McGee didn't want to settle but knew his boss needed him more. As soon as they made their purchase, Tony and McGee were on their way to Norfolk. It still had not sunk in to Tony yet that his wife was no longer allowed to go out on the scene of crimes. That is until the baby was born. He still couldn't believe he was going to be a father. Once they made it to Norfolk, Tony was snapped out of his daze about his pregnant wife back at headquarters.
"McGee I want you to take pictures. DiNozzo you bag and tag." Gibbs demanded.
As the partners worked, McGee was getting irritated.
"Tony, what if I don't make it in time she is going to kill me." McGee said starting to panic.
"Probie calm down. Everything will be fine just breathe." Tony said trying to calm the young agent.
Once the team got back to headquarters, Gibbs told the agents they couldn't leave until all the evidence was logged and reports were done. With that being said the agents knew they would be there half the night. McGee was the most upset. If Gibbs had not been there, he would have thrown a temper tantrum and busted out crying. His whole plan was ruined. He called and canceled the dinner plans at the fancy Italian restaurant Tony got them into. All his plans we ruined.
"McGee take this down to Abby." Gibbs said handing a small bag of evidence over to the young agent. McGee snatched the evidence out of Gibbs hands and stormed down to the lab.
"What's wrong with him?" Ziva asked.
"He had big plans tonight." Tony said.
"Oh I see." Ziva answered back. She wasn't sure but she had a good feeling she knew what those plans entailed.
Tim walked in and threw the evidence on the table next to Abby.
"Here's the stupid evidence." McGee said before storming away trying not to look Abby in the eyes.
"Cranky much?" Abby asked.
McGee spun around "Yeah maybe I am!" McGee spat. "I had plans tonight. Plans that was ruined by this stupid case and these stupid evidence. I had a dinner planned at a fancy restaurant. I was going to tell you how much I love you and how much I needed you in my life and…" McGee pulled the ring out of his coat pocket and sat it down beside Abby "and I was going to ask you to marry me."
Abby was in complete shock.
"Timmy are you asking what I think you're asking?" Abby asked about in tears.
McGee then realized it didn't have to be anything fancy. It could be right there in the lab. He calmed down a bit more and picked the ring box back up.
"I guess I am." He got down on one knee in front of Abby "Abbigail Scuito, will you make me the happiest man alive? Will you marry me?" McGee asked opening the box.
Inside was a beautiful diamond ring. Abby squealed with excitement before the tears started flowing.
"Of course Timmy! I would love to!" Abby said.
McGee then slipped the engagement ring on her ring finger before standing up and taking Abby into his arms and laying a kiss on her lips.
"We have to go tell the others!" Abby exclaimed.
As the elevator dinged in the squad room the team could hear the running of clompy shoes. They looked up to find Abby dragging McGee.
"Abby what's going on?" Gibbs asked.
Abby finally let go of McGee who was trying to catch his breath. She flashed her engagement ring to Gibbs.
"We are getting married!" Abby squealed.
"You what? What have I told all of you about rule 12? Does no one listen to me anymore?" Gibbs said sarcastically.
Ziva was able to push herself up out of her chair and waddled over to the happy couple.
"Let me see it Abs" Ziva said as Abby thrusted her hand towards Ziva "Oh my Abby it's beautiful"
"Ya did good Probie." Tony said putting an arm around McGee.
"Ah heck we have all broke rule 12, come here son." Gibbs told McGee as he gave him a hug, something that really shocked McGee.
"Oh my gosh I have to start planning a wedding." Abby laughed. "Will you be my maid of honor?"
"Of course I will" Ziva said. "Depends though on when you want the wedding. I may be too big to even fit into a dress." That made Ziva and Abby laugh.
"I want to have it after Katie is born, that way she can be my little flower girl." Abby explained.
After spending 2 more hours on the case the team was finally allowed to go home. Ziva was still all hyped up on the engagement of Abby and Mcgee that she couldn't stop talking about it. Tony however was just ready to go to sleep.
"So my little hairy butt, how about we have a little bit of time to ourselves?" Ziva said trying to be sexy.
"Sweet cheeks you know I love you but for once can we please have one night where we can actually use the bed for sleep?" Tony said exhausted.
It didn't make Ziva a happy camper and to be honest it was a good thing there was no paperclips in her sight. They laid down that night cuddled up to each other. As soon as Tony's head hit the pillow, he was out. Ziva laid there and watched him as he slept. He looked so peaceful, that is until he started snoring. She couldn't believe she got so lucky. He was going to make a wonderful father to their little Katie.
Months went by and Ziva was getting close to her due date. Really the doctor said the baby was healthy enough to come at anytime. She was 36 weeks pregnant and realized that her and Tony had no clue what they would be doing once the baby came. Heck they were too busy to really go to any classes. With time winding down, Gibbs forced the couple to take some time off and go to Lamaze classes. With Tony going as her coach, Ziva knew it would be anything but boring.
"You breathe in and slowly breathe out. Your coach will help you with the breathing exercise while you are in labor." The teacher explained.
"I swear Tony if you don't help me to breathe during labor I will kill you." Ziva said. She had her hands on her stomach while Tony sat behind her holding her. She had leaned back against him. She looked around the room. She couldn't help but think she had the hottest husband. What brought her attention back to the class was a strong kick from her baby girl.
"Dang she's strong isn't she?" Tony asked. He had his hands on Ziva's big belly when little Katie decided to kick the crap out of her momma.
"You have no idea." Ziva responded.
"Ok next we are going to learn how to change a baby's diaper." The instructor said.
Each team was given a baby doll. Instead of putting the on correctly Tony put the diaper on the baby's head. Ziva couldn't help but shake her head as the instructor came back around to check.
"I do not know who this man is but he is not the father of my child." Ziva laughed.
"Oh really so who's baby is it? Gibbs, McGee?" Tony played into it.
"Palmer" Ziva said
"Autopsy gremlin seriously?" Tony exclaimed.
Little did Tony and Ziva know that Breena and Jimmy was actually in the class as well. Jimmy got up from Breena and walked over to the DiNozzo's.
"Did you call for me?" Palmer asked.
"Palmer, what are you doing here?" Tony asked.
"Breena's pregnant and we have to have the class remember?" Palmer laughed.
"Right, we were just messing around Ziva is joking that the baby isn't mine but instead yours." Tony said.
That made him receive an elbow to the gut from Ziva.
"I can assure you Tony, that baby is all yours." Palmer laughed.
Ziva was nervous about Tony becoming a dad and her a mother. Were they really ready for this baby?
Ziva's belly had gotten huge. She could no longer see her feet and she was feeling tired and slow. Not to mention uber cranky. No matter what Tony done it was the wrong thing in Ziva's eyes. Tony had taken off work to take Ziva to her last checkup before the baby came. The ultrasound looked good. Ziva could tell she could breathe a little easier which was strange to her. The doctor assured her it was all part of the pregnancy.
"Well Mrs. DiNozzo your baby has dropped. Meaning that your baby girl is getting in position for her grand entrance. Can you lay back for me and we will check a few more things." Dr. Steele said.
Ziva lied back and held Tony's hand.
"Your effaced at 95% already and your dilated to a 3. I would say within the next 24 to 48 hours your water should break and you should have a baby in your arms. I suggest you go home and get some rest while you can because to be honest it won't be long now." Dr. Steele explained.
"Is it too late to say I want the epidural?" Ziva asked.
"Of course not. We will set that up for you." Dr. Steele answered. "I will see you guys in less than 48 hours." the doctor smiled.
Ziva was so miserable that night. She rubbed her stomach imagining that they would have their little one in no time. She had often heard that if you walk it can cause her to go into labor. She finally talked Tony into walking with her around the block a few times while they also walked their German shepherd. After making the block for the 4th time, Tony started getting hungry.
"Can we please go back home and order some pizza?" Tony begged his wife.
"Ok fine, but if Katie doesn't come soon I blame you." Ziva said aggravated with Tony.
Once the pizza arrived, Ziva poured hot sauce on her slice of pepperoni pizza.
"Zi what are you doing?" Tony asked in disgust.
"I am hoping that the spicy food will make Katie want to come out." Ziva said.
She than remembered one more thing that would help with triggering labor, having sex.
"Tony please can we make love." Ziva said putting her arm around Tony and stroking his hair. "It might be the last time we get to before the baby comes."
Ziva was right. Tony threw his slice of pizza back into the box and picked Ziva up, carrying her to the bedroom. Tony didn't realize how heavy a nine-month pregnant woman could weigh. It was a little awkward to do it with baby in the middle, but Ziva would do anything to cause her labor to start. She was absolutely miserable.
Ziva was exhausted once they were done. Tony offered to put dinner up while she lay in bed asleep. Ziva's back was aching for some reason but she didn't pay much attention to it. Tony came to bed and held his wife until he also fell asleep.
Something in the middle of the night awoke Ziva. She had a strong sharp pain in her stomach. She felt like she could barely move due to the pain. She looked at the alarm clock. It was just a little before 2 a.m. Ziva then felt a warm sensation between her legs. She wasn't seriously peeing the bed, was she? She then turned on the bed side lamp to find her water broke.
"Tony, Tony wake up!" Ziva yelled trying to wake a sleeping Tony.
"Just five more minutes." Tony mumbled.
"Tony my water broke and I'm having contractions." Ziva exclaimed.
Tony rolls over and thinking he is just dreaming.
"Damn it DiNozzo! I'm having a baby!" Ziva screamed out in pain during a contraction.
That woke Tony up. It was actually happening. Ziva was actually in labor! Tony jumped up and threw on a pair of sweats and his Ohio State shirt. Ziva was attempting to get at least some slippers on. At this point she knew whatever she put on would more than likely be ruined. Tony was so excited he forgot the go bag Ziva had packed and ready to go for when she went into labor. Instead he went to their closet, grabbed as many clothes as he could and ran to the car and threw them in the trunk. He then ran back inside the house and picked Ziva up. He carried her out to the car before speeding off to the hospital. Tony's driving resembled Ziva's and she was glad for that as the contractions became more frequent and intense. However, not everyone was so impressed by Tony's driving. Tony looked into the rearview mirror and seen flashing lights behind him.
"Come on not now" Tony mumbled under his breath as he pulled over to the side of the road.
"Tony what are you doing?" Ziva asked before screaming out in pain with the next contraction. "We need to get to the hospital!"
"We just got pulled over."
Will Ziva and Tony make it to the hospital before baby DiNozzo makes her grand appearance or will Tony have to deliver his baby girl? New chapter up soon! Please review!