This isn't based on any episode and it's two months after Reveille.

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Hebrew

Arabic

Letter

"Letter for Kate Todd."

"Thank you, I've been waiting for this." Kate said grabbing the letter she glared at Tony when he tried and peak at it from behind her.

"Does Katie have a new boyfriend?" Tony teased ignoring Kate's glare.

"If you must know, it's from a good friend of mine." Kate started to smile as she read the letter. It had been two months since Ari and Kait had come into her life and she couldn't be happier. She and Ari had come to an agreement Ari had Kait when he was over seas but Kate had her when they were in the U.S. Ari and Kate would talk late into the night and were getting to know each other as people not as agents. Kait had started calling the older woman 'Mom' as well and Ari had told Kate that he was happy his daughter had a good female role model.

"Katie, it's your turn to get lunch." Tony said leaning back in his chair and grinning at her.

"Alright, I'll be back in a little bit." Kate replied putting the letter in her desk drawer and locking it. As soon as Tony heard the elevator close he got his lock picking kit and hurried to Kate's desk. Tony almost fainted as he read the letter.

Dear Mom,

Life is crazy right now. I met someone he goes to my self-defense class but don't tell Dad he'll freak out. His name is Liam and he's funny, charming and kind of reminds me of Dad although Liam isn't an international spy and Dad is. I wish I could see you again it's been forever. Dad misses you even if he doesn't say it he mopes around and is always looking for a reason to go to the U.S.

All my love,

Your daughter

Tony couldn't believe it Kate had a daughter and her father was an international spy. Tony was about ready to burst he knew he wouldn't be able to keep this secret for long. He quickly put the letter back in the drawer and locked it back up and he went to see Abby.

"I don't believe you, Tony. Kate would have told us if she had a kid." Abby said.

"It's all in the letter, Abs. Kate has a daughter who's father is an international spy and I think that they either just got a divorce/break up or they're getting back together from their divorce/break up." Tony said this all in one breath.

After finally convincing Abby that Kate did have a kid he went back to the squad room to find his lunch on his desk and no one at their desks.

"Abby, are you down here?" Kate called looking around the lab. The music was off and even though the Goth was missing there was several test being run.

"Abby?" Kate called out again moving back into the lab office. She found Abby sitting in her desk chair staring at the computer blankly.

"Abbs, what's wrong?" Kate asked.

"Is it true?" Abby asked still looking at the computer.

"Is what true?"

"Do you really have a kid?"

"She's not mine biologically or through adoption but we're close and she calls me 'Mom'." Kate answered carefully.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"We just met recently. I don't introduce you to all of my friends just like you don't introduce me to all of your friends."

"Okay I forgive you but you have to tell me what she's like." Abby said looking at Kate expectantly. Kate told Abby all about Kait except her last name, who her father was, and how they met.

"Todd." Kate answered her phone.

"Agent Todd, the director would like to see you." The directors assistant replied.

"Okay I'll be right there. Abbs I have to go but we'll talk more about this later." Kate rushed out of Abby's lab and into the directors outer office as quickly as she could.

"The director wanted to see me?" Kate asked his assistant.

"Go right in he's expecting you."

"Director, what can I do for you?" Kate asked.

"What do you think of Paris?" The director asked in return.

"I would like to see it someday, Sir." Kate answered confused.

"What about in three hours?" The Director asked.

"May I ask why?"

"NCIS and Mossad are working a joint op in Paris and so far all of our profilers can't make it. I was wondering if you would like to go."

"I would love to, Sir. How long would I be gone?" Kate asked.

"We're not sure but a week at the least." The director answered.

"What time is my flight?" Kate asked smiling.

Kate suffered through the rest of her work day with Tony looking at her like she was crazy, Gibbs yelling at everyone, and McGee's stuttering. I can't wait for Paris. Kate thought.

Kate walked through her house once more to make sure she didn't forget anything. Clothes for any weather, toiletries, ticket, passport, and money.

"Hello." A groggy voice answered.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to wake you up." Kate replied.

"Don't worry it's fine Dad want's me up…ten minutes ago. Have you gotten my letter yet?"

"Yeah, I got it I want to say thanks it really made my day. I miss you guys."

"I miss you to. I can't wait to see you again but Dad's busy with work and doesn't want me flying alone yet. I hate to cut this short but Dad's going to be here any second now and I'm not even dressed yet."

"Alright bye."

"Bye, Mom." Kate hung up thinking of how great it would be to see Kait and Ari.

"I got a call from Mom today." Kait said sitting at the table with her father.

"What did she say?" Ari asked with forced nonchalance.

"She misses us. What I really want to ask is can I go to Aunt Jenny's tomorrow?"

"That's fine. I'll drop you off before I have to meet with the NCIS agents how else are you supposed to get there?' Ari said a teasing grin on his face.

"That's what good aunts are for." Kait teased right back.

"I could 'arrange' for them to be busy that day." Ari replied his face serious but his eyes gave him away.

"I would be forced to take a page out of Aunt Ziva's book and drive myself." Kait also said with a straight face and smiling eyes.

"God help us all." Ari said grinning at her.

"You're lucky I love you, Dad." Kait said grabbing both of their trash and throwing it away.