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The next few weeks passed quickly. Soon, Ziva was nine months pregnant and due any day. She was also bored out of her mind. She'd been on bed rest for six weeks and Gibbs, McGee and Abby had all been stopping by regularly to take turns staying with her while Tony was at work.
It was McGee's turn tonight and they were playing scrabble. It was not Ziva's favorite game and she was more than a bit cranky. She'd snapped at McGee more than once and finally McGee picked up the board and put the game away. Ziva looked at him and asked, "What?"
"Nothing, I just think that it's time to put the game away for tonight. You've obviously had enough."
Ziva started to protest, but was stopped when a sharp pain shot through her stomach. She hissed in pain, "Owwwwww…"
McGee looked at her and asked, "What's wrong?"
"I… I think I'm in labor… Tony. We need to call Tony…"
"Okay.. Ummm, let me think. I'll call Tony."
Ziva breathed out deeply again and said, "Owwwwww! I need Tony!"
She picked up her phone and hit her speed dial. Tony answered, "DiNozzo!"
The only thing that Ziva could say was, "Owwwwwwwww!"
"Ziva? Is that you?"
"Who else would it be?"
"Are you okay?"
"No! The baby's coming! Hurry Tony. Please."
Tony nodded and said, "I'm on my way sweetheart. Tell McGee to call nine one one. I'll meet you at the hospital."
Tony looked at Gibbs and he said, "The baby… Ziva… The baby…."
Gibbs smiled, "Go."
He watched as Tony started heading out of the bullpen. He walked straight into the elevator door without bothering to open it. He turned around and saw Gibbs trying to control his laughter. He whispered, "I guess I'm a bit nervous. I'm going to be a father."
Gibbs put his hand on his shoulder and said, "I'll drive. I don't want you in the hospital along with Ziva. She's going to need your help."
Tony nodded, "Good idea boss."
Gibbs smiled to himself and hurried Tony to the car.
Meanwhile, Ziva and McGee arrived at the hospital. He was pushing her in a wheelchair and went to the admitting nurse and said, "We're having a baby. I mean, she's having a baby. I mean…"
Ziva laughed and said, "I am pre-registered. Under Ziva DiNozzo."
The nurse smiled at them and said, "That's okay. All first time father's are like that."
McGee held his hands up and said, "I'm not the father."
The nurse looked confused and said, "I'm sorry. I just assumed…."
"It is okay. My husband is on the way… Owwwwwwwwwwwww!"
McGee looked nervous and said, "That one was closer. I hope Tony…."
They heard someone saying, "I'm here! Gibbs drove me and…"
It was then that Ziva had another labor pain. This one lifted her off her seat. She grabbed tightly onto the handles of the wheelchair and said, "I am in so much pain."
Tony took her hand and she squeezed it. It nearly brought him to his knees. Luckily that pain was over quickly. The nurse wheeled her back to the labor and delivery room and motioned for Tony to follow. He looked at Gibbs and McGee and they both said, "Go!"
He nodded and followed her back behind the doors.
Soon, the doctor was checking her over and said, "You're almost completely dilated Mrs. DiNozzo. There isn't time for an epidural."
Ziva just looked at the doctor and said, "I just want this to be over! I have never been in this much pain!"
Tony wished that he could do something to help her. He whispered, "It will be over soon and we'll be holding out daughter."
She looked at him and said, "Shut up Tony! You are never touching me again and if you do it will not be for a long time!"
The doctor smiled, "It's normal."
Tony nodded and then the doctor said, "Okay Ziva. I think it's time for you to push. When you feel the next labor pain, I want you to push as hard as you can."
It wasn't long before the labor pain hit her. She bore down and pushed. Soon, she was completely exhausted. After a few more pushes, they heard the sound of their daughter crying. The doctor cleaned the baby off and handed her off to the nurse. She placed the baby on Ziva's chest and said, "Here's your little girl."
Ziva looked down at her daughter and couldn't believe how absolutely perfect she was. She looked up at Tony and noticed the tears in his eyes. She imagined that it matched her own. Their little girl was finally here. Their family was now complete.
Tony leaned down and kissed her softly on the lips and whispered, "She's perfect, thank you ninja. She's perfect."
Ziva nodded and whispered, "She is the most perfect baby I have ever seen. Welcome to the world Ariella Abigail DiNozzo."
Tony looked at his wife and daughter and knew that his life was now complete. No matter what happened in the future, he would never be as happy as he was at this moment…
***Two Years Later***
Ziva had everything ready for their daughter's second birthday party. The decorations were up and the cake ordered and everyone had arrived for the celebration. Ziva however, was extremely nervous. She had found out something that both thrilled and terrified her. She didn't know how he would react to the news.
So, she pulled him to the side and kissed him deeply. He smiled and said, "What's that for?"
She shrugged and whispered, "I love you."
Tony noticed the tears in her eyes and grew concerned and asked, "Are you okay?"
She nodded and whispered, "I am. Or at least I will be in seven months or so."
It took Tony a few moments, but he finally whispered, "Are you pregnant ninja?"
She nodded slowly, "I know that we did not talk about another baby, but…"
He picked her up and twirled her around and then he hugged her tightly. She smiled and said, "You are happy, yes?"
Tony smiled and said, "Yes. I'm very happy ninja."
They heard a commotion outside and Ziva laughed when she saw their daughter running around outside with Gibbs, Abby and McGee. They'd been there for every major event in her life. So, Ziva whispered, "I do believe that we have to tell the rest of the family about the new addition."
Tony nodded and laughed, "If the baby's a boy, we are not naming him after McGee."
Ziva laughed and said, "I think Probie DiNozzo has a nice ring to it. No?"
Tony laughed and said, "I don't think so! At least not for a first name."
Ziva laughed as they hurried out to their family. Their life was wonderful and Ziva was glad that they had these times together. She would not give them up for anything. She did not know what their life held in store for them, but she imagined that it would only get better and she looked forward to every single moment that they shared together. Forever and always…
Am considering doing a sequel. I'm not sure though. Let me know you thoughts. And remember, reviews are love...