Chapter 3
"WHAT?" Ziva screeched, "YOU HAVE TO BE JOKING! TELL ME YOU ARE JOKING! IT ISN'T FUNNY!" Dr. Smyth shook his head, "I assure you, ma'am, this is no joke. I am a doctor, after all."
"2 things," the Israeli tried to calm herself down, without avail, "First thing- don't call me ma'am. Second thing- You said that amnesia patients often recall things that they think about in their subconscious. Does Tony see me as a wife, or a lover, or something?"
nodded, "That seems to be the case, Miss. It would be best that you go along with it."
'It all makes sense now,'Ziva thought to herself, 'The looks, the protectiveness and the jealousy of when I date other guys. Tony likes me?'
Then, Dr. Smyth's last sentence sunk into her brain. She had to go along with this? And Tony would wake up with Ziva sleeping next to him, wearing a wedding ring. Then he'd remember, and it would be so hard to explain.
"So you want me to pretend to be Tony's wife until he regains his memories?" she asked, curiously.
Dr. Smyth nodded. "There is no way in Hell I am doing that. I'm sure he'll remember soon anyway. He's a very smart guy," Ziva tried to shrug off the feelings she was now experiencing. Tony liked her back?
"I'm sorry," Dr. Smyth looked a bit scared, "But it would be a big shock for him for the woman he thinks is his wife to tell him otherwise. It would break his heart, plus he probably wouldn't believe you. Anyway, it may help his development."
"Yeah, right!" Dr. Smyth was now glowing red as patients began to stare. He wasn't doing a very good job here. Abby turned to Gibbs.
"I think this is a good idea," she decided, "But I know how you feel about Rule 12. But I don't care. The thing is, I want them to get together, anyway."
Gibbs gave her a look to say that he agreed with her. Everyone wanted Tony and Ziva to get together. Even Director Vance. He thought they'd be a better team if they could actually get along.
"Please, Ziva," Ducky pleaded, "You and Anthony will be an excellent couple. Do it for him. You never know, something might happen from it. We've all seen the way you look at each-other."
"I don't want anything to happen," Ziva lied quickly; "Tony is my partner and friend, so nothing will ever change that. Even if I wanted something to happen, it would never in a million years work out. Think Jenny and Gibbs. Think McGee and Abby."
They all turned to look at the pair, who went as red as a tomato.
"Please do it," Dr. Smyth begged, "You'll need to go see him though. He's been asking for you."
"Please," Abby begged, "For Tony."
"For Tony," Ziva agreed ruefully as she followed Dr. Smyth down the corridor.
So next chapter: We meet Tony as an amnesia patient. I'll update tomorrow.
Peace be with you xxx