The Journey
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A/N - I am so sorry for the delay once again, but thanks for the reviews and alerts :)
Chapter Twelve - Baby Blues
Tony had taken control as soon as those words had slipped from Ziva's mouth. He wanted time to panic but knew he had to get Ziva to the hospital as quick and as calmly as possible. Internally, his heart was aching, he just wanted to see his baby again and be reassured that everything was alright. He was quietly confident that everything was in fact fine, and was trying to get Ziva to see the same.
"Come on Sweetcheeks, let's get you into the car. We are going to the hospital, and they are going to tell us that everything is alright" Tony said softly as he wrapped a blanket around Ziva's shoulders.
"I'm bleeding Tony. There is nothing fine about that" Ziva replied, her voice husky from all the crying. She was barely holding it together. She knew it had all been too good to be true. Nothing ever went smoothly for her.
"I know Ziva, but we have got to stay postive until we hear otherwise" Tony guided Ziva out of the house and into the car. He noticed the tears starting to fall down her cheeks again. He got into the driving seat and planted a kiss on her forehead. There was nothing he could do to make her feel better.
They had been at the hospital for about an hour. Ziva had had several tests taken and they were waiting to be seen by a doctor. Ziva had been refusing to talk, her grief had been slowly building and she truly believed that the pregnancy was over. This was tearing Tony apart. He wanted to be supportive, but he didn't want to push Ziva away. He had popped out of the room to get some coffee, and phone Gibbs to inform him of what was happening. Gibbs had not said much, but Tony could tell he was worried.
"Mr and Mrs DiNozzo. I am sorry to have kept you waiting. My name is Dr Naylor. How are you feeling Mrs DiNozzo?"
Ziva kept quiet so Tony spoke for her.
"She has been feeling unwell for a couple of days. She had a fever this morning and felt very tired. I got home from work and she had started to have some bleeding"
"I see. Now, we have run some tests on your blood and urine. It appears that you have a urinary tract infection, which would explain your symptoms. This can cause some bleeding to occur in pregnancy. I am going to do an ultrasound scan and have a look at your baby and make sure everything is alright"
Tony held onto Ziva's hand as the doctor started the scan. It took a while and some nervous moments, but soon the room was filled by the sound of a heartbeat.
"There is your baby, looks very healthy, and the heartbeat is within the perfect range for your gestation. We would like to keep you in overnight for observation and to give you some antibiotics directly into your bloodstream which should combat the infection quickly. As long as there is no further bleeding and you are feeling better, you should be able to go home tomorrow. I know this has been a shock to you both, but be reassured that although this has happened, it should pose no threat to the rest of your pregnancy"
"Thank-you so much Doctor" Tony replied.
"I will get you moved to a ward shortly so you can get settled in. One of the nurses will come in and start the antibiotics and give you something for your fever Mrs DiNozzo. I will also start some intravenous fluids overnight as you look a little dehydrated"
The doctor left the room and Tony sat on the bed next to Ziva.
"Are you alright Ziva? You heard what the doctor said didn't you? DiNozzo junior is fine"
"Yes I heard, I am just processing it. I cannot believe that everything is alright. I was prepared for the worst" Ziva began to cry again.
"Hey, that's understandable honey. If I'm honest, I thought so too. But our baby is a little fighter, and I promise you that I won't let anything happen to him or you"
"You cannot always prevent things Tony. But thank-you for being so calm tonight. I know it didn't seem like it, but I did appreciate it. You are wonderful Tony"
"How are you feeling, and be honest this time?"
"I am very tired, and I feel quite nauseous. But underneath it all is just plain happiness.
In the next couple of hours, Ziva had been moved to a private room. She had been started on a drip and given antibiotics and was now asleep. Tony kissed her goodnight, and also kissed her stomach.
"Be good for your mummy little one, I don't want any more scares please"
Tony left the hospital after ensuring the nurses knew to call him at any time if anything happened. He didn't feel like going home so he went to another familiar place. He opened the door and looked around, but saw no-one. Then he heard the familiar sound of sanding coming from the basement. Tony walked down the steps and greeted Gibbs.
"How is she?" Gibbs said as he stopped sanding the boat.
"She's fine, and the baby is fine. She's got an infection, has to stay overnight but she should be home tomorrow" Tony sighed.
"Bourbon?" Gibbs asked as he poured himself one.
"No, better not, just incase anything happens, I need to be able to drive"
"She's going to be fine DiNozzo"
"She completely shut herself down today. I didn't know how to handle it. I have never seen Ziva as emotional as she has been over the last few months"
"Is she still talking to you?"
"Of course"
"Well, you obviously handled it just fine. Don't worry Tony, as long as she knows she has you right by her side, she'll be fine"
"Thanks Boss"
Tony was about to walk up the stairs and head home when his phone started to ring.
"Very Special Agent DiNozzo speaking. Ziva? I'm on my way!" Tony slammed the phone down and looked at Gibbs.
"That was the hospital, there's something wrong with Ziva, I've got to go"
Tony ran out of the basement, and left Gibbs alone with his boat. Gibbs let out a silent prayer that everything would be alright for his 'kids'.
Oops, another cliffhanger, sorry! Let me know what you thought, please :)
