Title: Dismantle/Repair
Author: WtUnite [Chedders/Jess]
Rating: T
Pairing: Gibbs/Ziva
Status: 10/13
Category/Warnings: Established Romance, Angst, Hurt/Comfort
Spoilers: General Spoilers for all 7 seasons, roughly.
Summary: Ziva and Gibbs deal with a traumatic incident, only to rebuild a life together.
A Friday afternoon towards the end of September, after work the team as well as Abby, Ducky and even Jackson Gibbs had gathered in an office in City Hall. None of the attendees were dressed in anything special, but came straight from work. It seemed fitting to be set on Ziva's last day of working until after Jacob was born.
"We have gathered here, as friends and family of Leroy and Ziva to celebrate their union."
Gibbs held onto Ziva's hand, lacing their fingers together. He spent the ceremony glancing over at her, the look on his face just for her. The one his father knew well. The same look of contentment he had seen on his son's face at his first wedding. Gibbs was barely paying attention to the man speaking, but he tired.
"Marriage is a promise between two people who love each other sincerely, who honor one another, who wish to be united in the eyes of those attending and share a future together. Leroy and Ziva dedicate themselves to the happiness and well being of the other and the child they are bringing in to this world."
As if knowing he was being talked about Jacob moved but with her free hand Ziva rubbed her stomach lightly.
"Together the couple recognizes you all as people who have helped bring them together and thank you for your support. Do you as family and friends of Leroy and Ziva bless this union today?"
Gibbs turned to look at those in attendance, narrowing his eyes when he noticed Tony opening his mouth. Abby noticed too, elbowing the Senior Agent in the side a little too hard. Tony made in indistinct sound in the back of his throat, smiling at his boss before the other man turned and gave his full attention to his soon to be wife.
"Joining in marriage you promise to be partners in life, to have and to hold from this day forward, for richer or for poorer, in sickness or in health. You promise to respect, encourage, love and support the best interests of your partner to achieve more as a team then ever could be done alone."
"I do," Ziva promised, squeezing Gibbs' hands as she watched their friends out of the corner of her eye. Abby had leaned her head on Ducky's shoulder even as McGee looked a little teary.
"Leroy and Ziva will now exchange the rings. As rings are circles and never ending so shall their love not end."
Gibbs reached into his pocket, pulling out the ring he had for Ziva. It was a simple gold band, but his badge number and the words 'Semper Fi' were engraved into the back of it. Smiling at her, he slipped the ring onto her finger, resisting the urge to lean in and kiss her. She looked breath taking, after all.
From her own pocket Ziva withdrew the ring she had bought for Gibbs, also gold and also simple. Inside the ring was engraved 'Ani Ohevet Otcha' which was the first way that she had professed her love to him. Reveling in the feeling of the ring on her finger Ziva slipped the one she had on to Gibbs' finger.
"May you who give it and you who wear it honor in life the pledge for which it stands. May every blessing be yours as you bind your lives together. May your love sustain you on this journey together. May you joy with laughter and sorrow with strength. May you dwell together in peace and happiness. There is nothing nobler and more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye keep house as man and wife, confounding their enemies and delighting their friends. Now will the witnesses sign the marriage contract?"
Gibbs tried to keep from looking impatient as he watched their friends move forward. He was more than ready to take Ziva home for their 'honeymoon'. Or at least the activities part of it. He caught his father's eye for a moment, nodding before he turned his attention back to the beautiful, and very pregnant, woman in front of him.
"Inasmuch as Leroy and Ziva have consented together in this ceremony to live in marriage and have witnessed their vows in the presence of this company and have given and received rings as a token of love, through the power invested in me and in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia I pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss."
Ziva had no intention of waiting for Gibbs to come down to her, and instead rose up to kiss him.
Without caring about their audience, Gibbs tugged her closer. His arms tightened around her waist as he ravished her mouth. They were married now, and she had a ring to match the dog tags she wore all the time. The sound of Dinozzo cat calling made Gibbs pull away far enough to tell him to can it before kissing Ziva again.
The justice of the peace excused himself and left the room for the newly married couple and their friends. When it was decided that they had been kissing too long Abby interrupted by hugging Ziva. This led to rounds of congratulations and the impromptu plans of celebrating at Ducky's home, no one expected the newly weds to join them.
Ziva didn't care about the congratulations, they were married and that was all the mattered.
Gibbs pulled Ziva aside, whispering his plans for their honeymoon into her ear with the same voice she heard growling her name that very first time as he took her up against his boat. His arm tightened around her waist, fingers brushing against her stomach lightly. He was more than ready to go home.