Don't own NCIS sadly…don't sue. This is purely for fun.

Parings: TATE

Spoilers: None really…Twilight never happened

Summary: Two tragedies in one day. One major one for Kate and another shocking one for the team. What happens when there world is shattered and all the evidence is lost?

Rated: T for references and bad language.

Chapter 2-Your sister?

The ride back was awkward. Everyone was silent including Tony. Gibbs was even driving a whole lot slower. Kate sat in the back with Tony while McGee rode up front with Gibbs. Ducky and Palmer, in the other van, were transporting the body.

Back inside, once everyone was back to their designated spots in the bullpen, Gibbs made his way up the stairs to MTAC. Probie gathered the evidence to be tested and rushed off the Abby's lab. That left the bullpen alone except for Tony and Kate. Tony sat down in his seat, put his head on his hands watching Kate. Kate sat down in her chair heavily, causing the chair to roll back into the file cabinet. With the noise created, Tony jumped in his seat dropping his files on the floor scattering all over the floor. Grumbling to himself, he slid off the chair and fell on the floor, lazily picking up the files and slapping them on the desk with a thud. When he peaked over the desk, he noticed that Kate had her head on the table, arms protecting her face.

"Kate?" Tony said softly, barely even hearing himself. Kate looked at him through the barrier wall of her arms. "Hmm?" "You okay?" Tony asked walking over to her desk. "Hmm…oh yeah sure. Got the files ready yet? We need to look over them, see what we can get on the killer." Kate replied getting up and rushing through her area acting like she had loads of important work to do at the present time. Tony struck his arm out and held on the Kate's shoulder as she stopped suddenly and looked down at the maroon and blue carpet. He pulled her towards him a little, hoping to god he would not get slapped. Kate turned around and looked him in the eye. "She was your sister?" Tony gulped. Slowly Kate nodded. "We were best friends…until one day she just upped and left. A couple of weeks ago I found her. We met and we talked. She has a husband a little boy. We were actually planning on meeting once again this weekend." Kate stuttered. "Come here." Tony replied softly. With dry tears in her eyes she leaned in on Tony, grateful for the support she had from her co-workers.

"Kate. How good are you gonna be on this case?" Gibbs yelled from up the stairs. "I'll…" Kate took a deep breath. There was no way she was gonna let Gibbs see that she was weak in this area. Tony was one thing and Gibbs was another. "I'll be fine Gibbs. What's the next step as of now?" Gibbs fled downstairs and onward towards the elevator. "Abby's. McGee is already there." Kate and Tony followed with a huff. This was gonna be a tough day.

In Abby's lab, McGee and Abby were in deep discussion when Gibbs slapped down the caf-pow and Abby jumped. "Kate!" Abby rushed up and gave Kate a big hug. She new that Tony would have or will be consoling Kate as they have been in love with each other for years and years. Okay only three, but still. As soon as Abby began talking bout the case, Kate seemed to zone out. "KATE!" Tony screamed and she jumped. "Kate. Go home. Just for tonight. Get some sleep. Tony…get her home. Make sure she gets sleep. Stay there." Gibbs ordered. With a final word, she shushed them away, Kate grumbling and Tony leading her away.

"Tony…I'm fine. I'll be all right." Kate mumbled. "Kate…shut up and let me do what I was told to." Tony replied not trying to be rude. Kate looked stunned as she opened the door and walked in. Pillows and blankets were scattered everywhere. "You sleep where ever you feel like it Kate? Any actually in the bedroom?" Tony scoffed. "Tony!" Kate hid a snigger. "Kidding Kate." He was glad to see, even under the circumstances, she still could smile. In a sense it was healthy.

"So…what to do now?" Tony asked collapsing on the couch. "Hmm…want something to drink?" Kate asked rifling through the cabinets. "Got any…beer?" Tony choose his words carefully. "Not a bad idea…might get my mind off…" Kate stopped short and stuck her head in the fridge in search of two bottles. "Here." She thrust the bottle while plopping on the couch herself. "Kate…I um.., i'm…I'm really sorry." Tony blabbered, putting his arm on the backrest of the couch. "Tony-don't." Kate whispered. Dry tears close to turning into real ones. "Yeah." Tony murmured more to himself then a reply to Kate. Using the remote, she turned on the TV to find Titanic playing on the screen. Grabbing a pillow from the floor, Kate laid on the couch, feet propped up, head on the pillow which rested on the arm. Tony sat at the end of the couch, laying down as well, feet overlapping Kate's.

Hours later, the movie ended and Kate laid asleep. Tony got up and covered Kate in a blanket that he found on the arm chair next to the couch. She stirred a bit, and snuggled into the warmth. Giving her a little kiss on her forehead, Tony cozied himself on the light brown arm chair falling asleep thinking bout all that had happened today itself and what could possibly happen tomorrow.

I no that so far this story has had short chapters, but once i get to the main point, it will hopfully build up.

I needed a chapter that was pure Tate for all you Tate fans. Hope you enjoyed so far.

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