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Tony was driving towards to hospital, trying to keep a worried Ziva calm, but that was hard considering he was having a breakdown also. 'They still had 7 weeks of pregnancy left, at least. Why so early?' Tony knew they wouldn't handle it if anything happened to this child. It wasn't like the last baby, unplanned and unwanted, sort of. This one was theirs. Theirs together. And this time, they were worried sick.

While Ziva was in with a nurse, Tony decided to call Gibbs, he should know what was going on with his agent, and he'd have to let the others know, especially Abby.

"Gibbs. What's going on DiNozzo? Ziva okay?" "Ah, well, sorta." "What do you mean sorta? DiNozzo!" "Ah, well, she may be, in labour, boss" "labour? You sure, Tony?" "Yeah, well she's in with the nurse now, but her water broke, so I'd say so." "Okay, I'm gonna get Abs and McGee, bring 'em down. I've sorted out Claire and Melissa." "Okay, thanks boss." "See you soon, Tony."

Abby and McGee were in the lab, Gibbs headed down, "grab your stuff, were going to the hospital." Abby went into protective overdrive, "Hospital! Who got shot? Are they okay? Gibbs! Who is it? What's wrong!" "Abs, calm down, it's Ziva. Her waters have broken, she was pushed by Claire Bennett so Tony took her to the hospital, and she's gone into labour." "Ziva! Wait, it's too early, she's only 30 weeks! What if there's something wrong with the baby?" "Abby! Calm down, grab your stuff and we can find out. McGee!" Gibbs snapped the young agent out of his trance, he had frozen when Gibbs had explained the situation. Both Abby and McGee quickly got what they needed and met Gibbs in the garage. McGee barely got in the back seat when Gibbs sped off, heading for the hospital.

Tony walked back into the room where Ziva was, "Hey, Zi, how are you going?" Ziva looked up at him, slightly scared, although less than before, "the contractions hurt, and I am 8cm dilated. The back ache I have had is a sign of early labour. It started 9 hours ago so, apparently this is a normal time frame." Tony nodded, "That's great news. Gibbs will be here soon with Abs and McGee. Abby will be very excited." Ziva smiled, "the nurse told me that 90% of all babies born at 30 weeks survive. It may have to go on a ventilator for a couple of days, but it should be fine." She looked truly happy, and had every right to be.

By the time Gibbs, Abby and McGee arrived Ziva was almost fully dilated, and the contractions were very strong, she almost broke Tony's hand every time one came on. Gibbs, Abby and McGee were only allowed to be in the room for a short amount of time, due to the fact that the second stage of labour would be starting very soon. So they were banished into the waiting room to sip coffee and be anxious. Gibbs was happy that his first 'grandchild' was soon to enter the world, but couldn't help but worry about the prematurity of the birth. Kelly was right on time, so having a preterm baby was a new experience for all of them. The only consolation was the assurance from the nurse that around 90% of babies born at this time survived.

Abby was sipping Caf-Pow regularly and couldn't sit still, she wanted to be in there helping her friend through the birth, but she knew that was Tony's job. He was her partner and the father. And he was going to be great.

McGee still wasn't sure what to think. It was too early, he'd come accustomed to a pregnant Ziva, finally, and now it wasn't going to be that way. It would be Tony, Ziva and baby David? DiNozzo? Which last name would it take? This got McGee thinking of possible names that Ziva and Tony would like for their baby, and what gender it would be.

It took an hour to complete the second stage of labour. There was lots of pushing and some pain for Ziva and for Tony it was pain and love. His hand was sure to be bruised, but he'd never loved anyone more than the woman in the bed in front of him.

Tony had never been more proud when Ziva asked him to cut the umbilical cord, officially bringing their child into the world.

Their child. It still sounded funny, the fact that after 5 and a bit years they had finally stopped dancing around each other and their feelings and got on with it. They were happy, and so was the team. Abby was thrilled that her predictions had been right, not to mention the 50 dollars she got from McGee saying that they'd be together by the end of their 6 years since they met. He thought they'd wait a bit longer. Dance around each other some more. And find happiness together more towards their 8th year. But despite the fact that he was wrong, he couldn't be happier. They loved each other and they were having a child. And he and Abby were godparents!

Gibbs had never been more proud of his agents. Ziva had come through so much, she was a fighter, and if what she had already endured wasn't going to stop her, nothing would. Tony had come from a broken home as a child, and turned into a womanizer, having a new girl every week. He knew something was happening when this stopped. Was his agent growing up? Or were feelings getting in the way? He knew they'd be together one day. And for them, he was happy to make an exception to rule 12. He must be getting soft.

The baby was small, as expected, but relatively healthy. It was to be checked by a doctor before Ziva could hold it, and it was decided that they would but the baby on a ventilator for three days and see where it went from there. For a 30 week old baby, the doctor had one thing to say, "Definitely a fighter this one!" Tony smiled and kissed Ziva's forehead, "Just like mum."

The small pink baby was placed in Ziva's arms with the cliché line, "Congratulations, it's a girl!" Ziva smiled at the bundle of joy in her arms as a tear rolled down her cheek. She looked into Tony's eyes with love and excitement. "She's perfect."