For this fic, I kept the main parts of season 18 canon the same, and the main change is the Bishop-leaking documents storyline. So, other aspects of the finale like with Gibbs and his boat, and Ellie being trained by Odette is the same but I tried to make the storyline more true to her character and also added my own interpretations of what happened in prior events. I don't know how many parts there are going to be or when I will post each one, so thank you for your patience and I will upload new chapters as soon as I finish them. This whole story is just a perspective I have of a possible alternate plot point for the S18 finale that I hope feels more in character and is enjoyable. Also, there will of course be plenty of Ellick! :) Quick Summary/Introduction: Classified documents have been leaked from the NSA and all signs point to Ellie Bishop. However, she is not at all responsible as it goes against everything she is and believes in. So the question remains, who actually released the intel and why would they frame Ellie? And what is going on with Nick that he isn't sharing with her? They might be able to finally express to each other their true feelings and have a chance at a future together, or Bishop will be punished for a crime she didn't commit and never be able to return to her life as an NCIS special agent.

I wrote this before the season 18 finale aired, so basically when I was still excited and happy when thinking about all the possibilities of *that* episode. I haven't written in ages, but I am proud of myself for sitting down and actually writing this because it was very fun. To be determined if I continue this story, but for now it works as a one-shot. I hope you enjoy it! <3 Quick Summary/Introduction: Ellie is about to leave with Odette when Nick drives up to see her one last time. He is hurt that she lied to him about her secret training; she didn't want to lie and feels guilty about it. Neither knows how the other feels or if forgiveness is possible. Will Ellie get into the car and leave without a proper goodbye or will they be able to express how they truly feel? All rights go to CBS, I don't own any characters.