Sorry for the delay. Work issue kept me from doing anything for the past two weeks, and then the computer blew out chapter 54. So here is my new chapter 54.
CHAPTER 54
Tony was feeling better. The swelling in his knee had decreased dramatically since the morning. He had been camped out on the couch in the living room since Terry left for the office. Gibbs was sitting in the corner acting as if he was reading a book but Tony knew he was only reading him. Gibbs had been great. He had been keeping an eye on him and giving him the space he needed.
Jackson was keeping himself busy. He watched a little TV and had wandered around the grounds. Now he was busying himself in the kitchen making soup with whatever he could find in the kitchen. Tony didn't know what it was but it smelled great.
"Gibbs, is it weird that I am finally relaxed? I feel like things are finally going in the right direction."
"No, you are somewhere safe and you know it."
Tony smiled and relaxed back into the couch for a nap.
Ziva paced the interrogation room where she had been locked in for the past 10 hours. She hadn't thought it possible for them to catch her. Her anger only increased as she realized she was in serious trouble. Her father had warned her to drop her pursuit of vengeance against Tony. However, she could not let it slide. He was the cause of all of this. He would be a black mark on her record.
How could I have been so wrong about him? I prepared the reports on him. I did the background check. He did not show any sign of superior intelligence. Everything pointed to him being lucky or partnered with the right people. How could I have not seen it even in the short time I have been here?
Jen Sheppard paced her office as she watched the video repeatedly. She had known Ziva David for some time. Now she wondered if she had ever truly known the woman. The video feed from the interrogation room revealed a new aspect of the woman. This was the woman who had entered Tony's apartment. This woman was responsible for some of the issues Gibbs and Tony were facing.
Harm, Fornell and Morrow as she was contemplating the many aspects of the case involving Anthony DiNozzo. "Gentlemen, please have a seat. There has been a new development."
Each of the men turned to look at the others to see if they had any idea of what was happening. "If you would direct your attention to the video screen, all will be explained."
The men watched as Ziva entered, destroyed and then bombed the apartment. Only Fornell because of his previous dealings with Tony knew who's apartment they were watching being destroyed. When it was finished, "Tell me you got her."
Jen hit a button and the video feed from the interrogation room popped up on the screen. "She was found at the scene and was immediately taken into custody. Director David has not been notified."
"I will do the interrogation. This falls under FBI jurisdiction as Agent DiNozzo is not in the military. However, I would like to do this under Homeland Security as I don't think any of us really trust the FBI office right now." Fornell wanted this case but didn't want anyone in the FBI office to be aware of what was happening.
Tom Morrow thought for a moment before he answered. "As she is a Mossad agent and liaison with NCIS I think we can cover this under Homeland Security. I will call some of my agents and have her transferred. I would like her removed from NCIS as soon as possible. We have too many leaks in the FBI and NCIS. When this is over, we will be investigating the hiring practices and reviewing all current employees." All were in agreement.
"Mr. Harm, the Fire Investigator has not filed the final arson investigator report but there is enough evidence to hold and charge her. We will need Tony to file an official complaint for this to happen. The current charges include breaking and entry into a Federal Agent's residence, destruction of private property and arson."
"I will notify Tony but I will be filing the charges on his behalf. Prior to their leaving I was give the authorization to act in his and Gibbs' behalf."
"Tim McGee was instrumental in getting cameras into both Gibbs and Tony's homes. He also informed the police and fire department of what was happening at the residence. It was due to his quick response that the fire damage was contained to the kitchen. There is some water damage and smoke damage to the other rooms and to Tony's neighbor below him. No one was hurt. I have already spoken to our insurance carrier and as this is part of an ongoing investigation everything will be taken care of with no additional cost to Tony."
"Thank you. I will make sure he is aware. Please pass along my appreciation to Mr. McGee."
2 Hours later
Gibbs used the satellite phone Morrow had provided him to call Harm. After getting a complete run down on what happened Gibbs decided it would be best coming from him. He approached Tony with some trepidation. He hated that these things kept happening to Tony.
"Tony, I have some news…"
Ziva was sitting in a new interrogation room. She had not been to Homeland Security's offices prior to now. She did not want to feel intimidated but she was… Could they be holding me as a possible terrorist? I may have just lost all of my rites.
