Vance: I told you the chair was big.
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"She's what?" Gibbs tone was unrelenting.
"Gone off grid…"
"For how long?" He took a step towards Leon's desk as if insisting his question get answered.
"72 hours." He put his hand up to interrupt Gibbs next question. "And before you ask I don't know the details of her mission…"
"Guess the chair isn't that big after all…" He contemplated leaving right then, but decided against it. "I take it you spoke with her Father?"
"He assured me he'd notify us the moment they hear anything."
"Which will be a moment too late…" He shot back at him.
"I'm sure she's more than capable of taking care of herself."
"Is that supposed to comfort me Leon? If so, try again."
He stepped out from behind his desk. "You should be grateful I'm sharing this with you in the first place…as far as I'm concerned, Ziva David is a memory."
"To you..."
"To this Agency…now I shared this with you out of respect…so if you want to stay informed I suggest you show a little gratitude."
Gibbs hid a smile. "Then give me something I can be grateful for…"
"Even if I had a last known location, which I don't…,there's no way in hell I could sanction assistance half way around the world…"
"Who said anything about sanctions?"
"Then let me remind you as a courtesy…that if you chose to meddle where you're not welcomed…you may end up in worse shape than Officer David."
Gibbs closed the distance between them. "I'll take my chances."
"Then you will do so without your badge." He spoke before he had time to consider a response. "But keep in mind…for all we know Officer David could've already been terminated."
Gibbs met his eyes. "For all we know she could still be alive…and something tells me I'm the only one who's willing to find that out."
"It's Eli's daughter…he'd do anything in his power to save her."
Gibbs turned to leave. "I've already seen what he is willing to do for his children…"
"You'll regret this Agent Gibbs…"
But the only response he received was the slamming of his office door…