I apologise for the extended time it took me to create a second chapter. I've never forgotten about the story, I just never had the time to continue. It's quite ironic because I'm currently in the process of my HSC, but I convinced myself I needed a break from studying so here is the second instalment…
Gibbs just sat there dumfounded with a look of bewilderment on his face. Was it true, could it be? The high pitched voice of his boss brought him back to reality.
"Ok so what you're telling us is that Caitlin Todd is not dead. How is that possible? Our medical examiner preformed the autopsy."
"Madam Director we understand your confusion, however we are unauthorised and unable to disclose any information about the events at this time."
Agent Baer, who had been sitting quietly letting the events unravel, was becoming increasingly frustrated "So what the hell do you people want?"
The three men shared an anxious look, "WPP would like the co-operation of NCIS, Secret service and the FBI to help locate Haswari'.
In a tone that was so soft it was almost deafening Gibbs asked, "Considering we were all under the impression he was dead, how do you propose we help you do that?"
The three men once again fell silent.
"How" Gibbs growled.
"Our task force has designed an operation that would involve drawing him out of hiding by…well…um"
"Spit it out" Fornell shrieked.
"By…by removing Special Agent Todd from witness protection and using her as a lure. She will be watched and protected at all times…"
That was as far as he got. Gibbs stood and took two large strides towards the men "You want to what? Say for a minute I believe what you're saying it true and Katie is alive you want to remove her from protective custody? Come to think of it that would be fine but to use her as bait to catch a psychotic terrorist? Are you people insane or just idiots"
Gibbs took a breath and was about to continue when Dr Mallard walked through the door "Jethro calm down for a moment and they will explain"
"Ducky is it true?" He was given no reply, the good doctor just stood there with a sympathetic expression on his face.
"Ducky answer me God damit didn't you do the autopsy on Kate…Ducky" Gibbs voice was no longer loud or demanding it was merely a whisper, a plea.
"I'm so sorry Jethro… it was for her own safety" For the second time that day Gibbs felt the world go blank. Kate was alive.