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Montecito Private Jet

The team had taken off 2 hours ago. Instead of coach like they were used to they were flying in the casinos personal jet. Stocked with a full mini fridge and leather seats Tony was making him self comfortable.

"Now this is the life, a private jet, a new suit, and on my way to Las Vegas." Tony said as he opened the small cooler next to his seat. He looked through it and finally picked bottled water. They were still on the job even if it was a private jet.

Ziva had noted the new suit. She liked this one, but would never say it out loud. She had also noticed that Tony was looking healthier as well, more muscular and he seemed to have broader shoulders. He had mentioned that he was starting to work out again. Ziva had thought he was just talk.

"Tony can you please tell us why we are going to Las Vegas?" McGee asked earnestly.

Ziva and McGee had both been taken by surprise when they received the call from the Director. McGee was at a book signing and was unable to leave until 4:30 pm. Ziva was on a hike and unreachable until 3 pm. With both of them unable to get to the meeting at HQ they were ordered to go home as soon as possible and pack for a case. All they were told was that they were meeting Gibbs and Tony at the airport at 6 pm. When they got to the airport they saw Tony waiting for them. He had on a suit and a huge smile. Without answering a question Tony told them to follow him. They walked onto the tarmac and headed for a plan docked in a hanger. The plan read Montecito. Without warning their baggage was taken and loaded by men wearing uniforms with the Montecito logo on them. They walked into the plan and sat down. Filled with questions they started asking Tony what was going on. Tony responded by say he would answer their questions only after the plan took off.

"Well Probie it would be because we are on our way to investigate the case we were just assigned to." Tony said taking a sip of the water. He was enjoying the attention and decided to tease the two a little.

"We know that already Tony, but what is the case about?" Ziva said her tone was icy.

The two watched as Tony put his water down and grabbed his bag. Taking out folders and handing the files to each of them. Ziva noted that they were now dealing with a driven Tony. On the few times she had seen Tony like this she knew he was now all business.

"Marine Staff Sergeant Jake McBride. Left Fallon Naval Air Station three days ago. He is now missing and is also now suspected of stealing several cases of explosives that went missing from the base three days ago as well. The last three days he has kept his where abouts unknown. With help from the local police and the security staff of the Montecito we discovered he has been staying at the Montecito. We are going there to find McBride and locate the missing explosives." Tony said as McGee and Ziva looked through the files handed to them.

"Montecito… wasn't that the Casino that was bombed a few years ago? Why did they send us a jet?" McGee questioned.

"Yes it is McGoo. And that is why we are currently flying in their private jet. It seems they want to find those explosives before they have a repeat of that incident. When they found out that NCIS couldn't get us here until afternoon tomorrow the owner offered to send this jet." Tony said with a smile.

"Will we be the head team on this case or is there another team?" Ziva asked.

"As far as I know we are spearheading this." Tony replied. "This means we are going to be staying at the Montecito hotel and casino. Aaaa Las Vegas it has been too long since I last visited."

"I have never been." McGee said.

"Why does that not surprise me McGee?" Tony said laughing.

"I don't even see the point of the city. I mean you go there and you lose money. Why would people subject themselves to that?" Ziva said without looking up from the files in front of her.

"Ziva it's not just about gambling Ziva" Tony started but was interrupted by McGee.

"That's true they also have some great shows"

"Yes they do. But the real reason people go is because of the magic of Las Vegas. I mean, where can you go to the desert, New York, Paris, and Egypt all in the span one hour." Tony continued to talk about the supposed magic of Las Vegas. Ziva had already tuned him out. The noise of a door opening behind her caused her to turn and see who it was.

"We'll be landing in about 20 minutes." Gibbs said from the doorway.

"Right boss ready to land" Tony said as he walked back to his posh recliner seat.

Tarmac of Las Vegas Airport

"What does NCIS even mean?" Mike asked as he stood next to his car.

"It stands for Naval Criminal Investigative Service Mike they deal with security, counter-intelligence, counter-terrorism, and law enforcement for the navy and marines ok." Danny said as he started to paste back and forth.

"Dude what is going on with you? You have been getting more and more nervous since yesterday. You don't have some bad history with these people do you?" Mike asked jokingly.

No it's not that, it's this thing with Delinda. She wants me to go to some pre preschool program or something." Danny said.

"Well school is one of the most important choices a parent can make for their child. It should not be taken lightly." Mike said as he got out of the car. "Looks like your friends from DC are here." Pointing to the Montecito jet taxiing into its hanger Mike started to walk towards the plan accompanied by Danny.

The plane stopped in the hanger. The stairs swung open and people started exiting the plane. The first to get out was Gibbs. Danny could tell he was the leader. Next was Tony, followed by Ziva, and finally McGee.

"One of you Danny McCoy?" Gibbs asked the two men.

"Yes, Danny McCoy President of Operations at the Montecito. Welcome to Las Vegas. You must be Agent Gibbs. This is Mike Cannon, head of surveillance and security." Danny said holding out a hand.

"Team leader Special Agent Gibbs this is Senior Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo." Gibbs said lifting a hand in Tony's direction after which he started for the car. Tony stepped up and continued the introductions. He also took Danny's hand and shook it.

"Hi there. This is Liaison Officer Ziva David, and the Nevada virgin over there is Agent McGee. The term virgin can be applied to him in more then just that way." Tony said smiling back at McGee who just frowned.

"Tony!" Gibbs yelled and he opened the door to their rental car.

"On it Boss." Tony shouted back. Running to the car, Tony threw his bag in the trunk. Danny watched as Ziva and McGee followed suit.

Danny walked over to Gibbs who was already in the driver's seat. "Alright sir if you would just follow us we will take you to the Montecito"

"Lead the way Staff Sergeant." Gibbs said in his passive tone. Ziva and McGee got in the car and stayed silent.

"Yes sir" Danny said turning around and headed for his car. Mike was waiting in the front passenger seat. Danny got in and started his car, before driving he took a look back at Gibbs.

"Something wrong?" Mike asked when he saw Danny look back.

"No it's nothing. I mean Agent Gibbs. He called me Staff Sergeant; I think he might be a marine too." Danny said as he turned the car on and started driving for the exit of the airfield.

As the team drove to the casino they each focused on different things. McGee seemed hypnotized by the lights and spectacle of The Strip while Ziva seemed indifferent to the whole thing, but was glued to her book. Gibbs and Tony were talking about the case.

"I still think the explosives are the key to finding this guy. I mean we don't know where they are but he is going to have to move them to a buy at some point. And moving stuff like this makes a loud noise." Tony said as Gibbs turned off the highway.

"What makes you think he's selling them Tony?" Gibbs asked, playing the devils advocate. They had been doing this lately. Ever since the spy hunt Tony was pushing for more dialogs with Gibbs. In truth Gibbs welcomed the talks. He saw it as the next step in teaching Tony, sharpen his investigative skills. For the most part they kept the talks between the two of them, but with off site cases like this one they brought Ziva and McGee into them.

"What could someone do with that much explosive material?" McGee asked from the back seat.

"I don't know maybe use it to blow a hole in something McGee. Or a…" Tony was interrupted by Ziva.

"A terrorist attack." Ziva said in a low tone. "The way he disappeared I have seen before, In Spain. A Spanish officer was called and told that if he did not comply with the callers demands his family would be dead. They ordered him to smuggle five cubic pounds of high grade military explosives and deliver it to them. The officer did as he was told. Three weeks later five buses were bombed."

"It's not a terrorist attack." Gibbs said. "If it was they would have done it by now not wait. The people are waiting for the heat to cool down before they use it."

"Plus our missing marine doesn't have any living relatives. Or fit the profile a terrorist cell would target. Clean record, educated, and no debt." Tony said supporting Gibbs.

The team continued their talk until they reached the parking area for the Montecito. They all unloaded from the car with their bags and they walked into the main lobby of the hotel. Waiting there to meet them was Danny, Mike, and a man they had not met.

To the surprise of everyone Gibbs walked forward and shook hands with the man. Even more surprising, both men smiled as they exchanged hellos.

"Corporal." The man said.

"Sir" Gibbs said in response.

"I hope these two had the decency to introduce them selves at the airport." Cooper said. He was talking about Danny and Mike.

"They did. This is my team Tony, Ziva, and McGee." Gibbs said there names in quick session. "This is A.J. Cooper."

"Call me Cooper." Cooper said.

"Nice to meet you Cooper" Tony said shaking Cooper's hand.

"I have rooms for you to stay in and a board room ready for your team to set up shop. Anything you need my people to do they will do. Danny and Mike are going to be doing their jobs, but they will be helping you as much as they can." Cooper said and then walked away.

"Yours does that too?" Tony said. Smiling as Cooper walked away, leaving more questions then answers in their heads. Danny and Mike smiled and shook their heads.

SMACK (Gibbs smacks Tony for the comment and to hint that he should get started.)

"On it Boss, going to the board room." Tony said making eye contact with Mike who was raising an eyebrow at the violence in front of him. "Guess Cooper doesn't do that." Tony whispered.

"Alright we will take you to the surveillance room just follow me." Danny said as Mike started for the exit. The team followed the two to the room.

Ok so first for the people who are yelling at me because Gibbs said Sir to Cooper. I know it's hard to believe but due to evidence given in both shows Cooper would have been a higher rank then Gibbs and he served before him as well. Gibbs was on active duty for Desert Shield and Desert Storm where as Cooper was part of black ops missions in Vietnam War which ended in 1975. Gibbs joined the Marines in 1976. I decided that before Cooper left he came back and was assigned a base detail job. That is when he met Gibbs who was just promoted to Lance Corporal. Do I smell a side story?

So to everyone else please read, reflect, and review. They make me feel good inside.