Chapter 9

NCIS

B&W teaser-Gibbs is in a doorway with a gun pointed at his head.

Abby is in her lab trying to concentrate on her work, but she can't help to thinks about her friend Tim McGee.

"Why? Why him? Why couldn't it have been Ziva? No, wait. Don't think like that." She says, as she talks out loud.

Gibbs enters with a Caf-Pow for her as she finishes a search on her computer.

"What do you have, Abs?"

"That's all you have to ask? Why did you do I, Gibbs? Why did McGee have to be the one…?"

"What?" Gibbs asks annoyed.

"Who is responsible? Why can't they leave us alone?"

Gibbs puts the drink down and goes to hug her. At first she resists then she accepts.

"Promise me you'll get them. Promise me."

"I promise Abby."

They resume their work poses and continue, "Okay, we ran possible locations of the sniper's cell and the remains of the terrorist that…"

"And?"

"We'll we have two locations. One is a cabin in Virginia." She informs, as she punches the place on the overhead video screen. "The other is a warehouse in suburban DC."

"What about the mines?"

Abby reluctantly shows the manufacturer.

"They're made by the US…but…they furnish the Mossad with them. This could mean that the person we're looking for is or has worked for Mossad. They also could have ties to the American military."

"Okay. What about Feldman.? I hardly think he was just a set up man for these people."

"No. You're right. He was dishonorably discharged 18 months ago. He was accused of stealing guns and ammunition for Quantico, where he worked as a gunnery supply sergeant. He disappeared after that."

"So how did he get his hands on our mine, and how did he become involved in the group?"

"Excellent question! I just haven't had time to figure it out."

"Contact the FBI. Get as much of their info as you can."

"That may be hard to do."

"Tell them that I ordered it. And if they want conformation, contact Fornell for authorization." Gibbs tells as he leaves the room.

Gibbs heads up to his team and orders, "We have some leads. DiNozzo, you and Ziva take the warehouse. I'll take the cabin."

He hands out paper to them and says, "Be careful."

"You're going alone, Boss?" Tony asks puzzled.

"Yeah."

Ziva goes to Gibbs and informs, "If someone is trying to kill you, don't you think you should have backup, yes?"

"I won't be alone. I'm sure Fornell will be close behind."

"Right, boss." DiNozzo replies.

Tony and Ziva arrive near the warehouse. They park out of site, and head toward an unguarded entrance. Tony has an uneasy feeling of déjà vu. It reminds him of the dream he had where Ziva was killed.

"The coats are clear." Ziva says.

"Coast."

"Whatever. Come on."

Tony holds back as she jumps out. She stops and heads back when he doesn't follow.

"What are you waiting for?"

"Don't do anything risky in there. That's an order."

"Okay!"

The two agent run to the entrance and prepare to go in without being seen by the guards on the roof. The open the door and hurry in. There are near some crates and barrels and can hear voices further inside. They proceed slowly.

It is nearly dark when Gibbs arrives at the cabin. He isn't concerned because he has not seen a car in an hour. The cabin is dark and appears abandoned. He slowly heads toward the door with his gun drawn. He opens it slowly and looks around with his flashlight. It is empty except for an overturned table and two chairs.

He goes through the entrance but the stops as he hears a familiar sound. A gun cocks right near the left side of his head.