No Time Like the Present

Last one Standing

Four months.

Four dreadful long months of hiding information from Gibbs and doing her best to keep him in line.

Four months of decreased romance between the two. She couldn't even remember the last time they kissed.

"Williamson?" She shook her head from the dreary thoughts as she blinked several times. Coming back to reality as she stood in front of the vending machine. Seeing Vance there.

"Oh sorry sir. I just zoned out." She muttered sheepishly. Knowing he could easily doubt her commitment to the mission. Giving her a once over he nodded.

"No need to apologize. Just wanted to get something sweet." He smirked and put a bill into the machine for a candy bar. She couldn't help sigh as she muttered a question.

"How much longer do you think..."

"Hopefully not too long." He muttered as he grabbed his sweet and walked off. Leaving her to huff and walk back out to the squad room. Smiling faintly at Gibbs across the way as she was about to speak when he answered his phone.

"Yeah Gibbs... Okay we're on it." He stated and grabbed his weapon and badge. Walking around his desk but stopping with a sigh. Turning to his mediocre agents.

"That means get your ass in gear. Move it." He grumbled shaking his head, shooting her a look before heading off. The others following behind quickly.

"Great." She muttered and returned to her desk, unable to sit still long enough she decided to go down to the lab. Walking into the lab she felt a twinge of guilt at Abbys posters for the absence of her friends.

"Hey." Abby managed a small smile.

"Hey yourself. I was wondering, want to grab some drinks later? I could really use some girl time, and need some advice." Her offer just made Abby light up. Pulling her over to sit.

"Of course. Is everything okay? Is it you know who?" Abby whispered and gasped.
"Did you break up? What did he do?" She just laughed and shook her head.

"No no. We haven't broken up. It's been rocky these last few months. "

"I think it has for everyone."

"Us especially."

"Well yeah we can have some drinks and talk it out. "

"Thanks." She gave Abby a hug then left.

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"Gibbs. Williamson. My office now." Vance's voice boomed over the railing as she looked up. Feeling a sense of dread as she followed him up to the directors office. Sighing heavily as Vance shut the door behind them.

"I'm sorry it came to this Gibbs." He turned the plasma on showing the live feed of Lee, Langer and Keating.

"Five months ago I was contacted by Vargo. Claimed he was being blackmailed into leaking classified intel. He agreed to a meet but never showed. It's clear now what happened to him. From the information I received, the blackmailer is one of those three. I put them with you to try to snuff them out. It's taken long than I'd hoped but.."

"But what Leon?" Gibbs had remained quiet until now. The anger flaring up as he jabbed a finger at the screen. "You send my best people away so I can do your work for you?"

"No one else could do this Gibbs. Besides you've had Williamson to help." At that he turned to her with a displeasing look.

"You knew about this?" He questioned, taking a step towards her. Seeing his anger her throat went dry but she held her ground.