Disclaimer: I don't own anything, NCIS' characters are not my property, I only intended to have fun writing about them.

A/N: This story is not edited and corrected by a Beta, so forgive me for my grammar mistakes. English is not my first language. Mi primer idioma es español, en caso que quieran saber (My first language is Spanish, in case you want to know).

- Am I the only one who is exhausted? - Nick asked stretching his arms over his head as they walked towards the cars.

- Nope, you are not, I am burning out of energy - Ellie replied.

Tony and Ziva walked hand in hand a few meters behind them.

- I can't believe we interviewed 15 people in 6 hours! - Nick replied leaning back in the car - I promise I won't complain about Gibbs again, those two are crazy about work - he said to Bishop in a whisper, she chuckled.

- I cannot believe that you love to complain about it... - Ellie sighed - And they are only excited, Nick. For years they have not worked on a case together, years! ... Imagine that I am leaving, and we have not worked together for 7 years, you didn't work in an investigation 4 years ago, wouldn't you be excited?

Nick sighed, turned his head, and looked Ellie in the eye.

- Of course, B...

- Of course, he would be excited, Ellie, he is not a wuss - Ziva chuckled and Ellie frowned.

- 'kay, we already made it clear that my beloved fiancé and I are excited to return to the field - Tony sentenced -. But we have more work to do before returning to the HQ, what are your first impressions?

Nick looked up, then looked Ziva in the eyes and replied:

- Well, of all the people we interviewed today, and I must emphasize ALL because there were 15, there is one of the Marines who I did not believe anything he said ... I think his last name was Burrows, yes, Sergeant Burrows ... his tone of voice was insecure, moreover, I think he was scared.

Ziva and Tony nodded.

- Bishop, something to say? - Tony asked.

- Of course ... I also noticed that Sergeant Burrows was a little nervous, but it did not seem suspicious to me - Ellie sighed -... However, the widow's attitude seemed more suspicious ... she was not completely overwhelmed by the news, I mean, she was almost emotionless, and we had told her that her husband is dead.

Tony and Ziva nodded again.

- This is why we need your perspective; at the time we do our own research we get very close to Lisa. Although, I also noticed that her non-reaction was "particular", I am not judging her because I think I know her a little more - Ziva said addressing Ellie and Nick -. And I must admit that I did not believe Sergeant Burrows either, his tone of voice was hesitant, and his eyes were lying ... We must investigate further, besides, at that time he was a close friend with Petty Officer Lewis.

- Well, we must consider that almost always the wife is guilty - Tony and Ziva laughed out loud while Ellie shook her head – what? is that a lie?

- No, Nicholas, it was just one of Tony's favorite lines when we used to work together... and yes, I think he was right 9 out of 10 times.

- One of my favorite lines - Tony said with pride in his voice.

- I think it is a prejudiced phrase, but the numbers don't lie - Ellie sentenced.

- Well - Ziva said approaching Tony's face suggestively -, in our case, I would definitely be guilty, my love…

Tony swallowed loudly, Ziva kissed his cheek and then laughed.

- Maybe we should continue discussing this in the office? Torres and I will go to buy something to eat, and then we will find you in the Navy yard; Tali must be wondering what time we will arrive.

Ziva chuckled and shook her head.

- Tony, Tali must be having a wonderful day with Ducky and Jack, you know our daughter, she must be listening to stories and talking about Frozen, she probably already convinced Jack to see the movie with her - Tony sighed.

- I know, Zi, but I'm worried - Ziva turned to look him in the eye and put a hand on his cheek.

- I know, but she is wonderful, and she also adapts wonderfully, even better than us... Although maybe one of us should take her to play outside for a while.

- Yes, you're right ... So how do we decide who plays with princess Tali outside? - Tony asked maliciously and Ziva raised her eyebrows.

- You don't want to bet against me, DiNozzo. Not if you want to lose.

After a simple "rock, paper and scissors" suggested by Ellie, Ziva won. Tony muttered ruefully as he got into the car along with Nick.

Ziva's smile did not fit on her face.

- Do you always win? - Ellie asked and Ziva nodded.

- Since we met, I think I have won over 90% of our "bets"... Tony is somewhat predictable, despite the years we were separated, Anthony DiNozzo Jr. is an open book for me and I am a book open for him…Although it took me a few years to be an open book for him - Ziva sighed, pursed her lips, and looked at Ellie -. Every time I trusted a man before Tony, every time I gave a part of my heart to a man, they failed me and broke the trust... my father, Ari, Michael, Ray, even at some point Gibbs also failed me, but with him it's different, we forgive ourselves through acts and actions, we show ourselves that we love each other and I will always continue trusting him - a lump formed in Ziva's throat and she bit her lower lip, Ellie could see the pain in her predecessor's eyes and that broke her heart -... but Tony - Ziva smiled this time with tears in her eyes -, Tony is the only man in my life who has never betrayed my trust, he is the only one who has always had my back, the one who always supports me despite not understanding the whole movie because he trusts me, and fortunately he is the father of my daughter and the man I love the most. That is why I am an open book for Tony ... he has never betrayed me. He also has my heart, and always will.

Ellie couldn't help the tears in her eyes. On the one hand, she was happy that Tony and Ziva had their family together at last and were with the love of their life. But on the other hand, she wanted to have a love as unconditional as theirs.

Ziva started the car and drove. Tony and Nick's car had already left the parking lot.

- I'm really glad that the three of you can finally be together as a family… When I met Tony, he looked so lost and I could never understand his reasons. Now I understand them, Tony was deeply and hopelessly in love with you, but you were thousands of miles away… And I must say that for a time he struggled to keep going, he tried to "ignore" his feelings for you, but he couldn't because you are his true love. You two make me think that true love still exists...

Ziva smiled at Bishop's confession.

Of course, Tony had tried to ignore and hide his feelings for her, she knew the whole story of Zoe. He had decided to confess his relationship with his former colleague when they spent their second night together in Cairo, the second night of three that they spent as a family before separating for three years. Ziva had heard the whole story nestled in Tony's chest, and at the end of it, she couldn't help but tears running down her face. The only thing she could ask Tony when she stopped sobbing was if he had ever loved Zoe. He told her that Zoe told him that she loved him, but he could never reciprocate because he had never stopped loving her.

After that confession by Tony, it was Ziva's turn. She told him that she never slept with Adam, she had used what Parsons said to protect him and stop hurting him with her words and actions. Tony was speechless for a few minutes, then he lifted her chin to look her in the eye and told her that the two of them had been hurt, but they had to start again, for the good of their relationship and their family. Ziva nodded, and then Tony had caught her mouth with his, in an innocent little kiss. They had made love that night after more than two years. That night they had sentenced and confirmed that they would love each other forever.

- Did I say something I shouldn't have? - Ellie asked after long minutes in silence and Ziva shook her head.

- No, Ellie, Tony told me that he had a serious relationship, I was remembering the moment he told me ...

- So, you knew it since a few months ago, did he tell you when you returned to Paris? - Ziva shook her head again.

- Tony found me in Cairo a few weeks after leaving NCIS with Tali, he tracked me down with our little girl, with our almost two-year-old baby… - Ellie's eyes widened with evident surprise, and before she could ask anything else Ziva kept talking - It was a short time, four days and three nights, but it was the first time that we could be as a family. The first night the three of us slept together, on the second night Tali did not resist sleeping alone and we talked a lot with Tony, among those things, he told me about his relationship. I will not say that his confession left me indifferent because it was not, but at that moment we decided that we should learn from the past and start again, for our good, for the good of our family. And we have been working on that because maintaining a relationship, and a functioning family are jobs that require great efforts from all the members.

Ellie and Ziva smiled, as her gaze continued on the route. The blonde noticed that they were already near the Navy yard.

- Thanks, Ziva.

- You're welcome - Ziva said as they entered the parking lot -, can I know why?

- For trusting me. Before, I suspected that you did not easily trust people, and now that I know your reasons, I understand why ... So, thank you for trusting me, especially for trusting me without even knowing me. I know that at some point I got very close to your investigation, but you could not have trusted me, you could not have left that note in your office, you could have left me in the dark and perhaps we would not be here ... So, thanks for your trust, Ziva David.

Ziva had already parked the car when Ellie started talking and turned to look her in the eye. The brunette chuckled when the blonde finished speaking.

- It is a pleasure to trust you, Eleanor Bishop, and thank you also for your trust, this is reciprocal.

They both smiled and got out of the car.

- I'm going to see Tali, I miss her already. And with Tony, we promised to see her every time we return. Could you update the reports, please, Special Agent Bishop? - Ziva said as they entered the elevator - Ellie laughed.

- Of course, I can. Go spend time with Tali, she must also miss you. I'll take care of it until Tony and Nick get here.

- Thanks, Ellie.

Tony and Tali were already outside the building when Ziva caught up with them. Tali was on a swing laughing with excitement, and Tony was pushing her to go higher. Ziva sat down on a bench near them.

Ziva's cell phone rang, she opened her email and smiled.

- Is everything okay, Zi? - Tony asked as he sat next to her with Olaf in his lap, Tali was playing on her own.

- Yes, everything is fine ... You should go back to the office, I'll be there in a few more minutes.

- I'll be there in two minutes. First, I would like us to tell Tali about our engagement, I want her to know that from us.

Ziva reached for his hand, squeezed it, and then kissed his lips briefly.

- You're right ... any idea what we can tell her? - Tony shrugged his shoulders - Well, I think we could tell her that mom and dad will have a great family party to celebrate that they love each other and that she and all the people she has seen today will be there with us, celebrating that we love each other.

Tony smiled, put a lock of hair behind Ziva's ear, and kissed her sweetly.

- You are our superhero - he walked away and returned with Tali; the little girl immediately snuggled into her mother's arms.

- Did something happen?

- Yes, princess, something very good happened, I know it will make you very happy - Tony smiled, took a hand from Tali and a hand from Ziva between his -. It happened that in some months we will have a BIIIIG - Tali opened her eyes with surprise - party to celebrate that ima and I love each other and…

- Party?! - Tali asked with emotion and Ziva nodded - I love parties, ima!

- I know, little one, and guess who will be at the big party? - Tali alternated her gaze between her parents.

- Pop-pop?

- That's right, princess, but not only Pop-pop will be there… - Tony said while pricking his daughter's nose - there will also be Gibbs, Uncle Tim with Aunt Dee and the twins, Aunt Abby, Uncle Jimmy with Aunt Bree and Victoria, Jack, Ducky, Ellie, and Nick, there will even be director Vance!

Tali put her hands on her face and squealed with excitement, then threw herself into her father's arms.

- That will be so much fun, Daddy! I can't wait for the big party!

- Neither do I, princess, neither do I ... - Tali sat down next to her mother again.

- And do you know what will be the most fun at the party, Tali? - The little girl shook her head - That you and I will buy and wear beautiful dresses and you - Ziva pricked her little girl's nose -, you will look like a fairy tale princess.

Tali took a few seconds to process the new information, then squealed with delight and launched herself laughing into her mother's arms.

- Can I dress like Anna or Elsa or Aurora? - Ziva nodded.

- You can be who you want to be, my beautiful Tali.

Ziva kissed her daughter's cheek and Toy kissed her head.

- Princess, now you will stay with mom, I must return to the office, I love you.

- I love you, daddy.

They both watched as Tali took Olaf by the hand and went back to playing on her own. Tony sighed looking at Tali.

- What happens? - Ziva asked and Tony sat next to her.

- It is something that has been spinning in my mind ... - he sighed loudly - I think we could go back here, this time as a family - Tony said as he took his fiancée's hand and kissed her knuckles.

- Are you serious? - Ziva asked with surprise on her face.

- Yes. I would like Tali to grow up close to her cousins, Johnny, Morgan, and Victoria. Also, I would like to be close to the rest of our family, Zi, I think it would be great.

Ziva sighed, placed one hand on Tony's cheek, and stroked his hair slowly with the other. Tony broke the distance between them and kissed her tenderly.

- I know that maybe I'm asking you a lot, but it's something I would like you to think about - Tony murmured against Ziva's lips, she kissed him again and stared at him.

- You never ask me much, Tony, you only ask me what your heart says and for me, that will never be much - she kissed his lips briefly -. And in that case, I think we should take advantage of the fact that we are here and spend a little time looking for a house - Ziva murmured against his lips and kissed him again as Tony gently brought her closer to his body.

- You really know how to make me happy - Tony said, then kissed Ziva's forehead and she giggled.

- Just because you make ME happy ... - she kissed his cheek - Maybe you should go to the bullpen, I'll be there in 20 minutes, Tali will watch Frozen with Jack.

- ´kay, I love you, babe.

- Love you too.

Tony arrived at the bullpen, Bishop, Torres, and Gibbs were at their desks.

- Good to see you, boss - Tony smirked - Everything okay there?

- Yes, boss, everything is fine. Tali was delighted with the idea that we will have a great party and she will be able to dress like a princess ... I think from now on she will ask us every day "How many days are left until the party?", But leaving that aside, she is amazed... Well, team, campfire?

The four exchanged and discussed information about the interviews and the autopsy, respectively. Gibbs showed real interest when Nick told him of his suspicions about Sergeant Burrows, and when Ellie told him about the wife's no reaction. They were in the middle of the discussion when Ziva arrived.

- Hi, and Tali? - Gibbs asked.

- With Jack, in her office, they must be watching Frozen and eating caramel popcorn as we speak.

- That kid is a DiNozzo in all her way - Gibbs pointed out as Ziva joined the campfire.

- And I can't be prouder of her, boss.

- Yeah, DiNozzo, for now… in a couple of years you will be prouder of her, I know that - Gibbs said as he alternated his gaze between Ziva and Ellie, both smiled in response.

- Call the media! - Kasie exclaimed as she and McGee entered the bullpen - After a few hours fighting, I can say that we have won, dear comrades - Kasie said in a solemn voice.

McGee took over and the photo of an invoice materialized on the screen.

- Remember the frozen receipts? - Everyone nodded - Well, I was able to retrieve information from both of them, the first one only had a date, February 15, 2009 - Tony and Ziva exchanged glances - and a partial logo, which is still analyzing my computer. The second is a Norfolk parking ticket, dated, February 15, 2009, at 9:17 p.m.

- Besides - Tim added -, I had another battle on my side, and I found an email trace, in another personal account of the petty officer - McGee pressed the button and an email materialized on the screen -. In these emails he tells his friend, the then petty officer Burrows - Nick and Ziva exchanged glances -, that he will again propose to his wife, to show her that he loves her despite the difficult times they lived - McGee turned and looked to his colleagues. This email is dated February 12, 2009.

The team was still not processing the new information when Kasie's iPad rang.

- More good news, I guess ... the logo belongs to "Brown Jewelry", maybe we can find an address.

- No, they closed all their stores in 2010 - Tony sentenced interrupting Kasie -, on December 31, actually.

They all looked suspiciously at Tony, especially Ziva. He sighed and looked his fiancée in the eye.

- There I bought your Magen David, the one I gave you on Christmas of that year ... The owner told me that all the stores were going to close on December 31st. After a few months, I found him in a cafe and he confirmed that they had all closed, that there was nothing left - Ziva and Tony kept staring at each other until he looked away.

- So, it is likely that the petty officer died on the same date of his disappearance in 2009 - Ellie sentenced breaking the bubble.

Ziva told Kasie and McGee that they had done a good job, and they returned to the lab to continue working. She then asked Ellie and Nick to go through autopsies to verify if Bishop's suspicion was correct. Gibbs took his things muttering that he needed coffee and left. Tony was looking at the screen when they were alone.

- Sorry, I never realized it was a gift from you, I thought ... Tony, could you look at me, please? - He stared at her, his eyes showed sadness - I thought it was a gift from Gibbs, it had no card and ... and I honestly did not believe that after all the damage I had done to you, you would make me such a special gift, a gift that is part of who I am and today belongs to our daughter. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry.

Ziva hugged him, Tony waited a few seconds and held her in his arms.

- You had no way of knowing, Zi, maybe I should have said it before, but I'm glad I said it now - Tony murmured into her hair-. Sincerity was not our forte in those days, my ninja.

They both laughed softly, Ziva settled a little more on Tony's chest.

- I think we should work.

- Yes, we should work ... Do you think to investigate Burrows more?

- Yes, let's get to work

The rest of the afternoon passed without a major jolt, except when Jimmy confirmed Petty Officer Lewis's cause of death: bleeding to death from three stab wounds to the heart. That made them think of a crime of passion or a reckoning. Kasie found no more clues in the briefcase or in the car, nor had McGee been more successful with the computer.

It was 8 p.m. when Gibbs told Tony and Ziva to go home because Jet lag was already showing on their faces.

- You go, I'll go with Gibbs later. I was already alone with Tali for a while, I'll be there soon - Ziva said to Tony, he stroked her cheek and nodded.

- I'll go find Tali.

- Yeah, right.

Tony walked away from the desks, and when he was out of sight Gibbs spoke again:

- Go with them, Ziver - she stared at him frowned - I think I can lead the investigation while you are not here - they smiled-. You have had a busy day, go and we will continue with this tomorrow, also Tali needs her mother for her good night story.

Ziva approached him and gave him a short hug.

- Thanks for everything.

- You're welcome, kid, you're welcome. The room with the small bed is Tail's, yours is in front - Ziva frowned at him -. I will sleep in the couch, Ziver, I have done that for a long time, and I will not accept any protest - she smiled in response.

- Okay, I don't want to argue.

- Giiiiiibbs! - Tali exclaimed throwing herself into the arms of the aforementioned, he gave her a short hug.

- Hey, little one, was everything alright with Jack?

- All very well, we watched Frozen.

- I'm glad, kid, I'm glad.

Tony looked intrigued at Ziva when she approached with her things and his.

- Okay, Tali, it's time to say goodbye, we should go to Gibbs' house.

The girl protested slightly, then spread kisses and hugs among the people in the bullpen, and the three of them headed for the elevator.

I- thought you would stay.

- Yes, me too, but Gibbs said he would stay, plus I like to read a story to Tali before bed.

He nodded and kissed the head of his fiancée.

After an hour, Tali was already lying in bed, wearing her Olaf's favorite pajamas, next to Kelev and her new Olaf under her arms. Tony told her a story and Ziva told another, then they kissed their daughter before saying good night.

Then they went to their room and fell asleep as soon as their heads touched the pillow.

Ziva woke up at her usual time, 5 in the morning. She tried to move, but Tony was hugging her from behind, one of his hands squeezing her right breast. She sighed and smiled. From the moment they both went back to sleep together, after an early morning filled with love and passion, Tony had woken up like this every day, hugging her from behind and with one hand squeezing one of her breasts. She moved in his arms, but he pulled her closer to his body.

- Where are you going so early? although more importantly, why are you going without me? - Tony asked in a husky voice in her ear and bit her earlobe, Ziva giggled in response.

- It's jet lag… plus I want to be out of bed before Tali, I don't want her to wake Gibbs up, he must have been late.

Tony nodded and started kissing his fiancée's neck.

- She is still sleeping, Zi. Last night she was exhausted, and our daughter didn't get your genes from being an early bird, she got mine - he said between kisses.

Tony… - Ziva whispered as he nibbled on her neck.

- Yes, my love?

- This is not a good time, we are at Gibbs' house! and could you give me back my breast, please?

He decided to ignore her request and kept glued to her neck. Ziva moaned as Tony squeezed her nipple between his fingers, then turned and kissed him full on the mouth. His hands began to touch her body more boldly and he moved to stay on top of her. But Ziva stopped him when one of his hands intended to sneak under her pants.

- Don't you really want to do it now? - Tony asked confused.

Ziva put her hands on his cheeks and kissed him softly on the mouth.

- It's not that I don't want to, I love you ... it's just that I don't feel comfortable here.

Tony nodded, took Ziva's hand and kissed it. He settled one of his legs between Ziva's and rested half of his body on top of hers. Ziva stroked her hair and Tony's left hand returned to one of his favorite places, her right breast.

- Will you never give me back my breast?

He shook his head as he tightened his grip a little more. Ziva sighed.

- They are a masterpiece ... I love them, they fit my hand size and changed a little after the pregnancy, now they are softer and more sensitive. You are the sexiest woman in this world, Ziva David - she blushed and smiled-… Although I would like them to change in a few months - she frowned -, but I noticed your reaction in the office when I talked about a second baby in our family.

Tony stopped his caresses and settled to look into Ziva's eyes.

- I…. Tony, I ...

Tears began to collect in her eyes, then she sobbed and hid her face in his neck. He stroked her hair and kissed her repeatedly until she calmed down.

- I know, Zi, I know, I know I'm asking you a lot ... and if you don't want more children, I'm going to ... - Ziva raised her hand, put it on Tony's mouth, and shook her head.

- I'm scared, Tony. I'm scared, but I know it's important to you. In the beginning, my idea of having another baby was to reward you for what I did not let you live with Tali - she sighed -, but then my therapist helped me find the real reason to have another child, and I found it… Yes, I want another baby, Tony, I want another baby because I love you, you are an excellent dad, Tali and I are very lucky to have you ... - Tony was smiling with his classic and radiant DiNozzo smile - but I am scared, there are still wounds that I could not close, and I don't want to use a baby as a band-aid.

Tony snuggled her into his arms and held her tight against his chest. The silence was the protagonist for long minutes.

- I understand, babe ... As I said when you returned home, we will take care of healing our wounds and support us for life ...- Tony kissed her crown - I do not want to pressure you, my love, but let me know when you feel good. I love you.

Ziva nodded.

- I will, Tony, I love you too ... although I already did a bit of work - Ziva sentenced as she bit her lower lip, then settled down to look into Tony's eyes -. On my last visit to the OB/GYN, I asked him if there were still probabilities of being able to get pregnant because I am no longer at the beginning of my thirties - Ziva explained - and he gave me some blood test orders. The results came by email when I was seeing Tali this afternoon… - Ziva approached and kissed Tony gently on the lips - The results say that I have no biological problems to get pregnant, we can still live another pregnancy.

A/N: First of all, thank you very much for each review, favorite and author alert; You are the best. These days I didn't have an inspiring attack or anything like that, but I didn't want to pressure myself to write. The result: a chapter with more than 5000 words.

I hope everyone is safe in their homes, and please stay home. I also hope that this chapter has brought you out of this situation in which we are involved for a few minutes. Greetings. C.