Well, here you go: Chapter 2. Still a little boring but it will pick up. I don't know why iIm spending time on details but i am. *sigh* all I can ask for is your patience. Got in a car accident today...totally not fun. But also, totally not my fault so my insurance won't go through the roof :] enjoy and please review...I really appreciate anything that is written. Helps me keep writing.

Disclaimer: See Chapter 1...pretty sure nothing has changed except for the fact that I now have a dented passengers side door on my car :/

She just couldn't believe it…assigned a position in NCIS. Naturally, she was a little shocked at the request that had come in the mail from Director Vance but she pounced on the opportunity to help other Navy crewmen. Shaking herself from her thoughts just in time, Jessica Harding exited the elevator on the floor where she would now be working.

She spotted a man with gray hair and authoritative stance speaking to three others—2 men and 1 woman. Director Vance had granted her with a description of her new leader and for that she was grateful. Jessica took about 5 steps before she heard a voice directed at her.

"Harding… it's wonderful that you've arrived in such a timely matter. Please put down your things and come into my office…I'd like to bring you up to speed myself."

By now, every eye in the NCIS office was on her. Straightening her spine, she instead took steps towards the stairs to Director Vance's office. As she passed by the group she had intended on joining, she managed a quick glance at Gibb's face. He nodded to her in passing and she returned the gesture.

Seems I have picked the right team to join after all, Jessica thought to herself as she climbed the stairs and entered the Director's office.

After the brief nod shot her way, Gibbs turned back to his team. They were all still staring up at the Director's office where she had just entered.

"Ahem…back to the case," Gibb's said, while rolling his eyes and slapping DiNozzo on the back of his head.

"Sorry Boss."

As Tony jumped back into explaining what he had found when he had looked up information on the Seaman that they had found in the park earlier that morning, he found that he really couldn't concentrate on the case.

Wow…she was really something. She walked like she was gliding on air. Amazing…wonder if she'll say yes to drinks after work?

Tony had acquired a glazed look in his eyes during his inner talk to himself, earning him another Gibbs-slap and a pointed look letting him know that he had better get his act together fast or he'll be on desk duty for a week. Tony winced slightly and focused on the case at hand…planning on taking the new, hot agent out for drinks could wait for later.

"Harding, thank you for accepting the offer that I sent you. I have no doubt in my mind that you will be a wonderful addition to NCIS and Agent Gibbs' team," Vance said as he eyed the woman in front of him.

She was dressed differently than her Navy picture had portrayed heras. In jeans and a t-shirt, she looked hardly the part of a former Navy Leiutenand. Eyes still blue, they were unhindered by the brim of her hat and now were shining with thanks. She had cut her hair to her shoulders after leaving the Navy and it was now a reddish color underneath. Vance sighed, Not exactly clean cut but she's still going to exceed the standards.

She knew he was sizing her up, seeing what kind of agent she would be. Jessica waited a long moment before answering the Director.

"Thank you for extending the position my way in the first place, Director Vance. It will truly be an honor working for you and with Agent Gibbs' team. Are they currently working on a case?"

Vance smiled slightly and nodded. Yes, she will be the perfect agent. Handing her a brand new SIG and her NCIS badge, he led her to the door.

"Let's go down and meet the team you'll be joining, Special Agent Harding. I'm sure you'll want to jump right in and help them with the case."

As they make their way down the stairs, Vance generously carrying one of her boxes, they see that the team pre-mentioned was now no where to be seen. After placing the box he was carrying down on the empty desk now added to the bullpen, Vance turns to Jessica with a shrug.

"Well, I guess we just about missed them. Get yourself settled, go see Ducky in autopsy and Abby in Forensics and get yourself situated in your new office. Welcome to NCIS," the Director stated, and with a handshake and nod, he was off back to his office leaving Jessica to deal with her thoughts.

After putting her box down next to the other one on her new desk, she turns and surveys the situation. She heads to the elevator with a sigh, unpacking can wait. Hope "Ducky" and "Abby" aren't hard to find.