An NCIS Life

Homicide Investigation

After 3 hours of sleep I had to force myself out of bed. I had set my alarm for 4:00 just because I knew I'd be tempted to snooze the alarm some. And I snoozed it until it was 4:45 and by then I was already screwed. It takes me 15 minutes alone to drive to work.

Basically I jumped and dressed myself the fastest that I had in my whole life. I was that worried about getting yelled at by Quinn, because I have seen it done to Mason before. I had no time to shower so I threw on like a whole bottle of perfume and I just swished around some mouthwash instead of taking the time to brush my teeth. I just put my hair up without brushing it. If I did not look and smell like a million dollars I don't know who does.

After my frantic getting ready I grabbed a muffin already waiting on my counter and ran to my car, grabbing my jacket with my keys in side. I didn't look at the time before I started driving and it was 4:59. That only meant that I was definitely going to be late. At exactly 5:00 I got the dreaded call from Quinn.

"Hello" I answered trying to sound content.

"Grace your late and we need to head to Ms. Nix's house, it takes 20 minutes. How far are you" Quinn asked obviously annoyed at me.

"My GPS estimates I will be there around 5:12 as of now"

"Alright we'll wait but once you park your car you better run your ass as fast as you ever have to the NCIS truck."

"You got it Quinn, I'll get there as fast as I possibly can."

"Bye" She said before hanging up.

I already know I am going to hear about it especially from Mason. Sometimes life does not throw you those lemons to make lemonade.

All I know is my driving was horrific going around cars and speeding through the streets (which I can because I am a FEDERAL AGENT). Gotta love the perks of your job sometimes.

When I finally got to the office it was 5:10 and I parked my car in the parking garage right across from the NCIS truck so I could go run and jump in. I was just glad that they actually waited for me.

I ran up to the car and knocked for them to let me in. Of course Quinn was up front driving and since Drake got to the office first he got to sit up front in the passenger seat. Mason was already squishing himself in the back(trunk) of the car so I got to join him. What a pleasure! I even get to talk to Mason and here his ranting for 20 minutes!

"So Gracie you wanna tell me why you were late"

"Just alarm snoozing type issues"

"Well what can I say Gracie you are a weird, but very sexy one"

"Ok Mason just shut up before I have to do it for you"

"I weigh over 50 pounds more than you and trust me I do not care about the don't hit a girl rule because you are you"

"Well thanks"

"At least I don't smell like I threw a bottle of cologne on me"

"At least I smell good"

"CALM DOWN" Drake yelled through the glass between the front and back of the truck.

"Pushy Pushy" Mason commented "WE WERE JUST HAVING A FRIENDLY CONVERSATION" Mason yelled back.

"YEA FRIENDLY" Drake yelled back almost breaking my ear drum yet again.

"Well Gracie at least you still look hot, so at least you are not dis-attracting guys.

"That is great to know Mason" I responded pretty annoyed already from his constant blabbering. Honestly how much can one person possible say in 20 minutes!

"So did you watch the American Country Music Awards last night Gracie?"

"I only got 3 hours of sleep! How did you have enough time to watch an award show last night?"

"Eh I pull enough all nighters, I am just used to it now"

"But I thought you hated country music"

"Well there are a lot of ladies who love it" Mason said as the truck finally came to a stop at Ms.Nix's house.

"GET OUT" Quinn shouted to us.

Mason and I quickly jumped out to join Quinn and Drake, already having our fill of sitting in the back of the truck. It was like a punishment (and in some way kind of is for being late).

"Grace I got you a coffee from the staff room, I figured you wouldn't have enough time to stop and get one this morning." Quinn said while handing me the hot wonderful looking coffee. Trust me I do not know one person who can get 3 hours of sleep and most likely have to pull an all-nighter, who does not drink coffee. It just stimulates.

Drake was the one to knock on the door. Ms. Nix immediately opened the door obviously having a pretty full and packed schedule.

"Hey guys you are right on time" Ms.Nix told us after glancing down at her watch.

"Great" Quinn responded "Now we will just take your statement really quickly and leave you to your schedule"

"Alright you guys can come in and take a seat, I made some Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins that are on the table if you would like some" Ms. Nix mentioned to us as she led us to her living room.

I was the first one to grab one of her muffins but they were still warm and they smelled SO good.

"Ok" Ms. Nix said while clearing her throat. "I just wanted to tell you guys something before you find out on your own. Frank was having an affair with a girl name Jenny at his work. He told me after about a month and how much he regretted it. He begged me to forgive him and as you can tell I did; only because he truly is the love of my life, he just made a little mistake.

"And when was this" I asked.

"About 1 year or so ago. I am just telling you this so you do not think that I am his killer. I forgave him for that a long time ago. I just thought you might want to look in to Jenny or something."

"Great thanks a lot" I thanked Ms.Nix.

We exited her home and I grabbed one more muffin on the way. Call me a fat ass if you wish but a girl needs to eat.

I raced Mason and Drake to get the front seat in the car and of course Mason won. He was in track in high school! What do you expect from a nerd like Drake and a swimmer like me!!

So yet again I was squished in the back of the NCIS truck. Luckily though it was Drake with me who just talked about the case with me which was much better than more tv talk with Mason.

We got back to the office by 6:15 a.m and by then lots of the other workers/helpers were in. That meant that it was time to truly start the day off! We already knew what we were supposed to be doing (since Quinn taught us all to already know what she wants us to do). Getting into NCIS is not easy people, we are pretty smart people, we do protect the country.

My first job was to go talk to Helen and Wendy about Franks body. Hopefully they can get us a little bit farther in our investigation, other then this Jenny girl that Ms.Nix mentioned.

AUTHORS NOTE:

HEY EVERYONE ITS ANOTHER CHAPTER! I AM SO EXCITED FOR MORE AND MORE OF THEM TO COME. FOR ALL OF YOU GUYS WHO DON'T WRITE IT TAKES AN HOUR TO HOURS TO WRITE EVERY CHAPTER! BUT I LOVE TO WRITE AND I TRY TO UPDATE OFTEN BECAUSE I LOVE YOU ALL. PLEASE DO RECOMMEND THIS STORY TO YOUR FRIENDS AND VOTE. ALSO PLEASE KEEP READING IT MEANS A LOT. I LOVE YOU ALL MY FELLOW WATTPADDERS! -YOURS TRULY- SOPHIE LACK!!!!!