Disclaimer: I do not own NCIS or any of these characters.
This story is set in an AU where Ari did shoot Kate, but the bullet only grazed her head and she is in a coma throughout season three. And, since this is my story and I can do whatever I want, I've made it Kibbs.
After 'Mind Games'
"Hey, Kate," Tony said as he lowered himself into a chair. "It's me, Tony." Tony winced as he heard his own words. "But you knew that, right? You knew my voice?" There was no response. "I know you did." After another moment of silence, Tony stretched and yawned. "Sorry, but today has been busy. Paula-You remember Paula, right? 'Cuz she sure remembered you. Anyway, Paula was kidnapped by a crazy serial killer's crazy apprentice." Tony scratched his chin. "I wish you could have seen him. You and your profiler friends would have had a field day analyzing his facial expressions." Still, there was no response. Tony's face fell, and for the first time he showed what he really was feeling. "I know you must be enjoying your little nap, but you've gotta wake up soon. I—We need you." Silence. Tony sighed theatrically. "Fine. I need you. Are you happy?"