N.C.I.S- Things Aren't Always What They Seem
Chapter 2
Jenny was on guard when she saw Fornell walk into her office at NCIS with two other FBI agents.
"Checking on Gibbs Fornell, news travels fast", Jenny said with a sarcastic tone.
"Well of course I would like to know how Special Agent Gibbs is doing. That's not why I'm here though it's official business." He tried to match her sarcasm, but failed.
"What can NCIS do for the FBI now." Jenny was getting very annoyed.
"Well you see Madam Director, that informant that was killed, he was OUR informant. He was on loan to NCIS because he had information that could aid both agencies. So therefore due to him being an FBI informant this is an FBI case", Fornell said with confidence.
"Oh no, your informant Johnathan Bush was a former Petty officer that makes it an NCIS case. Not to mention one of our agent's life is on the line." Jenny was almost yelling by the time she was done stating her reasoning.
Fornell looked over at the two younger agents he was with and said, "Can you please give the director and I a moment please." As the to men exited the room Fornell shut the door behind them. "You need me on this case Director Shepard", Fornell said as he turned and looked at Jenny.
"Why is that Agent Fornell?" She just stood there with her arms crossed.
"Because I have an advantage here. As far as the burrow is concerned, Gibbs and I don't like each other. My boss is riding my ass because he thinks I'm not bias.
"And is your boss right?" Jenny was still skeptical.
"Look Gibbs saved my ass more than once. It's my turn to save his. I know Gibbs did not do this.
"Fine, but NCIS gets all the physical evidence and Ducky examines the body. You get all the reports and you can be present for any part of the investigation", Jenny was in full Director mode.
" I'll be called when anything new happens?", Fornell asked.
"you'll be the first on my speed dial"
"deal" Fornell simply stated.
"Now can my Agents get the evidence? They've been sitting at the police station for three hours getting stonewalled by the FBI."
"Let me make a call".
With cellphone in hand Fornell turned to the leave the office, but stopped when he heard Jenny say...
"Thank you"
Fornell just gave her a nod as he left.
Police Station
McGee, Abby, Tony and Ziva were all sitting in the waiting area. Ducky was just allowed back into interrogation to see Gibbs. The others waited for the evidence. They were all annoyed that all the were getting was the "run around". Tony did make a call to the Director within the first hour they were there. She said she would get back to him ASAP. It was two hours later and no call. Ziva looked like she was going to kill someone, which was never really a good thing. McGee looked lost and Abby was worried. Tony knew he would have to be the boss in Gibbs absence. Usually this excited him, but this time he was scared. Tony was pulled away from his thoughts when he saw Ducky coming towards the group.
As the whole group stood, DiNozzo said...
"That was quick duck"
"Yes well that's what happens when your friend doesn't want to talk", Ducky replied.
Ziva came to stand next to Ducky and said, "Gibbs did not allow you in to see him?"
"Oh no my dear he did, he just did not say much", Ducky reassured her.
"He's probably tired of being in that room so long.", McGee chimed in.
"Yeah, but the alternative is worse. The only reason the boss isn't in a cell right now is because the director scared these local L.E.O's earlier.", Tony said looking over at McGee.
After sitting there quietly for so long Abby could not stand it anymore. "Maybe ducky didn't use the right technique"
Everyone turned to look at Abby, but she was already heading towards the interrogation room. McGee thought about stopping her, but Tony phone rang everyone froze as he picked it up. It was director Shepard.
Interrogation
Abby came to an abrupt stop at the door marked OBSERVATION. She hesitated only a second before entering the room and shut the door behind her. She could see Gibbs, but knew he couldn't see her. He did look so worn out she thought as she flipped the light on so Gibbs could see her though the glass. However she did not turn the intercom system on, instead she let her hands do the talking.
Gibbs couldn't believe it,it was Abby on the other side of the glass signing to him. He couldn't help feeling relieved when he saw her and her unique way of checking on him. It also bothered him, he knew how worried she got when a team member was in trouble. He usually was the one to ease her nerves. This time he couldn't and that bothered him a lot. Gibbs raised his hands in response to hers. He told her to tell the rest of the team thank you for helping him. In returned by signing they were going to find out what happened and who framed him. To this he gave a slight smile and a nod. Abby took her Que and left. Gibbs was sure "HIS" team was the best and he knew they would do everything they could to help him. What Gibbs wasn't sure of was what happened that night. He still could not remember and that made him question his innocence.
To be continued
