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 'The Voyeur's Web'
"Hi, Agent Todd," Jimmi said nervously. "I, uh, I'm Jimmi Palmer, I'm Dr. Mallard's assistant." He sat down. "I just wanted to say hi. And, um, I want you to wake up. Because everyone misses you. Including me, by the way." He gulped, feeling awkward. "Have you heard about our latest case? A woman pretended to kill herself so she could run away with all the money she had made. Actually-" he cleared his throat,"-maybe it's better you weren't here for this case. Not that I mean-it isn't good that you're in a coma, but, you know, you would have been upset by everything. Not that you couldn't handle it, I just mean-" Jimmi stopped talking and closed his eyes. He could always talk to Kate before she was shot, she never made fun of him. "Please wake up, Agent Todd. You were always-" He took a deep breath. "I need you, and so does Dr. Mallard. He doesn't say anything, but I can tell. He misses you a lot." He paused, staring at Kate's still form. "We all miss you."