Gibbs stood in autopsy with C assie letting her explain everything. His heart hurt with the pain she had been hiding from him. He was really surprised at what she was telling him. How did he not know that she was sick? Was he really that engrossed in his work lately that his daughter was being pushed away? He'd never be able to forgive himself if he didn't do something now. It was like an out of body experience.

"You have to go to the hospital Cassie. I want to talk to the doctor. I'm not going to lose you."

"I'm sorry Daddy. I should have just told you, but with everything that was going on with Kate and Ari being here…"

"I'm sorry I made you think you were able to come to me about this. I'm glad that Franks was there though."

"He was absolutely wonderful. I guess I should go talk to the team."

"First I think we should talk to to Jen,"

"Oh right. Dad, you don't have to be with me all the time. I can find a friend to go to the radiation treatments. I want you to keep working. I will need you, but it's early still."

"Let's just wait and see what the doctor says."

They walked out of Autopsy and headed upstairs. The rest of the team was in shock. Tony was mad at everything including himself for not knowing. Tim was comforting Abby.

"Ducky you are sure that is what is wrong with her?" asked Tim

"Tim, she told me and I doubt that she would have made it up. The signs are all there. Her dark circles under her eyes. The fatigue and paleness. I just can't believe Jethro had to find out this way."

"She's going to be Ok," said Tim

"You don't know that Tim," said Abby practically pacing the room

"Abby stop you are making me sick. Let's just wait and see what happens when they go to the hospital. "

"I cannot believe this happened right under our noses. What the heck was she thinking? Of all the people she could go out with she chose Palmer!" said Tony laughing.

"Tony!" said Abby and Ziva looking at him

"I mean not that he's a bad choice. I just wouldn't have seen that coming. Wow, did you know Ducky? Palmer is not that good at lying about things. Cassie.."

"Tony! Did you hear what we just said? She's got cancer? I mean who cares if she dated Palmer?"

"Yeah, but she got knocked up by him too," said Abby

"He did what?!" said Tim and Tony

"Oops. I didn't just say that."

"Abby, what the heck don't you know?" asked Tony

"Nothing I swear, forget I said that."

"I'm going to kill him," said Tony standing up

"Tony you can't kill him you're a federal agent." said Tim trying to stay calm.

"He's a lab rat. I'll kill him if I want to. I cannot believe that he got her pregnant. I bet he's the one that told her to get an abortion," said Tony

"Tony you will not touch him. I like that so called Lab rat!" said Abby

"So do I." said Ziva

"Tony DiNozzo!" said Cassie's voice from across the room tears in her eyes

"Cassie, he had no right to force you to do anything,"

"Nobody forced me to do anything I didn't want to do Tony so stop. I will not have you going after Jimmy for something we both take responsibility for. I was there at the time too. I got pregnant with his help. Just stop. I need you guys to help me get through this. I do not want you fighting over me," she said feeling weak as Ducky helped her sit down.

"I'm sorry Cassie, I'm just scared," said Tony

"I know Tony. So am I, but we've been through a lot right? We can get through this together. Abby, please don't cry. I'm still here. I'm sorry I dumped it all on you."

"I love you giblet," said Abby hugging her

"I love you too Abs. I'm really sorry guys. I didn't mean to tell you like this."

"What happens now?" asked McGee

"Well, Dad's checking me intot he hospital and you can all visit me later."

"Ready to go?" asked Jethro grabbing his coat.

"Yeah, you talk to Jenny?"

"Yeah, she will meet us there later. Guys go home. I'll call you and let you know what's going on. Director is giving us 24 hours of leave."

"Jethro," said Ducky stepping up

"Go home Duck. Tony, McGee, Ziva, and Abby? Nobody touches Palmer got it? Nobody touches him. "

"Boss, we wouldn't even think about it," said Tony

"You won't because I want to talk to him first," said Gibbs helping Cassie to her feet.

They got on the elevator and headed to the hospital. The doctors took Cassie back and Jethro went for a walk while they got her settled. Jenny showed up a few hours later.

"Jethro," said Jenny seeing him sitting with his head in his hands.

"Jen, I can't lose her," he said nearly crying

"Jethro," she said hugging him

"Mr. Gibbs? We're ready," said the nurse. Jen places his hand in her as they made their way back to join Cassie.