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It was just a little past seven and for once the basement was filled with the sound of the television. ZNN News was on having the most coverage on the Holiday Street Festival with stories on its history and all the different events and music. But that wasn't why Gibbs had it on, he knew its history and he didn't give a damn on all the things you could blow your money on. It was to know if there was any event that wasn't on the agenda. However there was nothing to be said of any crime and that worried the NCIS agent; there was always something. He wanted to do something more than just tinker on his boat, something to settle his gut feeling. But if there was anything to happen it would be a police matter, not for a Federal Agent, especially a Navy Investigator.

He was attaching another plank on the side of his boat, when he heard loud music coming from the TV. He looked up and saw a band that was playing something Abby would have blasting in her lab. He was in the process of turning his attention back to his boat, when he spotted said forensic scientist standing right next to the stage. Gibbs leaned back agent his work bench and reached for his mug, his blue eyes never leaving the small screen. As he took a sip of his cold coffee, Gibbs remembered Abby mentioning to DiNozzo earlier that day that she was going to be there. But for some reason seeing her on the television at the festival made him that more unsettled about the night.

[Phoomph]

A deep sigh escaped from Officer Brad, it to his surprise had been a fairly quite night; with crime that is. The only thing he had done so far was break up one small fight. His oh so cheery partner had said less then three sentences to him in the last two hours. They were in the square, walking around the crowds making there fifth loop around the festival. The current band playing made Brad's head hurt with their loud, noise. That was definitely a type of music that only applied to a small number of people he was sure of. As they walked past the stage, Brad saw a woman with black pig tails dressed in clothes that looked like they came straight out of Hot Topic, he just shook his head as they continued to walk by. Brad wondered how things were going outside of the festival, but since the radio was quite on that part, he knew nothing huge had happen yet. There was three more hours left, one hundred and eighty minutes for something to go wrong. And he had no doubt in his mind, something more than a little fight was going to happen.

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Saying that Tony was having a blast was an understatement. Right when he got into the massive crowds, he was already having fun. To make his lonely night funnier, he got a new beer every time he made another loop of the festival. By his third beer he hooked up with a woman, also came by herself to enjoy watching people and to have a good time. She was a few years younger than him, funny and really hot, her name was Danica and she worked at a bank. That was all he knew about her and she just knew his name and the he worked with NCIS. After his sixth beer and her third, Tony informed her that he had to meet a friend in an hour. She didn't mind at all and after he told her a little bit about Abby, Danica was looking forward to meet his friend.

By the time the two of them got to Stanton Square the band Abby came to support was already on stage. They pushed though the crowd to get close to the stage and spotted Abby right in front cheering. Tony shouted her name really loud and at first he thought she didn't hear him. But as they kept moving forward, Tony was suddenly catching Abby as she threw herself at him with a hug. He stumbled back a few steps at the impact, bumping into a few people behind him.

"Yeah, you made it!" Abby shouted with a huge smile as she tightened her hold around his neck.

"Of course I made it." Tony managed to say with his co-worker hanging from his neck. When she finally let him go. He saw a jumbo can of Red Bull clasped into her hand. "What number is that?" He asked loudly pointing to the blue and sliver can.

"Uh," Abby looked at the can sheepishly trying to count in her active running mind. "number nine."

"Jees Abs, I'm only on my sixth beer." The band finished their second song and Tony took the short break of silence to introduce Abby to his new date. "Abs this is Danica, Danica this is Abby."

"Nice to meet you." Abby happily and energetically shook hands with Danica.

"Same to you." Danica spoke up loud to be heard over the new song the band was playing.

"So Tony," Abby turned her attention back to DiNozzo "do you like the band?"

Tony made a skeptical face before giving her one of his huge drunken smiles. "It's definitely your kind of music."

Before Abby could respond, she felt her phone vibrate and pulled it from her shin high boot. She checked the caller ID to see the name of her boss. "Hey Gibbs!" She shouted into the phone over the loud music. "Yeah I'm fine, Tony just came by. What?" She pressed the phone closer to her ear and plugged up her other one with her finger. "Really? Thanks Gibbs, yeah I'll let him know too! I will Gibbs!" Abby put her phone back into her boot, then looked up at Tony her smile never fading.

"What did the boss what? Did he give us tomorrow off?" He tried to guess by her smile.

"No, he was just making sure I was okay and said I can use his guest room tonight so I don't have to drive all the way back to my apartment. He said you can take his couch that way he can make sure, and I quote 'That his ass will be at work on time.'" She gave her best Gibbs impersonation.

"How sweet, he dose care." Tony said sarcastically.

Abby looked over at Danica even though she seemed very nice, Abby could tell that she was feeling a bit awkward. "I don't want to take up anymore of your night."

"Oh don't mind me." Danica said her face clearly showed that she felt bad.

"Its fine, they're almost finished." Abby gestured to the band. "I need to go and support them anyways. I'll see you tomorrow Tony." Abby gave a quick hug to the agent before giving Danica one too. "Nice to meet you again."

With a wave Abby disappeared back into the crowd. Tony looked at Danica and laughed at the slightly confused look on her face. "She's a hugger." He took her hand and started to lead her back to the streets. "Come on, let's get something to eat, I'm starving." They got some food and a new bottle of beer before starting another round of looking at the many booths talking, laughing and enjoying the night together.