There was no denying that Tony DiNozzo was a happy man. It had been two hours since Gibbs and McGee had left the crumbling apartment with a quick report on the situation to him and Ziva David. Tony sat smiling to himself as he reached for the binoculars. "Hey Ziva..." He whispered softly. A short succession of loud snores told him she was fast asleep. He smiled to himself as he watched her move about in the sleeping bag. He had no intention of waking her unless it was necessary. Stakeouts with Ziva gave him a unique opportunity to see her when she was a little more vulnerable then usual, she could not keep the tough MOSSAD act going all them time. He noticed she was smiling in her sleep. She was happy so he was happy. Tony knew he cared for Ziva more then he should but he would never act on it. Tony checked his watch. 02.32 He noted that there had been no unusual activity. He relaxed back into his chair. His mind wandered.

"I've got to admit Tony she is impressive." The familiar voice whispered into his mind. "I like her. Especially when she shouts at you."

Tony's eyebrow arched, "You two are like peas in a pod."

"I can live with that." The image of Kate Todd smiled at Tony. "You know we've got to stop meeting like this."

"I know." Tony's voice was sad. "It's always nice to see you though."

Kate smiled as she leant against the window ledge. "You know you've almost gone two minutes without a movie reference."

"I've got plenty of them. Just Like Heaven, Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo. He sees her spirit and they fall in love..."

Kate cut in, "Tony, she wasn't dead in that."

"Ghost! Patrick Swayze returns to help Demi Moore..."

"But he had to use Whoopi Goldberg to talk to Demi Moore."

Tony thought for a second, his mind racing through his movie knowledge. "I got it!" He exclaimed, excitedly. "Truly, Madly, Deeply. Juliet Stevenson starts seeing her dead boyfriend, Alan Rickman."

Kate chuckled, "I'll give you that one."

Tony smiled triumphantly. "So what can I help you with Kate?"

"Nothing. I just thought I'd drop by and see how my favourite NCIS agent is doing." Tony had always loved Kate when she was in a playful mood. "How are you doing Tony?" She asked adding as much drama as possible to the question.

"I'm good. I'm alive unlike other present company."

"Smooth." Kate giggled.

"I miss you. A lot." Tony's heartached a little. "I'm glad you're here though." There was a comfortable silence.

"Tony, what do you think Ducky would make of these little chats of ours?"

"He'd be jealous that I can spend more time with you. I also think he'd think I'm nuts and have me sent away, far away." Tony smiled to himself.

"He should have done that long ago. Tony, tell me about Ziva."

Tony sat up straight in this chair. "What do you want to know? She is a lot like you. She has the same kickass attitude. Doesn't take any crap off of anyone."

"Especially you."

"Especially me. She can be mean as hell and sweet as pie. She is loyal and honest. She is hot! She scares the hell out of me." Tony was smiling again. He really cared for Ziva. He had cared for Kate as well but Ari had ended any life they might have had together. "She is perfect."

"You know you could have a life with her if you let yourself." Kate's face was serious. "You have to stop being so frightened. You know she loves you."

"I guess. It's just so hard. I lost you and that hurt. I don't think I could lose her. It would kill me."

Kate smiled, "Tony you don't really have her at the moment. You are going to miss out on so much if you don't do something. You could find yourself in a situation where you're regretting not having more."

Tony nodded. He had missed out on so much with Kate and he regretted that. "I'll tell her."

"Promise?" Kate asked.

"Tony are you ok?" The soft voice of Ziva drifted into his mind. He looked over at her sitting up in the sleeping bag with her hair all messed up. Her eyes were heavy with sleep.

"I'm fine Ziva. Just got a little distracted." He stood up and stretched as Ziva lay back down. She was still watching him as he turned around to face her. His face held a strange expression. He walked over to her and crouched by her. "Ziva I am fine. Better than ever. It's your watch in an hour so get some sleep." He leaned close and kissed her gently on the forehead. "Sleep!" He commanded. He watched as she closed her eyes and smiled happily to herself.

Tony moved back over to his seat and checked his watch. 2.35. This time he noticed the date. It had been two years since Kate's death. He could feel that she was gone for good but he knew as he looked over at Ziva that everything was going to be ok. He noted that there had been no unusual activity. Tony DiNozzo was a happy man.