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Tony stepped off the elevator and relished in seeing the pumpkin orange walls. He started to make his way past his desk and towards the conference room.

'Dada! Dada!' Tali had spotted her father and ran towards him. Tony bent down and picked up his daughter. He hugged her tightly, Tali squirming again. Ziva running into the squad room, Senior not far behind her, trying to catch up with Tali.

Tony beckoned his father forward and handed Tali over to him. He took Ziva's hand and they went to elevator. Tony flicked the emergency stop switch and buried his face into Ziva's curls. He let out a strangled yell, if somewhat muffled. Ziva wrapped her arms around her husband.

'It is over, Tony. He's gone' Tony pulled back from her, his face a mix of stress and relief. He nodded.

'I know. I just, I didn't want to freak out in front Tali.' He paused, looking like he was going to cry. Tony had come so close to losing his everything. He was so angry at Kort. Tony dreaded to think what he would have done if Ziva and Tali had been hurt.

'We are fine Tony.' Ziva reached up and cupped his cheek. 'Your father is fine. I am fine. Tali is fine.' She stopped, taking his hand. 'And the baby is fine.' Ziva placed their hands over her lower stomach. Tony looked at her intently.

'What? You're pregnant?' Ziva nodded, smiling.

'Yes, Tony I am.' Tony laughed, happily. He kissed Ziva, pouring his love for her into it.

'When did you find out?' he asked.

'Thirty minutes ago. I took the test when you went to confront Kort.' There was a sadness in Ziva's eyes. She had taken the test not knowing if she would ever see her husband again. When she saw him in the squad room, holding their daughter, Ziva had let out an audible sigh of relief.

'I can't believe you're pregnant' said Tony. Ziva laughed. 'Wait, how far along?'

'I think about seven weeks. I had a period in March, but not in April. I think the baby will be due in December.' Tony laughed again and hugged Ziva.

'I love you Zi.'

'I love you Tony.' They kissed again.

'Come on, Tali will be wondering where we are.'

They exited the elevator and Tali spotted them immediately. Shimming out of Senior's arms, she ran over to her Dada, who swept her up, his other arm around Ziva's shoulders. They stayed in the bullpen, chatting with Team Gibbs and Senior, glad that their ordeal was over.

'DiNozzo' barked Gibbs coming into the bullpen. All four DiNozzos turned to look at him. 'What are you still doing here?'

'Nowhere to go Boss. We can't back to our apartment.' Just then Vance walked in.

'Well then, you'll just have to stay at the Adams House.'

'Huh?'

'You know we have a contract with the Adams House for safe rooms, Agent DiNozzo.'

'Are you sure it is alright?' asked Ziva.

'Yes, Mrs DiNozzo. I am quite sure. The three of you have been though a lot in the last few days. It is the least that the agency can do for you.'

'Thank you, director,' said Tony, quietly.

'It's alright. I'm sure Agents McGee and Bishop won't mind driving you over either.' At that Tim and Ellie jumped up, keys in hand, ready to escort Tony, Tali and Ziva to the Adams House Hotel.

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Tali opened her eyes and sat up. At first, she didn't recognise where she was, but then remembered that they were staying in a hotel, whatever that was. She had slept in the biggest bedroom she had ever seen. It was a lot bigger than Dada's and Ima's bedroom at home.

Tali looked to her left. Dada was there, still sleeping. Dada was big and tall and strong. He liked to tickle Tali, make her laugh. Dada would throw Tali up into the air and he would always catch her. Tali and Dada would watch movies together and Dada got rid of monsters.

On Tali's right was Ima. She was sleeping too. Ima was pretty, like a princess. Ima took lots of pictures of Tali and made yummy food that Tali like to eat and Ima liked to read with Tali and sing songs with Tali, especially when Tali went to bed.

Tali knew that something bad had happened. Ima had woken her up and they went out of the bathroom window. Tali could hear loud sounds coming from somewhere and Ima was scared. Then Dada came with Gib and she and Ima had to stay at Dada's work with Papa. All the grown-ups talked in very serious voices, and Dada would disappear for really long times and Tali didn't know if he would come back, and Ima or Papa or Babby would carry Tali instead of let her walk.

But now Tali knew that whatever had happened was over now. Dada was back and he and Ima and Gib and Papa and everyone was very happy. Dada kept hugging Tali tightly, as did Ima and the kept saying that they loved her so much.

At the hotel, Tali played with the toys that Papa had brought from his home and Ima and Dada and Papa watched her play. Sometimes Dada looked sad but Tali cheered him up and they played tickle monster. They ate yummy pizza and chocolate fudge cake. Tali got it all over her face and made everyone laugh. Then Papa went home and Tali and Dada and Ima got into bed and Dada put the TV on and they watch Madagascar and Minions before falling asleep.

Tali nudged Dada. He grunted slightly and Tali giggled. She nudged him again.

'Tali' said Dada quietly. 'Stop it.'

'Wee, Dada wee.' Dada groaned and Tali giggled again.

'Zi, you ready' said Dada. He and Ima raised their hands. 'One, two, three.' Paper covers rock and Ima took Tali to the bathroom to change her. A few minutes later Tali and Ima were back in bed. Dada was awake now, TV switched on.

Tali snuggled up to Dada, Ima sitting next to her. Tali loved her parents. As far she was concerned, Tali had the best parents in the whole world.

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As they ate breakfast (pancakes and French toast), Tony's phone buzzed. He answered it. A couple of minutes later he finished his conversation.

'I have to go into the office. Debrief' Tony explained to Ziva.

'When?' asked Ziva.

'In a couple of hours. It shouldn't take long, just have to go over my statement. Sign a bit of paperwork.' Ziva nodded her understanding. They had both lost count the number of debriefings, the volume of witness statements and amount of paperwork they had gone through in their combined thirty years of military and law enforcement experience.

Ninety minutes later Tony was ready to leave.

'I'll see you later he said, as he made his way to the door.

'No!' cried Tali. She ran over and put herself between Tony and the hotel room door.

'Tali I'll be back soon. I promise' said Tony as he attempted to leave again.

'No. Dada stay.' Tali even tried to push Tony away from the door.

'Tali, no. Daddy has go for a bit' said Ziva in a kind voice.

'Dada stay' said Tali vehemently. She had a cross look on her face and even stamped her foot on the floor. Tony crouched down to Tali's height.

'Tali, what on earth is the matter?' he asked quietly. Tali wrapped her little arms around her father's neck.

'Onsta.'

'Monster? Where's the monster?' Tali pointed out the door.

'Onsta get Dada.' Tony pulled Tali closer to him, picked her up and took her to the sofa. Ziva sat down next to them.

'There's no monster, Tali. Not anymore. Monster is gone.' Tali looked at her parents, trying to understand.

'Dada sad. Ima sad.' Tali started to whimper. She wanted Dada to stay. If Dada stayed Monster wouldn't get Dada and Dada and Ima wouldn't be sad.

'Tali' began Ziva, gently. 'We are not sad. We are happy.'

'Appy?'

'Yes, Tali' said Tony. 'Me and Ima are happy. We have you, Tali bean, and we love so much.'

'Dada go?' asked Tali

'To see Gibbs, and McGee and Ellie.'

'What if me and Tali come with you?' suggested Ziva. 'Then Tali will know where you are. Tali and I can go and see Abby and Ducky, yes?' That cheered up Tali. She nodded her head and gave her parents a smile.

'OK Bean. Let's go and get your shoes on' said Tony, carrying Tali over to the door.

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Tony walked over to Ziva, who was sitting on a bench. Tali was running around in the Yards Park.

'Hey' Tony said, as sat down next to Ziva.

'Hey. You finished?' Tony nodded as he draped his arm over Ziva.

'Yeah. I have been given the rest of this week and next week off. What's Tali doing?' Tali kept running around, changing direction.

'I think she's chasing a fairy.' Tony laughed, amazed at his daughter's innocence and imagination. Ziva studied her husband's face. 'You are going to resign, yes?' Tony smiled slightly, knowing that he couldn't get anything passed Ziva.

'Yeah, I am.'

'Are you sure? You love your job. What about teaching training courses?' Tony sighed.

'Do I love it? I'm good at it, and yes, I still enjoy parts. When I first started, I loved all of it, but now.' Tony took his eyes of Tali and looked at Ziva. 'Now, there are far more important things in my life. You, Tali, the baby.' He placed his free hand on Ziva's lower abdomen.

'Bug.'

'Huh?'

'Bug. I have decided that this one will be called Bug. At least until it is born.' Tony laughed.

'Bug and Bean?' Ziva nodded. They went back to watching their daughter play. Tony became serious again. 'Tali has been protective custody twice, and she isn't yet two. She knew something bad happened. When I picked up yesterday, she clung to me tightly, Zi. And this morning, when I tried to leave?'

'Yes, that was a little freaky.'

'I do not want that to become her normality. I could teach training courses but I just want to be with you and Tali' added Tony. He hadn't taken his eyes off Tali.

'What do you want to do then?'

'I was thinking we should have a vacation, first. Nettie has been pestering you to visit. As has Schmeil, the man of steel.' Ziva laughed. Every week she was getting emails from both Nettie and Schmeil asking for the three DiNozzos to visit. 'Then we could go to Paris and Berlin.' Tony looked at Ziva. 'We've been married for almost eighteen months and we're still to have our honeymoon. I'm sure Nettie wouldn't mind babysitting for us. We'd be back in the US in time for Tali's second birthday. And we're going to have to move with Bug coming, so maybe buy a house?'

'You have it all planned, yes?'

'Some of it Zi.'

'I have booked an appointment at the doctors for next week' said Ziva. 'Confirm how far along I am.' Tony smiled.

'I'll be there.' Tali started running towards her parents. She had spotted Dada.

'Dada! Dada!'

'Woah!' Tony stood up and swung Tali up into the air and back down, Tali laughing the entire time. 'Hey Bean. You OK?'

'Yeah Dada' said Tali, nodding her head.

'What did you guys do?'

'Who did we see, Tali? We saw Abby, and Ducky and Jimmy, yes.' Tali nodded.

'Shall we get some food?' suggested Tony, stroking Tali's hair. 'Then go see Papa?'

'Yeah, Papa' said Tali, excitedly. Tony and Ziva stood up, Tony balancing Tali on his hip. They walked over to the car. Driving away from the Navy Yard, his family with him, safe, Tony knew that he was making the right decision.

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Gibbs was in the basement when Tony made his way down the stairs.

'Look who stopped by' said Gibbs as he put his tool down and grabbed a bottle of scotch. 'Got something on your mind?'

'I want to tell you why I was late yesterday' explained Tony.

'You got there DiNozzo. I don't need an explanation.' Gibbs walked back to the boat.

'I have one though. A few months ago, you asked me what I really wanted, if wanted to be an agent anymore. Catch bad guys. I know the answer now.'

'I had a feeling'

'The Gibbs' gut?'

'No. You. Seems to me you've known a while. Just needed pushing in the right direction.'

Tony stopped moving around the room.

'When McGee called, something hit me. I got this feeling, something I'd never really felt before. In that moment, I didn't want Trent Kort dead. I didn't care. All I wanted was to be with Ziva and Tali. To take care of them. They're my world, my everything.'

Gibbs smiled slightly at what Tony was saying. He knew that Tony had been thinking over the past year what he truly wanted. Since Kort's attack, there was no competition for Tony.

'I've been thinking about for a while' continued Tony. 'About leaving, but I was on the fence. Then Ziva told me something yesterday and I made my mind up.' Gibs looked curiously at Tony, who smiled. 'Ziva's pregnant. Once she told me, I knew what I had to do. Family first, Gibbs.'

Gibbs now had a smile on his face. He had been unofficially adopted as one of Tali's grandparents. When Kelly died, the chance to be a grandfather had been lost. Now, it seemed, Gibbs was going to have another 'grandchild'.

'What are you going to do?' asked Gibbs.

'We'd thought we'd go on vacation. Go Israel, see Nettie and Schmeil, and deal with the farmhouse. Then to Berlin and Paris. We'll be back in time for Tali's second birthday party, which you don't get to miss this year' said Tony. Gibbs laughed. 'I'd say thank you, but it doesn't quite cover it, boss.' He held out his hand to shake. Gibbs pushed it aside and hugged Tony instead.

'Take care of your family, DiNozzo'

'Copy that boss.'

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