Well this is a new story base on NCIS episode 16:13, She. It was originally going to be a one shot, but that has changed. There will be at least one more chapter. Please read AND review! Thanks! Enjoy!

Eleanor Bishop walked slowly out of the secret office that once had belonged to her predacessor, Ziva David. she was still realing from what she had just learned and asked to keep a secret. Ziva David was still alive and had asked Bishop in a note to keep it a secret. Ziva had been right here in DC. Bishop was so lost in thought that she wasn't watching where she was going. She very nearly ran right into someone.

"Woah,there, Ellie. Careful." Bishop looked up to see her friend and fellow agent, Timothy McGee.

"McGee? What are you doing here?"

"Well, I know this case was important to you and I kinda figured you'd come back here after you found out that someone else beat you to the hospital. You know don't you.",McGee replied.

"Know what?", Bishop asked, as inocently as she could.

"Come on,Bishop. You know what I mean. You know the truth about Ziva."

"What are ya talking about?", asked Bishop. But when Tim looked her in the eyes, she knew that he too, knew that Ziva wasn't dead. She sighed and said,

"Ziva left me this note. I know it's from her. She had gotten to the hospital and spoken with Robert Hill before I could get there. She had already gone by the time I arrived. This note was left here with her scarf. So how do you know? and how did you figure out that I know?"

"Well, remember back when Tony left and he said he needed to find answers?", McGee asked. Getting a nod from Bishop, he continued.

"Well, he found those answers, and way more than he was prepared for. It turns out that Eli David had more enemies than we ever knew about, and they came after Ziva and Tali around the same time Kort did. Ziva faked her death and got Tali safely to Tony."

"So did Tony find Ziva? I still don't get how you are involved in this."

"I'm getting to that. Tony relized that his main job was to keep Tali safe, so he moved with her to was also a place Ziva had loved, so he and Tali felt close to her there. Several months after settling there, Ziva contacted Tony using an assumed name. She used the name Sophie Rainer. That was a cover she used in a case we had thirteen years ago. Tony met her at a nearby coffee shop and Tony told her we'd gotten Kort. She then told him about her father's enemies and admitted she was still in danger ,and he and Tali could be in danger,too. He convinced her to stay and eventually convinced her to allow him to contact me as long as it was done in a way that couldn't connect me or our team back to her,putting all of us in danger. I have been keeping tabs on these enemies for the past year. It almost backfired on her a few months ago. These enemies found out somehow that she was alive. they had spies watching Ziva and Tony. Tony found out one of his neighbors was a spy. The guy was arrested but there were others. They're still out there."

"So, Ziva is with Tony and Tali in Paris? Did they have to find another appartment?"

"They moved out in the middle of the night. They had help. One other person besides us knows the truth about Ziva."

"Gibbs.", guessed Bishop. McGee shook his head.

"Actually, it's Abby. Tony and Tali and Ziva aren't in Paris anymore. They moved to London, and they're staying with Abby."

"Really?"

"Really. Abby runs a homeless shelter now and no one would think to check with her. Ziva's enemies would never think to look for Ziva and her family in London. That's not a place Ziva frequented. It had no meaning for her."

"So when you told Gibbs that Tony was flying back to Paris…"

" I doesn't know that Ziva's alive. He can't know until these guys are caught. Remember rule four?",McGee asked.

"If you have a secret, the best thing is to keep it to yourself. Second best, tell one other person. There is no third best.", Bishop promtly replied.

"The safety of Ziva,Tony,and Tali, as well as all of us, depends on as few people as possible knowing about Ziva.

"Gibbs is gonna be pissed if he ever does find out. I know Ziva only wants to protect us and Tony and Tali but…",Bishop warned. McGee shrugged.

"He'll understand, eventually. Besides, he can't fight his own rule. We're keeping tabs on these guys and we're actually closing in on them. Hopefully the hiding and sneaking around will be over soon."

"Since I know the truth now, can I work on this with you?"

"I'm fine with that, but I'll have to talk to Tony about it. He should be ok with it though. We better get going though. Don't want to raise any suspicion."

"I'm ready. And I have to meet Kasie anyway. We're having a girls night. Don't worry, I won't tell her anything. No one will here anything about this from me."

"I trust you Bishop. Ziva trusts you, and that's saying along coming from her. She doesn't trust easily."

"I promise not to betray that trust. Let's go.",Bishop answered. Then she and McGee headed out to their cars and headed back to their homes.

Meanwhile, in London, Abby was playing Candy Land with Tali on the floor. Ziva was watching with a smile on her face.

"Abby, you are really good with her."

"I love this sweet girl. She's a great kid."

"Thankyou. And Thankyou for letting us stay here and for keeping our secret. I know he has not been easy for you." Abby Stood up and walked over to her friend. Looking her in the eye she said sincerely,

"I totally HATE keeping something this big from Gibbs, but You,Tony , and Tals are family too,Ziva. There is NOTHING I wouldn't do for you. I'll keep doing whatever it takes to keep you guys safe. I failed with that once. I won't fail again." Abby said, struggling to hold back the tears. Tony had come in behind them and now he came over and put an arm around his "little sister."

"Abs, we've all told you many times, What happened to Reeves was not your fault. You couldn't have known what would happen. He wanted to keep you safe. You and the team were the closest thing to family he had. He was a great guy. He wouldn't want you blaming yourself for his death."

"If he hadn't been protecting me, he'd still be alive.", Abby insisted. Ziva put her hands on her friend's shoulder and said,

"Abby, this is on King. He wanted you dead and he didn't care how it happened. He is the ONLY one to blame. Ok?"

"I know that here.", replied Abby, pointing to her head. Then, putting her hand on her heart, she added,

"But I just can't make myself believe it in here."

"You will get there,Abby. We will help you see what is true.",Ziva replied. Abby leaned over and hugged the other woman, Then quickly pulled back when a small voice said,

"Auntie Abby? Aren't we gonna finish our game?"

"Oh. Sorry,Hon! I'll be right there.", Abby said, heading back over to her young honerary neice. The two continued to play for another several minutes before Abby had to get supper ready.

Back in the US. McGee and Bishop continued their search in there free time. With Ziva and Tony's permission, Delilah was briefed and allowed to help with the search. She had access to more info at the DOD, than the other two could get at NCIS. Without letting on the reason for the search, Bishop was able to get intelligence from the NSA, as well. Tony and McGee were in constant contact with Orli,too. After several months, there was finally a break in the case. Eli's enemies were located in Egypt. There names were Absolam Abir, Joseph Abrams,Harun Adham, Amir Abyan, and Amal Basim. Most of them were angry with Eli because of his plan to unite the countries in peace. However, it was soon discovered that Amal had been a friend of Ari's, and he was out for revenge against Ziva for killing him. Bishop had worked with Delilah and found out that Kort was actually working with these men. After he was killed, the other five laid low for awhile until they were advised that Ziva was still alive and in Paris. Then the mission was continued. After the information was sent to Orli,all five men were taken down by Mossad officers. The informant was later arrested in Paris. As soon as Orli informed McGee that the threat had ended, McGee immediately called Tony.

"McGee? Ya got something for me?", Tony asked after answering the phone.

"Actually, I do,Tony. We found out who was after Ziva and why. They were all taken down by Mossad. You guys are no longer in danger."

"Are you sure?", Tony checked.

"I'm sure. Just got word from Orli Elbaz. I called you as soon as I got off with her."

"Thanks,Tim! And Tell Bishop and Delilah thanks as well. I'll talk to Ziva and then get back with you. You're the best!" The two men hung up so Tony could talk to his girlfriend. Ziva came into the room a second later, followed by Abby.

"Who were you talking to?",Ziva asked. Tony had a cheshire cat sized grin on his face as he replied,

"That was Tim. Orli just called him to inform him that all of the men who were after our family have been taken down. It's safe now." Abby let out a squeel as Ziva asked uncertainly

"They are sure?"

"They are positive. Even my neighbor was arrested for his role in this whole thing." Tony assured the woman, pulling her into his arms. Then Abby squeeled again and hugged them both. Tali was awakened from her nap by all the commotion and stumbled into the room.

"Oh, I'm sorry we woke you, Motek.", Ziva said, scooping her little girl into her arms. Then she turned to Tony and asked,

"So, no more danger?"

"No more Danger and no more hiding!", he said happily. Abby jumped up and down and said,

"Yaaay! So does this mean it's ok for the rest of our family to know?" Ziva looked at Abby and then at Tony. Then, smiling down at her daughter, she said softly,

"Yes. I believe it is time for them to be told. I miss my family. I want to see them, and to thank Eleanor Bishop." The three adults smiled at each other as they thought about the potential reunion. Ziva had to admit,however, that she was also quite nervouse as she thought about the shock and various reactions that this revelation would cause.

Well there is the first chapter! Most likely one more to go. That will be posted on Tuesday since tomorrow I'm posting the next chapter of The Unspoken Rule. The title to this story was inspired by the title of Pauley Perrette's song and movie, To Comfort you. This title just came to me because that's the essence of Why Ziva is in hiding, according to the episode. And That's why Abby is letting them stay with her in this story. Please remember ALL reviews are MUCH appreciated! Please don't forget! Thanks!