Tony had been watching Ziva all day and noticed that she had looked worried and a tad bit scared which is unusual for her. He had asked her what was wrong but as usual she replied nothing. Her independence is one of the things he liked best about her but some times he wished she'd lean on him and possibly respect and trust him. He noticed that she talked to Gibbs, why not him, if he didn't know better he'd think that he was jealous. Of Gibbs, no way. Besides he didn't think of Ziva that way, yeah he kept tell himself she's more like a sister, a highly dangerous sister. Or did he secretly lust after Ziva. Well that would explain his dry spell; he wanted more out of life, someone to share the small things in life with. Lately Ziva didn't want to hang out as much, since her trip to Tel a Viv she seemed more distant. The closer he got the more she pulled back. He wanted to have a serious talk but he was more afraid of her actually taking him serious than her rejecting him. The one serious relationship he had was a lie and he was hurt; what did he know about a real relationship. He was just too messed up with abandonment issues and psychological scarring from his childhood. Maybe one day he would take a chance but for now Ziva was best as a partner and friend. There is no hurry Ziva's is not going anywhere.
Ziva had wanted to confide in Tony but she could not really handle a joke with her future being in jeopardy. If only Tony saw the love she had for him. She was just not ready to face possible rejection. Watching him fall in love with Jeanne was devastating and she had to pretend that she was merely concerned about her partner being sick when he kept going to the hospital. He had lost her trust, many nights she worried about him, driving her self sick, then to realize he was in love with someone. Learning it was a mission helped but she knew that his feeling were real. Maybe she should just marry Michael, he was a kind man who made her feel loved but she did not feel the same way. She constantly tells herself to stop thinking of him but being around him always made her appreciate the lighter side of life. Tony is a great guy and wonderful friend but boyfriend or husband material she was not so sure. Lately she had been trying to avoid spending time alone with him because wearing her heart on her sleeve was starting to bruise. Maybe she will take a chance and confess her feelings if she has to leave but as long as they were partners; working together would be awkward if he did not feel the same way. I just hope that Gibbs is able to help me and my father relent or compromise.
He has always tried to be a good father to his children but living in constant war made it necessary for his children to be raised as soldiers even his daughter. He had lost too many children Tali in her teens, an innocent, and Ari, his son. He would not lose Ziva maybe if he'd pulled Ari out before he'd got so harden by life he would be alive today. He would not sit back and watch his last remaining child die in this senseless war. He wanted a family for her and if she is left on her own, a family would be the last thing on her mind. It was up to him to force her hand, besides she and Michael got along good when she was here for four months. Michael would treat her right unlike him whom she dwells upon. She does not realize that I am aware that she wants Tony, her partner, who is highly unsuitable. He's not Jewish and too childish for my daughter. She must return home and marry Michael, no is not an option. He hated to be like this but father knows best besides a marriage would join their families together which would also benefit him politically and financially.
Gibbs just did not see how Ziva was going to get out of this mess, going against her father was damn near impossible. He needed to talk to Director Vance but Vance and Director David was friends. Vance will probably agree with David. He could only think of two ways to stay in America if she lost her job, get a green card or marry someone; but to keep her job was near impossible without David agreeing to it. Maybe he could talk with Vance and try to find more information and a reason for David demands. It just seem out of character for someone to train their daughter to be a soldier and have limited emotions then to suddenly decide that she needs to have a family and housewife as her occupation. He needed to talk to Vance now.
Director Vance I have a problem concerning Ziva.
What can I do for you Gibbs?
Director David would like to terminate Ziva's position as liaison. Is there a way to prevent it?
I do not know…… she is here by his orders so he has the right to recall her.
I hate to ask this of you but I feel that Ziva is best here at NCIS not in Israel as some housewife.
Ziva as a housewife is unbelievable. What is going on?
David is terminating Ziva's position and demanding that she return home to marry someone of his choice.
I'm at a loss, this is unlike Director David, when he has indicated to me that she is vital, the tip of the spear, in this war we are fighting. I must talk to the director myself and get back to you on this. I'm headed to MTAC now.
