Even though they had been legally married for over a year, together for nearly a year and a half, and had their wedding ceremony a week before. It was still surreal to Tony and Ziva that they had found each other. They had spent the first week of their two week honeymoon just wandering around Tuscany and enjoying each others company. They ate great food, drank fine wine, toured beautiful sites, and enjoyed plenty of grown up time. It was a welcome break from the complicated life they had left in America but still both were secretly anxious to be back with their crazy, blended family.
Outside the sun was just beginning to set, inside the lights were turned off accept for the light by the window which was merely dimmed. On the bedside table was a partially drunk bottle of wine, two empty plates had been scattered onto the floor. Tony's jeans, shirt, and boxer shorts and Ziva's skirt, blouse, and underwear had fallen haphazardly on the floor. The sheets were wrinkled and some of the pillows had fallen onto the floor. Tony lay awake with Ziva sleeping peacefully in the crook of his arm. She was the most perfect thing he had ever seen. Even after their intense workout her hair still smelled of flowers and fruits. Ziva stirred in his arms, poked her little head up, and looked around the room.
"How long have I been out?" Ziva asked.
"Couple hours" Tony replied.
"We have dinner reservations in half an hour." Ziva commented, as she studied her phone.
"Shit let's get dressed." Tony replied.
"Why did you let me sleep so long?" Ziva asked.
"You were just so cute." Tony replied.
"Tony!" Ziva cried, playfully shoving him.
"Have you heard anything from Gibbs?" Tony asked.
"Not since this morning. He said that AJ and Lily are doing great but Marley seems a bit off." Ziva replied.
"Marley's getting sick? Maybe we should head home early." Tony commented.
"She's not sick. He just said she's not herself but she may just be missing us. I always started to miss my parents after a week." Ziva explained.
"I guess you are right." Tony replied.
"Besides Gibbs would have called if she really needed us." Ziva assured.
"I guess you are right." Tony replied.
"As always, anyway we now have ten minutes. You may want to put on underwear." Ziva replied.
"Alright but if you go out like this. Well we may just get our meal free." Tony teased.
"Anthony Dimitri DiNozzo!" Ziva cried, smacking Tony hard in the chest.
"It was just a suggestion!" Tony cried.
Gibbs was staying with the DiNozzo children, while their parents were in Italy. AJ's nurse was a great help in the afternoon and evening hours. He tried to make sure the handicapped boy was included in most activities but it was nice to have the option of just tossing the girls in his truck and not having to mess with the wheelchair van for a quick trip. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. It was great practice for when he finally got his first foster child. It had been a tedious year of applications, classes, and waiting, but he knew that it would have an amazing outcome. Marley was upstairs in her room, she'd had a rough day. Nurse Barbra was helping AJ do his daily exercises. Meaning that it was just Gibbs and Lily lying on the couch watching an old Disney movie.
"When are you going to get your babies?" Lily asked.
"They are coming next week after your parents get back." Gibbs replied.
"Does anyone else know?" Lily asked.
"Nah it's our little secret." Gibbs replied.
"What are you going to name them?" Lily asked.
"Well the baby doesn't have a name yet but the older children are Logan and Alyssa" Gibbs replied.
"How old are they?" Lily asked.
"Alyssa is five and Logan is eleven." Gibbs replied.
"You think they will be my friends?" Lily asked.
"According to the social worker Alyssa is thrilled that there is a girl around her age but Logan is a bit more weary of people." Gibbs explained.
"Well I can't wait!" Lily cried.
"Neither can I." Gibbs replied.
Marley was upstairs lying in her bed. She wished that she could explain the way that she was feeling. It had started shortly after their parents left for their honeymoon. She wasn't feeling bad, at least not at first. She just felt tired and moody. She remembered feeling like she was going to cry in World Cultures the day before. Middle school was rough but the past few days had been unimaginably challenging. It was in the last few hours that she started feeling bad. She wasn't running a fever but she just felt off. She was sore, tired, and her stomach ached. She heard a soft knock on the door and it took all she had to pull herself off the bed. She stumbled to the door and discovered that Gibbs was standing on the other side. He had a tray in his hand with a bowl of broth and red glass of orange juice, complete with a crazy straw. Something about this sight just drove her crazy. She wanted to slam the door in his face but the last thing she needed was for her parents to ground her upon returning from their honeymoon.
"What do you want?!" Marley cried.
"You didn't eat dinner and the school said you threw away half of your lunch. I am thinking that you need at least a little something." Gibbs explained.
"Well I am not hungry!" Marley snapped.
"Is your stomach hurting?" Gibbs asked.
"A little" Marley admitted.
"Well you don't feel warm but you don't always get a fever with the stomach flu. I think it would be best if you stayed home tomorrow. I want you to at least drink the juice but I will leave the tray in case you get hungry later. Get some rest and I will check in on you later." Gibbs replied.
A/N: What do you think of the sequel? Does it hold up? Any idea what Marley's issue is? New chapter will be up soon. Please review and thanks for reading.