A/N: Here you go folks, another chapter! To my latest followers/favourties, welcome abroad, so glad to have you with us! To my reviewers, thank you so much! I love hearing your thoughts! They really inspire me!

Now, let's see how things are going in Stillwater!

Gibbs just stared Mac down, he wasn't going to let this man get away from or get away with anything! "If you've done anything to her, the result will not be pretty for you!" regardless of what he'd done to her, the result wouldn't be pretty.

Mac eyed him "you're out of your league, just like you've been your entire life Leroy"

"According to your measurements, not mine" Gibbs retorted.

"Our measurements" Shannon added, she was still utterly confused at what exactly was going on, but all she knew was that everything that had happened was his fault! She wasn't happy that she'd been played, she was beyond annoyed with herself, but she was angry as hell at him! "You had no right interfering in our lives like you did!"

Mac shifted his gaze to her "I gave you the life you deserved! The life Louise deserved! I even gave that measly excuse for a son you've got the life! This is how you repay me!" he snarled.

Tony flashed Jenn a look, they'd both been listening to the conversation, he knew she was feeling like he was. Like they were intruding on a conversation that should really be private.

Gibbs tensed as he glared at Mac, he wanted to rip the man's head off for that comment "you say one more ill word about my, my family & I wont hesitate to pull the trigger"

Acron tensed "Back off!" he snarled pointing his weapon at Gibbs.

Ted instantly aimed his weapon at Acron "Think again!"

Tony reacted instantly, tapping the SWAT Officer in front of him, the pair shifted & both aimed their weapons at both Mac & Acron.

Ziva had reacted as well, getting into position just like Tony, until she heard Peters call for her assistance, she cursed, but knew she had to act "on my way" she replied & took off.

Fornell, the SWAT teams & the Sheriff with his deputies had cleared the lobby, the back of house & cinema, and they'd come up with nothing. Taking their cues from the locals, they headed up the stairs, there were apparently a few storage rooms & some upper seating for the cinema too.

Fornell came out of the upper seating area with the Sheriff right next to him when he heard some murmurs, he motioned down the hall & received a nod in agreement, there was someone there! He got on the comms "movement in storage rooms, upper level. All units at location converge & support"

Peters & his team were already on the upper floor, he approached the suspect door & put his ear against it, what he heard made him believe they'd found Joanne!

"Boss said to just hook her up" came a low hissing voice.

"Boss also said he might get caught up, I'm setting the timer" came a hiss just as low that continued "you know lady, I'm kinda sorry about this, but the boss said this is what's to be done, besides you're already dead anyway"

"Let's go" came another low call a moment later.

"Scream as much as you like lady, nobody will hear you" came another low hiss.

Peter's eyes widened & he quickly motioned everyone back, he watched as each man tried to find cover of sorts, he had kept position on the wall right next to the door & saw that Fornell had done likewise on the other side of the door, they all held their breaths as they saw the handle move.

Fornell saw four men walk out of the room, waiting until they'd all cleared the room he took a step off the wall. "Freeze! FBI!" he called with his weapon aimed right at them.

"Freeze! Police!" came another call "Drop your weapons!" came another.

Lt Robertson & his team were still making there way up to the second floor when they heard their fellow officers call out. It only took a split second of intense stares before all hell broke loose, the four men had literally rushed for the nearest exits, 2 men headed straight for them while the other pair took off towards the back exit. He saw that the men that were coming towards them had automatic rifles "cover!" he called as he & his men took cover.

Watching the pair take off out the front door Robertson led his team in giving chase "We've got them!" he yelled.

Fornell saw the men all take off, crap! He saw that Robertson's team were going after one pair, they'd tackle the others "We've got them. Peters, the room!" he ordered.

Peters watched as Fornell, Gantry & the their men all took off, he quickly led his team into the room. he saw a blonde lady sitting in the chair, this was clearly Joanne. He saw that there was something strapped over her legs, what is with these guys & bombs? He saw all the wires, they were literally littering the woman's extremities, her arms, legs, torso, neck, waist, every part of her had wires looping her. There was no blindfold, but there was a gag & it had wires looped through it too.

Crouching down in front of her Peter spoke gently "we're Police SWAT Officers, we're here to help ma'am, just stay still for us ok?"

Joanne had no idea what was going on, she was utterly petrified, as well as confused. What had that man meant when he said she was already dead? She hadn't seen her ex in years, a great many years, so why was he doing this to her? Why on earth did he now have these men strap this bomb onto her? He hadn't said anything to her, just throwing her towards these men & telling her that if she didn't behave herself she'd be dead but not before he'd make her regret it. The way he'd been acting was not at all like the man she'd been married to.

She'd felt though relief when she heard the men being cornered by the FBI & police & when those officer came in, she just prayed they could get her out of the bomb! She nodded her understanding to try to stay still, but she was sweating & filled with so many nerves it wasn't funny!

"Boss, this is gonna be tricky, we've got a box on the back of her neck too" Brown commented.

Peters agreed with his man's assessment, they needed help "David, we need you in the theatre, now!" he called through the comms, he could use the back up with her expertise.

"on my way" Ziva replied.

Robertson burst out of the theatre in full flight chasing the two men, but they'd split up "Anderson, Mackay get him! Daniels with me!" he ordered. He watched as Anderson & Mackay went after their man, he'd gone in the opposite direction to where Gibbs & the others were. He just gave chase to his target, who was heading right back towards the others.

Mike was keeping watch through the window of the store, he could see Gibbs was in a direct stand off with MacDonald, he was standing right in front of Shannon, there were guns drawn in the alley, and he could see that Tony, Jenn SWAT & local authorities were all on the edge of the alley & the surrounding area with their own weapons drawn at MacDonald & his man. It was quite the tense affair, he was totally on edge,

Mike wanted to march over there & deal with the man himself, but he suddenly saw 2 men come charging down the street towards Gibbs & the others, what concerned him the most though was that they were carrying semi-automatic rifles! He sprung into action, he looked at the 2 NCIS agents "stay put! No one gets in!" he commanded before taking off out the door.

Mike took a half dozen steps from the store when he saw the men get their weapons ready to fire, they were clearly going to aim for the congregation of personal at the alley, knowing he had to act quickly he raced straight for them & drew his weapon "Freeze!" he yelled.

Ducky who'd remained in the store watched on as Mike tried to draw the attention of the men onto him, his eyes widened in horror as he saw the men start firing at not only Mike, but the rest of the personal out there! Oh dear! He just watched as they all reacted to it, trying best to take cover & return fire, he had no idea how this would all end?! He just prayed it would end, well, with no causalities, no he prayed it would!

Ted had kept himself tense as he stood against Acron, this guy was a total punk! He'd love nothing more than to punch his lights out! But he suddenly heard an almighty scream of "Freeze" he wondered what it was about, but didn't have to wait for long, not even a minute later he heard gun fire! Before Acron or anyone could act, he immediately turned & scoping up Shannon raced the half dozen steps towards the side door where Dayle was stationed, he was glad the guy had instantly opened door, he went straight in & threw them both to the ground, he saw though that Dayle had rushed straight out.

Shannon had been so focused on her hatred of her step-father that she'd barely been able to process hearing the gun fire as Ted had picked her up & raced into the shop, but her eyes never left her husband, he'd thrown himself towards Mac, clearly making sure he couldn't do anything, all she could hear was gun fire, but now that Ted had her in the store she couldn't see anything, more gun fire "Jethro!" she yelled, she couldn't loose him now, just couldn't!

A/N: I know, I know! You're going to hate me, another cliffhanger! Sorry! But I'm mean & honestly, I don't have the next chapter ready yet! So yea..

Will everyone be ok? That's the only question right now isn't it?

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