Meanwhile Gibbs and Jordan got back from their run and stopped at Gibbs’ favourite coffee shop. They picked up a caf-pow for Abby and headed back to the lab. Gibbs had made sure that Jordan didn’t overdo it. On the way back they made a quick halt in the bullpen. Gibbs had the strangest feeling.
“Something’s up.” He remarked as he saw an agitated Danny pacing around.
“Must be something big.” Jordan deliberated. “Danny normally is the coolness himself.”
“Let’s find out.” Gibbs laid his hand on the small of Jordan’s back.
“Messer!” Gibbs called him as he and Jordan approached him.
“Gibbs.” Danny turned around. “Jordan.” He greeted. “You know where Mac and Stella are?” Danny was nervous.
“Danny, what’s going on?” Jordan asked. “Hm… Just have to find Mac and Stella.” Danny tried to avoid answering Jordan’s question and he tried Mac’s cell phone again.
“Danny!” Jordan warned and grabbed Danny’s phone. “There’s no reception at the place they’re staying.”
“You’d better talk Messer.” Gibbs advised him.
“Mac isn’t going to like this. Or Stella for that matter… We’re needed back at the lab.” Danny started to explain. “We got ourselves a serial killer at work. Three bodies a night. Linds can’t cope the lab fulltime. Sheldon and Sid have got their hands full in autopsy. And Adam can’t work the evidence all by himself even though he’s damn good. So I’m flying back myself this afternoon.”
“Oh boy.” Jordan was shocked. “I’m gonna have to drive out there.”
“Wait Jordan.” Gibbs didn’t like the idea. He held on to Jordan’s arm. “DiNozzo!” Gibbs yelled. Tony came straight up. “How’s the case?” Gibbs demanded.
“Boss, remember you’re on vacation, which means no work.” Tony taunted him.
“DiNozzo!” Jordan bellowed. “Just answer the damn question.”
Tony knew it was serious if Jordan called him by his last name. “Probie just cracked the suspect to confess. Case closed.” He said proudly.
“Never doubted the Elf Lord’s interrogation skills.” Gibbs remarked dryly.
“Thanks Boss.” McGee returned to the bullpen.
“McGee, grab your gear. Mac has a staff issue in New York.” Gibbs took over command. “You and Abby…”
“With Danny on the next flight, boss.” McGee grabbed his stuff and he and Danny left to get Abby.
Gibbs handed Tony a note with the address where Stella and Mac were staying. “DiNozzo… Get Ziva and take the sedan.”
“Bringing in Stella and Mac, Boss.” Tony grabbed the keys that Gibbs tossed him.
“And Ziva’s driving.” He yelled after Tony. “D’Angelo…” Gibbs picked up his phone to contact New York.
“Call the airport from Abby’s lab, on it Gibbs.” Jordan grinned. Gibbs looked up from his desk and smirked at the swiftness of his team.
After everything was settled he went down to the lab to fetch Jordan and the twins. He found Jordan setting Kenzy in to the baby carrier.
“Good boy, Jethro.” Jordan smiled and patted McGee’s dog after Kenzy was comfortable in the baby carrier.
Gibbs walked in and was about to do approach the baby swings when Jethro growled. One angry gaze from Gibbs told the dog not to attack. Jethro stopped growling.
“Good Jethro.” Jordan grinned and glanced at Gibbs’ bum as he lifted Ryan up.
“The dog or me, Angel?” Gibbs smirked at her comment while he setting Ryan in the baby carrier.
Jordan gave Jethro a tank-you cookie. “You’re coming with us till Abby and McGee get back. We still need your services, you know.” She then turned to Gibbs and gave him a tiny kiss. “And you… will get your reward at home.”
Gibbs smirked and took the baby swings. Jordan bent down to the furry Jethro and held out the diaper bag to carry which he instantly took. She then walked out of the lab, followed by Jethro and her Gibbs.
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