This chapter took awhile to write because I haven't been able to work on it as much. Hope you guys like it though! :)
Abby nods her head, and McGee clears his throat. "I bought it for her." He smiled, and continued. "Abby and I have been having, what Tony would call it, a fling. I like her, and she likes me. And boss. I know, rule 12. But it hasn't affected our work." McGee states.
"Oh, I know." Gibbs said.
"You do?" Abby said.
"Who do you think I am? I notice everything." Gibbs stated.
"You didn't notice Ziva was having a baby?" Tony asked.
Gibbs stares at Tony, and Tony turns around. SMACK! Tony knew that he asked a stupid question. "That's because she wasn't around, DiNozzo!"
Abby laughed. "If she was around, I would have noticed first."
"So when did you figure this out?" McGee asked Gibbs.
"Soon after it started." Gibbs smiled.
McGee and Abby and McGee look at each other. Then McGee speaks. "That long? Why didn't you say anything to me?" He asked Gibbs.
"Because it wasn't a problem. If it would have become a problem, I would have spoke. And if it does become a problem, I will say something. Man, what is it with you four? You two get together, and you two have a baby, and get engaged! Does rule 12 mean anything to you?" Gibbs is starting to get angry.
"Wait, Probie. How long have you two been, you know, going out?" Tony asked McGee.
McGee turns tilts his head. "Ahh, I'd say, about two and a half years." McGee smiles.
"Actually!" Abby steps in. "It's been two years, six months, two weeks, four days…" She looks at her watch taking a breath. "nine hours, forty-four minutes, aaaaand thirty seconds."
McGee looks at Abby and smiles. "You're keeping close count." McGee chuckles and hugs her from behind.
Abby then looks up at him, and says, "Of course. You're my McNerd."
Tony chuckles. "Never thought my name calling would come into effect."
Kelly is starting to get fussy. "We better be going." Ziva said.
"Yeah, let's go. I got Kelly. Just grab the diaper bag, and if you can, your bag." Tony said. "If not, Boss, could you grab it?" Tony asked.
"Don't worry about it Ziva. I got it." Gibbs said.
They all head out and Tony and Ziva sign papers. The three vehicles leave, and head to Tony and Ziva's apartment. "McGee, I'm glad we told them. It was weird only letting Ducky and Palmer know; but what about Vance?" Abby asked.
"We don't need to worry about Vance. Tony and Ziva need to worry about Vance more than we do. Plus, like Gibbs said, it hasn't been affecting our work." McGee smiles.
"You're right. And like I said before, I LOVE this necklace! I can't believe this was there. It's just so awesome!" Abby holds up her necklace. The necklace was a black, metal bat, which had black diamonds as its eyes. The chain was black as well.
"I didn't know what to get. It was all mainly silver and gold. Then we…"
"We?" Abby interrupted. "Tony didn't know about it though?"
"No, Tony was dealing with the ring and the necklace. The guy that worked at the store helped me. We continued down the line of necklaces, and then finally came across the stuff in black. I was looking at it all, and nothing seemed to fit you. He asked, 'What is she into?' I told him, 'Well, she's gothic, so like bats and skulls. But she's got enough skull stuff.' And he showed me to a little area, and that's where I found it." McGee smiles and looks at her.
"Eyes on the road." Abby chuckled.
As they arrive, Tony's car is parked on the road, with nobody in it, and Gibbs was waiting by the car. "Were we that slow?" McGee asked.
"It was probably because we got stuck at the red light forever." Abby stated.
"Yeah, well it was nice." McGee smiles.
"McGee!" Abby hits his arm. "How dare you?" Abby gives a smile.
"What? Can I not enjoy a kiss from my lovely girlfriend?"
"Well, I guess you can." Abby smiled, and they parked. Abby was already out of the car before McGee even turned it off. "I miss them already!" Abby said rushing to the building.
McGee steps out of the car, and walks over by Gibbs. "Why didn't you go inside with them, Boss?"
"I'm out here to think." Gibbs said, staring straight across at nothing.
"Isn't that what the boat is for?"
"Yeah, McGee; it is. But I don't have time for that right now. I'm here to help my children."
McGee smiled as he heard that. He appreciated Gibbs saying that they are his children. McGee and Gibbs both know that Gibbs treats Abby, McGee, Ziva, and Tony as if they were his own, McGee just loves hearing him say it, and he's sure Gibbs enjoys saying it.
"Ok, well I'm going to go inside to see if Tony is ready to go." McGee then heads into the apartment complex.
Gibbs looks down, and smirks. How? I knew they loved each other, Gibbs lifts his head, but I never knew it would go this far. A baby and an engagement? They're good for each other, I just hope it doesn't get too involved into work.
Tony walks out, and sees Gibbs smiling. "A little happy there, Boss?" Tony asked.
"Just thinking. That's all" Gibbs answers.
"Ah, okay. Well McGee and I are going to get the truck, and some of my bins. We'll call some storage facilities while we're there." Tony continues to walk to his car.
Gibbs walks towards the entrance, and thinks again. A granddaughter. I thought I lost this chance when Shannon and Kelly were killed. He smiles. Obviously Rule 12 is off the list. Or, I can modify it. Rule 12: Never date a co-worker - unless you absolutely care for them. Gibbs walks into the apartment, and sees Abby and Ziva hugging.
"Thank you Abby. I very much appreciate it." Ziva said as letting go.
Gibbs is confused, "Everything alright in here?" he asked.
"Yeah, Gibbs!" Abby said. "I was just telling Ziva that I'm here for them. If they are filled up with work, I can help. Or if they want to get away for a weekend, I'm here for them too. Plus, I had a package waiting here for them. Want to see it?" Abby asked.
"Sure." Gibbs smirks.
Abby walks down the hallway, and comes back with a box, and sets it on the table. She digs her hands it, and pulls out a big portrait of the NCIS team. There was Gibbs, McGee, Ziva, Tony, Abby, Bert, of course, Ducky, Palmer, and Vance. They were all standing in front of the NCIS Christmas tree. The picture frame was a dark oak wood trim, with engraves saying, 'This is family' on the left, and right side, and on top, 'NCIS' was engraved.
"I don't remember this?" Gibbs said.
"That's because this was last year. I gave all of you little pictures, and when I found out Ziva had a baby, I went home, grabbed my memory card, and McGee and I went to get it printed." Abby smiled.
"And the frame?" Gibbs asked.
"Well, you know the nuns I bowl with? Well one of them has a cousin you does wood working like you, and I asked him to do it, and drop it off here. He did it much faster than I expected." Abby put it back. "I'll show the guys later. When are you going to put it up?" Abby asked Ziva.
"Most likely tomorrow. I've got to get everything cleaned up first." Ziva stated.
They then hear a faint cry coming from down the hall. "I'll be back." Ziva said and headed towards the bedroom.
"Can I do it this time Ziva?" Abby asked.
Ziva turned around, and said, "Not this time Abby. I've a lot of help at the hospital; it's my time to take care of her." Then continued to the bedroom.
Gibbs walks to the kitchen to prepare a bottle, waiting for Ziva to come out with Kelly. "It's going to be a long eighteen years, but we'll get through it." Gibbs said to Abby.
"What do you mean?" Abby asked him.
Gibbs shakes the bottle. "Abs, we're family. We take care of each other, and help each other out. Whether they like it or not, we're going to help raise the baby. All of us." Gibbs stops and waits for Ziva.
Ziva then walks out with Kelly who had seemed to settle down a little.
"Here, Ziver." Gibbs handed Ziva the bottle.
"Thank you, Gibbs." Ziva smiled, took the bottle, and started feeding Kelly.
Minutes and minutes pass on, and Kelly is sound asleep again. Ziva goes and lays her down. When Ziva came back, Gibbs and Abby were sitting on the couch. "When are they going to call?" Ziva asked.
"I don't know. They never told me they were going to call." Gibbs stated.
"When it was Tony and I, he called his friend to ask for the truck, and before he left he said that he will call when he figures things out with storage."
*Ring, ring. Ring, ring* "Ahh, that is him calling now." Ziva chuckled.
"Hello." Ziva smiled.
"Hey, we found a storage unit available. It's about 7 miles from the apartment, and it's $300 a month. I know it's a lot, but it's the only place that has a storage unit we can use starting today."
"Get it. We need to take care of everything as fast as we can. Plus, it's 12:00 o'clock, we need to call Vance yet."
Gibbs and Abby look at each other.
"Alright. I'll call the guy back, and talk to him. Then we'll pack the stuff and leave. I'll text you when we are going to come back."
"Okay, sound good."
"I love you, Ziva. See you soon."
Ziva smiled. She loved hearing Tony say it. She knew it was true, but having all this happen, it doesn't seem like reality to her. "I love you too, Tony." And she hung up.
"Why are you calling Vance?" Abby asked.
"Well, he needs to know why everybody left, and he needs to know that I… I mean, we have a child now." Ziva said.
"Oh. How are you telling him?"
"We are going to call him, and invite him and Mrs. Vance over for dinner. And if they need to bring the kids, then so be it."
"Oh. Well good luck with that." Abby smirked. "You're going to need it. Are you also going to let him know that Tony will be staying home with Kelly?"
"Yes. All that needs to be done will be done over dinner." Ziva explained. "He will find out we are engaged, but I'm not going to wear the ring right away. Because then it will all head down the bowl."
"Down the hole." Gibbs cut in.
"Thank you." Ziva said. "We will be eating dinner, and then explain everything. That's if Kelly doesn't wake up in the middle of it."
*Beep* Ziva's cell phone goes off. "That's a text from Tony." It reads:
Hey, I called him up. He will be waiting in the office. McGee and I just packed all my stuff into the truck, we'll be there soon. Love you.
"Tony said that just packed up all of the bins, and will be here soon. Gibbs, you're going to help with the couch right?" Ziva asked.
"Yeah." Gibbs answered.
About ten minutes pass, and Tony and McGee walk in. "Hey, how was she?" Tony asked.
"She has only gotten up once. She was hungry. She will probably be waking up soon for a diaper change." Ziva answered.
Tony walked over to Ziva, and gave her a passionate kiss; not as passionate as the other night, but it was passionate.
"None of that at work, you hear me!?" Gibbs interrupts.
"Got it Boss." Tony answered. "So, how about we get this couch loaded into the truck?"
"Yeah, let's get going." Gibbs answered. "I'll take this end." Gibbs said, walking to the end which was closest to the door.
"I'll take the other end." McGee said.
"What do I get to do?" Tony asked.
"You can open the truck, and make sure there's room." Gibbs said. "Ok, on three McGee. 1, 2, 3!" They lift up the couch.
"Let me get the door." Tony said shuffling to the door.
"Ya think, DiNozzo!"
They head out to the truck, and load it up. "Are you going to come with Boss?" DiNozzo asked.
"I don't know, do you guys need my help?" Gibbs asked.
McGee and Tony look at each other. "Eh, I think we got it." DiNozzo states.
"That's what I thought." Gibbs smirks and heads back to the apartment. He walks in, and Abby is making food.
"Do you want any Gibbs?" Abby turned around and asked.
"No, I'm going to get going. I think you guys can keep it under control." Gibbs smiled, and started leaving.
"Wait Gibbs." Ziva got up and stopped Gibbs. She looked at him and he gave her a hug. She hugged him back and said, "Thank you. Thank you so much, for everything. For understanding, and for helping out."
They both step back, and Gibbs kisses her on the fore head. "Anything for my kids." Gibbs then left.
"Food is done!" Abby said, handing Ziva a plate.
"Thank you Abby." They both walk over to the table and start to eat. "So, how did you and McGee start dating?" Ziva asked.
"Well, we were down in my lab. And he was having a rough time. His aunt was very sick and he needed comfort, and I was there for him. During the few weeks she had left, I spent every day and night with him. Trying to make him smile, and feel better. After that, he thanked me for being there, and I said, 'Anything for my geek.'" Abby smiles. "Then he smiled, and we played a little game, if you know what I mean." Abby laughed. "I told him that I cared for him, and always have; and so did he. The next night, he took me out for dinner as a thanks, and that's when he asked me out. We came on the agreement that we wouldn't let get involved at work. It was tough at first, but we got used to it. Obviously we didn't get used to it fast enough, because Gibbs noticed." Abby started at her plate moving her food around with her fork.
"Something wrong Abby?" Ziva asked.
"No, Ziva. Everything is perfect. And honestly," Abby looks up at Ziva "I think I love him Ziva. He's all I ever think about. He's the reason I try my hardest to solve all the cases. No matter how gruesome, and horrifying they are. He's the one I want, the one I need. I really do love…"
McGee and Tony walk in. "You really love what?" McGee asked.
Abby quickly looks at McGee, then looks at Ziva. Kelly starts to cry. Ziva looks over at Tony. "Come on Tony, this one is you and I."
"It only takes one person." Tony said.
"Tony! Come with me." Ziva said as she got up from the table.
Tony followed her into the bedroom. "So why do you need me in here? You seem to be changing her diaper fine." Tony stated.
"Because Abby needs to talk to McGee."
"Is it bad?" Tony seems a little worried.
"You will see." Ziva said as she puts Kelly's clothes back on.
(Abby and McGee)
"So what is it that you love?" McGee asked Abby.
Abby stands up and hugs McGee and he hugs her back. As they move back from the hug, Abby coughs, and mumbles "You."
"What?" McGee asked.
"What? You heard me?" Abby replies.
"Actually, I didn't. You said it too quiet. What is it?"
"It's not a 'what' that I love." Abby looks down and smiles.
McGee is confused, "Okay, tell me then."
Abby looks back up, kisses McGee, and says, "You. I love you, McGee."
McGee is stunned, but smiling. He tries to speak, but it doesn't work, he's speechless.
"I knew I shouldn't have said it yet." Abby walks over to the couch and sits down. "I'm wrong about everything."
(Tony and Ziva)
"Doesn't sound good." Tony said.
"It will. You and I both know that they love each other. Considering how long they've been together, they love each other." Ziva answered.
"Just like us." Tony smiles and looks at Ziva.
"Yes, just like us." Ziva smiles back. Tony kissed her, and Kelly started to mumble while in Ziva's hands. "And we love you too, Kelly." Ziva said.
"Oh yes, we definitely do." Tony smiled and gave her a little kiss on the forehead.
"I'm sorry." Ziva stated.
"Rule 6"
"Never apologize, it's a sign of weakness, I know. But I really should have told you. Then I didn't have to leave NCIS and be stuck inside my apartment. I wouldn't have had to create this elaborate lie. We should probably call Vance though before he makes dinner plans."
"Yeah, we probably should. Here, I'll take Kelly, and you go call him. It would be a bit strange for me to ask him to come over, and for it to be at your place."
"Our place."
"He doesn't know that yet, remember?"
"That's right. Ok, here, take her. Just keep swaying back and forth with her. I'll go call him." Ziva exits Kelly's room, and enters theirs.
"Ziva, finally calling." Vance said.
"I called once before, but you weren't around the office."
"So are you back?"
"Yes, I am."
"How was the trip? Did you have fun?" Vance asked.
"It was ok. Strange at first, but I got used to it. Anyway, I wanted to know if you and your wife wanted to come over for dinner tonight." Ziva suggested. "But just you and your wife. I have important business to discuss with you, and I thought maybe have your wife come too."
"That works perfectly. The kids are each at a friend's house, and we were just going to go out to eat. But since you suggested dinner at your place, we'll do that. Say, seven?"
"Would six work better?" Ziva asked.
"Ok, six it is. We'll see you then."
"Yes, see you then. Goodbye director."
"Goodbye Ziva."
Ziva walks back into Kelly's room, and looks at the clock. "Four o'clock. We got to get them out of here soon, Vance and his wife will be here at six." Ziva takes Kelly back.
"Ok, as soon as they are done talking, we'll have them leave." Tony said.
(Abby and McGee)
McGee walked over by the couch and sat next to Abby. "No, Abby. You're not wrong about everything. I'm glad you feel this way. Because, I love you, too." McGee smiled.
"You do?" Abby smiled.
"Yeah, why do you think I got the necklace for you? And all the other presents? It's because I love you. Always have, always will." McGee smiled.
Abby just stared at him, then gave him a jolting hug. "I'm so happy you feel that way too." They then kissed. And cuddled.
(Tony and Ziva)
"It sounds quiet, let's go out and see." Tony suggested.
"Ok, Kelly is sleeping, let me put her back in the crib." Ziva walks to the crib, and lays her down. "Shhh, baby girl." And gave you a kiss on the forehead.
They both walk out and see Abby lying in McGee's hands. Abby looked at Ziva, and smiled as a 'thank you.' And Ziva nodded back as a 'you're welcome.'
"So, McGabby is now McLove." Tony smiled. "UMPH!" Ziva smacked him in the stomach. "What was that for?" Tony asked, gasping for air.
"Do not be making fun of them. They are just like us. In love, always have, always will." Ziva grinned.
"You guys were listening?" McGee asked.
"Come on though. It's McGee we're talking about. We never saw this day coming. All though, I kind of did. I was a little curious when we went to the jewelry store."
"Yeah, well it did happen. And now you can leave me alone about it."
"You go McGee." Abby chuckles.
"Wait, McGabby?" McGee asked.
"Yeah, Abby, and McGee." Tony smiled.
"Hey, it's ok that they call us that. It's not like we haven't called them by their nickname before." Abby giggled.
"And what is that?" Tony asked.
"Tiva." McGee smiled.
Tony glared at McGee.
"Well I would love to let you two stay, but Vance and his wife are coming for dinner at six, and we need to get things figured out how we're going to tell them." Ziva said.
"That's ok Ziva, we got to spend all day with you two. We will see you at work Monday. Have a good rest of the weekend you two." Abby said.
"Thank you and you too." Ziva replied.
"Don't have too good of a weekend." Tony smirked. "UMPH! Ow, stop hitting me."
"Be nice to them." Ziva glared at Tony.
"Ok, I'll stop."
"Ok, we're going. Goodbye guys." McGee said.
The next chapter may be a bit short. I'm not sure yet. If it is, I will load chapter 14 and 15 the same time. So who knows when it will be uploaded.