First of all, my apologies for taking so much time for updating my fanfiction. I know it's awful to wait so long for a next chapter (that is if you like it enough). I've been busy in the last few days and I've also been kinda stuck with this chapter. Anyways, now it is finally here and I hope you like it :-)
During the entire day, Tony wasn't given the choice to be alone with McGee, so he couldn't find anything out and with that, he had to wait for the next day to hopefully have the opportunity to have McGee help him.
He did have to help the team with their case though, and it was quite exhausting. It wasn't like he had much to do, but he just wasn't really there. His thoughts were on his mission, which was far more important than anything else.
"You know, if Gibbs cought you staring at your screen, not doing your job he might end up shooting you", Ziva meant, noticing Tony not doing anything for minutes while the two were alone in the bullpen.
"I don't think so", Tony said, not taking his eyes off the screen.
Ziva looked at him curiously, "What exactly is that mission about?"
"I cannot tell you, Agent David."
"Oh, come on, Tony. What mission takes a break for a few days anyways?"
"The one I'm in, obviously", he replied, still having his eyes fixated on the monitor.
"Very funny", the female meant ironically, "So... does it involve a woman?"
Tony surprisingly looked at her, "What if it does?"
"I knew it", The brunette proudly meant.
"Well my daily job involves a woman to, a woman called Ziva who is currently not doing her job."
"Is she attractive?"
"Why, are you interested?"
Ziva grinned in annoyance, "I bet you've been thinking about her the entire time, haven't you?"
"What if I have?" He asked, deciding that it would be better if she thought that he was more interested in the woman than the mission. If he let anyone know that the mission was of big importance, someone might figure out what it was about. Especially having his colleagues being Special Agents who daily investigate all kinds of cases.
"You're pathetic, Tony, do you know that?"
"You're just jealous, aren't you?"
"Do I have a reason to be?"
"Of course. After all this mission takes me away from you", Tony winked.
Ziva grinned, "And I'm very happy about that."
Tony's smile quickly vanished from his face as he heard that, "That's not a very nice thing to say, Ms David."
"It wasn't supposed to be nice."
"Great. Now let me focus on my job again."
"You mean staring at your screen doing nothing?"
Tony just gave her an annoyed look, making the female giggle.
When he returned home at ten pm, he was more than relieved to be able to go to bed after doing things like eating and changing into a pajama. He just got done with the bathroom, already in his pajamas, and was just about to go to bed, as he heard a knock on the door.
Tony moaned as he let go of the doorknob to his bedroom and instead made his way to the front door.
Opening the door, he suddenly felt completely awake, "Hey", he smiled.
"Hey", Kate smiled back.
Tony stepped aside and closed the door after Kate stepped in, "Missed me?"
"How would you react if I said yes?" Kate smirked.
Tony was left speechless for a few seconds, "I uh..."
"You shouldn't have asked then", Kate giggled.
Tony grinned "Is that what you came here for?"
"No, I wanted to know how it went today."
The smile faded from Tony's face, "Not so good. There was always either Gibbs or Ziva with us in the bullpen so I didn't have the chance to ask him. I'm not so sure if that would change if I went again though."
Kate silently nodded.
"Something wrong?"
"Uh, no. Everything's fine", Kate lied.
"You're lying and we both know it."
"Great job, Special Agent DiNozzo", she sarcastically replied.
Tony shortly grinned, "Thanks. But now seriously, what is it? There's something you're not telling me but you want to tell me, isn't there?"
"Not really, no."
Tony didn't believe her, but knew that she wouldn't tell him now no matter what he would try, "So, what are we gonna do now? Have me go back to NCIS everyday and wait until I am finally alone with McGee?"
"We don't really have a choice. Tomorrow is Friday, Tony, just try to get the opportunity. We are supposed to fly next week, but we could really need some results before that."
"I know, but it's not exactly something I have influence on."
"Still, it's not like it's not gonna happen."
"But what if..."
"Tony", Kate interrupted him.
"What?"
"There is something I need to tell you", she said, not facing him.
Tony was surprised and didn't know how to respond.
"But that can wait a little, what's more important now is to figure out a plan how we can get you and McGee to be alone for at least an hour."
"How do you plan on doing that?"
"That's what we need to plan together, Tony, don't you ever listen to what I say?"
"Don't worry, I hear every word."
She nodded, "Good."
The two made their way into the dining room where they sat towards each other at the dining table.
"So, do you have anything on your mind yet on how to get us alone?"
"Not really, no."
Tony sighed, "It's not like I could decide who is in the bullpen and who isn't. I can't predict who will find something new and who will be the one to leave."
"I know."
"It's good to know that the Secret Service is so good at planning important missions", Tony sarcastically meant.
Kate gave him a funny look, "It's not exactly the job of the Secret Service to figure out how you can get access to the information."
"I know, but it would be so much easier if I could just get McGee's help even with the others around. It's not like they would post the mission on their blog, especially Gibbs."
"Tony!"
"What? I'm being serious."
"So am I. You cannot under any circumstances tell anyone about it, only if it's really necessary."
"I know that. It's just that it's hard to get time alone with McGee in one day. Because it's either that he isn't in the bullpen but with Abby to help her or Gibbs or Ziva are there as well."
"I know that, Tony. That's why we need to figure something out."
"You have something in mind, don't you?"
"No, like I already said."
"Why don't I just go to him and ask him to do it there? After all our McGeek has a computer at his place as well."
Kate nodded, "I know that and also already considered that option, but the firewalls the computers of the NCIS are definitely better."
Tony sighed, "Then what other options do we have?"
"I didn't wanna go there, but I feel like we got no other option but to have you two hack into their system from Abby's lab."
"Wouldn't that include us telling her about it and wouldn't that be kind of obvious?"
"Yes. That is why you need to wait for McGee to be down in Abby's lab and then later go there as well."
"How about I call him to meet me in Abby's lab later? Of course if we met at night we might as well use the computer in the bullpen but if we go to Abby's lab we would avoid other people who are crazy to still work from seeing us."
Kate nodded, "Perfect."
Tony took out his phone, "So, when should I meet him there?"
"The less people are there the better. Two am sounds like a time not too many people are there."
Tony was shocked, "Two in the morning?"
Kate couldn't help but laugh, "Yes, Tony. But you might as well call it in the night."
"You are unbelievable, Katie."
She rolled her eyes, "Just call him before he goes to bed."
Tony dialed the number before waiting for McGee to answer the phone. When the Special Agent finally picked up the phone Tony put on a happy face, "H-h-hey, McGee", he joyfully greeted his colleague.
"What do you want from me, Tony?"
"How do you know I want something from you?"
Kate held back a giggle.
"Because you're only that nice to me when you need me to do you a favor."
"But I'm not gonna ask you to do me a favor."
McGee was still suspicious, "Oh, really? Why else would you call me?"
"I need to see you, McGee."
"That sounds creepy, Tony."
"Yeah... I guess you're right. But anyways, I need to meet you in Abby's lab."
"Abby's lab? Did she find anything?"
"No! And she won't know that we go there. No one will know, okay?"
McGee grew more and more suspicious and curious with every second, "Okay?"
"Just do it. But not now. Let's say we meet there in Abby's lab at two am. If you get there before me, you can start her computer already."
"If you say so."
"Just trust me with this one, McGee. It's important", Tony said before hanging up.
"Great. Now we just have to wait for two am to come."
Tony nodded, "Only four more hours."
"You should get some sleep until then, Tony", Kate meant after getting up, turning around to leave.
Tony got up as well, "Wait", he said, making her turn around again. Quickly and skilfully he jumped around the table to stand in front of her, their faces close together.
"What?" She asked, feeling her heart beat louder.
"There was something you wanted to tell me, right?"
Kate nervously looked down.
"What? What is it, Kate?"
For a few seconds she didn't answer, collecting her thoughts, before starting, "What we're in right now is a secret mission. And we both have also already been part of undercover missions so you know how you sometimes have to pretend to be someone you're actually not..."
"Please don't tell me you're not Kate. Firstly, because I wouldn't believe you, but secondly, and that's the main reason, I wouldn't wanna hear it!"
A small smile passed Kate's face, "No, that's not what I was going to say. But I'm glad you wouldn't wanna hear it."
Tony slightly blushed but covered it by coming back to the subject, "Then what is it?"
Kate sighed, knowing she would have to tell him sooner or later anyways, "Someone you know is not who you think they are."
"What do you mean? Who are you talking about?"
"Ziva", Kate nervously answered, "She is working undercover for the Mossad. She never actually quit. Everything was planned, Tony."
Oh no, not a cliffhanger! Hope you still enjoyed the chapter ;-) Next chapter will hopefully come sooner than this one :-) I'll give it my best!
