I am so amazed! I still have readers! :') I thought I lost you all when I went on exam hiatus! Thanks so much for all of your positive comments! I *loved* some of the pregnancy cravings that people left, I was gagging slightly at the thought of one in particular which was offered by vbias71 who had a very gag worthy craving: "chicken and/or beef fried rice with crushed up cool ranch doritos mixed together...topped with ketchup and a can of mustard sardines." WOW XD that may be used vbias!
So, 6 days have passed since the last chapter…that's right! Your math is correct, it's McAbby's little baby's time to shine! Since I didn't make it too clear in the last chapter:
Ziva is a month and 1 week pregnant in this chapter
Ziva opened her eyes and looked around the dim room blearily before stretching out as best she could under the possessive and warm hold Tony had on her that morning. She smiled slightly, noticing how his hand was gently positioned over stomach which was barely showing signs of her second pregnancy.
Ziva slipped her warm hand atop his under the covers, hoping to coax him out of sleep a little earlier than usual – today was the day they planned to tell Jayden about the new baby. Ziva had no doubt he would be excited, but she was anxious none the less.
"Zi? Can you turn your brain down a little? I can hear the cogs turning from here." Tony mumbled from the crook of her neck, his warm breath tickling her skin as he did so.
"Do you think Jayden will take the news well?" Ziva asked, knowing he was awake enough to answer coherently.
Tony pressed his lips to her collarbone "I think he's gonna love being a big brother, Zi." He replied honestly.
Ziva hummed in agreement before pausing to listen carefully at the sounds from outside the room, when the door creaked open slightly her suspicions were confirmed.
"Mornin' Mama, Daddy." Jayden muttered as he climbed up the cushioned seat to clamber over onto their bed with Flick jumping up ungracefully, the jump still proving a little difficult for the young pup as she scrambled to safety on the quilt.
"Good morning Jayden, did you sleep well?" Ziva asked smiling as Flick came to nuzzle under her chin before curling up again as she did most mornings.
Jayden wiped some sleep from his eyes as he nodded "Yup!" he replied perkily while leaning on his dad's chest for his morning cuddle.
Tony looked over their sons' head at Ziva, the pair exchanging glances before nodding simultaneously.
"Jay," Ziva began carefully, trying to gain his full attention.
Jayden's bright green eyes met hers immediately, curiosity shining in their depths "Yeah Mama?" he asked, still leaning his head on Tony's chest.
"Mama and I have something very special to tell you." Tony added.
"What, What?" he asked eagerly, obviously unable to remain patient any longer.
Ziva grabbed Jayden's little hand partly out of willingness for him to stop making the bed bounce for her queasy stomach's safety before guiding it to her exposed belly and placing it there.
Jayden looked at her with confusion apparent in his features.
"Jayden, you are going to have a little brother or sister soon!" Ziva revealed. The pair watched as their son's jaw dropped comically, leaving him looking partly like a fish.
"Baby?" he muttered before placing his head gently on his mother's stomach to listen "Big bwother?" he asked innocently while pointing to himself.
Tony nodded, unable to remove the grin from his face at the adorable sight before him "That's right little man!"
Jayden squealed happily before leaning down to place a little kiss on Ziva's stomach "Hi baby! M' Jayden! I gonna be your big bwother! M' gonna play wif you and so will Flick!" he said animatedly, Ziva felt a small hot tear trail down her cheek at the love her son already had for his future sibling, this of course caught the 3 year olds attention.
"No cry Mama! S'okay!" he said snuggling into her chest contentedly, not understanding the reason behind her tears.
"Mama's crying because she's happy, Jay!" Tony explained to the now downcast little boy, who had obviously thought his actions were bad.
Jayden looked at his mother for conformation and when she nodded (still unable to get out a coherent sentence) and kissed his nose, his happy demeanour was back.
A small grumble erupted from Jayden's stomach, breaking the peaceful silence and making Ziva chuckle lightly and mumble something about DiNozzo stomachs "I guess I should get you some breakfast hm?" she asked while tickling the area which had sounded out.
Jayden squealed and giggled before shaking his head "No Mama! I help!" he said with a hint of stubbornness.
Ziva gave a nod of compliance before sliding out of the bed and following her son down the stairs, while Tony hollered that he was going to shower "Don't let Jay eat my serve Zi!" he added loudly, much to the pair's amusement.
"Here is your toast Jay, apple juice or orange?" Ziva asked while holding up the two cartons for him top pick.
"Thanks Mama! Mmm… Apple!" he declared, banging his little fist on the table for effect. After screwing on the top and taking a generous spoonful of muesli for own demanding stomach, she heard Tony exclaim something and pad down the stairs "Head's up!" he announced before flicking her phone through the air carelessly, knowing that her flawless reflexes would kick in.
Naturally, they did and Ziva looked down at the screen with a smile.
"Abby! How are you?" Ziva began before the smile dropped off her face "Really? Are you sure? Of course. 45 minutes? Okay. Try to relax!" Ziva said soothingly before looking across at her two boys with an expanding smile.
"Aunt Abby is going into labour!" she said looking at Tony who clapped his hands together with a hoot "Ahhh McGee – I hope he's ready for fatherhood!" he said with a grin.
Jayden took a second to comprehend this "Aunt Abby is havin' the baby?" he asked, eyes wide.
Ziva nodded "Soon Jay, we are going to see Aunt Abby and Uncle McGee but the baby might not be here until later, okay?" she explained.
Jayden nodded enthusiastically "Help Mama!" he requested, all thoughts about food forgotten. Ziva complied before glancing over at Tony "Can you pack some food for
Jay while I get him dressed? I doubt his stomach will hold out until lunchtime!" she said amusedly.
Tony hummed in agreement "Yeah, he's only eaten a piece of toast. That won't contain the beast that is the DiNozzo stomach!" he said dropping his voice comically much to the amusement to their son who giggled and patted his tummy in response.
"There no monster in my tummy Daddy!" he claimed indignantly before rushing off down the corridor shouting "Aunt Abby's havin' baby!" several times, Ziva following.
Jayden jumped up and down with small grunts of frustration, realising that he was not going to reach the button for the hospital elevator without assistance.
"Mamaaaa!" he whined before pouting.
Ziva ran a hand over her face warily "Tony could you? I am still feeling a little off from the car trip." She requested, silently cursing morning sickness.
"Sure you don't wanna take something?" he asked concernedly while hoisting Jayden up to poke the button with pure glee.
Ziva shook her head "Not a good idea. It will pass." She said waving a hand as they stepped into the elevator together, Jayden still attached to Tony's hip, knowing that there were more buttons to be pressed inside.
"What button Daddy? What button?" He asked, reaching out in preparation.
"See that number there? What number's that?" Tony asked, not bothering to rush considering they were the only ones in the elevator at present.
Jayden concentrated hard "5?" he guessed. Tony made a sound of approval "Good job kiddo! Have you and Mama been practicing?" He praised the now grinning 3 year old after he slapped the button in victory.
"Yup! I like numbers!" he announced.
Tony snorted quietly "You won't in high school." He sniggered quietly to Ziva who looked slightly exasperated "I do not even want to thinkabout high school yet! He is not even in Pre- School!" she half mumbled "He is my baby boy for a while yet." She continued with a grin.
"Alright down you get, jeez buddy you are getting big!" Tony said dramatically as they exited the elevator. Jayden nodded "I am 3 Daddy! I big boy now!" he said proudly once safely on the shiny white floor while grasping his mother's hand to half drag her down the hallway in the direction he thought his Aunt would be.
Ziva gently pulled Jayden's hand and whispered for him to stop so they could ask the nurse the room number.
The nurse smiled down at Jayden as she leaned over the desk slightly "Hi there!" she said to all members of the family.
Tony smiled politely "Hi, we're looking for Abigail McGee?" he requested.
The nurse nodded before tapping away at the computer swiftly "Okay, she is down the end of the corridor, room…342." She said smoothly before waving goodbye to Jayden who waved back shyly.
"Whoa Jay, this one! Can you reach?" Tony asked as Jayden stood on his tippy toes, his fingers grazing the handle. With another assist from Tony, Jayden barrelled into the room.
"Aunt Abby!" He squealed, slightly alarmed to see his aunt with tears running down her face. Abby sniffled and quickly brushed away the tears before grasping her nephew's hand.
"Hey Jay!" she said plastering on a strained smile as she pressed her fingers into her back.
Jayden looked at her worriedly "No cry! Aunt Abby need a snuggle Mama! Help?" he asked politely. Ziva cast a glance at her friend who nodded softly.
Ziva gently hoisted Jayden onto the hospital bed, careful not to pull any of the wires monitoring her and the baby.
After settling contently and if not slightly awkwardly beside her, Jayden pressed his ear to her stomach "She's movin'" he announced.
Abby winced as he said this "I'll say." She grumbled.
Tony chuckled and kissed her forehead "Gibbs here yet?"
Abby smirked slightly at that "Gibbs was here before McGee and I even reached the hospital!" she said smiling, the image of Gibbs tearing around corners entering everyone's mind "He took Timmy to get some food about half an hour ago because he was freaking out again. He's going to be a good Daddy to this little one." She sighed lovingly.
"How dilated are you?" Ziva asked sitting down on the chair beside the bed.
Abby grimaced darkly "Not much, 2 to 3 cm? I think it's going to be a long day." She said pushing her head back onto the pillow with a huff.
"I hate having my hair in my face!" she said going cross eyed as she looked at her fringe.
Ziva giggled before standing to help her friend tie her hair up and away from her face "I remember that feeling." She said motioning to her curls which went extremely unruly on the day she went into labour.
"Abbs?"
Abby perked up immediately "Come on in Gibbs! Tony, Ziva and Jayden are here too!" she called out as the door opened again to reveal Gibbs and a very pale McGee.
"Grandpa! Uncle MaGee!" Jayden said excitedly.
"Hey Squirt. You sure look comfortable there, huh?" Gibbs said half smiling at the 3 year old who just nodded and pressed his ear back to Abby's stomach.
Ziva pulled McGee into a hug and kissed his cheek "It will be fine McGee. You will be fine." She assured him before patting his cheek and returning to her seat.
Tony clapped McGee's shoulder "Yeah McGee, I thought I was gonna pass out when Jay was born…Just concentrate on Abby and her squeezing the hell out of your hand, that'll keep you alert." He said good naturedly.
McGee's mouth twitched upwards slightly "Thanks guys, I'll try not to pass out."
"I'll make sure you don't." Abby hissed as she went through another contraction.
4 hours passed, Ziva glanced up from her book to the clock which read 12:43pm, her eyes then travelled to Jayden who was rubbing his eyes furiously from his spot on
Abby's bed which he had refused to vacate. The only time he did was to snack and go to the bathroom; the rest of the time was spent listening to Grandpa Gibbs' short and sweet stories as well as McGee's relatively longer ones, colouring, talking to the nurses and other patients on the ward with Tony when he got restless and listening to Aunt Abby's stomach - cawing happily every single time the baby moved.
"Jay? I think it is time for you to have a nap, baby." She said quietly, trying not to disturb Abby who was attempting to sleep through her dilation with little success.
Jayden held out his colouring book and crayons with a slightly defeated look before looking around "I sleep here?" He whispered, copying his mother's quiet tone.
Ziva looked slightly conflicted and gazed at Tony for help.
"Ziva," Abby called out thickly, startling the pair "He can sleep with me. S'okay, he's my teddy bear." She mumbled, not opening her eyes but still smiling tiredly.
Ziva shook her head with a giggle when Jay snuggled into the crook of Abby's arm and promptly closed his eyes, she was not surprised, it had been quite a peculiar morning for the three year old.
Her musings were interrupted by her own stomach growling, this made Tony crack a smile from where he was talking quietly with Gibbs "I think it's time we appeased that stomach of yours…and mine of course."
"What about Jay?" she asked.
Gibbs waved a hand before holding it out to her "I'll keep an eye on him, Ziver," He said pulling her up "McGee and Abs are asleep; he won't be in the way."
Ziva smiled gratefully at their Boss as they gazed at the McGee's who's hands were wound together as they slept, McGee sleeping at a painfully awkward angle on the bed on the opposite side of Jayden who was (thankfully for Tony and Ziva) on the wall side so he couldn't potentially roll in his sleep.
"Not sleepin' Gibbs!" Abby slurred indignantly. Gibbs gave the pair a pointed look before going over to Abby and kissing her forehead "You should try Abs. See ya soon DiNozzos." Gibbs said before taking Ziva's previous place.
Tony pulled Ziva gently out of the room before taking a good look at her under the brighter light, Abby's room was considerably dimmer than the corridor to help her sleep.
"Jeez Zi, are you sure you're alright? You're looking a little pale." He remarked, running a hand over her cheek.
Ziva nodded "I am fine. I think I stood up a little too fast." She admitted before dropping the subject abruptly as her stomach and Tony's sounded out again.
An hour later, after stomachs were filled and extra food was purchased for the rest of the team just in case, Tony and Ziva re – entered the room to find Abby and Jayden awake, the former looking much more pained than before.
"Mother fu – PLEASE tell me I can have an epidural soon!" Abby growled while glaring at McGee "This is your fault Special Agent McGee!" she said lowly to her slightly terrified husband.
Gibbs chuckled and gently removed a still bleary eyed Jayden from the bed.
"I'll get the nurse!" Tony said quickly, departing the firing zone as he knew from experience that being male did not make you popular when labour was concerned.
Especially when women like Ziva and Abby knew particularly evil ways of murdering their partners.
"I'm sorry Abby!" McGee squeaked, not knowing what else to say as Abby squeezed the crap out of his hand as she rode out the stronger contraction.
"Oh you're going to be." She hissed before muttering a choice few swear words that were not intended for a certain pair of ears.
"Okay Mrs McGee! Let's check how you're progressing and then we can see about that epidural alright?" the kindly nurse chimed, obviously used to the sight of raging mothers to be.
Tony quickly scooped up Jayden and all apart from McGee left the room so the examination could proceed.
"You'll live Probie. Maybe a broken finger or four, but you'll live. It's worth it in the end!" Tony said grinning at the younger agent who was repeatedly banging his head against the crisp white wall.
"No Uncle Gee! Ouchie!" Jayden scolded his Uncle, pulling the lapels of his jacket to stop him.
Ziva nodded smugly "You tell him Jay. What is that saying from that movie…The Lion King?" Ziva asked Tony, snapping her fingers.
Tony threw her a proud grin "I have never been prouder of you Zi, quoting movies!" he said wiping away a fake tear "She's right McGee, Hakuna Matata! It means…?" Tony prompted his son who recognised the phrase immediately.
"Noooo worries!" Jayden responded, throwing his hands in the air with a grin identical to his fathers.
McGee chuckled against the wall "Thanks Jay, you're a smart kid." He relented while fist bumping the child.
After receiving the epidural, Abby was much more at peace though still struggling through contractions which were coming closer and closer together – she apologised profusely to McGee for snapping before the waiting game continued. Time seemed to drag after that, the nurses continued to flit in and out to check her vitals, Abby dozed and Tony entertained Jayden.
"Can I come in?" A voice sounded.
Gibbs nudged the door fully open with his foot before smiling at the familiar doctor "Doctor Bailey." She smiled politely back before grinning at all the occupants of the room
"Agent Gibbs, DiNozzos…and who's this? It can't be little Jayden?" she said kneeling down to his level. Jayden looked at her inquisitively, not shying away as he reached out and touched her shiny stethoscope and badge.
"Yup!" he chirped before looking up at Ziva "Who dis Mama?" he asked.
Ziva smiled at Doctor Bailey who Abby had requested specifically after hearing how good she was as a doctor when Ziva was pregnant, before looking down at Jayden
"Jay, this is Doctor Bailey, she was here when you were born." Ziva explained.
Doctor Bailey nodded in agreement, a sweet smile on her face "I'm going to help your Auntie Abby have her baby too!" she added before looking up at the woman in question who was watching their interaction with slightly teary eyes.
"I want to see my baby." She said slightly choked up.
Doctor Bailey nodded in understanding "I know, not long to go now! I'm going to draw the curtain around the bed so I can do one quick check and then we will see how much longer alright?"
Abby nodded and kissed McGee's hand as the curtain was drawn.
A few moments passed before Doctor Bailey let out a pleased sound "You are bang on 10 cm! Time to get this party started! I know that the nurses have been keeping track of your contraction rate and it looks like they are coming pretty frequently and painfully so it's time for you boys to scram for a while. Are you staying Ziva?" Doctor Bailey explained.
Ziva looked at Abby hesitantly "Do you want me to stay?" she asked.
Abby shot her an exasperated look as she gritted her teeth through a contraction "Quid pro Quo Zi! You are staying!" she gasped.
Ziva nodded before looking down at Jayden who looked slightly confused "Alright Baby, I am going to stay in here with Aunt Abby, how about you and Daddy go and get an Ice cream?" she offered, knowing her son's weakness.
Jayden nibbled on the edge of his thumb "Aunt Abby?" he whispered.
"She's going to be fine Jay; Doctor Bailey is going to help." Jayden looked slightly less worried, knowing that Doctors help people from his story books "M'kay." He relented before the numerous 'Good Luck' and 'See you soon' messages were exchanged.
"Ducky and Palmer are on their way now." Gibbs assured the forensic scientist, the ME's unable to be at the hospital early due to a body dropping.
After the door closed on the rest of the team, Ziva approached the bedside and offered her hand to her best friend, not particularly worried about the potential fractures.
"You can do this Abby." Ziva said comfortingly.
"Alright, Ziva is going to hand you ice chips – your first contraction is in two minutes so prepare yourself to push okay? Push deep for me Abby." Doctor Bailey instructed professionally before muttering to her midwifes who were at the ready.
Ziva held back a gasp as she remembered that in eight months, she would be back in a hospital to do it all again. Her vision of another bundle wrapped in her limp arms with Jayden snuggled into her other side momentarily disappearing as Doctor Bailey spoke.
"Alright Abby, push!"
Ziva exited the hospital room with tears running down her face as she flexed her hand which creaked in response. It had taken an hour filled with a potty mouthed Abby, a wincing McGee and constant calming from the Doctor Bailey and the midwifes, but Abby had finally given birth.
"Mama!" Jayden yelped before smashing into her legs.
Gibbs kissed her forehead "How'd she go Ziver?" he asked as Tony and the new arrivals, Palmer and Ducky crowded around her.
"It went well, I cannot feel my hand," she admitted "But she is fine, they are both fine." Abby assured the family.
Doctor Bailey appeared through the door and ran a hand through her hair warily "She's got fire that Abby. Go on in, she's asking for all of you." She said before departing down the corridor to clean up.
Ziva placed a finger to her lips in Jayden's direction, which he copied. As the group entered the quiet room, Jayden gasped with amazement at the sight of the little baby bundled in McGee's arms. Abby half panting half sobbing at the sight before her.
"Hey guys, wanna come and meet my daughter?" McGee whispered, sitting down so Jayden could see the pink bundle.
"Baby…"Jayden muttered in amazement, the déjà vu moment causing Tony and Ziva to lock eyes and smile.
"She's beautiful my dear, congratulations!" Ducky boasted while kissing Abby's cheek, Palmer too offering his congratulations.
"Good job Tim. This is where the fun begins…" Tony said sincerely, brushing a finger over his newest godchild's cheek gently.
"What's her name?" Gibbs asked "You went and took a note out of the DiNozzo book and decided to keep it secret." Gibbs said, Head slapping his Senior Agent lightly.
Tony pouted before flicking his eyes between Abby and McGee expectantly.
It was Abby who spoke "Everyone, meet Kimberly Audrey McGee!" Abby announced before the wave of comments about the newest member of the NCIS family's name became a topic of animated discussion.
"Aunt Abby? I hold her? Please?" Jayden asked looking up at his Aunt sweetly.
Ziva quickly took charge "Jay, you can hold Kimberly but you have to be very careful and you have to sit in Mama's lap, she is very little." Ziva said looking into his bright green eyes.
Jayden nodded in understanding and clambered up into Ziva's lap and listened to her instructions as Kimberly was gently placed into his and Ziva's arms.
He gently leaned down and kissed her little head "Hi Kimb...Kimber…" he struggled before smiling as Ziva whispered her idea into his ear "Kimmie! Hi Kimmie, I'm Jayden! M'Gonna play wif you lots and lots!" he whispered while the parents in the room melted at the adorable sight.
Jayden gaped as the baby let out a small whimper and cracked open her eyes lazily to reveal a big, bright pair of chocolate orbs.
"Look Mama! she's lookin' at me!" he said while holding her tiny hand.
"She sure is little man!" Tony said ruffling his hair.
The little boy looked up at both his parents "Mama?" he began, Ziva smiled "Yes?"
"When are you gonna have the baby?" he asked causing the room to go deathly silent for a moment. Abby, despite her tiredness was the first to respond.
"Baby? Are you serious? ZIVA! Ohmygod!" She spluttered while trying to remain calm as to not startle the baby.
Ziva looked down red faced "Yes, I am having another baby." She announced much to the delight of the room; even Gibbs was pleased with their news.
Ziva explained that she was a month and a week along but she didn't want to take away the attention of the current baby.
Abby scoffed "Ziva! I can't believe you didn't TELL me! You should have rung me as soon as the pregnancy test was positive!" she scolded with a pout.
"Tony DiNozzo, father of two…" McGee said with a shit eating grin "Do you think she'll break your hand this time?" he joked.
Tony glared "Funny Probie, real funny – yours is looking a little purple, you know that?" he said automatically flexing his hand at the memory.
McGee laughed "Can't spoil it for me Tony. Really though, congrats." He said sincerely.
"Are you prepared to be a grandpa for the third time Jethro? Personally, I'm looking forward to it!" Ducky said fondly.
Gibbs just patted the ME's shoulder "Got that right Duck." He said before turning to Tony and head slapping him sharply.
"Boss!"
"You benched my best agent again DiNozzo!" he said shortly, though a ghost of a smile was still on his features.
Palmer bent down to Jayden's height "Are you excited?"
Jayden nodded "I gonna be a good big brother Uncle Palmer!" he said throwing him a toothy grin.
Tony and Ziva listened to the lively conversation and watched their son looking completely content, Ziva felt a hot tear run down her cheek "Yes Jay, you are." Tony wrapped an arm around her waist and squeezed her hip comfortingly in response.
Okay! There you go, my updating is crap, but the content is long and hopefully good. Yes, it's fluffy, sue me! I like fluff! I need baby names, gender and pregnancy cravings for Ziva! Kay, go!
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