A/N: Hey guys. Thanks for sticking around if you're reading this. School's been sooooo crazy and hectic. I have no time to write and it's really grating on my nerves. I'm supposed to be writing an essay for AP English, but it's not happening. :) I wanted to put this up , 'cause I know ( I hope) people are still reading. I'm sorry for starting another story that I won't be able to finish for a while. Please put up with me. I love you all :)

Team Gibbs were the last people to leave the NCIS building. No one wanted to leave until Tony was able to connect with them through MTAC. The four young children were curled up in various seats, sleeping, when the feed came through. Ziva let out a huge breath, knowing Tony was alive.

"Oh Tony, are you alright?" Ziva said, as she shook Tali and Danny awake. Tony grinned at his family, his whole family, not just his wife and kids.

"I'm fine Zee. How are you guys? It's gotta be early over there." Tony rubbed his forehead. McGee nodded,

"Yeah, it's almost 2. None of us wanted to go home until we heard from you." McGee smiled at his co-worker and friend.

"Aw, Pro-Tim, it's good to know that you care." Tony laughed.

"DiNozzo, have you talked to Agent Chapman yet?" Gibbs interrupted. Tony shook his head.

"Nah, I'm meeting him in about an hour. He's gonna brief me on Shaleek. As soon as I can I'll call and tell you what I know. Hey Tali, Danny. How're my favorite junior agents?" Tony waved at his kids and they both jumped around waving and screaming "Hi Daddy!" Tony's face began to get fuzzy and McGee hit a few buttons.

"Sorry guys. I think the connection's breaking up. Tony, we'll talk to you soon." McGee said. Everyone said their good-byes.

"Tony, I love you. Please, please, please stay safe." Ziva smiled at her husband and he smiled back,

"I love you too. Don't worry, I'll be fine." With Tony's final words, the connection broke and the five adults were left staring at a blank screen. Abby and Ziva sunk into the seats. By now, their children had gotten their second wind and were running around MTAC. Gibbs took one look at his ragged agents and lab tech and decided something right there.

"Go home. Abs, Tim, take Ziva home and then just go home and relax. I'm taking the kids for the night. Ziver's stressed and tired from Tony being in Iraq and Abs, you shouldn't be here so late."

Ziva looked at Gibbs in disbelief. "Gibbs, I am fine. I can take care of my own children. You do not need to take them with you." She began to pick up Danny, when Gibbs took the squirming boy from his mother's arms.

"Ziva, go home. Relax; the three of you are no use if you're tired and not working to your capacity. I'll bring the kids back tomorrow." Gibbs was not backing down, so the three adults said good-bye to their children and went to their respective homes.