This continued a year after we left off in The Secret Shepard. I know Leon Vance was meant to be out of his job in six months tops, but Gisella was called away on some crazy mission (that her doctors allowed) requested by the president himself, so he got to keep it for another six months.

Gisella and Tony have set a date, and have each bought a house for when married (you'll get to learn more about that as the story continues.)

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Disclaimer: I do not own NCIS or Bones.

I walked into the bathroom, holding the phone to my ear with my shoulder as I washed my hands of the paint.

'No Leon, I've told you, if you don't make up your mind by Tomorrow morning, I'm making it for you. I have given you over a year to place your affairs in order; it is your fault if you haven't done so by now.' I hung up looking down at my stomach. I had to talk to Tony. I sighed before dialling Tony's number.

'This is Very Special Agent DiNozzo, how may I help you?' he sounded cocky, he must be out with the team.

'Anthony.'

'Ella, you okay?' his voice wounded worried. I took a deep breath.

'Are you busy?'

'Kind of, do you need me?' I took another deep breath before forcing a smile into my voice.

'No, don't worry.'

'Ella?' I hung up before allowing the tears to fall. I didn't want to pull him away from anything. I quickly stopped the flow of tears and headed back to my apartment.

I had finally settled myself down when somebody knocked on the door. I groaned before getting up from my sofa, but getting up was useless. Whoever was coming over had a key, and the only person I had ever given a key too was Tony.

'Tony, what are you doing here, my father is going to kill you.' He shrugged taking his shoes, jacket and weapons.

'you were upset, I had to see you. Like your father you hardly ever show the fact that your upset. And your father gave me the day off.' I nodded and allowed him to pull me in for a hug. 'What's wrong?' I was silent for a few seconds.

'Do you think you might be ready for kids?' tony was silent.

'Are you pregnant?' he finally asked, he sounded scared so I hesitated. 'are you pregnant?'

'I think so.' He took a step back. 'Tony…'

'Excuse me,' he walked towards the front door grabbed his stuff before leaving.

I fell onto my bed, as my phone rung. I ignored it knowing it would either be my father or Tony.

I was not looking forward to Monday.

I woke up on Monday morning with a grim smile. After putting my phone on silent and working out for hours on end before sleeping for even more hours on end. I finally felt refreshed enough to face both my father and Tony. I grabbed a skirt and top from my wardrobe and placed them on my bed before heading for my shower.

I walked out of the elevator, coffee in one hand, phone attached to the head set –as I spoke to Malachi – as I went through my PDA. I ignored my father's team as I stalked past, heading towards Leon Vance's office.

My new office.

'Leon, have you decided on where you would like to go?' I asked the second I walked into the office.

'I have a small request first.' I lifted an eyebrow my cup of coffee raised to my lips. 'I would like for NCIS to cover everything.' I lifted an eyebrow.

'We already were Leon, have you packed your desk?' he nodded as he picked up the box on his desk.

'My choice is to be the ambassador of America in Israel. Eli David said he would be happy to work with me, and my wife and children speak Hebrew.' I smiled slightly.

'You have until tomorrow to get your affairs in order for the next two weeks your flight is a fortnight from Thursday 0730.' Leon nodded at me.

'Call all heads of areas into the conference room at one Cynthia!' Cynthia nodded at Leon.

'And call Gibbs' teams up here please, now!' I added, she nodded before leaving the office.

'Why are you telling your father now?'

'Because he'll be up here in half an hour at the latest anyway. Better get it out of the way.'

'True.' He answered before we started talking about the mission.

'Ella what are you doing here?' I ignored Tony and nodded to Leon.

'Tell them,' the look he shot me, mentioned that he could rather not but I shook my head. I was not telling them.

'As you know, Gisella is going to be taking my job in a few weeks; however, a case in Brazil concerning a marine needs your help. Gisella will be going with you, go home, pack, and be at the airport at 0430 tomorrow morning. If you are late you don't go. You are dismissed.' I watched as my father's team filed out, Tony looked at me one more time before closing the door.

I was started out of my reverie by somebody knocking on my door to my condo; I didn't need to open the door to find out who it was. I ignored the door, knowing that if he was desperate to see me, he would use the set of keys I had given him.

'What are you doing here Tony?' I turned around to see him standing right behind me.

'I wanted to talk to you, about the other day. It was wrong of me to run out on you like that.' I lifted an eyebrow before frowning.

'Are you packed yet?' he shook his head, causing me to pick up my phone and ring the only person who had good knowledge for the outfits he was going to need to wear.

'David,' she answered causing me to smile.

'My father has you trained so well. Ziva, I was wondering if you would be able to take Tony shopping for some cargoes. He will not be comfortable in his suit whilst in Brazil, and my father will not allow him to wear normal shorts and t-shirts.'

'I will be by soon, I have already packed.'

'Toda,' I hung up before turning to Tony. 'We will talk at a later date. If you do not go, we will not talk.' He nodded and picked up his wallet from the table he had thrown it onto.

'I will be back.' I rolled my eyes and made my way towards my bedroom. I had to pack. And I could wear anything.

I rolled over on my bed with a groan at my phone for ringing.

' .'

'My dear, are you okay?'

'Fine Ducky, do you have the results?' he laughed slightly.

'Yes, they came back negative, I'm sorry.' I smiled slightly.

'That's okay, I'm pretty sure that we're not ready.'

'Is everything okay?'

'Yes Ducky.'

'Well if you're sure, call me if you need.'

'Thanks.'