So, next up, the after math. Will Kate be ok? Of course! Lol

Birthday

Today was Kate's birthday. It had been two and a half months since the shooting and she was very happy. Her first present was from Gibbs. A very expensive drawing set and a new sketch book was the perfect gift.

Next, Kate got the all clear from the hospital, so now she was a free 'cripple', which is what Tony called her when her arm was in a sling. This didn't stop Kate from practical joking Tony numerous times, which resulted in some serious head slapping.

After, a surprise party was thrown. It was not that big, just the NCIS team and her. She got a lot of presents. Ducky gave her a watch, Ziva a pocket knife, Abby a photo of Gibbs, Abby and Kate in a big photo frame, Palmer and McGee both got her different bracelets, and stunningly, Tony got Kate an amazing pearl necklace, with a locket attached. Inside was a minute photo of Kate and Tony, which was taken just days before. "You're like my little sister. The annoying uptight one I've never had." He smiled cheekily.

"And you are still an X-Rated Peter Pan." She replied, giving him a hug.

After cake, a number of drinks and a lot of bad karaoke, Kate went to bed, with Gibbs in tow. "Ready for that other present yet?" He murmured.

"Yeah... I think I am." She bit her lip.

One year down the track

"C'mon Kate, it's just a recreational match." Tony whined, as Kate put on her shoes.

"And I need proper footwear, thank you." She said back.

"Now you ready?"

"Sure am, Tony. Can you not do anything illegal this time? Ziva almost kicked you in the family jewels the last time you cheated." Kate said distastefully, seeing Ziva, McGee, Abby, Ducky and Gibbs in the distance, setting up the field.

"But it's the illegal stuff that makes it fun Kate!" Tony chirped happily.

"You do anything illegal DiNozzo, I will literally put you in a bin." Thwack.

"Oww! Yes Boss!" Tony said, after Gibbs gave him a nasty swipe over the head.

Kate giggled. "Yeah, Tony, I'd listen to your boss." She faced the small gaggle of people. "Boys vs. Girls. Ducky's umpiring."

Ziva and Kate stood up front, looking at their counterparts, Gibbs and Tony. Abby and Tim were goalies. The boys looked menacing enough, but the girls had a plan, to even to score from last week.

The whistle blew and the black and white ball flew to Abby who flounced out to get it. "Go long!" her gravelly voice called.

Ziva sprinted with Tony and Gibbs to the back, where McGee was. They were obviously footballers. Kate, however, stayed close. Kate received the ball and the forwards rushed madly to Kate. "McGee!" Ziva called, before a chink of metal was heard. Kate had kicked it and funnily enough, it went into the goal.

"McLoser!" Tony complained, before huffily saying his 'old college injury hurt', when really, he kicked his toe.

"Who listened to Abby?" Tim said, also giving up.

"Who knew Gibbs." Kate whispered. "Your team is a bunch of quitters."

"No, they know when they've been outsmarted by girls." He replied.

"Girls? That's dangerous territory you are straying into now." Kate's eyes narrowed mockingly.

"I've been in dangerous territories all my life." Jethro laughed.

"Uh huh." Kate smiled, leaning in for a one armed hug. "And that's meant to be a good thing?"

"I don't know." Gibbs laughed, as his team straggled back to their cars, Ziva tripping Tony over as he unsuccessfully pushed her. "I guess it is."

Ta Da! R&R you know the drill !