Horrific case 3
"Remind me never to play poker with you"
Gibbs smiled at Kasie's comment.
"Yer think you can get anything off that?"
"Yes, but surely if she was here to check up on us..."
"Weird that she would leave her fingerprint?"
They both looked at each other as the phone rang on Kasie's desk.
"Sure, Ducky I'll send him down." Kasie noticed as Gibbs noticeably dropped his shoulders and sighed.
"Thanks, Kase." As he reluctantly went out of the lab, down to autopsy.
He took a deep breath as he exited the elevator.
"Ahh Jethro, there you are."
"Duck..." visibly relieved that there was no body on the table.
"I've put her away."
Gibbs nodded in thanks.
"It's been a challenge. ."
"Go on...'
Dr Mallard nearly smiled, but he knew his good friend didn't really want to be here. He wanted out. This was too close.
"They were all sadly shot, that isn't a surprise. What is, was the fact they were all driven there sedated and then shot."
"This was staged?"
"Looks that way. I believe Kasie has her work cut out, Timothy found some other hairs in the drivers seat."
"Thanks Duck." As he began to leave.
"Jethro."
"Yeah" turning around back to Ducky.
"Take it steady."
He nodded again in thanks and left.
As he arrived back in the bull pen. McGee stood up from his desk.
"Any leads McGee."
"Yes we have this photo from a neighbours camera. Apparently taking a bird at the time."
"Each to their own McGee."
"Indeed, we are running facial recognition."
"The car attack was staged." Announced Gibbs which made them all jump and look confused.
"Maybe the sneaky lady knew this, maybe she wanted to help."
"Double agent Nick?"
"Why not Tim."
"McGee, go see if we have a real name and contact."
"Nick go and see if Kaleb is available for a chat."
"Sure Gibbs."
"False pretences Nick.."
"Yes Sir."
Ellie who had been delving in to files on her computer, quietly got up from behind her desk and asked her Gibbs to go in to the elevator.
As it stopped.
She gave him a hug
"I'm okay" he whispered as they kissed briefly.
"I know, but we do have a problem."
"Another one."
He went to start up the elevator, but she physically stopped him.
"The photo of me, was taken at the crime scene."
"Wait what?"
"I didn't notice until McGee had uploaded all the photos from the camera."
"You sure?"
"Yeah I did a match."
"Text Nick tell him he's being watched."
Before hitting the go button he pulled his wife in for a kiss longer than before.
"I'll always keep you safe."
"Ditto that Mr" she smiled and then they focused.
Moments later they were back in the bull pen running down leads, looking for clues, when Nick pinged Ellie with the message.
"Followed, but gone to a park area. Keep you posted."
"Damn" said Gibbs has he read it.
"Hey boss?" asked a confused looking McGee
"Yeah"
"We have a real ID on the woman who visited, she has just contacted us again and asked for you to meet her at the diner."
"Our diner?"
"Err yes"
Ellie nearly burst, he'd been occasionally adding our to the things that always had been his.
McGee nodded when he saw her smile.
"Um okay set it up. But…" nodding to Ellie to show him the message from Nick.
"Understood."
"Can we trust her?"
"No, but I need to find out"
"Be safe."
Hours later, he was eating his usual meatloaf and fries in the diner when the lady from earlier came in.
"Gibbs"
"Kailey."
"Err coffee please and a slice of that apple pie thanks" She said to Elaine.
"Sure"
"You know my real name?"
"Yes just keeping it the same."
"They are not here, so you can call be Shelly."
"Okay Shelly, start talking."
"Sure, I was asked by Kaleb to find out who was in charge. They wanted to be sure it was you."
"Why?" as Gibbs took another bite of meatloaf.
Elaine popped down coffee and the slice of pie and filled up Gibbs cup.
He nodded in thanks.
"I am not sure of the whole plan. But they said Kailey couldn't come in and see you and so lets just say I was encouraged."
"By Kaleb?"
"Yeah. Money or force?"
"Money. I have it here, you can have it. I was leaving my job anyways."
"Thanks, it may help. Who else is involved."
"I think he has a brother but other than that I'm really not sure."
"Thanks" as Shelly handed over the brown money filled envelope. Gibbs felt it, he knew it was light, but he didn't care.
"This pie is good, no wonder you come here."
"Who told you about this place?"
"Kaleb, he had a whole file on you. He briefed me on it, the diner was a backup to this morning's meeting."
Gibbs nodded as he took a sip of his still hot coffee.
"I did notice he had you and your team listed. I just think they want you out of the way."
"Uh huh, do you know why?"
"I think they want to get someone out of prison. I'm not sure, I wasn't allowed to read the file. But Kaleb is sloppy, he is a weak link." She looked nervously at her watch.
"I must go, but I hope you find a lead."
"Thanks, I suggest you get another slice to go."
Shelly left and Gibbs went home he wanted to switch off.
"Hey" Food Monster greeted her husband at the door.
"Everything okay?"
"Yes, was just worried about your meeting."
"No all good, better than expected. Is that pie?"
"I left you some."
"Thanks, need it." Growler said with a smile.
"Finally, I'm turning you in to a food monster."
"Nah, just always need something sweet after meatloaf."
Food Monster shook her head in mock surprise, and they settled down to a quiet evening.
In the morning he briefly took her though the meeting.
"What does this all mean?"
"It may mean we need to take a break."
"Ooh cabin time?"
He pulled her in to a loving kiss and hug.
"Yeah just maybe but need to make sure it's the right move."
Thanks for reading part 3. Hope you are enjoying this new adventure x