A.N. I am aware that this chapter is EXTRA short but it is because the next chapter after this is the last one plot wise. After that there will be an epilogue but that's it so please review! With feedback and ideas because I want to know what you think and if you want anything in the story- now is the time to tell me!

Disclaimer- I don't own anyone but Kiara. All other characters belong to CBS. I will ask for them for X-mas AGAIN though and cross my finger...you never know.

They got to their desks without Gibbs seeing them come in but McGee, it seemed, chose today to pay close attention to the pair which resulted in the very question they didn't want asked.

"What happened between you two?"

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Damnit! Tony thought. Was it that obvious? He took a big breath in and thought through everything. He had been extra careful to not show anything on his face or in his body language and Ziva was impossible to read as always, so how had McGee known something had gone on? If it was Gibbs he would have understood, he seemed to have a sixth sense for lies and secrets but McGee? World War III could have started on his front lawn and he wouldn't have noticed.

"What do you mean McGee?" Ziva asked, her voice sounding strained to Tony but he doubted anyone else would have noticed.

McGee looked up from his computer, hesitantly meeting Ziva's eyes. His own eyes were slightly unfocussed and as usual more innocent than Ziva had seen in men half his age.

"Nothing, you two just seem tense."

Tony breathed out a sigh of relief, trying to meet Ziva's eyes but they were stubbornly avoiding his. Why was SHE the one avoiding him? Last night was her idea; she was the one that begged-

And it suddenly clicked, as if a light bulb had actually flicked above his head and he let a small smile grace his face, staring unseeingly in front of him.

"Uh oh," he heard Probie say. "Tony's finally lost it."

He stayed away from Ziva for the rest of the day, making excuses to leave the room if they were alone together. He nearly didn't leave when he saw her face as he once again said he was going to see Abby, so sad and hurt, but he had a plan and he would follow through with it, even if he did want to leap across his desk and kiss her sad, drawn face until she smiled again.

The elevator finally reached Abby's lab's floor and he got off, walking slowly to Abby's door. Now he was here he wasn't sure he wanted to see Abby, knowing her she would have talked to Ziva and although Ziva wouldn't have told her about last night, she would have guessed something was up.

"Hey Abs,' Tony said loudly, expecting to have to yell over loud music but there was none on and his voice echoed strangely around the empty lab. "Abby?"

"She's with Ducky," a warm, rich voice that was achingly familiar replied from the doorway. Tony looked at Ziva properly for the first time that day. The dark circles that had taken up residence under her eyes had lightened since yesterday, almost non-existent. Her eyes were brighter too, not as bright as they used to be but they didn't have the crazy, tormented look he had gotten used to lately either. Even her hair was starting to look like it usually did; light, curly and free. Was that all from one good nights sleep? Once again Tony thought, screw Gibbs. If it made Ziva feel better, he would stay with her every night. He was so caught up with what Gibbs's reaction would be, he didn't notice the disappointed look Ziva gave him before slipping out the door.

Just wait for tonight, Tony thought. I'll fix everything tonight.

Hope you enjoyed it! Not long until the end now, please review!! Jules.