Another day, and other doubts in Ellie's mind. She was trying to pretend that all was normal, but it wasn't, and she knew it. That same morning, she went to Abby's lab for the case.
'Bishop, hi' 'Hey, Abbs. Any news?' 'Yes. Jimmy found multiple chemical elements on the victim. This makes me think to a factory. The spectrometer is analyzing them. How are you?' 'Uh, I'm good. I've slept, even Nick is more relaxed'. But Abby didn't buy it. She got close to her. 'Torres is bribable, probably you kissed him and there the story ended. But I'm smarter. You know it'. She sighed, before to spill out the truth. 'Ok. But you can't tell it to anyone. Understood?' 'Yes'. She sighed again, trying to find the words. 'I have... a delay'. 'Uh. Well, maybe it's the stress. The last period wasn't easy for you. But you can call a doctor, if it makes you less worried'. 'I've already done it. I have an appointment in a few hours. Nobody knows about it, except for Gibbs' 'I'm sure it's all okay, Bishop. Don't worry'. Saying that, she put an hand on her shoulder. 'Thanks, Abbs'.
Before lunch, Ellie glanced at Gibbs, who already knew about the appointment, even if he didn't knew the details.
'Ellie, where do you go?' Nick asked, surprised to see her picking her coat. 'Uh, I...I have an appointment' 'I didn't knew it' 'Yes, I took it this morning. They need a consultation at NSA. Don't worry' 'Do you want I come with you?' 'No, you know, the national security'. He seemed confused, and when he found the answer, Bishop was already in the elevator. 'McGee, do you know something about this?' 'No' he immediately answered. 'I'm worried, Tim'. Saying that, he got up and went next to McGee, then he sighed. 'I know her, she's strong' Tim said. 'And she doesn't talk. This thing... is going on, and I can't stop it. I tried to talk with her, but she definitely hides me something'. Gibbs suddenly interrupted them. 'Torres, make the victim's background' 'I've already done it' 'Do it another time. McGee, go to Abby. Help her' 'Yes, boss'.
After lunch, Bishop came back to the Navy Yard. Tim, Nick and Gibbs were in front of the plasma. She was definitely more worried then before, the others could easily see that, and Gibbs got close to her. Nick was going to reach her too, but Tim stopped him. 'Bishop, are you okay?'. She nodded. 'Are you sure?'. She nodded again. 'Do you wanna go home?' 'No, but we gotta talk' 'Okay'. She sighed. 'Boss! We have something!' Tim said. 'Not now, McGee!' 'Boss, it's important' 'I said, not now!'. Bishop looked a little scared after he shouted. 'It's okay, Bishop. Talk' he kindly said, rubbing her arm. 'I...' 'Gibbs, we have the killer' Torres said. Bishop nodded, and Gibbs turned towards the guys. 'Are you sure?' 'Yes. - McGee answered - The factory Abby and I found out is economically supported by a fake society. It leads to the wife' 'You mean, the victim's wife?' 'Yes. So we checked her phone calls and messages, she has several contacts with Barry Sanders' 'Do they sleep together?' Bishop asked. McGee nodded. 'Let's go to take him' Ellie suggested. 'Bishop, are you sure...' 'Yes, Gibbs. We'll talk later'.
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Keep Your Friends Close - What If
Hayran KurguShe was in that dark room, while Gibbs was in another side of the house. She had only a few seconds to see in the mirror that someone else was with her. He grabbed her, covering her mouth with an hand, they fought, and this is what she remembered.
