(A month after Tony knows)

The day had started off slow, until Gibbs got a call from the local LEOS that there was a dead Staff Sergeant found just outside of Bethesda . Gibbs and the team arrive at the crime scene, the agents already in full swing.

"What is this?" Tony asks out loud, looking down at their dead Staff Sergeant.

Ziva walks up beside Tony, "What is what, Tony?"

"Look," Tony says, pointing at something sticking out of the deceased man's pocket.

Ziva leans down and with her gloved hand, she picks up the item in his pocket- a square piece of plastic. "Hotel key?" she asks, looking down at the object in her hand.

Tony snaps a photo of the object and opens an evidence bag, "Looks like it. Poor guy, no fun for you tonight, huh buddy?"

Ziva shakes her head, and walks off to take more photos.

After collecting evidence from the crime scene, the team tracks down an address for their dead Staff Sergeant and Gibbs sends Ziva and Tony out to go search his residence. They are gone for about an hour, when Gibbs receives a call from Tony explaining that the only thing in his house that would most likely benefit them would be his computer, and that he's having it sent down to Abby. The two return with several more pieces of evidence than Tony had alluded to, but the computer would be their best piece of evidence yet.

"It says here, that Staff Sergeant Lucas Wyatt was dishonorably discharged from the Marines a year ago for being the operator of several underground gambling rings, and black market trading," Bella explains, walking over to the plasma with all her new information.

The agents all turn when they hear Jenny call for Gibbs. Gibbs comes flying down from Jenny's office with her tailing him. Stopping in the bullpen he begins briefing his agents, "After reviewing the information stored on the sergeant's computer and other Intel from other agencies, we believe that he his murder was connected to this high roller poker tournament that is going to appear in a walk and a half."

Jenny turns to Bella and Ziva, "I need you girls to go undercover as the lounge entertainment. You can see everything from the stage as well as wander around without anyone getting suspicious."

The boys turn to look at the director, and McGee goes into protective mode, "You have got to be kidding? He was murdered and you want to send them in as lounge entertainment with his possible killers?"

Crossing her arms, Jenny replies, "This is the best way to get them in the hotel without it being suspicious."

"You want them to be performers? They are going to need to have a manager of some sort. All lounge entertainment does."

Jenny eyes McGee before giving in to his request. "I suppose you are right. McGee, you've just become a manager for two aspiring singers. Congratulations."

"Wait," the senior field agent calls out, "Probie gets to go and I don't? It's because he's dating Bella isn't it?"

Both Bella and Tim slightly cringe and turn their gaze elsewhere. Raising her eyebrow, she glances at the two agents. "No, that wasn't the reason DiNozzo."

Realizing what he just did, he inwardly cringes, knowing the smack that is coming when Jenny leaves. Smooth Tony, blab it to the director.

"Tony could be a card player, yes? It would make sense," Ziva suggests to the Director, trying to get Tony's foot out of his mouth.

Bella nods, agreeing with Ziva, "Tony could sit at the card tables getting to know the men. We would need to figure a way to make sure Tony advances but it would allow us to have eyes everywhere at all times."

Sighing Jenny nods, "Fine. Tony, you just became part of the undercover mission." Turning away, she starts to head up the stairs, "McGee, Woods, my office please."

Shooting Tony a glare, the two agents follow her up to her office. Stopping in front of her desk, they both stand waiting for the reprimand that will undoubtedly follow. Jenny sits and stares at the two agents in front of her, "Well? How long has this been going on?"

"The middle of August Director," Bella says, glancing over at her boyfriend, who nods in agreement.

"Two and a half months give or take?" Jenny asks.

In unison, the two agents answer, "Yes."

She looks solely at Bella, "Does Gibbs know about this?"

She nods, "Yes."

"What are his feelings on this?"

Suppressing a smile, and slight giggle, "Well, Tim's still alive isn't he?"

Fighting a smile herself, she nods. "Generally, agents who get involved get transferred out. However, Woods you're too new and I promised Jethro when you signed on you would be under his supervision. McGee your expertise in computers is needed here so the two of you get to stay. However, things can be changed. Understood?"

"Yes director."

"You can go." She watches them start to leave, "Woods, stay a moment." As Bella stops and turns towards the director. Jenny gets up and shuts the door, and turns back to her agent, shock apparent on her face, "He is completely ok with this? No shootings?"

Grinning Bella answers, "he did threaten to, but no."

Jenny smiles, "Good. I'm happy for you Bella."

"Thanks Jen."

~End of part one~

I broke the undercover scenes into multiple chapters, since it takes place over several days. Here is a tidbit from part 2:

Slowly approaching him, she gets mere inches away from him, and takes off his watch, placing it in the drawer with her necklace. "Is that so?"

She kisses him deeply, grinning as he pulls her up against him. "Definitely," her eyes flicker to the bedroom and back to him. Pulling her into a heated kiss, he doesn't hesitate on her invitation.