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The day started off great for Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo. He slept well; he made it to work on time for once, and even has not received a Gibbs' slap yet. They didn't have a case today so they were just doing paperwork.

Of course all great days have to come to an end at some point.

Tony's phone began to ring and he answered.

"Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo."

"Ah, Tony. I'm so glad you answered!" He heard a woman say into the phone. "It's Aunt Francesca."

"Hold on a sec." Tony got up and headed to the stairwell for privacy. Once arriving there he replied to his aunt. "Hello Aunt Francesca. How have you been?"

"I've been good."

"That's great."

"Tony. I was calling regarding to the family get together this coming weekend. You haven't been to one in some years now and we all miss you dearly. I was hoping you would come this year. Maybe bring a girlfriend perhaps?"

"Umm. About that Aunt Francesca. I'm not so sure I can get this weekend off. I mean I would have to ask my boss and he being as strict as he is I don't know if he'll approve."

Tony felt the phone be grabbed from his hand. "He's going.' Gibbs' spat into the phone and then handed the phone back to Tony.

"Oh, great! I can't wait to see you Tony! I will talk to you on Friday!" She said with great excitement.

"Talk to on Friday." Tony replied.

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Tony sat at his desk thinking.

Gibbs had gone for coffee. McGee went down to the lab. Only Ziva and he remained in the squad room.

Ziva watched Tony intently trying to read him. It was not working out well.

"What is wrong Tony?" She asked.

Tony came back to reality when he heard her spoke. "What? Oh. Nothing."

"Tony you have been this way since you came back from your phone call. What is it?" She pushed.

"Fine. My Aunt Francesca called and told me to come to the family get together thing this weekend. I was trying to get myself out of it by telling her how Gibbs is strict and what not. That is until Gibbs snatched the phone away and told her I was coming of course."

"So you do not like your family?"

"I like my family. Just not my father. That is not why I am distracted though."

"Then why are you?" She questioned.

"Because she is expecting me to bring a girlfriend that I do not have."

"Oh." Ziva stood and crossed the small amount of space to Tony's desk and sat on the edge of it.

Tony looked up at Ziva. "Hey would you mind pretending to be my girlfriend?"

Ziva thought. "Would I mind? Yes. Will I actually do it? Yes."

Tony stood up and hugged her. "Thank you Ziva! You're a lifesaver."

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The week had gone by pretty fast. It was now Thursday night and Tony& Ziva were leaving for Long Island, New York in the morning.

The pair were walking to their cars and discussing the events of tomorrow. They stopped by Ziva's car.

"So I will see you tomorrow at 5?" Ziva asked double checking the time.

"Yes you will." He replied, kissed her forehead, and opened her car door for her.

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The whole car ride was discussing their back story. Where they'd met, how long they've been together, do they live together, etc.

Tony pulled into the familiar driveway and announced to Ziva:

"We are here sweet cheeks."

"This place is beautiful Tony."

Tony parked the car, got out, and opened the door for Ziva.

"Toda."

"Prego."

They walked up to the door and Tony rang the doorbell.

"This is it." Tony said.