Michelle: Good night everyone…
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"W-w-what just happened?" Tony was the first one to find his voice and watched as the others remained silent. He looked up at the railing and contemplated bolting up the stairs and getting some answers.
Abby spoke up next. "I'm sure Gibbs knows what he's doing Tony…"
"She is right." Ziva added soon after. "We must trust his instincts. They have not led us astray yet."
"Astray?" Tony was showing signs of an outburst for the second time that day. "Astray? Ziva he knew who the mole was the entire time…and did he tell us? Oh there's an explanation alright. But I doubt we'll be clued in on it."
Ziva met his eyes. "Do not leap to conclusions."
"Jump!" He almost shouted. "It's jump to conclusions. And if there ever was a time to jump to conclusions this would be it. In fact, I'm tempted to jump as high as the empire state building right now."
Tim decided now would be a good time to step in. "If the boss needs us, he'll ask Tony. You and I both know he wouldn't just let her go. So let's just take a breath and be patient."
Tony took in a few obnoxious breaths. "Good ole patient Probie…"
"Hey…" Tim immediately got defensive until Ziva quieted both of them.
"McGee is right. We know that Gibbs would not let a traitor walk out the door if he did not have a plan. As frustrating as it is to be left out of the loop; it is a part of the job. Now stop whining, complaining and whatever else you are thinking of doing."
Tony managed a small smile at the outburst. "And if the boss doesn't ask for our help?"
She took in a breath. "Then we follow orders."
"Like you did earlier?" Tony shot back.
"Exactly like that." She stated with a small smile and watched Tony grin as well.
"But you didn't follow orders…" Tim responded cautiously.
She nodded. "Exactly."
A few moments of silence passed before Palmer eventually figured out the exchange. "Oh I get it…so even if Gibbs doesn't ask for help. You help anyway…"
Tony patted him on the shoulder with a smile. "Very good Jimmy…now while we're waiting, why don't you enlighten us a little bit more on everyone's favorite traitor…"