Disclaimer: I do not own NCIS. I also wrote this at like 1 am.

Ziva walked over to Tony's desk. He was filling out paperwork.

'Tony?'

'Yeah?' He was miles away. Ziva paused before continuing.

'I've been offered a job' she said. Tony looked up.

'What?'

'I have been offered a job, Tony.'

'Where?'

'The Alice Edwards Foundation.'

'What's the job?'

'Counsellor for survivors of sexual violence.'

Tony smiled. The team had worked with The Alice Edwards Foundation a few weeks ago. A male sailor had been sexually assaulted. Ziva had been the one to interview the sailor, working with him to identify his attackers, the foundation assisting Ziva.

'Are you going to take it?'

'I do not know. I wanted to see what you thought.'

Tony got up and walked around his desk to face Ziva.

'Do you know why they offer you the job?' Ziva took a pause.

'Karen said that she liked how I was with Ruddy. She was impressed that I was able to get a male survivor to open up enough to identify his attackers, and then encourage him to seek therapy.' Tony smiled. 'What, Tony?'

'I think it's the perfect job for you.'

'Why?'

'You have an incredible ability to empathize with people.' Ziva smiled slightly. 'Do you want to take the job?'

Ziva nodded.

'After Tali died, I wanted to get justice for her. By hunting down terrorists and murderers and attackers. I wanted to honour her life, make sure no one else died as she did.'

'Now?'

'I still want to honour Tali, but I think I want to start helping those left behind. Help survivors and their families build new lives. The foundation wants to give me proper training and everything.'

'Then take the job.' Tony went back around his desk. He closed the file, picked up his bag, and switched off his lamp.

'Are you sure?' asked Ziva. She wanted the job, but it was going to be a change. It would be her first job that wasn't law enforcement. It would be a challenge, and a part of Ziva worried she wouldn't be up to the challenge.

'100%, Zi. Firstly, you seem genuinely excited about the whole idea. Secondly, your ability to empathize and talk to people, plus your own personal experience.' Tony swallowed awkwardly. He hated bringing up Somalia. 'The way you were with Ruddy was incredible. Me, McGee, and Gibbs could never have helped him the way you did. And it's not just Ruddy, but other cases we've had, whether they're sexual violence-related or not. You will make a great counsellor.' Ziva smiled and picked up her own bag. 'Come on, Ninja. I'll buy you a drink to celebrate.'

Thanks for reading. I hope you liked it.

Like I said, I wrote this around 1 am, without sleep. It might not be my best work but the idea popped into my head and I had write and share it. I hope what I wanted to say comes across clearly.

I've become a little concerned that Endless Possibilities is becoming essentially the same story told over again, with just a handful of differences. I would like to know your thoughts but please constructive criticism only. Thanks

Stay safe and see you soon :)