It's Rina David's birthday!!...it's going to be a long chapter…it might have useless stuff …so bare with me.

It was the 1st of February, the day many years ago Ziva welcomed Rina into her life. Ziva made her way to guest bedroom at 5.00am, her daughter slept there peacefully. She moved towards the bed and sat next to Rina and whispered "Happy Birthday tateleh" and kissed her forehead before going for her run. But Tony had texted Rina last night, sharp at 12 saying "Yom Huledet Same'ach! Myli'l mini Ziva" making Ziva and Rina smile; the 'my' did not go unnoticed by both mother and daughter.

It had been a week since she last told Tony that she loved him and that she was not ready to act on it. As she ran she thought about all the times that he had made her smile, the times he had annoyed the hell out of her and yet gained more love from her than hate. She couldn't keep lying to herself or to Tony, because that would mean that she was hurting the people she loved most; Tony and Rina.

When Rina had asked Ziva how the night had gone. Ziva had hesitated before telling her that there isn't going to be a relationship anytime soon, making Rina frown at her mother's words.

Ziva returned from her run, to see her daughter drinking Tea in the kitchen. She removed her running shoes and went to the kitchen and took a sip from the bottle of water that was on the kitchen counter, from when she left it in the morning.

"Boker Tov Rina…and Happy 17th birthday" Ziva said as kissed her daughter on the cheek.

"Boker Tov Ziva…and thank you…and why did you say that so sadly? It is a call for celebration not mourning"

"It feels like only yesterday that the doctor handed you to me…and you are already 17."

"Oh Ima…I'm not the only baby you are going to have…you will have more, do not worry" Rina winked at her mother who was too shocked to move, as she made her way back to her bedroom.

Ziva was knocked out of her trance as her phone rang. "David"

"Hello Abby…yes she is up…okay…I will tell her…I will see you in while. Bye" She made her way into Rina's room. "Abby will be here to pick you up at 08.00, she said something about a shopping trip"

Ziva had spoken to Abby a day before about keeping Rina busy so that she could prepare the surprise party, Tony had offered to help and she had reluctantly agreed. Tony was going to come over in the afternoon, because there were no fresh cases and Gibbs had let them off, for the sake of Rina.

After Ziva had her shower and breakfast, she had called in with the bakery to check if the cake would be ready by noon, they had said it was ready to be picked up. Ziva walked out of the bed room to find Rina sitting on the couch flipping through the TV channels.

"Rina, Are you ready?"

"Yes…why is Abby taking me out?"

"For your birthday of course…" Ziva said standing in front of her daughter.

"Why can I not spend the day with you?"

Lie, lie, lie "Gibbs called, I have to work" Oh! That is so pathetic

Rina furrowed her eyes "Oh…well, I might as well go sight seeing with her then" Ziva smiled at her daughter. Just as she was about to walk into the kitchen, the doorbell rang.

Abby Scuito walked into the living room, hugging Rina close. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rina"

"Erm…cannot…breathe…"

"Oops…sorry" Abby said as she let Rina go, who was trying get her breath back.

"You are more exited for my birthday than me"

"Of course silly…do you know how much I love birthdays…c'mon I got you something?"

"I have an idea" Rina said. With that they left to go 'shopping'.

It was the time Ziva had been dreading for the day. She had called Tony as soon Rina and Abby had gone, telling him to pick up the cake on his way over. It was 5 minutes to noon, when she heard the knock on the door. She hesitated before opening the door.

"Hi, Tony, come on in." After last week this was the first time they were going to be alone, Tony was pretending like everything was normal between them, as if nothing had happened last week.

"Hey, how's it going?" Tony asked as he continued the light-hearted conversation

She just stared at him, as she spat bitterly at him "Fine…Fruity"

"Peachy…have I done something wrong?" He asked as he made his way into kitchen and laid the cake carefully on the counter. He turned to address her.

She took a deep breath "No…Let's just…get this party started…yes?" today was about Rina, not about her and Tony. She would deal with that later, but today was Rina's day.

"Right…let's get started"

It was about 3pm, when they had finally put the finishing touches, getting snacks ready. The living room completely rearranged, sofas pulled back, a table in the middle to hold the cake. They were having lunch when the door interrupted them. As soon as Ziva opened the door she grinned.

"Shalom Ziva"

"Shalom Abba…Rina will be really glad that you are here" She said as she hugged him.

"Not just Rina Tateleh" he said as she led him inside. Ziva just laughed. Eli David saw that they were not alone as he noticed a smiling Tony at the threshold of the kitchen. "Ah…Special Agent Dinozzo" he said looking between his daughter and the agent. "I did not know you two were lovers" he said smiling. Tony's and Ziva's eyes widened as uncomfortable laughter followed suit.

"What no, no, no, no…I'm just here to help her put things up…you know" Tony explained hurriedly, gesturing around with his hands. Ziva just nodded.

"Please…my mistake" but Eli David was not stupid, he could read people like a book, especially his daughter. He knew there was something there.

"Right Ziva…I'll see you later…And you director David" Tony walking backwards to the door, doing a single wave as he shut the door.

Eli David turned to see his daughter with a smirk on his face. Ziva knew that look, the look that said 'I-know-it all'.

"Do not look at me like that papa…you do not now anything" Ziva said, pointing her index finger at him.

"That maybe, but I know there is something"

"Have I become so weak…Rina figured it out within a week…I…" Ziva was cut short by her father.

"Love is not a weakness…but a luxury in Mossad. Do not let it go" Ziva moved into her father's embrace.

"I do not know what to do"

"You will figure it out Ziva, you always have" he kissed her forehead.

It was half-past four and Rina had had enough shopping to last a life time. But now she was in a changing room in dress shop, and she didn't want to go out.

"I'm not coming Abby, I look so 'girly'" Rina was not the type that went crazy over Armani dresses or designer shoes. She was the type that wore jeans and t-shirt with a pair of trainers and she made it look good.

"Come on out Rina…I wanna see" Rina reluctantly walked out of the changing room, her hair naturally curly and the light make-up made her look radiant in her dress. The dress was just above her knee, the turquoise colour making her dark eyes stand out, the dress hugged all her curves, making her look beautiful. "Wow…" Abby breathed "If I weren't straight I'd be all over you by now" Rina just giggled. "Time for shoes"

When they were done shopping, Abby had changed her mind about the turquoise dress when she had seen a purple one. They were now at Abby's place, and Abby had thrown Rina into her bedroom with the purple dress and heeled sandals, "freshen up, put it one and come on out". Rina knew Abby well enough to say that she was going to have her way. So she put on the dress and sandals, and refreshed her make-up, with a touch of blush and eyeliner. Her curly hair falling over her shoulders

"How do I…wait a minute? Why am I dressing up?" Abby just grinned. It was already 17.15, and they were supposed to be at Ziva's place by 17.00.

"Come on we gotta go" with that they left the house, and drove to Ziva's.

"Where are they?" as she paced her living room, she was bound to wear a hole on the rug. Gibbs, McGee, Ducky, Palmer, Eli and Tony watched her, there heads going back and forth. Tony had had enough. He stood from his seat next to Gibbs and moved in front of her, putting his hands on her shoulder. All the men had seen the relaxing expression that came over Ziva's face, as Tony's hands met her shoulder.

"Ziva calm down. They are fifteen minutes late, I'm sure they'll be here soon" Ziva nodded and took a seat next to her father. Tony turned around to see that Gibbs, McGee, Ducky and even Palmer were looking at him with raised eyebrows. "What? WHAT? They all shook their heads thinking the same thing 'when are they gonna get there asses together'

The next ten minutes went by with small chatter about the weather, apart from Gibbs who was just sipping his coffee. There cheery conversation was interrupted by a knock on the door followed by "Ima, It's us". When Ziva opened the door Rina was about to ask her why it was so dark when…

"SURPRISE" The occupants of the flat had said as the lights came on. Rina broke out in hysterical laughter.

"Ima…this is so sweet. Thank you" she said as she hugged her mother and had yet to notice her grandfather. Ziva's smile faltered when she saw her daughter in a dress. It was a simple purple satin dress, with a V-neck and thin straps for sleeves. It hugged her breast and flared down below, reaching just above her knee. The added height with her sandals made her look more like Ziva. Rina grinned at the look on her mother's face.

"You look so beautiful…I cannot believe…wow" Ziva said, as they made their way to living room followed by Abby. The others grinned at Rina as she froze on her place.

"SABA" she ran to him and hugged him close "I did not think you were going to make it…but you did"

"The least I can do for my granddaughter's 17th birthday…besides I had to see Ziva…it has been way too long."

And the party had begun, and the presents were given. Tony and Ziva had avoided each other's eye contact as much as possible and it didn't go unnoticed by the other party goers. Ziva and Tony were in the kitchen getting refills on the drink. The others sat in the living room chatting away. Eli had left early as an important Mossad meeting needed the director. There was reluctance in his goodbye, but he had to go.

"I have yet to meet you young lady, Abigail tells me that you are one 'cool chick'" Ducky said air quoting the last two words.

"If by cool she means I am 'clone Ziva'…" she looked towards McGee who suddenly found the bulb interesting "then I am definitely cool. Rina David" she said sticking her hand out to Ducky.

"Donald Mallard, but because you are such a beautiful young lady, you may call me Ducky" taking her hand.

"You are quite the charmer aren't you…Ducky" Rina grinned at the old man "but I prefer men who say a few words" Rina looked towards where Gibbs was and winked at him, he smirked in turn. Ducky just laughed.

"I could tell you stories of my young days of charm…" before he could continue Gibbs interrupted.

"I'd rather you didn't Duck" Ducky looked to where Gibbs was.

"Ducky has the…erm…he likes to tell a lot of stories…" McGee said, as Abby grinned.

"That is the first time that I have heard you say anything in the weeks that I have been here, you only spoke to me when I introduced myself" Rina said smiling politely.

"Poor Timmy is very shy around beautiful women and girls" McGee blushed.

Rina grinned "But not around you…" Abby giggled a little. Rina realised that Tony and Ziva were taking a little too long to bring the drinks out. She saw Ducky get up to leave. "You are leaving already Ducky?"

He sighed "I have to go visit mother" He said moving toward her to give her a peck on the cheek. "Happy Birthday dear"

"Thank you" with that Ducky was gone. She looked around her too see that Gibbs, McGee and Abby were engaged in their own conversation, so she thought she'd check on her mother and Tony. But she was not prepared for what she was about to see. She stopped short of the kitchen threshold and grinned.

There they stood, their lips locked in a passionate embrace. Tony's hand tangled in Ziva's hair, and Ziva hand playing with the ends of Tony's hair. She grinned and made her way back to the living room as she whispered "Best Birthday gift ever".

15 minutes earlier in the kitchen…

"The drinks are in the third shelf of the fridge" Ziva said walking into the kitchen. "I will get some more cups" she didn't look at him at all. Tony just stood there, staring at his partner, who looked beautiful as always. "Okay…I will get the drinks too"

"Did I do or didn't do something? Because I get the feeling that you are extremely pissed with me" Tony said is a hushed tone.

"Just get drinks Tony…and let's go" she said matching his tone.

"Okay… you are pissed with me…tell me why?" his voice still hushed but a hint of anger coming across.

"Why? Why? I will tell you why…" she said quietly but angrily as she stood nose to nose with him "…you are pretending like the last week never happened, like I didn't sit out there and break your heart" she said stabbing him in the chest. Tony licked his lips.

"You confuse me Ziva…you do. Seriously I don't get you because; you say you don't wanna act on your feelings…but you want me think about last week…where you sat there and broke my heart…huh…you know what'll happen if I do that. I'll get drunk, get laid…then I'll drink again for making a mistake" there was an intense staring match going down.

Ziva was at the edge of crying "I'm sorry I broke your heart…but I love you…I…" words could not tell the feelings she had for him. Tony was still staring at her; she decided that 'actions spoke louder than words'. She pulled his head down to hers and met his lips with her, she didn't feel him respond for while; she decided to pull back when her lips were suddenly moving in synch wit his. Their tongues playing inside each other's mouths; when oxygen came necessary, they had to pull back. Resting their forehead on each other's, what they didn't know was that Rina had watched their make out session.

"Please don't let me go Tony" Ziva whispered.

"Erm…if I don't…we are not gonna get the drinks out there" he said with a grin, she smacked him on the chest, hard.

"Idiot" she mumbled before picking up the tray of juices and walking into the living room.

Tony stared after her, more like her ass which was hugged by her jeans "Sexy and exotic. What more can I ask for?" he said to himself as he followed after her.

Rina grinned as her mother walked in. "You took your time Ima"

Ziva swallowed "Tony…Tony…juice…Tony spilt juice on the floor…so we had to clear that" Gibbs knew better as he looked up to see her, and a grinning Tony. Juice Gibbs thought.

"Clumsy me" Tony said as he joined the group on the couch. Ziva served the juice before taking a seat next to Tony. It was 20.30pm.

"Ima can I stay at Abby's today…half my things are there…you do not mind do you Abby?" Rina asked.

"Of course not…I love slumber parties" Abby grinned. Gibbs and McGee smirked

"Why do you want to go to Abby's when you have a bed here?" Ziva asked, suspicion coming across clearly. Rina hated slumber parties.

"Ima, why are you asking me…like I have an ulterior motive?" Rina asked with a fake argumentative tone. Ziva looked to Tony, who was smirking, before looking back at her daughter. "Ima doesn't want me to stay with you Abby" she said looking to Abby.

"Ziva you don't want her to come?" clearly upset "Ziva doesn't want her to come Gibbs" Ziva was about to argue.

"I'm sure she has her reasons Abs"

"Ab…" Ziva was interrupted before she could speak.

"Like what?" she demanded.

"You could end up giving her a tat Abs" Tony said smirking.

"It's not that Abby, she can come…besides she already has a tattoo" Rina smirked, all eyes turned to Ziva.

"She has a tattoo?" McGee asked clearly surprised.

"Yes…why are you all staring at me like that?" they all cocked their heads, Ziva sighed "In Israel you can get a tattoo at the age of sixteen with parental permission. It was either that or Mossad, I'd rather she have permanent ink than a death wish". Ziva explained

"You are alive and well Ima" Rina pointed out, the other's laughed as Ziva narrowed her eyes at her daughter. "Come on Abby let us get going"

With that everyone left with 'thank yous' and 'goodbyes' except for Tony of course. He was staying to help her clean; well that's what he had told the others, but Rina knew better as she said 'of course you are'

True to his word he had helped clean. Ziva was in the kitchen washing her hands and smiled when she felt a presence behind her. One of Tony's hands found her waist, and the other moved the hair out of her neck as his lips placed sweet kisses on her neck, Ziva's head fell back onto his shoulder as he kissed his way to her jaws. She couldn't take it anymore; she closed the tap and turned around to face him, placing a kiss to his lips and she whispered in his ears.

"Make love to me" she said her hand cupping his neck.

"All night?" Tony questioned in a whisper.

"All night" she whispered back.

All words and thoughts were lost as Ziva dragged a grinning Tony into the bedroom. The lights went down, the clothes came off and the only sound that echoed the apartment was the sounds of pleasure; moans, groans and the sighing of each other's names

I've just moved so I haven't got internet at home right now…I post when I get to college…so sorry for the wait.

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