Just a short one to end the night for me! I have had a few comments on my lack of correct grammar, spelling ect...I just want to say I do appreciate constructive criticism, I do not take offence. Despite loving to write, I am aware my grammar, spelling, punctuation ect is not great. I do honestly try my hardest, but unfortunately I look at words and sentences and to me the make total sense and seem correct. It's hard to explain but I don't see the mistakes ad I guess most people would, it looks correct to me. I am really trying, but advice is welcomed. Someone has mentioned previously about Beta, unfortunately I do not know how to get someone to check my work. And tips and advice welcomed.

Anyway, apologise it's short but hope you enjoy...despite errors :(

Chapter Five - Crawling

Ziva watched in amusement as Tony placed Tali's favourite rattle a few feet in front of her. Tali's eyes lighting up with determination as she tried to shuffle her body towards it. Unfortunately for Tali, her bum seemed to bounce in the air as she attempted to move, making no actual progress.

"Come on Tali, you can make it" Tony encouraged.

Ziva chuckled as she watched her baby. The determination on her face was amusing to say the least. It was very much Ziva.

"Tony maybe she's not ready to crawl" Ziva sighed, although it was so cute watching Tali try.

"She will do it, she's your daughter at the end of the day"

"Okay, you know what…if she crawls to her rattle I will do whatever you want in the bedroom" Ziva said, a smirk playing at her lips.

Tony's eyes lit up at the suggestions, determination now plastered across his own face.

"Right come on Tali, there is a lot at stake here baby girl"

Tali was groaning softly, rocking back and fourth from her bum to all fours. Her face scrunched into a frown, her lips pursed. She tried to push off, but fell to her tummy. Ziva's motherly instincts telling her to help her up. Instead Ziva sat patiently, watching in aww.

"Tali bug you can do it….just come to the rattle" Tony encouraged as he waved the rattle about, earning a gummy grin from Tali.

Tali tried again, dragging herself on her stomach but not officially crawling.

"Look Tony, our baby girl is very clever but she's just not ready to crawl yet."

With that Tali pulled herself to all fours, slowly and cautiously crawling towards her favourite rattle. Her body a little unstable but her determination pulling through. Tony smiled brightly while Ziva groaned, hiding the proud smile behind her hands.

"That's it Tali, there you go…almost there"

"Ah mmm" Tali mumbled as she flopped down and grabbed her rattle.

Swiftly Tali pulled the rattle to her mouth, sucking her gums around it, dribble falling down her face. She giggled in between sucking, sat back on her legs and bum as she enjoyed herself. Tony to a quick picture before scooping Tali into a cuddle.

"Well well Ziva…looks like you owe me a few favours"

"Hmmmm"

Tali giggled happily, she was content in Tony's arms as he bounced her. She saved her rattle about, clearly proud of her latest achievement.

Tony placed her back to the floor to see if she would continue crawling. It didn't take long and she was off again, still a little unsteady but off with confidence.

"I think we need to be extra careful with her Tony, she is going to get into all sorts of trouble now she's crawling"

"Yeah well she is half DiNozzo, trouble runs in our blood"

Tony smirked as he pulled Ziva close, kissing her cheek as they watched Tali crawl in circles. The young girl batting the rattle about happily.

"MMhmmm"

"She's one happy little girl, but I am looking forward to bedtime, I have a whole compilation of activities for us"

Ziva rolled her eyes dramatically.

"You are in charge of bedtime for Tali then. There is a bottle of pumped milk in the fridge. I am going to take a bath."

"Whatever you say sweet cheeks, just be ready for me!"