A knot formed at the bridge of Tali's nose, as she sits in the outer office of the Director of NCIS Leon Vance, dressed in a skirt and blouse her grandmother Ziva set out for her thinking to herself "I hate skirts!"
Nervously she sits with her grandmother Ziva DiNozzo, fidgeting with her skirt when The Director's assistant Cynthia Sumner places the phone down and announces "Mr. Vance is ready for you now..."
Tali and Ziva walk the short distance from the outer office to the main office as an eerie sense of calm overtakes Tali, both she and her grandmother Ziva walk into the lions den...
Walking into The Director's Office Tali remembers something "Nikita" told her once "The greatest weapon you have is charm, no matter how uncomfortable you are smile"Taking a seat Tali's notices Leon Vance examining her test scores telling Tali "I see from the application that Ziva is your grandmother..."
Peering over the folder Leon asks, "how...? I don't see a mother listed."
Ziva tells Leon in her usual matter of fact tenor, "If you don't mind Leon put up security measures before we continue"
That comment got Tali's full attention as Leon hits the Alpha One security button under his desk
Smiling at Leon, Ziva says, "Yes she is...Pouring herself some water Ziva asks, "do you remember Mrs. Jones bodyguards...?"
Leon's mind races back eighteen years to the day Ziva was brought back to NCIS by a mysterious blond woman saying, "Ah..., yes."
"The the female Sharon, is mine and Gibbs daughter" Ziva states, "Miss Jones told me never to tell anyone"
Smirking Leon tells them sarcastically, "that explains a lot..."
"What does that mean!" Tali asks in a tight annoyed tone.
"It means the Gibbs men Share certain characteristics" Smiling Ziva states in a grandmotherly tone, and my daughter shares them as well"
"With scores like theses you can name your duty..., take your time to think about it." The Director said looking at Tali.
Determined Tali looks at the director's saying "I don't need to think about it..., OSP" she says with confidence.
Leon looks at the younger version of Ziva saying, "Usually..., we require you be part of the service for two years"
Cynthia buzzes though to the office interrupting the director telling him, "Director Vance you have a phone call."
Leon grumbles telling Cynthia "I am in a meeting!"
Nervously Cynthia tells Director Vance "The caller said you would say that"
Their was a silence on the other end of the line as Leon muttered, "Spit it out Cynthia"
Pausing Cynthia stated, She said to tell you Tali was trained by..., Nikita!"
Cynthia replies "I had to route the call through MTAC to unscramble it sir"
Tali chuckles rolling her eyes as she says "Mrs. Jones!"
Director Vance tells them "It appears we will pick up this interview in MTAC!"
Moments later in Nikita looks at the Group saying "Director Vance I hope you are taking my goddaughter's request seriously..., she was trained according to my standards"
Leon states "You never did explain who you work for."
It was Tali's mom who answered the question "And we never will, all you need to understand is We make Kidon look like schoolboys"
Ziva chuckles at the comment
Smiling Miss Jones states "We are the ones they call when "The CIA" can't handle the problem..."
"Does this organization have a name" Leon asks looking exasperated
"The look Ziva shot Leon was, "Wrong Question"
Folding her hands over her chest as her smile deepens, Mrs. Jones says, "It Does"
"Well" Leon asks as he waits patiently
In a flat cold even tone Mr. Jones said, "Director Vance if I give you the answer you seen their high probability Jackie becomes a widow by nightfall."
"Our organization has enemy's Director are you sure you want to know"
Pulling at his collar and raising an eyebrow Leon says nervously "I see."
Mrs. Jones looks at Tali telling her "My offer still stands Tali!"
At this point Leon turns to Tali and asks "Offer?"
Shrugging her shoulders Tali tells Director Vance "She told me..., if NCIS does not work out she would hire me, my mom is not hot in the idea!"
Leon asks "Who is your mom?"
Pointing to the woman beside Miss Jones Tali tells Director Vance "The woman beside Miss Jones"
Leon tells Tali "You're hired, I will tell Hetty to expect you."
With a broad smile Mrs. Jones says "Tell Hetty Flavius's daughter says Hello!"
Leon raises his brow at the comment asking "You know Hetty?'
Mrs. Jones says "We have crossed paths once or twice!"
