"Hi," Ziva said sitting down across from the boy.

The boy looked at her in confusion. "Hello."

"Hi, do you know me?" Ziva asked. "I know, it must sound weird but, I can't help but think I know you from somewhere."

"Well, um…" The boy said. "Your name is Ziva David, right?"

"Who wants to know?" Ziva asked

"I know it must be weird and all, but I don't mean to follow you, it is just, I haven't seen you in a awhile and I thought you could help me." He said.

"Who are you?" Ziva asked finally,

"My name is Timothy McGee. I was friends with Abby Gibbs…um….a long time ago I moved but, I was trying to find out if Abby still lived in D.C. then I saw you and thought that you must know." Tim said.

"Tim?" Ziva smiled before she sat down next to him. "Oh my gosh… I haven't seen you since I was seven."

Ziva hugged him and laughed as they started to catch up on the latest gossip.

"Excuse me for interrupting but, who are you again?" Tony asked walking over the Ziva and Tim.

"Tony, this is Tim. He is Abby and I's friend from a long time ago." Ziva smiled.

"So he is not after us?" Tony asked.

"No." Ziva laughed. "He is not."

"Well, then, I suggest to move this conversation to a safer place, considering that we shouldn't know him." Tony whispered.

Ziva nodded. Tony packed the pizza to go and walked hand in hand with Ziva on the way to their hotel.

"So, are you two, um.. Dating?" Tim asked looking at their conjoined hands.

"Yes." Ziva smiled. "Tony is my boyfriend."

"Well, it is nice to meet you." Tim said holding his hand out.

"Ya." Tony said shaking Tim's hand as they entered the hotel.

"Who is this?" Jim asked looking at the new addition to the pair.

"A complication…." Tony said.

"Let's go to our room, and you can explain." Jim said leading the three teenagers to the elevator.

Once they reached the elevator Jim and Tim entered. Ziva held Tony back.

"We will be right up." She said. The elevator doors closed. Tony looked at Ziva, confused.

"What is going on?" Tony asked. Ziva turned to him.

"Why don't you like Tim?" Ziva asked.

"I don't know him. I have no reason not to like him." Tony said. "But, my only priority is you and keeping you safe, and if he endangers you, then, I am sorry but he will have to go."

"Tony, it is very sweet that you care this much but," Ziva said. "I do not believe he knew that he was putting me in danger by talking to me."

Tony wrapped his arms around Ziva's waist. He leaned his forehead against hers. "I can't lose you because some guy wants to reconnect with Abby."

Ziva smiled. "You're not going to lose me." She said.

"I don't want to risk it." Tony whispered.

"Tony, I promise you that nothing bad will come of Tim showing up." Ziva said.

"I don't believe you." Tony said. "I really wish I did, but, bad things happen in threes."

"What?" Ziva asked confused.

"Well, first the whole school thing happened, then your dad showed up and now this kid just randomly shows up at the time we are running from your father." Tony said.

"Tony,"

"Ziva, I promised myself that I would keep you safe. If this boy steps in my way, then I am sorry but I will not hesitate to make him leave." Tony said.

"You are taking this way too seriously." Ziva said.

"Maybe I am, but I would rather be safe than sorry, literally." Tony explained. He stepped away from Ziva and pressed the button to call the elevator.

Ziva sighed and followed him into the elevator. She held his hand as they rode up.

"Thank you." She said quietly.

Tony turned his head and looked at her.

"No one has ever cared that much for me," Ziva said. I am sorry for trying to make you chose."

Tony smiled and placed his arm around her pulling her against his side.

"Ziva," Tim said as they exited the elevator.

"Hey Tim, where is Jim?" Ziva asked. "He is in the room, he told me to tell you guys to pack everything, we are leaving."

"WE?" Tony asked.

"Ya, I am going to fly to D.C. and you guys are going somewhere else, but I am not allowed to know." Tim said.

"O." Tony said. "Well, it was nice meeting you but, we have to go and pack so…"

"Wait, Tim," Ziva said. "If I write something to Abby, will you give it to her?"

"Of Course."

"Okay. I will give it to you before we go." Ziva smiled.

Tim nodded.

Ton wrapped his arm around Ziva and led her to their room.

Dear Abby,

Hey! So, McGee! I know! I was freaking out when I realized it was him. Maybe now you can have that happy ending…I know he broke your heart but, give him another chance. Well, all is good here in wherever we are. Tony and I are having a great time and… well.. you will never guess what he told me. I am going to tell you anyway.. he said that he was falling in love with me! Omg! I couldn't believe it! Abby, I really like him but, I don't know. I wish you were here. Tell Gibbs to hurry up. My birthday is coming up soon, I know, exciting. I have an idea, but, run it by your dad then if he doesn't like it, tell him not to call but if he does, contact Jim and we can set it in motion.

The only way I see my dad leaving is if I leave with him. So, if I were to come back to D.C. and face my dad, and tell him that I do not want to go home with him, then I think that he would go away, but the only thing is that, I would have to be 18 to do so. So… in order for me to make this plan work, it would take a few more weeks. (only 2) but I am not counting or anything.

The flaw in the plan is that he takes me back anyway, ignoring me, and forcing me. So, that I do not have a plan for. The only thing I can think of is to go with him then come back once I get there. Maybe I could talk to him…

Um.. another thing, I want to get Tony out of this mess. As soon as possible I want to get Tony back in D.C. and away from all of this. I am planning on sending him home with Tim. I just wanted you to know, and I know the only way that it is going to happen is if I break up with him. Even though I think I love him too… this is the only way to keep him safe. Please take care of him. And if he asks, tell him that he will always be the best thing that ever happened to me. (I really do love him.)

~Ziva

Ziva finished up the letter and placed it in an envelope. She addressed it to Abby.

"You almost ready?" Tony asked.

Ziva nodded. She wrote a quick letter to Tony before stashing that with her carry on.

The four of them rode to the airport. Tony had his arm around Ziva's shoulders as they sat in the back.

"You okay?" Tony asked looking at her. "You're acting weird."

"Ya, I am fine." Ziva smiled placing a gentle kiss on his lips. Knowing the number of kisses they had left were low.

Tony, Ziva, McGee and Jim walked up to gate F24.

The plan that Ziva had told Tony was that they were all getting a flight to New York then after that they would part. Little did he know that is was a straight flight to D.C..

"I have to go to the bathroom." Ziva said as she watched the flight attendants' get ready to take tickets.

Ziva walked over to McGee and handed him the letter for Abby. She then leaned down and whispered in his ear.

"Don't say a word." She whispered, "Just give this to Tony as the flight takes off."

McGee nodded taking the other letter.

Ziva walked to Tony. "I'll be right back."

"Kay." He said.

Ziva turned around and walked to the bathroom with tears in her eyes.

"Calling all passengers for flight F24." The flight attendant said.

"Ziva." Tony said looking at the bathroom.

"I'll wait for her. You go get the seats." Jim said.

Tony nodded and walked onto the plane with McGee. They waited the ten minutes it took to get everyone on.

"Everyone buckle your seat belts." The guide said over the loud speaker.

"Where are they?" Tony questioned looking down the aisle. He pressed the Flight attendant button.

"Yes sir."

"Is everyone on?" Tony asked.

"Yes, we are getting ready for takeoff." She smiled walking back to her spot.

"No." He said realizing that Ziva was not on the plane.

He jumped out of his seat causing a commotion.

"Stop the Plane!" He screamed.

A flight attendant came over to him. "I cannot, we are already set in motion."

"STOP THIS PLANE!" He screamed.

"Sir, you need to sit down right now." The flight attendant said.

Tony pushed past her. "Stop him." She screamed.

Tony ran down the aisle looking for Ziva or Jim, hoping they got on the plane but weren't in his view.

"Tony." McGee's voice said.

Tony turned around and looked at the boy.

"Here, sit down, you need to read this." He said handing him Ziva's letter.

Dear Tony,

I am so sorry that I did this to you. I am sorry that I have put you through this much pain. I didn't want to. I don't want to. I never wanted to. You have given me everything and I have nothing to give you back but your safety. Tony, you need to move on from me. Do not try and find me, I will be gone by the time you hit the air. I hope you understand why I am doing this, and I hope you can forgive me. Just so you know, I love you. I will always love you. And I hope I can find my way back to you. Please forgive me…

Your love,

Ziva