I MISS YOU, ZIVA
"That was fast but then again, I need to realize who I'm talking to." Tony just had to comment on Ziva's crazy driving. Ziva just smiled at Tony's remark. "Well, you sounded like you really needed a friend right now. Speed limit or not." Crossing her arms. Tony just looked down at the ground as Ziva continued to worry about her partner, her best friend. "So, what is it that you needed to talk about that was so important we could not talk about it at work?" "I just have had some things on my mind." He was basically telling her the truth.
"Yeah, I could tell. You know something is wrong with Tony Dinozzo when you have to force the words out of his big mouth." Winking at him as he just smiled. "So,are you going to tell me what's going on so I don't have to fear that your loosing your brain." "Loosing your mind, Ziva but that was close." Laughing a little bit. "What's going on with you, Tony? You are my friend and I am worried about you." Walking closer to him. "You know in the movies and leave it to me to bring up movies at a time like this, where it's getting closer to her wedding and the bride to be is getting pre wedding jidders? You know, second guessing if she really loves the guy? Second guessing if she's ready to get married?" Tony just looks at Ziva for an answer.
"Yes, I think I know what you are talking about, Tony." Giving him an understanding smile now. Tony just nods nervously. "Well, I think that is happening to me right now which is confusing, I know because I'm not getting married. I'm not even dating EJ anymore." "Then what are you talking about, Tony?" "I miss you, Ziva." Barely giving Ziva enough time to talk. "I miss us getting a few beers after work, I miss our little movie nights. I just miss you, Ziva."
Ziva was silent for a few minutes but she had to admit that she missed him, too. Even with Ray gone all the time, she still found herself staying at home most nights. Trying her best to be a loyal fiance. Preparing for their wedding, waiting for him to call but she did miss hanging out with Tony. They saw each other at work lately and that was about it. "Well, I miss you too, Tony but I'm right here, right now." Holding her arms out but Tony just shook his head. "What, Tony?" "Yeah, you are here right now, Ziva but I know that it's going to continue to change once you get married to that guy." It was all starting to come together for Ziva now.
"Is that what this is about, Tony? Me marrying Ray?" Tony moved over to one side of the car so that Ziva could sit next to him. "Do you think about me, Ziva because I've been thinking about you a lot lately. A lot, a lot, a lot and I can't seem to think of anything or anyone else and I know it's because I'm on the brink of panicing. That I'm about to loose you to another guy." "Tony-" "Do you even have a few inappropriate thoughts about me? Thoughts that might make you wonder if we're just partners. If we're just friends?"
"Of course I do, Tony but that's the way we are. You know, we don't have a typical partnership or friendship. I thought you were ok with that." "I might have been at one point, Ziva but now I can't help but think it's because we actually do have feelings for each other and sue me, if I want to figure out those feelings mean." Getting frustrated now. "Why on earth would I sue you for that, Tony?" "It's just and expression, Ziva. It means that I'm justified in wanting to see where I'm at with my partner."
"Why are you bringing this up now?! Only weeks before I'm supposed to be getting married to Ray?" Pointing at Ziva now. "That's why I'm bringing this up now. Because of him." Completely frustrated and confused with with him at this point. "What?!" Trying to calm himself down a little bit before he started talking. "Ziva, can you look me in these eyes and tell me that you are truly in love with Ray Cruz? Look me in the eyes and tell me that Ray is the love of your life and I will drop all this and let you drive home. " Ziva just stood there now, not knowing what to say.