It was one thirty in the morning but neither Tony nor Ziva was tired. The jet-lag had worn off within a couple of days but something about their dinner had stirred their child like spirits. They had gone out dancing and were now sitting in their room watching a crappy movie with English subtitles. As always Ziva had her head rested on Tony's chest. Moments like this were what Tony lived for. He didn't get a moment like this with Becca. Between him being a young kid just out of the academy, Becca's medical bills, and then her poor health. They never had the chance for a fancy honeymoon. They had a nice trip to Becca's, grandma's cottage and they had so many other wonderful memories. Tony had worked hard to keep Becca happy even when she was trapped in a hospital bed. After it was clear that he was going to lose her. He had vowed that if he ever found love again. He would do with her all the wonderful things that she dreamed of. He still had to take Ziva to Paris and see her home in Israel but they had many years to make those memories. For now he was just enjoying the country of his people and one of the perfect moments of life. He knew that life was not perfect but every so often you got moments like this. Moments where you could literally feel God's hand around you or the universe working in your favor. Whatever you chose to believe in, you just had to hang on to these precious moments.

"I love you Ziva David" Tony whispered.

"You are the love of my life Tony DiNozzo." Ziva replied.

Ziva remained curled up in Tony's arms, her head resting on his strong chest. Until the sound of her phone ringing pulled her back to reality. She quietly pulled herself away and stepped into the bathroom where her phone was charging. She flipped the phone over and saw that it was Gibbs calling. They were only five hours in Italy. Meaning that it was around nine back home. Not extremely late but late enough to be worrisome to a mother.

"Hello?"

"Ziver?"

"Yes, is everything OK?"

"Everything is fine. I just wanted to let you know that I am keeping Marley home tomorrow."

"You are? Why?"

"Her stomach was bothering her. She isn't running a fever and isn't showing any signs of appendicitis or anything else that serious. I'm guessing it's just a bug and playing it safe by letting her take the day."

"Are the other kids feeling bad? Are you OK?"

"AJ and Lily are both fine and I am not showing any symptoms."

"Well if that's the case it could even be something she ate."

"True but I'd rather keep her home."

"Oh no that's what I would do. Well Tony and I should probably head to sleep. Call me if anything happens with Marley and give all of them our love."

"Goes without saying."

Tony perked up when he heard Ziva say Gibbs' name. It was pretty late for anyone to be calling but Gibbs was something of an insomniac. The conversation was pretty muffled but he could make out that Ziva was talking about the kids. He heard her say to call back and give everybody their love. That really peeked Tony's interests. Lucky for him, Ziva came out of the bathroom and got back into bed.

"What's going on?" Tony asked.

"Gibbs just called me. To say that he is keeping Marley home tomorrow." Ziva replied.

"Why?" Tony asked.

"Her stomach is hurting but he is pretty sure it's just a bug or even something she ate. Nobody else is feeling bad, so that's a good sign." Ziva explained.

"I hope it stays that way." Tony replied.

"It should and Gibbs is going to call if anything changes." Ziva replied.

"He knows to keep a close eye on AJ if he gets sick and be prepared to go to the hospital, right?" Tony asked.

"Yes Tony, he got the checklist." Ziva assured.

Marley woke the next morning in a great deal of pain. She had been sore and nauseous when she went to bed the night before, but when she woke. She felt as if she had been simultaneously stabbed in the gut and hit by a semi-truck. She felt a strange moist feeling in her underwear. Assuming that she'd had an accident in her sleep, she checked the sheets, nothing out of the ordinary. To be safe she grabbed a clean pair of underwear and tucked them in between her jeans and "Let It Be" t-shirt. She tossed her clean clothes on the shelf, removed her pajamas and put them beside her clothes. She got on the toilet and that's when she noticed the spot. It was a huge red blotch on her white panties. She remembered when Ziva her miscarriage, she had bled down there, but no way she was pregnant. Her friend Mary Anne's cousin started bleeding from her privates and that's when she was diagnosed with cancer. Granted Mary Anne tended to massage the truth but why else would she be bleeding like this? She had missed the big day in fifth grade and despite her mom being a doctor. They didn't talk about female stuff much. Her heart raced and tears welled up in her eyes. She wanted her parents, she needed her parents.

"AGHHHHGHGHGHGHHH! HELP! HELP! AGHHHHGHGHGHGH!" Marley screamed,

Gibbs was downstairs getting AJ dressed for school, when he heard screams coming from upstairs. At first he thought that it was just Lily playing too loudly and made a mental note to speak remind her of indoor voices once AJ was changed. Then he heard screams for help. He quickly slid a towel under AJ and raced upstairs. The screams were coming from the bathroom. He burst through the door and found Marley sitting on the toilet, screaming her head off. Her underwear was crumpled up on the floor between the toilet and the tub.

"Marley? What's wrong?" Gibbs asked.

"I think I'm dying." Marley sniffed.

"What do you mean?" Gibbs asked.

"I'm bleeding" Marley sniffed.

"Where?" Gibbs asked.

"Down there, from my... my... my..." Marley rambled.

"Your privates?" Gibbs asked.

"Uh-huh" Marley sniffed.

"You turned eleven a couple months ago, right?" Gibbs asked.

"Three and a half" Marley replied.

"Didn't your mom tell you about becoming a woman?" Gibbs asked.

"What do you mean?" Marley asked.

"Marley, you started your period." Gibbs replied.

"What? No I thought I had to be older." Marley commented.

"Some girls start at eleven." Gibbs replied.

"What do I do?" Marley asked.

"Ziver should have supplies but I can get Breena to take you to buy stuff for yourself." Gibbs explained.

"Alright" Marley sniffed.

"Hey you'll be alright. I may be an old man but I've had four wives. I know how to handle things. The most important thing. Well Shannon loved this chocolate drink concoction. I will make you some and you will feel far better." Gibbs assured.

A/N: Poor Marley but at least Gibbs knows how to handle things? New chapter will be up soon. Please review and thanks for reading.