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Chapter 10

Ziva smiled as she leaned against her desk and watched her husband play with their children. Tony was sitting on the floor in between his and McGee's desks with Micah in his lap. Tali was standing next to Tony with a small hand on his shoulder. The twins were sitting in front of him and they were attempting to play a board game. At the moment the game seemed forgotten and Tali was, as Tony would call it, hamming it up for her brothers. She was making faces, "tickling" Tony, and just generally trying to make her father and brothers laugh. It was doing the trick as both Tony and the twins couldn't seem to contain their laughter. But what made Ziva's heart swell with pride and love was the affect she was having on Micah. He had begun to crack a smile and soon was laughing too, not nearly as loudly as Aiden or Noah but genuinely laughing. Tony's eyes caught Ziva's and saw the hope she felt reflected in his eyes. She mouthed 'I love you' to him and he mouthed 'I loved you too' then blew her a kiss.

Gibbs watched the moment from the shadows not wanting to spoil the light moment this family needed right now. But the moment they were waiting for, the time to break the case was here. Gibbs slowly made his way to the bullpen, coming to a stop next to Ziva and leaning next to her on the desk. She slipped her arm through his and laid her head on his shoulder. Smiling, Gibbs placed a small kiss on her temple.

"They've got MTAC ready to go," He said. "Daddy David will be calling any minute."

"Then let's go," She said as she visibly steeled herself for the upcoming battle. She made her way to her family, kissing each child and then planting one on Tony.

"I love you, Zi," Tony whispered. "Make him sorry baby."

"I will," Ziva said with a smile. "And I love you too. All of you, very much."

Ziva stood in front of the floor to ceiling screen in MTAC, waiting for her father's face to show up. Gibbs and Director Vance were sitting in the last row among the shadows, back-up if she needed them. Ziva didn't think she would need the help. Suddenly the screen light up, Deputy Director of Mossad Eli David front and center.

"Ziva, my dear," Eli said. "I was just looking at the pictures you sent of your darling little girl. I do have to say as much as I dislike your choice of husband you have created quite beautiful children."

"Take a good look at them because they are the absolute last you will ever see," Ziva said, her voice a low growl.

"Why the animosity Ziva?"

"Who did you send here to kill me and my family?" Ziva said as she crossed her arms.

"I did no such thing!" Eli exclaimed.

"The bullet pulled from the dashboard of my car disagrees!" Ziva exploded. "You raised me to shoot those same bullets."

"I promise you my dear I..."

"Do not 'my dear' me!" Ziva screamed. "That bullet not only grazed me, but narrowly missed Tony and our son. My little boy is terrified. He will not allow either Tony or I out of his sight for more than a few seconds."

Gibbs smiled as he sat in the back row watching Ziva tear into her father. He didn't feel the least bit sorry for him.

"If he did have anything to do with this he'll be very sorry," Gibbs whispered to his companion, Director Vance.

"Why is that Gibbs?" Vance asked as he twirled a toothpick between his teeth.

"Because he's awoken mama bear and she'll go through hell to protect her children," Gibbs said his voice laced with pride.

"Ziva! Give me a chance to explain," Eli exclaimed and waited until Ziva nodded. "I did not send anyone to harm you or your family no matter what you might think or how I feel about Agent Dinozzo. However, I believe I know who is trying to cause this."

"What are you waiting for? Give me a name now!" Ziva said.

"Ilan Bodnar, the Deputy Director," He said with a sigh.

"Why?" Ziva asked.

"He has tried to get my position for some time. I think he might believe that by threatening my family I will give up my post. I do not believe he made that shot himself, but he will be the one behind it."

"Do not expect my gratitude nor any more communication from me or my husband. You will not see my children grow up."

With that Ziva turned to the agent running the video and made the "cut" signal, her father disappearing from view. Turning she left the room, not even stopping to talk to Gibbs. She went straight to the bullpen to find Tali sleeping behind Tony's desk and the boys in between Tony and McGee's desks on their stomach's coloring. Tony was standing in the middle of the bullpen watching the boys color and talking to McGee who was standing nearby. Ziva sighed heavily and walked straight into Tony's surprised arms.

"Hey, Zi," He said as he wrapped his arms tightly around her and pressed a kiss to the top of her head. "You alright baby? What happened?"

Ziva didn't answer. Instead she wrapped her arms around Tony's waist and placed a kiss over his heart before burying her face into his chest. Tony looked up to find Gibbs and Director Vance standing at the entrance to the bullpen, questions in both of their eyes and concern clouding their faces. Tony threaded his fingers through her hair and rocked her slightly back and forth, his eyes never leaving Gibbs.

"What the hell happened up there?" Tony asked, this time directing his question squarely at Gibbs, not Ziva who still had yet to emerge from Tony's arms.

"She kicked his ass and got a name," Gibbs said. "Not sure why..."

"I am alright," Ziva said, cutting off her boss and leaning back from Tony's chest, but not leaving the circle of his arms. "He just made me realize how precious my family is. Made me appreciate you, especially you."

Surprising everyone except herself, she pulled Tony down by the lapels of his jacket for a passionate kiss. At least as passionate as they could get with both their bosses, co-workers, and children watching. Tony brought his other hand to tangle in her hair, only barely managing not to push his growing hardness into her.

"Alright that's enough grabass," Gibbs said with a smile still evident in his voice. "McGee with me."

Gibbs, Vance, and McGee made their way up the stairs all shaking their heads. Ziva flattened her palms against Tony's chest and rose on her toes to place a few short kisses to his lips. Tony slid his hands down until they rested on her hips, holding her firmly in front of him when she tried to move.

"What's wrong Tony?" She asked, a mischievous tone clearly evident in her voice.

"I think you know exactly what's wrong you sexy ninja," he said and pulled her hips into direct contact with his very erect hardness.

"You better be careful, my love," She said in his ear as she twirled his tie between her fingers. "Our sons are watching us."

"McGee in a skirt. McGee in a skirt," Tony whispered and Ziva, sadly she had to admit, felt his hardness disappear.

"Maybe later my little hairy butt," Ziva said placing a kiss on his cheek.

"Careful Zi," he said as he threaded his fingers through hers. "It could wake up."

She turned to Tony's desk, still keeping hold of one of Tony's hands and glanced behind it to check on Tali who was still fast asleep. Her quilt was clutched in her tiny fists, her pacifier in her mouth.

"She's been out for about half an hour," Tony said as he placed a kiss on her temple. Ziva twined her arms around his waist, her head on his shoulder. Tony smiled as he rubbed his hand up and down her back. "She looks so peaceful."

"I can't believe she's sleeping through all the noise in this office," Ziva said with a chuckle.

"Well she is a Dinozzo," Tony said, his smile lighting up the room.

Noah jumped up suddenly, coming to a crashing stop in front of them just short of his father's family jewels. "Look at my picture Mommy!"

"It is beautiful baby," she said as ran her hand through his hair.

"Mommy can we go outside and play?" Aiden asked from the floor.

"I'm sorry baby, but we have to stay inside today," Ziva said as she rubbed Noah's back.

That's when things went downhill. Both Noah and Aiden, their good behavior of the last couple days clearly running out. Both boys began throwing identical tantrums. The whining and stomping was what finally jostled Tali awake, her cries beginning to fill the bullpen. Ziva left the comfort of her husband's arms to pick up her screaming daughter, talking softly to her in hebrew and rubbing her back.

"Alright, alright that's enough," Tony said as he knelt in front of the boys. "Guys, I know staying here all day and night is no fun. I know you want to go home and so do I, but right now this is where we have stay. Mommy and I need you guys to help us out ok? Can you be patient? Do you know what patient means?"

Tony took the hand of each twin, both boys shrugging their shoulders. He didn't get the chance to explain though because both boys threw their arms around his neck, squeezing as hard as they could. They both began whispering 'I'm sorry' over and over and soon Tony felt tears on his neck.

"Hey, hey guys it's ok," Tony said and stood with both boys in his arms. He glanced at Ziva to find Tali asleep on her shoulder and a small, slightly amused smile on her face. "How about we go see if Grandpa Gibbs can let us have a movie night on that big screen upstairs and pizza for dinner. Sound like a plan?"

Both Noah and Aiden nodded, even Micah perked up at the sound of a movie and pizza. Ziva smiled and placed a kiss on Tali's forehead. After Tony placed the twins on the floor she stopped him from going up to the conference room with a hand on his chest. Pulling him down until his lips touched hers in a loving kiss. This man, Agent Meatball as her father called him, was the best man she'd ever known. Ziva didn't know what she'd done to deserve this loving, funny, strong man, but no matter what happened she would move heaven and earth to keep him.