THE NEXT DAY

Kate walks in. McGee and Tony are all ready there.

Kate: Morning.
Tony: Hey Kate! You're late.
Kate: Yeah Tony. So?
Tony: Well, you're not usually late. First you disappear for 5 days, then you're late. What is with you?
Kate: Tony, I really don't want to talk about it, can you drop the subject please.
Tony: Aww, but Kate-
Kate: Tony, I said DROP IT.
Tony: Fine, geeze Kate. But you know, if you talk about what's bothering you, it might help.
Kate: Tony, I said DROP IT. How long does it take your small, pea-sized brain to grasp that? I don't want to talk about it, and if I did, it wouldn't be with you. Now, I'm going to be in Abby's lab if you need me.

(She leaves.)

IN ABBY'S LAB:

Abby: Hey Kate! You're back! Did you have a nice time at your cousin's?
Kate: Abby, I don't want to talk about it.
Abby: Why not?
Kate: I just don't, OK? Why don't you all understand that? Tony's upstairs hounding me for information, and now you? I really don't want to talk about it, so could you all just please stop asking me?
Abby: OK, Kate. Sorry. But if you ever want to talk, I'm here.
Kate: I'll keep that in mind, Abs. Thanks.