AN: Not my best chapter, but some things had to happen before the next chapter. Also I know the flashback really has nothing to do with the chapter but I had to put it because of a flashback in the next chapter.

Fun little tidbit: Not all the flashbacks are written for a specific chapter. Some I just write and then find a chapter for them to go with. On the other hand some are written for specific chapters.

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December 2001

Somewhere along their first Summer together they'd became more than just friends. Over a year later Ziva was leaving Mossad and moving to the United States. It was December and they had decided to spend it in Paris.

Kate had risen with the sun and decided to enjoy her coffee on the balcony.

"This is a sight I could wake up to forever," Ziva spoke walking up behind Kate.

Kate leaned back against Ziva. "We could always live here instead," She suggested.

Ziva laughed. "I know you love Paris, but your life is in the states."

"Yours was in Israel and you are leaving," Kate argued.

Ziva took a seat and Kate joined her in the chair across from her.

"My life is with you," Ziva spoke and then bit her lip, "With Tali gone there's nothing left for me in Israel."

Kate took Ziva's hand in her own. "We can still visit all the places we love," Kate stated

"One trip at a time Caitlin," Ziva said with a smile.

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Maura ran into Jane while getting coffee Wednesday morning.

"I'm sorry, but I can't make it this Sunday maybe next Sunday," Maura told her.

"Tali's not sick is she?" Jane questioned.

Maura couldn't help but smile at Jane's concern for Tali.

"No she's fine. It's just her grandpa is visiting this weekend," Maura explained.

Jane was quick to speak again, "He's welcome to come too. Ma cooks enough food to feed all of BPD."

"I'll ask he's not the biggest people person," Maura informed her. "Actually I'll probably have two extra guest. Knowing Jenny she'll invite herself or Gibbs will be nice for once and offer to get her out of the office."

"The more the merrier," Jane said with a grin. "Isn't that right Ma?" She added with a roll of the eyes.

Maura turned around and found Angela attempting to discretely eavesdrop.

"What's right Janie?" Angela asked playing dumb.

"I know you were listening," Jane replied.

Angela gave Maura a warm smile. "You are more than welcome to bring guest."

"I'll pass on the invite. They're coming Friday so I'll let you know if we'll be attending."

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Maura walked into the school slightly on edge. Ms. Grace had told her that morning she wished to speak to her that afternoon if she had time. Maura finished the only autopsy that day after lunch so she could speak with Ms. Grace.

When Maura walked into the classroom Tali was still sitting at the table coloring away. Ms. Grace picked up on Maura's uneasiness.

"Dr. Isles you have nothing to worry about. I like to speak with all the parents of my students a few weeks after they start here. I like for parents to be aware of everything I expect from my students and their child's behaviour in class," Ms. Grace explained.

Maura smiled. "I appreciate your concern for your students."

"Tali seems to be adjusting very well, but I have noticed she seems to isolate herself from others," Ms. Grace spoke.

Maura nodded having heard Tali's old teacher raise the same concern. "I'm aware. We're still working on learning how to making friends. She's made a couple since we've moved."

"I've seen her start to branch out a little even if it's just sitting and coloring with other kids for a minute," Ms. Grace told her as she pulled out a piece of paper and handed it to Maura. "This I found very interesting. In kindergarten kids are still working on writing simple words it's not often I have a student who can write in two languages. I don't know how accurate it is, but I was still surprised to see Tali writing in both English and Hebrew."

Maura scanned over the paper with a smile. Neatly under their vocab words Tali had wrote their Hebrew translations. "Ziva wanted to make sure that Tali would be able to use Hebrew and English with ease. I think she always knew deep down her days were numbered."

Ms. Grace gave Maura a sad smile. "Do you remember me mentioning how I taught my students about different countries?" She waited for Maura to nod and continued. "Thursday and Friday were covering Israel. If Tali is comfortable doing so I think the kids would find it interesting to her speak Hebrew. That is if she wants to?"

"Tali," Maura called.

Tali abandoned her coloring and walked over to them.

"Yes mommy?" Tali asked sweetly.

Maura pulled Tali into her lap. "Would you want to teach your class some Hebrew when they talk about Israel?"

Tali seemed to toss the idea around in her head. "Ken(Yes)," She replied.

Maura smiled followed by Ms. Grace who took it as a yes.

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"I was informed I'm getting a visitor this weekend is it just the one or can I add to the list?" Maura asked as she video chatted with Jenny.

"We're coming too," Jenny answered.

Maura was taken back. "We?" She asked shocked.

"Well my best babysitter moved to a different state. What else was I supposed to do?" Jenny spoke with an almost forced smile.

"She could have stayed with Ducky or you could tell Abby," Maura suggested.

Jenny shook her head. "She misses you and Tali so I decided to let her tag along. She'll only miss two days of school."

"What about Gibbs?" Maura questioned.

Jenny sighed. "We'll cross that bridge when we get there."

"I almost forgot. One of my new co-workers invited us to Sunday lunch. I can reschedule if you don't want to go," Maura informed her.

"Gibbs will probably interrogate all your new co-workers so it sounds perfect," Jenny spoke.

"I'll let her know. Tell Lea Rey I said I miss her too and I can't wait to see you Friday," Maura concluded.

"I will. See you Friday," Jenny said leaving the video chat.