So sorry guys this has taken me forever, had a bad case of writers block. This is a short little filler chapter with a bit of joking, silliness and all that stuff. I hope you don't hate me I know this isn't my best work but I had to post this so I can move ahead. Also I have a short phone conversation in this I have used a variety of fonts to make it easier to follow. Underlined is Ziva, Italics is Tony and Bold is Abby.
The blonde from the bar skips up to me when I was away from the front doors of the hotel; she's wearing a long coat covering her minuscule dress. It wasn't much but it was enough to disguise who she was to outsiders so they wouldn't put 2 and 2 together and figure us out. She wraps her arms round me tightly in a friendly hug and whispers in my ear "Can I catch a ride with you?" I smile at the girl and nod my head, she squeals in delight chanting "Thank you, thank you, thank you."
She runs to my car and climbs quickly into the passenger seat. Once we were both in the car and a good distance away from the hotel she pulls off her wig to show the black pigtails underneath. "Gosh that thing was itchy" I can't help but laugh, I had slapped her around the face not even 1 hour ago and yet the wig itching is what she complains about.
"How is your cheek feeling Abby?" I ask this cautiously not wanting to upset her but wanting to make sure she is okay at the same time.
"You can hit hard, but luckily it was nothing that some ice couldn't fix" I don't look at her as I am focusing on the road but I can hear the smile behind her voice.
"I can't believe I went undercover with you guys, Ziva. I mean I know I have done it before but not including all of you. It was as if it was the first time again." If her seatbelt wasn't on her, she would likely be jumping up and down in her seat.
"I'm guessing you enjoyed yourself then?"
"It was so cool! And I never thought Tony would be that good a kisser"
I can't help the little pang of jealousy I feel when she mentions that. I don't get annoyed with her though it's not her fault. I laugh a little and nod in agreement with her.
"I remember thinking that somewhere in the depths of my mind when we were both being the married assassins."
My phone suddenly starts ringing; Tony's name shows up on the screen so I ask Abby to answer and put speaker phone on.
"Hello Tony"
"So … you think I'm a good kisser?" Oh dear, he sounds smug which is not generally a good sign.
"What on earth are you talking about Tony?" I think I sounded a little harsher than I wished because he changes his topic rapidly.
"Just thought we should tell you, we can still hear everything you and Abby say."
My face drops, I look down to my chest and realise I'm still wearing my bug. I guess it's time to try and laugh the situation off.
"Oops, silly me I must've got caught up in my acting moment and forgot to take it off"
"So Zee-vah, are you going to answer me?"
Abby sensed my hesitation and chose that this was the time to speak up "Why are you complaining Tony? It's not like we said anything bad about you."You could almost hear the tongues poking out of the mouths of them both.
"No you didn't and I would happily hear more about my abilities but I don't think Mr McGreen here would"
"So turn our bugs off? I can't exactly take my hands off the wheel to remove it right now."
"We shall see, by the way Gibbs wants you to head back to headquarters and he will meet you there."
He hangs up before I can answer him. I was already headed in the direction of the navy yard before he called so I didn't have to do any action movie style turns to get there which was a shame but I think even Abby would have been a little scared if I did, it's not like I have the best record of driving skills around the office.
The rest of the journey was quite uneventful, Abby and I conversed about the mission but nothing else went on. She slaps her hands against her thighs just before we reach the parking garage and exclaims loudly "How on earth can people wear this stuff on a regular basis? I feel so exposed."
I can't help but laugh, this is the girl who walks around in plaid miniskirts and fishnets but somehow a body-con dress is being exposed… I reach my space before I can voice my thoughts so I pull in to it and toss the thought from my mind
We both head up towards the bullpen, wondering what would happen now. As we walk over to where my desk is we are faced with both Gibbs and Vance. I don't know what to think their faces are expressionless. We move closer and I see a twitch in the director's face, worry bubbles in my stomach from the twitch and I await the thunderous shouting.
"Agent David, Miss Scuito…."
His pause makes the worry worse. I try hard to keep my face neutral; Abby seems to be having a little difficulty with keeping hers straight.
"Yes Director?" I am thankful my voice doesn't betray me.
"Well done girls." His face widens into a smile and I let relief wash over my limbs. Gibbs looks at me curiously obviously noticing my muscles relax but I just ignore it rather than explain myself. I hear Abby squeal beside me in delight and I can't help but chuckle lightly at her enthusiasm.
Gibbs strides over to us and places his arms around our shoulders before kissing the tops of our heads. I enjoy the warmth that his small fatherly action brings me.
"So… Abs, Ziva, you two are to head home for the night, DiNozzo and McGee will remain where they are till morning." Abby and I nod our heads to show we understand. "I want you both here, with your a-game, by 08:00"
