"ABBY…ABBY…calm down, I'm on my way back to your lab. Gibbs wants whatever you can get off Ziva's blanket."

"How is she McGee? Is Gibbs and Tony still at the hospital? Is Ziva going to be alright? Can I go and see her? What…

"Abby, you know Gibbs will let us know soon enough. Right now, we need to do all we can to catch who did this and we need you to process what we have…ok."

"Ok….Timmy. But she better be alright. She's like my sister and we can't let anyone mess with family."

"I know; I'll be there as soon as I can. Be sure to let Ducky and Palmer know too."

"Ok Timmy, I will. She's got to be alright. Ziva…..Ziva just has to be."

"She will Abby, she will."

BETHESDA HOSPITAL:

Tony continued to talk to Ziva in a whisper, trying to will her to consciousness. "Come on my little Ninja, I want you wake up so you know you're safe with your family. You gotta stop getting hurt in this way. You're the most beautiful women I've ever met and you can't not be here. Gibbs, Abby and Tim are worried sick. You know I can't live without you."

Tony caressed her cheek slightly, over her bruised faced. "Hey I bet when you get out of here, you want to see that new James Bond movie. You know how you love action flicks and espionage. I've been dying to see it with you. I bet you could even give me a few pointers on the plot. You know how you figure out the plot before I do. I got a special blend of popcorn I want you to try. I invented a special jalapeño butter sauce I want you to try. I know how you love spicy food." Tony couldn't move his eyes away from her face. He just hoped that Gibbs and the rest could find who did this and he would get a piece of him. He slowly moved and kissed Ziva's bandaged head. "I'll be right here when you wake up Zi, I'm not leaving you, ever."

Gibbs was outside in his car about to call Abby when he saw the Ambassador's flagged car pull up in front of the hospital. He called for Leon to send NCIS backup before leaping out of his car to confront the Israeli Ambassador.

In a cold stone voice Gibbs approached. "What the hell are you doing here Ambassador? Coming back to finish the job you did on my Agent?"

The Ambassadors protection detail stopped Gibbs before he could get closer. Mustoff being angry that Gibbs would speak to the Ambassador in scuh a way. The Ambassador waived Mustoff and his detail to allow Gibbs to speak to him.

"Agent Gibbs, it would be more appropriate if I speak to you in a more civil manner."

"Is that why you're here? Gibbs could barely control his instinct to punch the Ambassador. "How did you know what happened unless you knew?"

"I assure you Agent Gibbs that Director Vance informed me of what happened. I had nothing to do with this attack on Agent David, but I wish to speak to you if I may."

Gibbs didn't know what this man was up to. But he could sense that he truly was concerned about what happened to Ziva. "In my car; now."

Mustoff wanted to be near Harim to see what was being said. Unfortunately for him the Ambassador made it clear he was to watch where he was going only. 'What could this idiot be saying with to this Gibbs?'

Once in the car, Gibbs turned on his car and radio. "TALK."

The Ambassador could see how angry and how much he cared for Ziva earlier when she pulled a gun on him. He suspected that Gibbs was close to Ziva they way he talked her down from shooting him.

"Agent Gibbs I am going to trust my instincts and reveal to you why this may be happening after the day's events with Agent David. I assure you I had no knowledge of what happened to her until Director Vance contacted me. I will investigate on my end as to what happened."

"Oh that's reassuring; since you or one of your people did this."

"First, how is Agent David?"

Gibbs didn't want to reveal too much, yet felt compelled to answer. "She's a fighter and holding her own. Now tell me what you know or suspect."

Harim took a breather before he spoke, closely turning to Gibbs knowing Mustoff could read lips. "I suspect that one of my people may have done this on their own. I know I am being closely watched by others that are not here."

"Meaning?" Gibbs pushed.

"Meaning there are those in my country that do not wish that I am here. That their control on me has been waning and their power would be diminished if I leave on my own agenda. For some unknown reason I trust you Agent Gibbs. I want to make this perfectly clear. I want to defect to your country and have the means to do so. But I am also here on a personal matter."

Gibbs could tell this man had more to him that just defecting.

Harim took another breathe. "I….I want to atone for my sins."

TBC

A/N: I know this is short. I've been extremely busy lately. But do not fear, I have a couple of days off and plan on updating in the next few days. Thank you and everyone who has read and petitioned me to update. Your reviews and comments have been nurturing. Please feel free to comment and review. Next chapter up soon.