"Shouldn't we start with a dog or something before having kids?"
Ziva was surprisingly first to mention the subject. She was in her early 30s, he in his late, and her biological clock was ticking. If Tony still needed time to think though, what could she do besides try to hurry his process along?
A week later the couple was at the pet store Abby had recommended, saying she wished she could go introduce them to her brother but work had prevented her. Abby would be happy to know she didn't miss her opportunity though because her brother was having a follow up at the hospital that day.
A polite brunette greeted Tony and Ziva when they entered and showed them to the puppy corner. A small batch of terriers, labs and retrievers happily yipped at the couple to beg for their approval, but they had previously discussed getting a German Shepard, considering they were commonly known amongst their group of friends in case they'd need a last minute puppy sitter.
Tony and Ziva kept the other dogs in mind as they went around the pet shop. Tony seemed to be interested in the medium sized animals; The rabbits, which he quickly passed, a barely lingual parrot, a cat that apparently belonged to the shop owner, and he eventually decided he liked the ferrets best, although he'd still prefer a dog.
It only took a turn of head to find his girlfriend Ziva in the small shop. She had settled in front of the glass wall of cages containing everything from rodents to roaches. "Please don't tell me you want a pet rat," he dreadfully said. "If we ever do have a child Tony, I would prefer a pet that would not give them the plague," she casually said, but with a grin and hint of suggestion in her eyes. Tony knew he was in for something unpleasant.
"What did you have in mind, Sweetheart? The lizard? Hamsters... Could get another goldfish, don't forget the fish. They have starfish, we could ask if they have a six armed one to match your necklace, or-" "TONY! I think we should get this." Tony's eyes followed the length of Ziva's arm, and he regretted ever bringing her to a pet store with variety. Oh how he had made a mistake.
After purchasing the necessary equipment, food and accessories, Ziva and Tony soon arrived home with their new pet scorpion.