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 'Silver War'
"Hi, Kate," Abby said with a sigh. "Sorry I didn't come to see you earlier, but I've been busy, and, well," she paused, and continued in a lower voice,"I was scared. Don't tell Gibbs." Kate didn't answer, and Abby seemed genuinely disappointed. "Oh, come on, Kate. What's it gonna take for you to wake up? I'll do it, whatever it is." There was still no answer. Abby seemed to deflate. "I miss you, Kate. There's a new girl named Ziva, and I don't like her. She isn't mean or anything, but she isn't you. And I want you." Abby sighed. "I need you to wake up, Kate, please. I don't like being here without you."