The Devils in the Temple
“Jesus Probie slow down! They ain’t chasing you are they?” Mike groused as Gibbs sped down the street.
Bruce closed his eyes and fought for control. Nether He or the Hulk liked surprises or the fact that they were speeding away from Jen, leaving her and the babies alone.
“What-What about Jen?” Bruce asked trying to concentrate on keeping himself as calm as he could as they raced down the road.
“Don’t worry Tobias and DiNozzo will make sure she’s ok” Gibbs said shortly.
“Was it Ross?” “Is that who she saw?” Bruce asked.
Gibbs looked at his briefly in the rearview mirror “No it wasn’t him” he said.
“Who was it then?” Bruce asked.
“Not here” Gibbs said.
Bruce glanced out the window “where are we going?” he asked.
“Someplace where he can’t find either of you” Gibbs said.
The man turned and answered the phone on the second ring.
“Hello?” he said.
“They took Banner back to NCIS Sir” the voice on the other end said.
“We expected that” he replied.
“If he talks?” the other man asked.
“I have a plan for that, don’t worry” he said and hung up.
NCIS
Tony paced the examination room glaring at the man on the other side of the glass.
“Breathe Anthony” Ducky said as he walked into the room.
Tony twirled around in shock “Ducky? What are you doing here?” he asked.
“The director wanted me here to assess the man” he said as he focused on the man in the other room.
“Does Robert know?” he asked.
“I don’t think so-he was in the car with Jen and boss” Tony said.
“So he’s with Genevieve and Jethro good” Ducky said in relief.
“Actually I am here” Jen said walking in at that exact moment.
Ducky looked surprised “Why are you here my dear?” he asked.
“Short version I was outside the car and when Jethro left” Jen said.
“Jethro sped off without you?” Ducky asked incredulously.
“She’s been warning me about him for months now. I had to see him for myself” Jen said quietly staring at the man on the other side of the glass. “Bruce does kind of look like him” she added sadly.
Tony and Ducky shared a look but refrained from asking her for any clarification. Ducky cleared his throat “Yes I am afraid poor Robert does bear a striking resemblance to Brian” he replied.
“Are you going in there?” Jen asked looking at Tony.
Tony shrugged “Not sure” he said. “Part of me wants to but not sure what I am going to do to him when I see him” he replied.
“Is Elaine Walter’s here?” Jen asked. “I thought I saw her get in your car” she added.
Tony nodded “Yes she’s in the room with Tim to get a quick statement and then he’s going to take her back to the hospital” he said.
“Did you have Eleanor stay?” Ducky asked.
“Yeah-just in case Jenny wakes up before we get back” Tony replied.
There was a knock and Vance walked in standing beside DiNozzo looking at the man on the other end of the glass.
“You might want to go check on McGee Agent DiNozzio” Vance warned.
Tony paled “Oh god, I’ll be right back” he said and fled from the room.
Ducky chuckled and shook his head “Timothy” he muttered.
“Doctor Mallard, how long have you been in here? Have you been able to watch him” Vance asked.
“No Sir. He hasn’t moved since I walked in. I can obviously make some conjecture based on my previously association with him. But until I can either talk with him or watch his interaction with someone else, I won’t know” Ducky replied.
Vance turned and stared at Jen. “Miss Gibbs are you sure you should be here?” he asked.
She stared at the man on the other end of the glass before she spoke “Probably not” she replied honestly.
Tony neared the examination room and was immediately worried when he didn’t hear anything. He ran and opened the door without knocking skidding to a halt. Elaine Walters was sitting at one side of the table having a staring contest with McGee, neither noticed him.
“Tony, what are you doing here?” McGee asked, blinking.
“Wanted to check in” Tony lied.
“As I told Agent McGee, I know my rights. I’ve answered his questions and I won’t answer any more. I refuse to sit here and listen to him lie” Elaine replied as she got up and reached for her purse.
“What did you say?” Tony asked.
“I might have accidently mentioned Bruce-umm Dr. Banner” Tim replied, giving him an apologetic look.
Tony sighed, turning to look at Elaine “Bruce is alive” he said quietly.
Elaine froze in her path to the door “What?” she whispered.
“Bruce is alive” Tony said again. “He has been on the run for years, and just recently came back to the states” he added.
Elaine turned and stared at DiNozzo “Where is he?” she asked. “Does Jenny know?” she added.
“Jenny does know-although she only found out within the last week” DiNozzo began. “Technically he’s still in D.C-at least he was as of 30 minutes ago” he added glancing at his watch.
“Is he ok? Why has he been on the run-why hasn’t he ever tried to contact me-us” she asked.
Tony sighed “He’s alive Aunt Elaine but that’s all I can tell you. He has his reasons for staying away” he admitted quietly. “Once I can deal with him” he said pointing to the general direction of where he had left Brian Banner, “I will have Bruce come to you-or I’ll take you to him” he added.
Elaine stared at Tony “Okay Tony” she said finally.
Tony sighed “Okay I will have Agent McGee take you back to the hospital” he said walking her to the door.
“No” Elaine said.
“What?” Tony asked.
“I want to know why he’s here. He has no reason for seeing me. Morris always said if he ever got out he would come back for me-or Bruce” Elaine said.
“I won’t let that happen” Tony said.
Elaine smiled and reached for Tony’s hand and patted it “Sweetheart I know you will try. But I was a detective’s wife. I know sometimes things happen that are out of anyone’s control” she said. “If I am allowed I want to watch him being interrogated” she added.
Tony and McGee exchanged looks.
“I can ask Vance and see what he says” McGee asked.
“I can-“Tony began but McGee interrupted.
“You and I both know you are more personally invested in this. Vance will say no if you ask for that reason alone. If I ask-he might allow it” Tim said.
The friends stared at one another for a few minutes before Tony sighed in defeat. “Fine” was all he said.
Tim smiled then turned to Elaine Walters “Give me a few minutes Mrs. Walters. I can’t guarantee the director will allow you to come in. But since you are the closest relative other than Bruce Banner that we have at our premises he might allow it” Tim said.
Elaine smiled at him “Thank You Agent McGee” she said.
Gibbs cabin in the woods
Gibbs opened the cabin and watched Bruce trying to meditate in the setting sun.
“Yes Gibbs” Bruce asked with his eyes still closed.
“Does that really work?” Gibbs said as he walked around Bruce to a stump and sat down.
“What meditation? It does for me” Bruce said. “Ever try it?” he asked cocking an eye open.
“An ex tried to get me into it. Said it would reduce my stress and my headaches” Gibbs replied.
“Did it?” Bruce replied.
“Hell no” Gibbs said with a chuckle. “Couldn’t turn my thoughts off” he added.
Bruce smirked up at the man “I see where she gets it from” he teased.
Gibbs chuckled “Yeah” he nodded.
Bruce sighed as he watched the sun “Are you finally going to tell me who you saw?” he asked not looking at the other man.
Gibbs sighed “I can-but you aren’t going to like it” he warned.
Bruce chuckled dryly “I can guarantee I am not going to like it” he replied.
“Brian Banner” Gibbs said.
Bruce felt like he had been punched in the gut. Out of all the names it could have been, THAT name was the last name he expected to hear. The scenery spun as he fought for air in his lungs. He felt his heart rate accelerate and he knew this was going to spiral out of control fast. He stumbled away from the cabin and Gibbs trying to get distance so Hulk wouldn’t destroy either. He heard Gibbs yell for him to wait but he ignored him as he fled through the trees. He had never been graceful on a good day-much less when he was running in the mists of a hulk out, and all it took was him to stumble over a root and crashing down for him to see green.
Gibbs had raced after Bruce but froze when he heard the roar. He sighed and kept running hoping that Hulk remembered him. He rounded the corner and stopped as he watched the giant roar and pull a tree out of the ground and throw it over the treetops.
“Hey careful-we aren’t in Canada. There are people around here” Gibbs warned.
Hulk whirled around and blinked at Gibbs.
“Gi-ibbs” Hulk said.
Gibbs nodded “Hey Hulk” he greeted slowly.
Hulk whirled around “Where at?” he asked.
“My cabin” Gibbs replied.
“Why puny Banner scared?” Hulk asked.
“I saw someone today he wasn’t expecting” Gibbs said.
Hulk blinked at him “Ross” he said.
“No it wasn’t Ross” Gibbs said.
“Who saw then?” Hulk asked.
Gibbs paused not wanting to set Hulk off. “Before I tell you I need you to make me a promise” he said.
“What?” Hulk said.
“I don’t want you to get more upset than you already are. You stay here with me until I say otherwise okay? Let DiNozzo and the others deal with it” Gibbs said.
Hulk rolled his eyes “Gi-ibbs talk too much” he said.
Gibbs laughed “You would be the first person to say that” he said. “I saw Brian Banner today” he said.
Hulk didn’t react at first, Gibbs watched as the name registered with the Giant and he roared.
“Father here? NO. He’s away. Where they put bad people. So he won’t hurt anyone anymore. He can’t hurt puny Banner there” Hulk growled.
“And I will make sure he can’t hurt Bruce again. But you need to let me deal with this” Gibbs said.
“Hulk protect Banner” Hulk growled.
“I know you do. But please let me do this. We need to see what he wants-why he’s here” Gibbs said.
“Who find out?” Hulk asked.
“Tony is there and I am sure Genevieve will find a way to talk to him too” Gibbs said.
Hulk whipped around “NO. Can’t be near Jen and babies. Can’t hurt them like hurt Banner” and before Gibbs could open his mouth Hulk roared and jumped away.
“Damn it” Gibbs cursed grabbing his phone as he raced to his car.
NCIS
Elaine Walters was ushered into the room and joined the other occupants staring through the glass at Brian Banner as the introductions were made.
“So may I ask what the plan is?” Elaine asked after.
Vance turned and stared at her “We need to talk with your brother to see why he is here. As much as I hate to do this I believe Agent DiNozzo and Dr. Mallard will get the best reaction out of him” he replied.
“I can talk with him” Jen replied from where she was sitting.
Vance glanced at her with a raised eyebrow “I don’t believe that will be necessary Miss. Gibbs” he said with a twitch of a suppressed chuckle. “I shouldn’t allow either of you in here, since you both are too personally involved in this. So I will need both you to leave if there is any problems is that understood” he said.
Jen glanced over at Elaine Walters and she could tell the women was trying to figure out how she was involved. She wanted to argue but she knew she would be asked to leave, so she had to try and stay calm.
“Yes Director” Jen said.
Elaine stared at her then at Vance. “Of course” she replied and winked at Jen.
A noise on the other side of the glass caught their attention and they watched as Ducky and Tony walked in.
“Hello Brian” Ducky replied professionally as he walked into the room and sat across from the man. Tony leaned against the wall behind Ducky.
“Good Lord Mallard is that you?” Brian replied in shock. “You’ve gotten old” he added.
Ducky stared at the man across from him “Have you looked in a mirror today Brian” he replied dryly.
The man chuckled “Still got that Scottish humor I see” he replied.
“Well I would hope so since I am Scottish” Ducky replied.
Brian just smiled “You’re a cop too?” he asked.
“No I am the medical examiner” Ducky replied.
“Why’s a medical examiner here?” Brian asked.
“I received my degree in phycology and am here to chat with you” Ducky replied.
Brian blinked at him “You always were an overachiever” he replied. “Why am I here? I haven’t done anything wrong. Is it a crime to come see my sister and niece?” he asked.
“How’d you know they were there? Jennifer was in that hospital for 10 hours and then you showed up.” Tony finally spoke from his spot.
“Ahh he finally speaks” Brian almost sneered, but at the last moment remembered where he was and changed his expression.
“Are you going to answer his question Brian?” Ducky asked.
Brian shrugged his shoulders “coincidence” he said.
Ducky opened the file in front of him and glanced at the papers inside. “Brian do you know what I have in this file? These are your yearly evaluations from Ohio” he said fanning the papers out in front of them. “I’ve been glancing through them for the past two weeks. Do you know what they tell me?” Ducky replied.
“What?” Brian asked.
“Many things- But let’s stay in the topic of your sister and niece. Neither of your sisters or niece ever tried to contact you in all of the years you were incarcerated. If I remember correctly you weren’t exactly close with any of your family ever. Half of these pages speak of your hatred of them-a few in particular which will remain nameless. Why the sudden change of attitude?” Ducky replied.
Brian blinked and paused seemingly to collect his thoughts “I have been incarcerated for years. That changes a person’s perspectives” he said sternly.
Ducky nodded “I expect it would” he agreed. “So once you left Ohio you decided to try and reconnect?” He asked.
Brian nodded. “They are the only family I have left. Since Susan wants nothing to do with me” he added.
“So you’ve tried to contact Susan?” Tony asked.
“You’ve been out for months now, why did you decided today was the day to see your sister and niece?” Ducky added.
Brian started to fidget “She told me when I went in she never wanted to see me again. SO I didn’t see the point in trying” he replied.
Ducky nodded “Yet you think Elaine would still want to see you?” he asked.
“She took my son-so she didn’t hate me” Brian replied.
“Taking in a battered child doesn’t mean she didn’t hate you” Tony replied. “It meant she cared for Bruce” he added.
Brian glared at Tony but didn’t respond to his comment.
“So Elaine and Jennifer are your only family?” Ducky asked.
“Since my boy died in some accident a few years ago” Brian replied.
Ducky paused “Yes I believe I read that-my condolences. Robert was a very smart boy-last I saw him” Ducky replied.
Brian gave a slight twitch but nodded his head.
“How did you find out about Robert’s passing?” Ducky asked as he shuffled the papers.
When no response came Ducky looked up and watched Brian. “I-I don’t remember how I found out” he stuttered.
“You don’t remember?” Tony asked.
Brian glared at Tony but kept quiet.
Ducky looked patiently at the man “Brian it was a simple question. There was one or two write ups of Robert’s incident if I remember correctly. But I think you had a visitor tell you. The same visitor who was the ONLY visitor you had in your time in Ohio. I would venture to surmise it’s the same man who has been keeping you hidden since you were released” he said.
“I kept my distance after my sentencing. Figured the kid had been through enough” Brian began but Tony interrupted him.
“YOU put him through enough” Tony seethed. “AND you kept your distance because that was part of the terms of your sentencing. Neither of you were to have contact with the other until Bruce became 21 and ONLY if HE wanted to see you” he added.
Brian’s face became red with suppressed rage “Whatever the reason-we had no contact. When he died his boss came and told me. Gave his condolences from one father to another” he said.
“General Ross came and gave his condolences? That’s very courteous of him” Ducky replied.
“I thought so” Brian said. “What time is it?” he asked.
“Why got somewhere to be?” Tony asked.
“No-just needed to know how long I’ve been in here” Brian replied with a casual smile.
“What was that?” Jen asked as everyone watched the interaction.
“I was wondering the same thing” Vance replied.
“Could he be a distraction?” Jen asked as she got up and walked toward the glass.
“Possibly” Vance answered.
Someone knocked and entered the room without waiting to being invited.
“Steve? What are you doing here? I thought you were with Abby?” Jen asked when she saw Steve.
“I was but I got a call from Gibbs-Hulk is on his way here” Steve said.
“Hulk? Good Lord what did Jethro say?” Jen exclaimed.
“Not sure, but Tony is here too-for back up” Steve said.
At the sound of his name Stark came into the room phone in hand, nodding at Jen.
“Hulk really shouldn’t be here. Not when HE is still here” Jen said motioning with her thumb to the man on the other side.
Steve glanced at the man “That’s him” he said.
“Yep” Jen replied.
“I expected him to look different” Steve said quietly.
“Not all evil looks like Red Skull” Jen said.
Steve snorted “you’re right” he said.
“Got a visual on Big Green. He should be here within 5 minutes” Tony said.
“Should we evacuate?” Jen asked Steve.
“Too late for that” Gibbs said as he walked in.
“What is going on?” Vance finally demanded.
“Don’t worry director, we’ve got this” Jen said as she turned a roar could be heard.
“We need to meet him outside-before he smashes in” Gibbs said as the four of them turned and ran for the exit.
Hulk landed with a roar glancing around at the scrambling bystanders.
“Hey Sweetie” Jen said as she walked up to him.
“Jen ok?” Hulk asked.
“Of course” she said.
“Hey Buddy” Stark said as he came up next to Jen.
“Why metal man here” Hulk asked confused.
“Came to help” Stark said.
“Gi-ibbs say father here?” Hulk demanded.
“He’s inside with DiNozzo” Stark said.
Hulk looked at Jen “speak to him” he asked.
She shook her head “No” she said.
“Why?” Hulk demanded.
“I knew I couldn’t control myself” Jen said.
“Why he here?” Hulk demanded.
“Not sure sweetie” Jen said.
“Don’t want him to see you. He’s bad. He hurts. Hurt Mother, Hurt Banner, don’t want him to hurt you or babies” Hulk said.
Jen smiled and tried not to show how emotional she was becoming. “I promise you he will never hurt me or the babies” she choked out.
Stark grabbed her hand and squeezed showing a rare moment of public kindness. “Or Banner-or you big guy” he said quietly.
“No one hurt Hulk” Hulk said in an almost smug manner, causing the other two to laugh.
Someone gasped behind Jen making her freeze when she realized who it was.
“Ma’am you need to” Steve began but was silenced by a stern look from Elaine Walters-who had come to stand next to them.
“B-Bruce? IS that you?” Elaine Walters asked shakenly.
Hulk turned and blinked down at the women “Auntie here too?” he asked.
Jen and Tony shared a looked of shock but recovered fast.
“Buddy you recognize her?” Tony asked.
Hulk nodded then looked back at Elaine “Not Banner-Hulk” Hulk said after a few minutes.
“But you sometimes are Bruce right?” she asked.
Hulk nodded “Most time Banner-but when Banner scared-in danger. Hulk come out” he said.
“How” Elaine asked.
“We have a lot to explain Mrs. Walters” Jen replied quietly but stopped when her phone rang.
“Who is this?” She mumbled as she answered her phone.
“Bishop? Calm down. Wait what doctor? No-No Bruce would never” Jen froze and looked over at Tony in shock. “Oh god that’s what the distraction was. Try to stop them” she said and hung up. “We need to get to the hospital now” she said to Tony and Steve.
“Why” Steve asked.
“A doctor just took Jennifer into surgery. Apparently they have a blood donation from a relative” she said.
“Jennifer and Bruce have the same blood type” Elaine said. “That’s the only relative she has” she added.
“Shit, they’re putting his blood in her” Tony said in realization.
“Wait what’s going on?” Elaine demanded.
“Hulk we need to get to the hospital now-can you get us there?” Steve said.
Hulk nodded and scooped the three up and rushed away, leaving the Elaine Walters wondering what was going on.
D.C Hospital
Steve paused as the elevator opened-putting his hand out preventing the others from moving. Tony and Je rolled their eyes but didn’t move.
“What’s the plan Cap?” Tony replied.
“We need to get in there-but we need to make sure no one else is hurt” Steve said.
“I expected to hear screaming” Jen admitted quietly.
As if on cue they heard screaming and commotion at the end of the hallway.
Steve took off running, his shield ready. Jen rolled her eyes and pulled her gun then glanced at Tony.
“I have my bracelets” He said showing her. “Jarvis will have the suit here in a few minutes” he added.
“Okay be careful” Jen said and rushed off after Steve.
Once she caught up with him he motioned for her to go in the front and he was going to go in the back. She nodded.
“NCIS” she yelled as she rushed into the room.
The equipment was smashed in pieces, gurneys were pushed over. The nurses were in opposite corners, terrified. The doctor upon seeing her rushed out of the room. Jen motioned for the nurses to go as well. As she watched them rush out she noticed Jennifer was huddled in the corner, seeming in the middle of her own Hulk Out. She was whimpering and groaning in pain. Her skin was a lighter shade of green, and Jen paused watching as the women became taller as her muscles grew.
“Jennifer?” She called, trying to get the women’s attention.
At hearing her name-her eyes shot open. Not recognizing her she jumped out and rushed her.
“What did you do to me?” She yelled.
“Duck” Steve yelled from behind her.
Jen ducked out of the women’s path-but she wasn’t as limber in her condition. As a result Jen crashed to the floor, Jennifer Walter’s bigger, greener body on top of her. Genevieve gasped as the air was knocked out of her. She grabbed the women’s arms, and pushed trying to get her off of her. She didn’t expect the women to move, but if she can move Mjolnir then maybe she can move her. She tried to center herself and pushed with all of her might and knocked Jennifer off of her. Once she could breathe she scrambled back, unable to get her footing. A roar was the only warning as Hulk came crashing through the wall-Iron Man right behind him.
“Hulk Don’t” Jen yelled as he grabbed Jennifer and hauled her up.
“Why” he growled. “Trying to hurt you”.
“It’s Jennifer” Jen said.
Hulk looked at the women in his arms. He blinked and realized that this women did have a resemblance to Banner’s cousin.
“Cousin?” Hulk asked.
Jennifer looked up her eyes wide “B-Bruce?” she asked.
Hulk huffed “Hulk-Not Banner” he said.
“What-What did they do to me?” Jennifer asked.
“We think they put Bruce’s blood in you and it mutated your blood” Jen said.
Jennifer looked down at herself. “OH my god” she said shaking out of Hulk’s grasp. “Where’s a mirror?” she asked and rushed to the adjoining room.
Jen looked at Tony and then rushed after her. Jennifer was standing in front of the mirror in shock. “Bruce’s blood did this to me? What am I supposed to do now?” she asked quietly.
“We can help you. I don’t know if this is permanent. But even if it is we can help. Bruce will help” Jen said.
“We will need to get SHIELD involved” Steve said.
Jen paused “As much as I hate that idea, it’s the best option we have right now” she agreed. “But I might call Hank too, as a backup” she added.
“Sounds like a good plan” Steve agreed. “We need to get going” he added.
Genevieve grabbed a lab coat and scrubs she found in the next room “See if these fit” she said handing them to Jennifer.
“Wait what is SHIELD?” Jennifer asked as she finished putting on the clothes.
“It’s a secret government agency” Tony replied as the group walked out of the room.
“The same people that tried to put Bruce-Hulk in a cage? And you expect me to come willingly” Jennifer replied.
“Ms. Walters we need to see what Bruce’s blood is doing to you. As much as I hate these people I don’t have all the extras we will need for you” Tony said.
“Doesn’t Bruce do experiments there?” Jennifer asked.
“Yeah but my science bro has had years of experience in self-control” Tony replied.
“And you’re saying I don’t?” Jennifer asked.
Tony smirked at her “Not sure yet” he said.
“Banner be afraid now” Hulk said sadly.
Steve turned and stared at Hulk “What do you mean?” he asked.
“Feel respond-isble” Hulk said.
“Bruce didn’t do this to me. Ross did” Jennifer replied.
“We will make sure to tell Bruce that” Jen said.
Hulk nodded “I make sure he not run” he promised.
“Why would Bruce run?” Jennifer asked.
“When he gets scared he runs” Jen said. “You’ve always been in Bruce’s mind” Jen said. “The radiation just gave you a body. Why did this happen to Jennifer?” she added.
“All good questions” Tony replied. “But we seriously need to ask them somewhere else. Jarvis says we are about to have uninvited guest” he said herding them down the stairwell.
Hulk growled “Hulk stop them” he said turning to leave.
“Nope-no buddy we need you to stay with us. This was planned and we don’t know what else they have planned” Tony replied.
The sound of men running could be heard above them. They all knew they only had mere moments before the men would figure out where they were and come for them.
“Did anyone remember to lock the stairwell door behind us?” Tony asked.
Steve glanced around grabbing a loose rung on the stairwell and pulled-braking it easily. He raced back up the steps and wedged the bar through the door-preventing anyone from opening it and following them.
Tony chuckled “I am impressed Cap” he said.
Jen rolled her eyes “Tony what do you think he did during the war?” she asked.
Hulk groaned and swayed alerting every one of what was about to happen.
“Go-quick” Jen urged Jennifer out of the way.
“Is he ok?” Jennifer asked worriedly.
“He’s about to turn back” Jen said.
“Don’t worry I got him” Steve replied coming up behind Hulk scooping him up before Bruce could hit the floor.
Tony sighed “ok let’s get out of here” he said.
NCIS
Elaine paced the conference room-accepting coffee and food that was offered to her with a polite smile.
She watched as Agent Gibbs walked in and stood in front of her.
“Did you hear from them?” she asked.
He nodded “They got her out” he replied.
“Where are they-I need to see them” she replied.
Gibbs nodded “One second and then I will take you to them” he said as he turned to leave.
“Where are you going?” she asked.
Gibbs stopped and gave her a smile “where do you think?” he asked.
Gibbs walked down the hallway to the interrogation room. He knew he should stop and talk to Leon first but he didn’t. He didn’t even bother knocking as he threw the door open and barged into the room. He strolled until he was leaning over the man at the edge of the table.
“Jethro?” Ducky asked finally.
“Sorry to interrupt Duck. I just wanted to tell Mr. Banner that the gig is up” Gibbs said not taking his eyes off of the man.
“What are you talking about?” Brian replied.
“I just wanted to tell you we got her. You can go tell your boss that he failed” Gibbs replied slowly.
“DiNozzo I want you to escort Mrs. Walters out and I will meet you at the car” Gibbs said.
Tony opened his mouth to argue but thought better of it, nodded and left the room.
“Whatever he has planned we will stop you” Gibbs said.
Brian stared at Gibbs “And you are?” he asked mildly.
“Agent Jethro Gibbs” Gibbs replied.
Vance walked in and glared at Gibbs “Mr. Banner’s lawyer has arrived” he said.
Brian flashed a triumphant smirk and rose from the table. But glanced at Gibbs “Have we met?” he asked finally.
Gibbs smiled “Does Stillwater Pennsylvania ring a bell?” he said mildly.
All three men watched as the smirk fell from the man’s face and he turned and left the room.
Gibbs sighed “Bruce was right-My mother should have killed him” he said.