P.S. this is Ziva
Chapter 7
Disclaimer: I own nothing. Wish I did then Ziva would not be MIA. So hope Anthony Senior would have talked to Tony about Ziva on the last episode, "Dressed to Kill".
Previously on NCIS
"I know she regrets hurting me. I love her and I will put it behind me. "Tony sat down on the chair Gibbs had next to the work bench. "If this past year has taught me anything it is Rule 5. Don't waste good. Ziva is good. These babies are my opus. I want them to have the family I did not have."Gibbs shook his head. "Will you be their grandfather?"
Gibbs looked surprised. "I thought I already was."
"Just making sure there boss. I don't' know how good a grandfather my father will be."
Gibbs could not help but smile at that. "I'll do my best." He stood up and tapped Tony on the back of the head. "Now you go upstairs and get reacquainted with your lady. Also, since we already have the guest room set up for Ziva and the babies you're welcome to stay here for as long you and Ziva want to."
"Was hoping you would ask, Boss. Ziva had me pack a bag before we left my apartment." Tony joked. Just then they heard Abby calling for Gibbs that the food was there. "Come on Boss. Let's eat. I'm starving."
"Of course you are Tony." Ziva was back and he was quickly returning to the old Tony. Gibbs knew that they would have some rough times ahead but they were on their way to being a family.
NCIS
Tony was holding Aton when he joined the group in the kitchen as the food was being passed out. Tim had taken Abby some food since she was holding Annie. Anton had fallen asleep in his father's arms. Ziva walked up to take the baby but Tony shook his head. "I'll keep him Zi."
"But Tony you need to eat." Ziva told him. "It is very hard to hold a baby and eat."
"I'll manage Zi." Tony replied confidently. Ziva smiled. She hoped he was right. She got him his order and a fork.
Tony managed to put the container for his food on the table next to the couch. He centered his son on his left arm and reached across him to get a forkful of food. The whole group watched as he maneuvered the first bite into his mouth without dropping any on the sleeping baby. He then put the fork down on his leg and reached for the beer Ziva had sat next to him. He looked at the group and smiled as he took a sip of his beer. "See told you DiNozzos can multitask," he grinned at his audience. He put the beer down and reached for another bite of his food. Just as he had a large forkful of noodles Anton shot his hand up and grabbed the fork dumping the noodles and vegetables on top of his thinning black hair. The sudden heat landing on his tender scalp caused Anton to start screaming. Ziva and Gibbs rushed to the baby's aide. Tony was in shock but instincts took over and he quickly removed the hot food from his son's scalp. He then hugged the baby to his chest whispering calming words in his ear.
As if by second nature Anton snuggled into Tony's chest and began to babble happily. Tony looked at Ziva and Gibbs and smiled sheepishly. "Sorry."
Ziva and Gibbs just shook their heads but then noticed something. Anton had reached up and wiped his head with his little hand. He pulled it down and immediately began to lick the sauce off his hand. He looked up at Tony and smiled a big one tooth grin. Everyone started to laugh. "Looks like he is your kid DiNozzo." Gibbs replied between bouts of laughter.
NCIS
After a quick clean up of Anton's head, the evening continued uneventfully. Ducky and Palmer had been called and they joined the group around 7 o'clock. Abby had brought a movie so they enjoyed the family time laughing and catching up with Ziva.
Ziva and Tony had taken the babies up during the night and tucked them securely in their port-a-cribs. Ziva grabbed the baby monitor and they started back downstairs when Tony cornered Ziva in the hallway. He leaned in and kissed her. "Tonight has been fun Ziva."
"I have missed this, our family." Ziva told him. "How did your talk with Gibbs go?"
"If I hurt you I'm dead." Tony relied with a deadpan look on his face. Ziva giggled slightly. "Also he told me to stay here with my family." Ziva smiled and kissed Tony in return. "I can sleep on the couch if you want me to." Ziva looked at him shocked at what he said. She panicked that he was still mad at her.
"If that is what you want Tony," she managed to say then she saw him put on a pouty face. "Then you are welcome to join me and the children in the guest room, they will be waking up again tonight to eat."
"I would enjoy helping." Tony said.
"Then it is settled you will join us in the guest room. I will make you a bed on the floor."
Now Tony panicked. "The floor?" he questioned. He had been teasing her about the couch and he thought he she had joined in the banter.
"Well ….." she drug out the conversation. "Your back would complain now would it not." Tony smiled and nodded as he rubbed his back. "Gibbs does have a queen sized bed and we are adults." She smiled sweetly. Tony relaxed and kissed her. "But you must keep your hands to yourself."
"I guess I can handle that but I don't promise my hands will comply. Sometimes they have a mind of their own Zeeeeva." He smiled at her with his most charming grin.
Ziva looked at him she had missed how he butchered her name when he was being charming. She had missed that grin and those sparkling eyes. "Well then I cannot promise I will not fight back if those hands do not "she paused "obey." She smiled seductively. She had so missed their banter.
Tony stood back with a pretend look of shock on his face. He then leaned in and took her in his arms. "I missed this." He then kissed her. Ziva had missed this too. She kissed him back. They could hear their friends laughing downstairs as they broke apart. "We will continue this later." Tony whispered.
"Just watch those hands DiNozzo," she whispered. Tony had to smirk.
NCIS
The evening ended far too soon for the entire group but Gibbs and the team had to be at work in the morning. Gibbs had given Tony the week off to help Ziva and get his new family matters settled. He was not sure what they were going to settle or how. He really hoped Ziva wanted to stay in the US but he was not sure what her plans were. He figured that Tony wanted that as well. It was all up to them to decide what each of them wanted. But he was going to give them the chance to decide and they could not do that if Tony was at work. He had called Vance before they left Israel and gotten approval for Tony's little hiatus from work.
After the team left Gibbs looked at the couple and smiled. "I'm heading to the basement to work. Give you the house to talk. Call me if you need help with the kids. Bet I fall asleep down there."
"Thanks Boss" Tony told him. He knew what Gibbs was doing. He was giving them a place and the privacy to talk.
Gibbs walked up and kissed Ziva on the cheek. Then he patted Tony on the shoulder. "Thank you Abba," she whispered. He winked at her. They had discussed many scenarios concerning her return while they were getting the twins over their ear infections.
"Looks like you and Gibbs have discussed a few things." Tony told her.
"Yes we did discuss some of my options."
"He wants you to come back. We all do. Especially me." He walked up to her and took her in his arms. "I know you needed to find yourself. To put your past behind you. Were you able to do that even with having those two upstairs?"
"Well kind of. I was able to change roles. I am no longer that killer I was. I am somebody's mother and I like that feeling very much." Ziva laid her head on his shoulder. "Very much."
"I can see that sweet cheeks. Your face glows when they are around. You beam when you talk about them. "He put his pointer finger under her chin and turned her face up so he could look into her dark beautiful eyes. "I can only hope I can get that same pride as their father."
She smiled sweetly. "You already have Tony. Even when Anton peed on you there was a look of pride on your face. And when you held Annie I saw the tears." She kissed his cheeks softly.
Tony's eyes again filled with tears. "We have some things to decide about those two upstairs. I love you Ziva. This past year has showed me that Gibbs' rules 5 and 8 really have more meaning now. You are good and I don't want to waste my time with you. Also, I don't want to ever take our relationship for granted."
Ziva smiled with tears now filling her eyes. He loved her and no matter what she had done he still loved her. No matter what she had done in her past for her father would change that. "Tony, one thing this past year has told me is I love you too. "
"So, what does this realization mean for us Zee?" Tony asked. "Do we move to Israel or do we stay here? We could even go somewhere else as long as we are together."
"Tony, all I know is I love you and I am sorry it took me so long to realize where I belong." Tony looked into her eyes. He was done talking all he wanted now was to hold her, kiss her and make love to her again.
"We can talk about all this later, can't we?" he told her. He picked her up bridal style and started up the stairs. Ziva could not help but giggle nervously.
Tony carried her through the guest room door. Ziva closed the door quietly with her foot. Tony started kissing her on the neck as he gently laid her down on the bed. "We have to be quiet." Ziva whispered. "I do not want to wake the babies."
"Your wish is my command, my lady." They continued kissing on the bed as various articles of clothing began falling away from their bodies. Just as they had begun to get totally involved in their act of making love Anton screamed. Tony brushed Ziva's hair out of her face. He then rested his head on her forehead both were breathing heavily.
"We need to take care of him before he wakes his …." Just then Annie let out a scream as well. "sister." Ziva replied
"Looks like we have to continue this later, my love," Tony grumbled still trying to get control of himself. Ziva smiled and they both got up grabbing clothes as they headed to pick up their children.
"And we will Mr. DiNozzo." Ziva snickered. Ziva grabbed Annie and Tony picked up Anton and both flustered parents took their children downstairs to get their bottles.