Gibbs: Come on, Scout boy, you're with me…
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"Think that's why he brought me on the team?" McGee questioned after taking a bite of his third slice of pizza.
Ziva shrugged. "It is possible. Though I am sure there is more than just one reason."
"I figured it was mainly because of my computer degree…but he had to see something else he liked right? I mean Gibbs just doesn't do things on a whim."
"He does appear to be a very methodical man…despite his gut feelings."
"So are you saying he had a gut feeling about me?"
Ziva took down some of her drink. "I realize that I can be scary McGee…but I am not Gibbs. Why not ask him yourself?"
"If the fact that my Dad was in the Navy influenced his decision? I'd rather walk the plank." He noticed the look on confusion on her face. "I'm not asking him Ziva."
"I am certain Gibbs made a calculated decision based on many things McGee. This is not worth fretting about…eat your pizza."
He swallowed a bite. "You ever wonder why he picked Tony?"
"Every day," she replied with a hint of sarcasm. "We all have our quirks McGee but we have to put confidence in ourselves. Gibbs is not God, he does not dictate how well we do our job…we do."
"You know," Tim pointed at her with his pizza slice. "I've never asked why you requested to stay with us."
"It is not important." She stood up after her response and began to clean up a bit.
Tim realized he'd hit a nerve but continued gently. "Was it because of what Ari did to Kate?"
"It is complicated."
He nodded. "I see…well I've been told I'm a great listener."
She turned away from the sink for a moment. "And I am not a great talker." She continued. "I am not offending you am I?"
"No," he quickly assured her. "I was just curious that's all. No big deal. Really."
She smiled in relief. "Then we shall start the movie yes?"
He nodded before picking up his plate and carrying it over to the couch. "Should you ever want to…talk…"
She took a seat before assuring him. "I know Tim…thank you."
He smiled slowly. "Good…now what are we watching?"
She shrugged. "Abby gave it to me…I believe it is called, The God Mother…"
