Anthony DiNozzo finds himself at a loss for words each time someone asks him, "How are you?" It happens about twenty times a day and all he replies with is a blank stare. Ever since…
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"Just hang on Ziva…I got you…" Tony lifted her up and did his best to soften the movements as he ran with her. "Hang on." He used his knee to prop her up as he quickly opened the passenger side door and laid her inside. Before racing to the other side he quickly kissed her forehead. "Don't you leave me David."
During the drive he had one hand gripped to the steering wheel and the other on her left hand. For once he didn't care about the blood leaving stains on the upholstery or the fear of letting his boss down…all that mattered was her.
"Almost there Ziva…don't you die…"
She moved her head to the side and gave her best attempt at a smile. "Why…afraid of what Gibbs will do to you?"
Tony shook his head. "No…I'm afraid of what losing you will do to me…"
It was silent for a few moments and the grip between their hands tightened. "Why Anthony DiNozzo…you do care…"
"More than you know…just stay alive so I can share it with you okay?"
She nodded as the strength to speak suddenly left her. She fought to stay alive on the premise of his last request but found herself losing the battle. As she struggled for her last breaths, she reached around and grabbed hold of his hand with both of hers. "I loved you too…"
