did you tell Tony how you feel?"

Kate looked at her in shock and her mouth dropped open. She stood there blinking for a good five minutes. "What?" she asked, finally recovering.

Tony glanced up from his desk. "What are you girls gossiping about?" He glanced back at the computer screen as he typed a few more details of the part he played in Ari Haswari's capture.

"Um, nothing," Kate said quickly, but not very convincing. She waved Abby off and started on her report, making sure every little detail was in so she could go home and soak in a bubble bath.

Tony smirked and continued with his report, finishing within twenty minutes because he didn't have a very big part. Hitting the print button, he walked over to stand in front of the main printer between Kate and Gibbs' desks. He rested a hand against the wall partition and stared at Kate.

"Why are you staring at me?" Kate asked in an annoyed tone, not looking up from her computer.

"Because," he answered simply. He grinned as the paper came out into the waiting tray and picked it up. "You still owe me dinner," he reminded her.

Kate finished the last of her detailed report and hit print. "Okay!" she exclaimed. "I know." She stepped over to the printer and shoved him out of the way. "Let's go," she said, grabbing her report from the tray.

Tony, stunned, followed her to turn their reports in. "You're really keeping your end of the deal?" he asked in a tone of disbelief.

Kate rolled her eyes and looked at him. "Yes, Tony. Now let's go before I change my mind," she told him, grabbing her stuff and shutting down her computer. With that she headed for the elevators.

"Wait up!" Tony called as he did the same and ran after her. Little did he know what the night held for them.

(A/N: Don't worry, nothing bad is going to happen from now on. It's all fun and pretty much AU! Hehe.)