"Good Morning." Gibbs said as he sat at his desk, waiting for his team to arrive.
"Good Morning, Gibbs." Ziva replied with a nod.
"Ah, Gibbs, what did Ducky have to say about Tony's. . ." Ziva started to ask, but she went silent after seeing the threatening stare. She waved her hand, dismissing her comment.
"Morning, McGee." Ziva and Gibbs said in unison.
"Morning." McGee replied, noticing how they both seemed to be watching DiNozzo's vacant desk.
"Yeah, Gibbs. All right we will be right there." Gibbs answered his cell phone call from dispatch. As they waited for the elevator, Tony came flying out, almost knocking them over as they attempted to get on the lift. He was out of breath and sweating.
"Oh, Boss. Sorry guys. Sorry that I am late, Boss." Tony said frantically as he ran to his desk and then back again to the elevator. Tony barely made it into the elevator, as the doors closed. All three of them were staring at him in the elevator. He looked over at McGee who gave him a taunting smile.
"Rough morning?" McGee asked. Tony just smiled nervously and looked down.
As the four of them approached the car, McGee turned to Tony again, as he was about to get into the back passenger side seat.
"What?" Tony asked.
"Are you feeling better today?" McGee asked, worried about having to sit in front of him.
"Yeah." Tony answered sharply.
"You're not looking so hot." McGee added.
"Thanks. I'm fine." Tony added again much softer. He then noticed that all three of them were staring at him again, as he got into the car.
"So what is this case about, Boss?" McGee finally broke the uncomfortable silence in the car.
"A former marine was involved in a drive-by shooting, outside a Washington D.C. bank." Gibbs answered. Ziva looked over at Tony, sitting next to her. He was still sweating and breathing heavily. Gibbs parked the car. The team exited the car to find that Metro police had secured the scene. The lead detective waved them over.
"Agent Gibbs?" The lead detective introduced himself, and he led the team over to where the shooting took place.
"We do have video surveillance of the incident from the traffic camera." The Metro detective explained. "We actually think the target was the marine's girlfriend. She is the daughter of the bank manager here. When you view this footage, you will see the couple approaching the ATM machine early this morning. A car came screeching around the corner. The marine clearly jumped in front of his girlfriend, during this drive by shooting. We have the make and model of the car, but we have been unable to make the license plate number. Maybe, you will have more luck."
"The marine is still alive." Gibbs stated.
"Yes, you can interview them both at the hospital." Gibbs nodded. "Ziva? I want you to go to the hospital, when we get back. McGee, get with Abby and check out this footage." Gibbs directed them as they got back into the car. Tony looked at Gibbs in confusion, noticing that he was not given an order.