A/N: Hey readers. i know i said there was gonna be only one chapter left but as i was writing it i decided to split it up and do one more. this was originally gonna be a flashback but i decided to make it longer and make it it's own chapter. i hope you enjoy it.
Disclaimer: i dont own NCIS or any of it's characters. if i did, my fan fics would actually be episode scripts.
"Ziva, go have Ducky check you out."
"That is not necessary Gibbs. It was just something I ate."
"I said go. Just to make sure. Don't make me turn it into an order."
Ziva gave Gibbs an exasperated look before turning around and heading to the elevator saying she's sure it was nothing as she left
McGee waited the elevator doors before he stood up and walked over to Gibbs desk and almost froze when his boss looked at him curiously.
"C-can I talk to you about something boss," McGee said forcing himself to look the senior agent in the eyes.
"Sure what is it McGee," Gibbs asked.
"Um privately?"
McGee could feel Tony and Scott looking at him from their desks but decided to ignore them and focus on Gibbs.
Gibbs stood up and motioned for him to follow. As they walked past his desk, McGee caught Agent Scotts eyes, who gave him a knowing look as if to say good luck. The 2 agents stayed silent as they kept walking until they reached the interrogation rooms and Gibbs motioned him into one of them. McGee took the chair normally reserved for suspects while Gibbs took his usual chair in front of the two-way mirror.
"So, what is it you wanted to talk to me about," Gibbs asked, his face unreadable.
McGee took a deep breath before speaking.
"I have to tell you something boss," he said, "it's about me and Ziva."
"Are you about to tell me that you two broke rule twelve?"
"Kind of. Sort of, well I mean yeah we did but it's kind of more than that-"
"How long?"
"It's kind of past rule 12 in a way."
"How long?"
"A little- a little over a year."
"So you two kept this a secret from us for that long."
"Yes."
"Does Ziva know that you're telling me this?"
"No she doesn't. We were going to tell you together soon then tell the rest of the team. We planned to do it later this week."
"So why did you decide to tell me on your own."
"Because I figured that if you get mad then I can take the full brunt of your anger then that way it wouldn't be as bad when you talk to Ziva."
"Did you really expect that to work?"
"It was worth a shot."
"Don't you think Ziva's gonna just as angry when she find outs that you told me without her?"
"I am aware of that. I thought out every possible outcome and consequences and I decided to just take the risk and handle it later. I just hope she doesn't get too mad at me."
"Yeah good luck with that."
"Yeah."
"Since it's been that long then that means you two are pretty serious?"
"Yeah."
"So for this long you both been going behind my back and breaking Rule 12?"
"Yes."
"Well seeing as you both have been able to be together this long without it interfering with your work it doesn't seem to be much of a problem."
"Well you see that's why we decided to tell you. Soon we're not gonna be able to keep it from interfering from our job."
"Why's that?"
"Ziva-she's pregnant boss."
McGee looked away and found the table to be more interesting at that moment. Gibbs studied his younger agent as he let his own mind process what he heard. He was definitely surprised but he didn't show it but instead kept his face straight.
"How far along," Gibbs asked.
"A couple weeks now," McGee replied softly.
"Are you happy that she is?"
"Of course."
"Do you still love her the same since you first went out?"
McGee didn't answer but instead reached into his pocket took out a small black velvet box that he handed to Gibbs. Gibbs opened the box to find a golden ring with diamonds all along the edge of it. He closed the box and placed it on the table next to McGee. He then looked at the younger agent who was still not looking at him.
"You didn't come to me to ask for permission," he said, making sure it sounded like a statement and not a question.
McGee shook his head.
"So then you absolutely serious about doing this then?"
McGee nodded his head as he reached for the ring box. He held it in his hands as Gibbs stood up.
"Seeing as you and Ziva had not allowed it to interfere with your jobs for this long," Gibbs started, "then I see no reason to not allow it. Just make sure you take care of her."
McGee nodded without looking up. Gibbs walked up to him and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Congratulations Tim," Gibbs told him, squeezing his shoulder.
Gibbs saw a small smile form on the young agent's lips as he said that. He gave him a quick pat before leaving him behind in the interrogation room.
As soon as he stepped into the hallway he heard the door of the next door observation room open to have Ziva come out followed by Abby, Tony and Scott. He had a feeling that Ziva would come looking for them when she heard but should have known the other three would allow the curiosity to get the best of them. He looked at Ziva to see she was surprised to see what just happened
"Gibbs," Ziva started to say.
"Take it easy on him Ziva," Gibbs said before pulling her into a hug, "congratulations."
"Thank you Gibbs," Ziva responded hugging him back.
When they parted, Gibbs allowed Ziva through to enter the interrogation room. As soon as the door closed Abby let out a squeal.
"Can you believe it," she said excitedly, "their having a baby and McGee is gonna propose."
"Wow who knew probie had it in him," Tony said leaning against the wall.
"Back to work, all of you," Gibbs said.
"Aw come one Gibbs," Abby pouted, "can we see what happens next?"
"No. let's go, all of you, now."
The three did as he said and started to walk back to the bullpen, Abby with a noticeable look of disappointment. Gibbs smiled as he followed all of them out and decided to give Ziva and McGee as much time as they need.
A/N: There you go. i hope u liked it. ill have the last chapter up soon. till then review and let me know what you think. your reviews help me sleep at night xD