It' just not fair. I saved all of my Monopoly money to buy NCIS and it still isn't enough to own it

Beware of a Scorned Man's Friends

We Need to Talk

As the Port to Port case was picking up speed, Vance decided it was time for the two teams to merge again. Gibbs purposely requested that Ray have a more active role in the investigation.

This was a surprise to everyone except Ziva who knew since her and Ray's temporary breakup, Gibbs had been trying to feel Ray out to see if he were friend or foe; particularly since Ziva confided in him she felt the only reason Ray was seeing her was to gain information.

Gibbs' gut was telling him otherwise and he was glad it was right given Ziva's past history with men. He was glad Ray didn't give up and was determined to prove his love for her. Apparently it worked because NCIS Special Agent Ziva David-Cruz and CIA Agent Raymundo Cruz were building a life together.

It was a Friday night and Gibbs was working on his latest project and thinking about the case, Gibbs heard multiple footsteps descending the stairs. He didn't have to look up, he already knew the footsteps were coming from his expected company and they didn't come empty handed.

McGee was the first to speak, "Boss, we really need to talk." "Okay then, let's take this upstairs and talk." came Gibbs' reply.

After a few moments of eating and small talk, Gibbs got down to business and looked at his team, "You wanted to talk, so talk." Ziva spoke this time- "The evidence Abby receives when combined with the intel about the port to port killer is... how do you saay...kinky?"

Gibbs smirked and Abby said, "you mean hinky and yes. It's as if we are deliberately being led around in circles. Around, circles, which is kinda redundant when you think about it because when you go around it's in a circle so what you're really saying is led in a circle circle." "Abs!" Gibbs interrupted. "Right, sorry. So, this is the hinky part. Agent Barrett is only giving the impression that she is cooperating but she's not."

I know many people are into Tiva in a romantic sense, but I value Tony and Ziva's partnership and feel they have such a bond that is stronger than a romantic one. This is just my opinion and the producers of NCIS may eventually prove that I am a loon for thinking such a thing. As for now, I'm going to head for the clouds in my bubble that can't be popped