Author's Note: Okay guys, the final chapter. Yes, I know, a little out of charactor for TOny and Gibbs and Jenny but bare with me okay? This has been an awesome story to write and I thank everyone who reviewed especially Kaitin Todd. I would also liek to thank my best friend/blackmailer. She has an account on here but her name is to long for me to remember.

Epilogue

1 year Later

Tony and Tally were out front throwing an old football around. Ziva was sitting on their porch laughing as Tally tackled Tony. It was such a happy scene it brought tears to Ziva's eyes. A few years ago if you told her that she would be sitting on a porch that was owned by her and Tony, with a daughter they both love dearly, she would probably laugh. Now though, now that it was actually happening, she loved it. She loved this.

Tony and Tally laughed and Tony started tickling Tally. "No, dad! Ah!" She was screaming and laughing. Tony really loved his life. In fact he was so happy he figured he'd risk it all. Yes, he had a question for Ziva. He was going to ask her tonight. Well after he talked to Gibbs. He had to talk to Gibbs.

Just then Tony's cell phone rang making him stop tickling Tally. She grabbed the ball and ran to the other side of the yard while he fished his phone out of his pocket. She threw it down and did her 'touch down' dance. Tony laughed and answered the phone. "Dinozzo."

"Dinozzo." Tony looked from Ziva and Tally. This was his moment to talk to him. Though he'd like to do it in person.

"Boss, before you say anything can you meet me for coffee? At that little cafe right by mine and Ziva's house? Let's say, 10 minutes?" Before Gibbs could answer Tony hung up. He knew this was the risky thing to do but he had to before Gibbs started asking questions, or worst, declined. He smiled at Ziva as he walked over to her. "Hey princess," She shot a glare his way. She still didn't like the pet names. "My bad, dear, I have to go meet Gibbs. I shouldn't be long. Oh, and I was thinking that tonight me and you could, I don't know, take a walk?" She smiled up at him and nodded. He kissed her cheek and laughed as Tally was still doing her touch down dance. "Hey kid, I have to go meet Gibbs, I will be back soon."

She smiled at him and ran like the wind. She was standing in front of him in a heartbeat. "Bye dad. Be careful." June always was his favorite month. Seeing a smile on that kids face while playing football? That just made it better. He messed up her hair as he ran off down the street to the little family owned cafe.

As soon as he got there he saw Gibbs looking impatiently at his watch. Tony smiled, fixed his clothes, and walked over to him. "Gibbs, please let's sit." Tony took his time adjusting the coffee Gibbs handed him while he got the nerve to ask him.

"Dinozzo, what the hell do you need to talk to me about?" Tony looked up at him. His stern eyes told him to just come out with it already or else he was going to shoot him. Tony sighed and looked Gibbs in the eye.

"Gibbs, I want to ask for Ziva's hand in marriage. This may or less come as a shock to you but I'm in love with Ziva. There is nothing you can say that will change my mind but you are the closest thing she has to a father so I am asking for your blessing." Tony started fidgeting towards the end. Yes, he would so anything for Ziva or Tally but Gibbs was just plain out scary when he glared at him like that.

Then Gibbs smiled. The smile he only ever granted to Abby, Kate, Rachel, Ziva, and Jenny. "Dinozzo, are you actually asking for my permission to marry Ziva? Even though you know my past?" Tony took a deep breath and nodded. "You have more nerve then I give you credit for Dinozzo. I give you my blessing."

Tony was stunned. He actually thought he would have to do some begging. "Thank you Gibbs. I love her so very much. I don't know what I'd do without her."

Gibbs nodded. He knew how that felt. Loving someone, having them taken from you, then getting them back again. "Yeah Dinozzo, I know. I have seen that these past few years." Gibbs looked down at his watch. He he left now he'd have time to stop by Jenny's before she got on the plane. Yes she was planning on leaving, she figured she didn't have anything left to do here. She'd be director of NCIS until they found a replacement but she'd be working from home. Gibbs had to stop her. "I have to go Dinozzo. Tell me how it turns out." With that Gibbs turned and left.

Gibbs was lingering outside Jenny's door. Yes, the infamous Gibbs was nervous. Follow your gut, was what his head was yelling at him, and for once, his heart was in agreement. So, he knocked. Jenny opened the door and smiled at Gibbs. "What are you doing here Jethro?" He always had the name Leroy.

Gibbs didn't say anything just took a step closer to Jenny and kissed her. When he pulled away Jenny was looking quite confused and Gibbs looked like he was about to cry. "Damn it Jen, Don't leave."

Jenny looked absolutely confused now. She didn't think Gibbs wanted her. Weird right? In the hospital he'd stayed didn't he? No, it was her imagination remember? Just like her father. Gibbs hadn't actually been there, just like Paris. "What?"

Gibbs took a step inside Jenny's house and closed the door. She knew this meant he needed to talk to her without the risk of being overheard. "Jen, please, don't leave. I'm sorry." Jenny put her hand on his cheek

"Jethro you're breaking one of your golden rules." He shook his head. She didn't get it and he didn't know how to explain it to her. How to explain that he was so madly in love with her and he had for so long. That when ever he sees her leave it kills him a little more inside knowing that he couldn't be there to protect her, to love her, to be there for her. How could he say this without sounding out of character and weak.

"God Jen, bear with me for a minute okay?" She nodded slowly confused as hell about what he was trying to tell her. "Jen, I'm in love with you. Have been for quite some time now. Every time you turn your back and leave I die a little more inside. This may come as a shock to you but it's true. Somebody was talking to me today and I realized I don't think I could take it if you left again. Jenifer, I can't let you leave without at least telling you how I feel. When you left I wanted to run after you but I didn't know how, so now I am running after you before you leave." Jenny was silent. Leroy Jethro Gibbs was declaring his love for her?

"You love me?" She wanted to hit herself. That was all she could come up with? The fiery red-headed director had only said that? No, that wasn't the director, that was Jenifer Shepard. That was Jenny. Gibbs nodded not trusting his voice. He was NOT going to cry. That would just be wrong.

"Of course I love you Jenny. I've loved you for far to long to let it just pass by." He would propose to her right now if it'd show her how much she meant to him. Though he didn't believe in marriage, he believed in him and Jenny. God, he was getting corny.

Jenny flung her arms around his neck and pressed her lips to his. They pulled away when air was needed. "I've been waiting so long for you to say those words Jethro. So long." He pulled her into an embrace. He would go back to being himself tomorrow. Right now, he had his Jenny in his arms.

Later That Night With Tony and Ziva

Tony and Ziva walked hand in hand next to the rivers edge. This felt familiar to Ziva. Oh, yes, she remembered, it was where she and Tony first decided to start dating. That was almost a year ago. No, that was a year ago. "I am glad McGee and Abby took Tally tonight. It is our a year anniversary." Tony nodded. "I love you Tony."

Tony stopped and turned to Ziva. He pressed a quick kiss to her lips. "I love you more than anything M'Lady." Ziva started to laugh. It wasn't uncommon for Tony to say something like that but not when he's saying he loves her. It's just not what she expected. Though, she loved it when he called her baby, which she'd never tell him, this was her second favorite.

"So Tony, got anything planned for tonight?" He smirked. She had no idea what he had planned for tonight. He had to make it extravagant. It's not everyday you're proposing to your soul-mate. Yes he was going to bring up when she asked him about soul-mates. Normally he stayed away from that topic but tonight, when he proposed, he was going to bring it up.

"Nothing special, just a moonlight walk and a little pic-nick. Is that okay with you?" She nodded and he pulled his hand out of hers and wrapped it around her shoulders. He leaned in and placed a kiss to her temple. Ziva was suddenly glad they were taking a moonlit walk since he couldn't see her blush. This man was constantly surprising her.

After the pic-nick, while they were walking back home, Tony put his jacket over her shoulders then stopped her. He could tell she was getting cold so he wanted to do this now. They way the river reflected the moonlight was perfect. He took a deep breath and took Ziva's hand. "Ziva, we've known each other to a fault sometimes. You're in my head and I'm in yours, we occupy the others thoughts but to me you never leave. You and Tally are the only ones who I've ever gotten this close to. You're my family, of course NCIS is too but not in this way. Ziva you are a tough-as-nails NCIS agent who is fiercely independent but I love you for that. I love your laugh, your smile, your attitude. I love everything about you Z." Tony takes a deep breath. "You once asked me if I ever thought about soul-mates. I can't remember what I told you but I've been thinking about them lately. I've been thinking about my soul-mate." Ziva didn't know where this was going. "You are constantly in my thoughts, my dreams, my heart. You are my soul-mate Ziva David. I want to spend every last minute of everyday with you. I want you to be my wife." He got down on one knee and Ziva's eyes got large. Though, tears were stinging the back of her eyes, threatening to break out. "Ziva David, I love you so much. Will you marry me?"

Ziva couldn't speak, just nod. Tony slipped the engagement ring on her finger and kissed it before getting up and pulling Ziva in for a passionate kiss. Who knew Tony could be so romantic? "Of course I will marry you Tony."

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