A/N: Here it is…finally, Chapter 9, Part 2. Enjoy :)

Disclaimer - Not mine…I'm just playing with my favourite characters that's all

Chapter 9 - Christmas Eve (Part 2)

Gibbs went down to the lab to see Abby. She had her iPod on, loud, and was staring at something on her computer. Gibbs took this moment to sneak up on her. He stood right behind her and when she stepped back she stood on his foot and yelled out, "I know Kung Fu." Gibbs chuckled. "Really?" he asked her, a smirk firmly on his face as she spun around to face him.

Abby scolded him, "You shouldn't sneak up on people like that."

"And you shouldn't have that," he pointed to her iPod, "on too loud."

"Fair point. So what can I do for you, oh sneaky one?"

"Trace this number for me." he passed her a piece of paper with a number scribbled on it. No name.

"We got a case?" she queried, looking at the number and giving him a questioning look.

"No. I have." he needn't say anymore.

"Okay," she typed the number in and waited for the owner of the number's details to pop-up. 'PING' she looked at the screen and recognised the name instantly. She turned to Gibbs, who was now stood at her right-hand side, he saw the question in her eyes. "Kate knows." he clarified.

He thanked her and went off to the location, promising before he left that he would be back in time to exchange presents. He got there in under 20 minutes, he waited until Charlie came into sight and got into his car. He watched him like a tiger stalking its prey. He tailed him to the store, a betting shop and finally to his apartment. He parked across the street and followed him up a few minutes later. He knocked on the door three times, it opened a few seconds later. "What the hell do you want?" not the most polite greeting in the world but hey, the guy was scum.

"I want to talk."

"About?"

"Kate."

"Huh, and what lies has that bitch been telling now?"

Gibbs jaw clenched and so did his fists, "That's what I'm here to talk about."

"I don't have time for this shit!" he went to close the door but Gibbs put his hand on it and forced it to stay open.

"I do." Gibbs said as he forced himself through the door, pushing Charlie inside. The door closed behind him.

Later at the office

Gibbs had been gone for over an hour now and Caitlin was starting to worry. After several minutes of staring blankly at her screen she decided to go find him. Grabbing her coat and bag she headed for the elevator, without so much of a word to the others. She stepped forward into the elevator only to be met by a smug but beaten up Gibbs.

"Oh, my God!" her handbag fell to the floor, she put her hand over her mouth. Of course she had seen a battered Gibbs before, like the time Gibbs had a fight with Gunnery Sergeant Leeka. She and Tony had come through the door just in time to find the Gunnery Sergeant lying unconscious on the floor and Gibbs standing over him holding him by his shirt before dropping him down to the floor. He had a big red mark on his cheekbone. It was similar to the one he had now but on his other cheek. "Are you okay?" she cupped his face with her hands and gave him a once over.

"It's not as bad as it looks."

"Not as bad as it looks." she almost shouted at him, "Look at your face. You've got a bust lip, bruises. We need to take you to Ducky." she grabbed his hand and practically dragged him across the office to the other elevator.

"Jeez…couldn't you guys wait 'til later?" DiNozzo joked.

"Shut up DiNozzo." they said in unison. He said nothing, just stared as they continued to the elevator.

"What has happened to Gibbs?" Ziva asked.

"He's been beaten up."

"By whom?"

"Good question."

Gibbs, Ducky and Caitlin reappeared after Gibbs was given a thorough tongue lashing from Ducky.

"You okay, Boss?" McGee asked as Kate and Gibbs made their was to their desks.

"Fine McGee." was all he got.

A/N: Standby for more :)