Tony and Ziva had been married for seven years now and were still going strong. They had their fights and both had stormed out in the middle of the night before, but they always worked it out. Their children were growing to be model citizens and they grew prouder every day.
The DiNozzo children were growing before the eyes of their parents. The house was beginning to feel empty already.
Marley had graduated a year early and was attending Stamford on a full scholarship. While she still played basketball it was on a student rec league. She had given up her athletic dreams to pursue a career as a special education teacher.
Charley was going into his Junior year and already talking about flying from the nest. He played saxophone in the Marching Band and Guitar in a garage band that had, had a few major gigs but mainly played for free at birthday parties and school events. He was wanting to pursue a career in music but knew that was not promising. So he was looking to study to be a pediatric psychiatrist.
Little Lily was not so little anymore. She had just turned ten and was already becoming a young woman. She was more feminine than her sister and danced in an elite troupe. Like all little girls she want to be a ballerina but with her grades she could do anything. Naturally Tony and Ziva were very proud of their children but it was still hard to watch them grow so fast. Especially the twins.
Ziva let out a small sob as she tossed two identical t-ball uniforms into the laundry basket. It seemed like just yesterday her twins were tiny, premature newborns. Now they were a week away from five and Ziva was filling out registrations for kindergarten. They still seemed so small and babyish, especially Elijah. The twin who had always struggled more. He had been smaller in the womb and sicker after birth. Now he was the one who carried the effects of his premature birth. He suffered from Asthma and Cerebral Palsy. Mercifully both diagnosis' were not as serious as they could be. His asthma was moderate but as long as he took his inhaler he got along just fine. His Cerebral Palsy was very mild as far as that disorder went. He walked with the aid of two crutches, had difficulties with speech but could communicate just fine, he also had visual impairments that required a thick pair of glasses. He had his struggles but he was a happy boy.
His twin AJ was the eternally protective older brother. He was known for getting into scraps on the playground if kids picked on Elijah or even left him out. AJ was two heads taller than his brother and extremely athletic. He was smart and gentle so long as you left his beloved Two Brother alone. Both twins were miniature Tony's.
Ziva loved her twins, she just wished they would slow down. Especially since they were her last babies. Tony and her had tried for two years to have more children after the twins. Including two rounds of IVF. One failed and one that ended in pregnancy but the fetus stopped developing at six weeks. They had contemplated adoption but knew they were too old to get a baby and that is what they wanted a baby. They knew it was cold but they just wanted a baby.
"Are you OK?" Charlie asked, leaning against the wall in his black jeans and bright red button down top.
"Just a little emotional. Tony and I are registering the twins for kindergarten and seeing the T-Ball uniforms just got to me." Ziva explained.
"They are growing up fast." Charlie commented.
"I can't handle it." Ziva sniffed.
"They will always be your babies and you already have a grandson and one more on the way from what I hear." Charlie commented.
"You better be referring to Marley's stepson and her baby." Ziva hissed.
"Ziva I'm gay, remember?" Charlie reminded.
"Oh yeah gay no babies." Ziva sniffed.
"Not until I am married or at least committed." Charlie reminded.
For a long time Tony just sat in the car trying to process everything. They had known for a while that Gibbs was sick, but he had been doing so well. He had even been declared No Evidence of Disease a few months prior. His last scans had shown that the cancer had come back with a vengeance and spread to his lungs and brain. He was still weak from the last battle and chemo would just be an extension. He was tired and ready to be reunited with his family. Still knowing that he would be gone forever, hurt Tony beyond words. Especially being so close to the last loss. Ducky had died just five months earlier, natural causes. Everybody thought Jethro would die then but he managed to fight a little longer. After some time he headed inside and found Ziva sitting on the floor of the laundry room.
"Z?" Tony called.
"What's going on?" Ziva asked.
"Is Charlie available to watch Lily and the twins tonight?" Tony asked.
"He is free but Lily is playing at Claire's house. Why do you ask?" Ziva questioned.
"I just got a call from Jimmy. Gibbs found out the cancer was back last month. He's fading fast. Jimmy said, the nurse told him it would probably happen tonight. I have to see him." Tony explained.
"Yes of course, I will leave some money for Charlie to order out and we will go." Ziva replied.
Jethro's house had changed greatly over the past five years. Tony did not think it was possible for his boss to have less stuff. Now all that remained was a hospital bed, medical equipment, and a belongings of Shannon and Kelly. The former agent was bound to the bed by an oxygen tank and a series of tubes and wires. Tony slowly approached the bed and placed his hand on his former boss' arm. Ziva followed behind and placed her hands on Tony's shoulders.
"Tony, Ziva I want you to have something." Gibbs announced.
"No we don't need anything." Tony insisted.
"Ducky left me a few thousand. It was supposed to be for me but I am too sick to get anything out of it. Bills are paid nothing is left. I want you to have it." Gibbs explained.
"No that isn't fair." Ziva replied.
"I want you to do IVF. I want you to have another baby. This is just enough for a round or two. Please it is my dying wish." Gibbs begged.
One month later Tony and Ziva sat in the office of their fertility doctor. Gibbs had passed just an hour after giving the money. Tony and Ziva had tried to give the money to the others. Especially Jimmy who had nursed Gibbs through his cancer battle, but they all turned it down. Everybody wanted the same thing. Tony and Ziva had to admit they wouldn't mind doing another round of IVF but it left no promises. Given their ages and a few other factors. They may not even be candidates do do another round or two. They had barely squeaked by on the last attempt.
"Well Mr. and Mrs. DiNozzo, after reviewing your test results. I have to tell you that you are not candidates for IVF." Dr. Cortes explained.
"Why not?" Ziva asked.
"Because you are already pregnant." Dr. Cortes replied.
A/N: Will the DiNozzo's get their baby girl or will it be another boy? New chapter will be up soon. Please review and thanks for reading.