Chapter 2

The team, along with Fornell, is in the bullpen. Gibbs and Tony are grabbing their gear. With the news of what will eventually happen to Chioke, Tony made a decision. Tony and Gibbs are going to go to North Korea to rescue Chioke. Fornell is near Gibbs' desk in order to speak with him.

"There's nothing I can say to get you to reconsider going to North Korea." Fornell said. "Look… Hold off on going for a couple hours. We have an informant in the country. He'll be your guide and keep both of you under the radar. Whatever equipment you need… He'll get it. With his help, he'll smuggle you in and out of the country."

"Set that up, Fornell." Gibbs said.

"I know how much Chioke means to DiNozzo." Fornell acknowledged. "Just make sure all three of you get out safely."

"If I didn't know any better… I'd say you actually like having me around, Fornell."

"You're like a thorn in my side, Gibbs." Fornell walks away. "But I'm going to help you either way."

Tony and Jamie are over by his desk talking. Tony is gathering his gear.

"Tony…" Jamie tries to get his attention. "Tony… Look at me." He finally looks at her. Jamie looks him in the eyes. "You do whatever you have to do to bring Chioke back. I don't care what you have to do or who you have to kill… You do it." Tony places his hands on Jamie's cheeks as he sees a tear fall from her eye. He uses his thumbs to wipe the tear away. "It's because of the poor vision of my left eye that I didn't see the van. It's my fault. I should've protected him."

"Don't say that. It's not your fault, Jamie." Tony assures her. "It's not your fault." He smiles, leans forward and gives her a quick kiss to show he doesn't blame her.

"Do me…" Jamie begins to say.

"Right now?! I didn't realize you were so kinky as to want an audience." Tony joked. Jamie jabs him in the stomach. "Ow…"

"You didn't let me finish." Jamie said. "Do me a favor and look after my dad."

"I promise." Tony stated sincerely. "Besides… The old man needs…" Tony begins to say. Jamie jabs him in the stomach again. "Ow..."

"You're pushing it."

"I wouldn't be DiNozzo if I didn't." Tony said. He leans forward and wraps his arms around his wife. "I'll bring Chioke back and look after the old… Ow…"

"I love you, Tony."

"I love you too, Jamie."

"DiNozzo…" Gibbs tries to get his attention.

"Hands off the daughter… I know." Tony said as he backs away from Jamie. Gibbs makes a head motion for him to step away so he can have private time with his daughter in order to say goodbye. Tony walks away.

Tony is standing by the window. Gibbs and Jamie are alone in the bullpen as Ziva and McGee also step out and stand near the window.

"Take care of yourself, Dad. Please be careful and don't take any unnecessary risks."

"And come back alive." Gibbs added. "Don't worry."

Jamie moves forward and wraps her arms around her father's neck. Gibbs hugs her back. After a minute of holding her father tightly, Jamie backs away a little bit. With her left arm still slightly around her father's neck, she leans her head downward; expecting a kiss. Gibbs kisses Jamie on the forehead.

"While you're over there, keep my husband safe." Jamie said. "Look after him and bring him and Chioke back to me. Promise me that."

"I thought he's supposed to look after me since I'm the old man who…" Gibbs begins to say. Jamie jabs him in the stomach. "Ow…"

"You guys need to stop mocking me." Jamie giggled.

"I promise to look after Tony and to bring him and Chioke back safely." Gibbs said as he leans forward and kisses her on the forehead again. Together, they walk to the window where the others are standing.

Once again, Jamie wraps her arms around her husband. Gibbs stands with the others.

"I'll have the satellite phone with me." Gibbs said to McGee. "I need you to get as much satellite time over North Korea as you possibly can. Thermo-imagining… The works."

"Got it, Boss." McGee acknowledged his role.

"I would be a valuable asset for this mission, Gibbs. And you know I'm right." Ziva stated. "Let me come."

"No, Ziva. We can handle this." Gibbs said when in his mind he just doesn't trust her as the whole Amir interrogation is still fresh in his mind.

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Meanwhile, on the other side of the world the Kron-Printzen is anchored off the coast of Wonsan, North Korea. Inside the ship, in a dimly lit, large cargo room, Chioke and a couple other people are sitting along the walls. In total, there are eight people in the room; including Chioke. The people are dirty, malnourished and very hungry.

Chioke is sitting in the far corner. He sits in the corner thinking about Tony. Chioke wipes a tear from his eye as he's unsure what's going on. He remains seated in the corner, cold and shivering. Chioke is scared and wants to go back home. He sits there wondering if Tony loves him enough to come save him. After a minute, the thoughts of abandonment begin to seep into his mind.

Suddenly, the door to the room opens. The people in the room all move to the back as they're frightened. The man at the door tosses some half-eaten food and scraps onto the floor. As soon as the man closes the door, everyone in the room hurries to the middle to grab the food.

As Chioke reaches for a piece of bread, he's quickly pushed to the side. Chioke falls to the floor. He stands up slowly and turns to the middle. There's no more food in the middle of the floor. The seven other people are all at the sides of the wall eating what food they were able to grab.

Chioke approaches two of the people. He points to the food then holds his hands out in order for them to share. Both of them turn their backs to Chioke and continue eating their food. He walks away. Chioke is too scared to go near the person who pushed him away, so he approaches another person on the other side of the room. Chioke points to the food then holds his hands out. The person shoves Chioke hands to the side. The person continues eating.

Chioke walks to the far corner of the room. He sits down. As tears begin to fall from his eyes, he turns to face the corner so no one can see him cry. After a couple seconds, he feels a tapping on his shoulder. Chioke lifts his head and wipes the tears away. He turns around to see a woman sitting next to him. The woman raises her arm to invite him in. With her other hand, she offers Chioke a half-eaten chicken leg. Chioke moves in closer and takes the chicken leg from the woman's hand. He starts gobbling the chicken leg down as he's so hungry. The woman guides Chioke into her lap. As Chioke continues eating, the woman wraps her arms around him in order to keep him warm.

After finishing the chicken leg, the woman hands Chioke a half-eaten potato. He takes the potato and begins eating it. The woman gave all of her food to Chioke.