Chapter 7- It Must Be A Sign Of The Apocalypse

Soon Ducky and Jimmy reached the bullpen. It was not a pretty sight. It seemed that McGee, Tony, Gibbs, and Kate were all having a shouting contest, and their voices combined might be loud enough to cause an avalanche in the Alps.

"What the hell were you doing with Kate in the elevator!" Tony screamed at Gibbs.

"Mind your own damn business Agent DiNozzo, or I'll kick you out on your ass and you'll need to find a new job!" Gibbs screamed just as loudly.

Meanwhile, Kate sank down to her knees and broke down and cried, which is not very Kate-like, and McGee just stood there in the midst of all the chaos looking very confused, which, at times, is very McGee-like.

Palmer and Ducky just stood next to each other on the bottom stair, mouths hanging slightly agape. Suddenly, Jimmy shouted, "EVERYONE JUST SHUT UP!"

This exclamation had the same effect as Abby's confession had. Everything screeched to a hlat once again. The tense silence was soon broken by Kate, who let out a shaky sob.

Gibbs immediately rushed over to her, taking her in his arms, gently rocking back and forth.

"It's gonna be okay Katie. Hushhhhh."

With Gibbs comforting voice whispering in her ear, Kate's sobs sson stopped, except for the occasional sniffle.

"Good Lord Jethro, what happened?" Ducky finally ventured to ask.

"I'll tell you what's happened. They were stuck together in an elevator for nearly two hours, doing God knows what!" Tony said angrily.

"Good Lord," Ducky said again. "Well, it's about time."