When i started to write the storyline of Tony, about his sickness and about his past. i never had guessed it would be this big! o.O but i think has turned out great! for all wonders when Ziva's gonna have the twins.. I'M WORKING ON IT! she is due March 17th but i know that twins are alway born early.. but even then.. its christmas in this chapter XD so it won't be in this one. i do know How, Where and when they're going to be born.. gnagna! :p

so anyways... thanks alot for the great reviews for everyone. and aspecialy from ''prince-bishop'' haha i love ya! =3

Enjoy your reading !

The next morning. Christmas morning, 5:30 am

Ziva woke up. Looking around the room, she puzzled back to where she was. It was still dark and all the persons in the room seemed to be asleep. She looked over to Tony, who snored kinda loudly by the way, and Ziva was wondering, how the hell, nobody seemed to mind. Though she also saw him leaning against the and the of the bed with his head and a sleeping Cecile on top of him. How they ended up that way she did not know. But she loved the sight of him with a little girl.

She slipped out of bed, took her cellphone and walked down the hall. Surprisingly enough she had a missed call, from just minutes ago. She didn't recognized the number at first but thinking back about it, she was really surprised the person called her. It was the number from DiNozzo Senior. As fast as she could she redialed the last incoming number. It went over 3 times before the person on the other side picked up.

''Hello?'' Senior's voice sounded sleepy.

''Its Ziva. I saw that you called me only… twenty minutes ago'' Ziva said as she watched how long ago.

''Yeah sorry about that. I just wanted to know how Junior was doing'' He explained.

''Why don't you come see it for yourself?'' Ziva said quite sternly, but keeping her voice low.

''I can't do that. You know what happened last time''

''What happened to Tony that night wasn't your fault. Yes maybe other nights, when Tony was a child it was kinda your fault. But after so many years you still didn't talk it out''

''Junior told what happened when he was a kid?'' Senior was a little surprised.

''He did. That's not the point. The point is, that it is brought up, its Christmas and if I'm correct it's about family and being together and forgiveness. This is a good time to talk it out. And don't even think about saying it can next year, because I have experienced there maybe not be next year!''

Senior let out a sigh and went silent.

''So I just say, come to the hospital today. Say about 9:30. Just watch and your will know what to do. Trust me'' Ziva said, confusing Senior a little more.

''O.. Okay Ziva'' Was all what Senior had to say and hung up the phone. Ziva turned in an attempt to walk in again, but was stopped by a little figure standing in front of her.

Ziva jumped, but then recognized the person ''Oh Jacob! You startled me. what are you doing here''

''Who was that on the phone?'' Jacob ignored her question and got right to the point.

''It was Tony's father. But Sssh do not tell him, please'' She asked.

Jacob looked at her expression in her face and decided to agree with it. ''Okay, I won't tell'' He said.

He turned and tried to open the door. But for him the trip to the door without his wheelchair was clearly exhausting. So Ziva picked him up, opened the door herself and walked in with him.

Once in she sat him down on next to Maggie and Connor. ''You wake them up I'll wake Tony up'' She said and waddled to him. She looked at him and stroked through his hair, then she leaned forward and kissed him, waking him up in the progress.

''Merry Christmas'' She said against him lips. Tony wanted to sit up but felt weight on his body and laid back. Looking down he noticed Cecile still sleeping on top of him.

''Happy Hanukkah, Ziva'' He said with a smile. Ziva appreciated that even with everything going on with these kids, he still thought about her. So she smiled back. Then Tony shook Cecile gently to wake her up. Slowly bright green eyes were revealed, still in sleepy mode.

''Merry Christmas, Cecile'' He said making her awake right away and jumping of the bed.

''Oh my God! Its Christmas!'' She yelled, waking up the rest of people and ran over to the presents. The rest of the kids who were at first sleepy like her, were now as excited and up and running for the presents. They looked under the tree and searched for the presents with their names on it. Soon they had found them.

''Can we open them?'' Connor said, now being patient unlike last time.

''Yes you may'' Abby answered and immediately the sound of paper being torn filled the room. Team Gibbs watched as the first presents were open en kids shouted in excitement.

''A police set!'' Cecile squealed. ''Handcuffs, a cap, a light, a (fake) knife, a badge and even a (fake) gun! That is sooooo cool!'' She said trying to open the package. Gibbs smiled about the fact, this one could really be a cop someday. She reminded him of Abby and Ziva somehow.

''I've got a doctors case! And nurse suit'' Maggie said after that. ''All the thing you need to have, and even a little book how they use it in real!'' Abby watched her dressing herself over her night gown.

''No way…'' Connor gasped. ''They got me the great book, for geniuses? That's amazing! I always wanted this one!'' McGee smiled. He had the same book, only 20 years ago, so an older version with other facts.

Jacob stayed completely silent. He looked at his present over and over again until Tony snapped him out of his thoughts. ''Do you like Jacob?''

''How did you find this?'' He asked, again ignoring a question.

''We are investigators. We can find a lot'' Ziva explained.

''But is wasn't easy'' Tony said after that.

In Jacob's hands was a big frame with a photo. It was a photo from 2 years ago and he and his family, plus even the dog, were at a campfire. Jacob had put it on his list, because he thought his parents had lost it. But Tony had managed to find it.

''Thank you!'' Jacob said, standing up and gave him a hug, well, he had his arms wrapped around, just above Tony's butt.

Gibbs of all the excitement from all the kids as they were unwrapping 1 more present. Then he walked towards them. With a tablet in his hand.

''We have another surprise for you guys!'' He said, and all the faces were on him. ''McGee will you click on play? I don't know how to use it'' The kids laughed about it.

''Sure thing, boss'' McGee said and grabbed it from him. He turned to the kids who were waiting nervously. Then he clicked on play. And the kids eyes widened. A gang of what is liked of 15 people came on the screen and waved at them.

''Hey Connor here's mommy! We wanted to wish you a merry Christmas'' A woman said. And so it went on for all the kids.

''So merry Christmas everyone and we will see you in a moment'' The father of Cecile ended. The kids were so excited about seeing their families on the screen and were jumping up and down, in much dislike from some of the nurses who were a little worried about their health.

''Wait, did dad say, see you in a moment?'' Cecile said stopping her jumping in the progress.

''Yes I heard something like that…'' Maggie was stopped too.

''Does that mean they're here?'' Connor's eyes widened and all four of them turned to Tony.

''You didn't..'' Jacob repeated a former question.

''I did!'' Tony filled it in. ''Abby open the door!'' And with that Abby obeyed and people came walking in the room.

''MOMMY! DADDY! Silva!'' all voices were screaming through the room and many names more of brothers and/or sisters. It was so beautiful, seeing the kids getting into hugs, with that parents and/or siblings.

Ziva walked to Tony and bumped with het butt against his to catch his attention. He looked at her just a little startled.

''What?'' Tony said confused.

''Nothing, I just love you'' Ziva said and smiled to him. Tony smiled back and wrapped his arm around her. And she did the same. Even though the big belly in the way, he leaned in and kissed her, soon after that the kiss went more passionate and they kissed for 5 minutes.

Gibbs watched from the side line. ''Just let them be, for just 1 more minute'' He thought to himself. But Gibbs wasn't the one pulled the two away from each other.

Out of the crowd Jacob rolled with his wheelchair towards them. He cleared his throat, because the couple didn't notice him before.

''Jacob.. .How much did you see?'' Tony said, kind of ashamed.

''Nothing, I hadn't seen before. I have two parents you know'' He said

''Smartass'' Tony thought and grinned.

''I just wanted to say.. Thank you. Thank you so much'' Jacob said softly. Tony could have sworn he saw a single tear rolling over Jacob's little cheek. He bent down and looked at the little boy.

''Jacob. I did this to see you guys smile, not to make you cry, where is that big smile of yours?'' He asked. Jacob smiled at him. ''There's that smile. Your welcome Jacob'' He said and he reached his hand. Jacob's smile went bigger and they did a handshake.

''Go back to you family'' Ziva said and tussled his hair. Jacob rolled back and Ziva and Tony saw him getting a hug from a little boy, not older than for that looked like him. They both smiled as they saw the other kids and adults laughing, hugging, showing toys and the Christmas tree.

McGee, Abby and Gibbs walked towards the couple.

''This is one of the best Christmas's of my life!'' McGee said to them.

''It really is!'' Abby said kissing McGee on the cheek. Tony and Ziva smiled because of it.

Gibbs rolled his eyes. ''there are doing that on purpose'' He thought.

Abby's and McGee smiled faded and they glared to the door.

''Something wrong, probie?'' Tony asked when he saw them staring.

''Uhm… Tony? I think you have a visitor'' McGee said.

''Where are y—'' Tony started as he turned to look where McGee was pointing but stopped because of the result. He just stared. In the doorway Senior stood. With his jaw dropped and widened eyes. Tony walked towards him and pushed him backwards , closing the door behind him.

''What are you doing here?'' Tony snapped. He etmediatly went in defending mode.

''I don't really know. I just wanted to make sure you were okay'' Senior confessed. Tony was startled by his sudden interest.

''Since when do you care, how I am doing?'' He snapped again.

''Tony..'' Senior started but stopped to take a deep breathe. ''I always cared about you. I'm just not good at showing it'' He said a little softer.

''Not good.. Not good? You didn't show it at all!''

''I know and I'm sorry!'' Senior said louder.

Tony looked at him. He went silent, he didn't know what to say anymore ''Did he really said *I'm sorry*?'' ''You're sorry?'' He asked confused.

''Yes, I am so sorry, for all I did to you and your mom. I should've took your mother's advice and had to get help. Instead of that I just went on, I got worse and after your Rose died, I never should've my hurting take it out on you. Junior I am so sorry for everything'' He said taking a step towards Tony.

But Tony took a step back. He didn't expect his father to turn around like this. Where did this come from?

''Tony. I just want to start over. Be a good father for a change, a good grandfather even'' Senior said, a small smile appeared on his face, by the thought of grandchildren.

''Why now?'' Tony had to know.

''It's Christmas. A time to apologize, to celebrate life, be happy, a time for forgiveness'' Senior explained.

Tony looked at him. ''Sounds like something Ziva would say'' ''You talked to Ziva'' He stated.

''I did. But I was here even before I talked to Ziva. Tony, when I found out you bought that house I was mad! I was so angry. No.. I was hurt. I wanted to forget that place. I.. I wanted to forget..'' Senior couldn't finish.

''Mom?'' Tony finished for him.

''Yes. No.. I wanted to forget the hurt I put her through and you. I am just so sorry, Junior''

''You think, after Everything you put me and mom through. i would forgive you after a few sweet words?'' Tony asked snapping again.

''Of course not! i just want a change. I wanted to talk about it so much. But i was angry myself, with myself'' Senior explained.

''I am sorry too''

''For what would you be sorry?''

''You have wanted to talk about this for a long time. I know you wanted to, but I just kept avoiding you'' He explained. ''And I'm sorry for not telling you about Ziva and the twins of course'' He said after that point it out secondly.

Senior so how had to laugh about the second part. ''If I was you, I would've kept her a secret also. But even though I talked to Ziva. I would like to know what this room is''

Ton smiled at him. ''Well dad…'' He said and so he began to tell the whole story about the kids and his plan. He walked in with his father, who had wrapped an arm over the shoulder of his son. A great burden on both their shoulders had been lifted up and floated away. No Tony was not going to forgive his father right away. Tony didn't trust him right away. They had still a long way to go. But this was a start.

Inside he went to Ziva and smiled. Ziva knew they had been talking and hoped it was going to turn out good. Apparently it did and that made her day.

''Thank you'' Tony whispered right before he kissed her temple.

''Merry Christmas, Tony'' She said.

''MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!'' Abby Yelled excitedly and everyone, including Gibbs had to laugh. Yes indeed it was a great Christmas and he wouldn't change a single thing.

Aaaaawww the great pleasure of Christmas. wait.. it's July.. what ever.. that storyline is finished. Up the to next one :3. never gonna stop, you think? Yes i am, but not now ;) so just hang on and review. please review i love reviews :D

Leonie