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Chapter 17
Next night was restless since the beginning. Everyone was afraid and confused about the situation. No one knew what is going to happen. And that was exactly the cause of a weird atmosphere in the whole safe house. Even Talia was fussing more than usually. She was usually happy baby who didn't cry too much. But now she was acting differently. Everyone knew that Talia had realized that something has changed.
"Shhh, it is okay. Ima is right here. I got you. Hi sweetie. Everything is okay. You are safe. You do not need to worry about anything. Ima loves you so much", Ziva comforted her daughter and gave Talia a kiss.
"Ziva, what's wrong?" Abby asked.
"Nothing. Talia was hungry. Go back to sleep", Ziva answered not wanting to worry Abby too much in the middle of the night.
"Ziva, I think it's safe to say that I know you well and something is bothering you", Abby said.
"Okay, Gibbs got a weird text message from Benjamin Gideon. He said that he has a woman that Gibbs really, truly loves and that she is not happy. And that clock is ticking", Ziva explained.
"Who?" Abby was confused.
"We do not know"; Ziva admitted. "We called to police stations, hospitals and morgues near DC. There were no women Gibbs knows. And no women from Gibb's past were reported missing. Gibbs called to Stillwater sheriff and asked him to check on is father. Just in case he mixed up words she and he. Jackson is fine. Ducky said that after one tough case he and Gibbs were drinking in Gibbs's basement. After drinking a bit too much Gibbs had confessed that there is only six women in this world that he has really, truly loved from bottom of his heart: his mother, Shannon, Kelly, you, me and…"
"Jenny", Abby whispered.
Ziva just nodded.
"But what about…?" Abby begun.
"Yes Abs, I loved Kate, but I love you two more, because I know you better. Ziver, you saved my life all those years ago and Abs, you're Abs. Go back to sleep, kiddos. Good night!" Gibbs explained and gave kisses to Ziva, Abby and Talia.
"Good night Gibbs!" both Abby and Ziva replied.
Ziva put Talia to her bed and settled down right next to Abby.
"What did Gibbs mean when he said that you saved his life?" Abby suddenly asked.
"It was not Gibbs who shot Ari. I did it", Ziva answered. "I was in Gibbs's house and I did not know what to think. I was confused, sad and even angry. I was standing in stairs watching Gibbs's basement and listening Gibbs and Ari talk when I realized that Ari was not my brother anymore. He was not that person I knew. I shot him to a same place where he shot Kate only seconds before Ari was about to shoot Gibbs. So I saved Gibbs's life by killing my own brother. Although I now understand that Ari had died the same moment he became terrorist. But it was not easy to admit. And it took years for me to really confess to myself what kind of a man my father was. I guess you always want to believe good from the people you love."
"Oh Ziva", Abby said. "Does Mossad know?"
"I do not know, but if they do, they have never said anything. Gibbs wrote a rapport and confessed killing Ari. And I am happy that they believed him. Without Gibbs's false confess I would be dead", Ziva explained.
For a while it was quiet, but then Abby broke the silence:
"Thank God I don't believe in ghosts. I mean I saw Kate's body and I processed both hers and Jenny's clothes."
"And I found Jenny's body along with Tony", Ziva continued. "I do not want to sleep. I am afraid what he is up to. I do not know what is going to happen and that is frightening me."
Abby just nodded in agreement and then she commented:
"Why can't they just leave us alone?"
"Because Mossad is Mossad", Ziva stated. "They are used in violence and that is the only solution they know."
"Thank you Ziva", Abby suddenly said.
Ziva was surprised, but she managed to ask:
"You're welcome, but why I you thanking me?"
"For being my friend. I know that things didn't start under best circumstances for us, but I'm glad we're friends now", Abby explained.
"Well in that case thank you Abby for being you and thank you for teaching me the power of hugging. I would not be this kind of a person without you", Ziva continued smiling.
"I remember the first time I hugged you", Abby begun.
"I froze", Ziva remembered. "But thank God that is past."
"You love Tony", Abby suddenly stated.
Ziva blushed, but admitted:
"We are together. We have been a couple for only about 32 hours, but we have loved each other's for many years. And no, Gibbs does not know. I said that Tony is telling him. You have had sex with McGee, yes?"
Abby turned red, but finally she said:
"Yes, years ago. It was before you came. Now we are just good friends."
Ziva and Abby smiled somehow happily, cuddled near each other's and fell asleep. They didn't sleep well, but they felt quite safe knowing and feeling the other being present.
Next morning:
"Good morning McGoo!" Tony greeted.
"Morning! I have a bad feeling. Someone was moving all night. And I'm pretty sure I heard Ziva's, Gibb's and Vance's voices", Tony admitted. "I heard Ducky talking about love."
"Good morning everybody!" Vance said. "Last night Gibbs got a threat. Benjamin Gideon sent him a text message which said that he has a woman that Gibbs really, truly loves. We don't know who he is referring to. Last night there was no women Gibbs knows in any hospitals or morgues near DC. And no one is reported missing either. So right now we eat first and then we call to police, hospitals and morgues again. And McGee, try to trace that bast... Uh…man"
"Like we wouldn't have heard that word before", Jared commented.
"But I don't want you to hear it from my mouth", Vance explained.
Everyone ate in silence. Kayla had given Talia a kiss to her forehead and Jared had rubbed her cheek. Tony on the other hand was learning how to feed Talia, because he really wanted to be a father to her. And he was managing quite well. Talia drank her milk and Ziva taught Tony how to burp her.
"I can change her diaper", Gibbs promised.
"Thank you", Ziva said and continued eating her breakfast.
After breakfast Gibbs wrote a list about women they should ask.
"Special agent Anthony DiNozzo, NCIS. I'm calling to…"
"Director Leon Vance, NCIS…"
"Special agent Ziva David, NCIS…"
"Agent Fornell, FBI..."
Same words were heard from everyone's mouth. But neither of them had better luck than last night. Fornell ordered all his agents to check every woman that were somehow connected to Gibbs.
"How far should we call?" McGee asked.
"He is remaining in DC and near so I think the only thing we can do now, is wait", Vance answered.
"McGee, talk to me", Gibbs ordered.
"He has shut his phone so I can't trace it before he opens it again.
"Damn", Abby mumbled between her teeth's.
"He is smart", Ducky commented. "He knows to be careful. He wants to control and he knows that this it the way he can do it."
Next hour was quiet. Ziva was almost asleep, resting her head in Tony's shoulder, Abby was sleeping against McGee, Kayla and Jared were laying in sofa and reading a book together. Palmer and Breena were sleeping in chair, Breena sitting in Palmer's lap. Vance, Ducky, Gibbs and Fornell were sitting around a table. No one said a word. Everyone was just waiting for a phone to ring. ,
Talia was the active one. She was wide awake, making noises, kicking with her legs and waving her hands.
"Shouldn't newborns sleep a lot?" McGee asked.
"It depends of a baby", Ducky informed. "But usually they do. Little Miss Talia here seems to be active and curious baby."
"She does have ninja genes", DiNozzo said.
Those, who were awake, started smiling. It was the first time in hours. Suddenly Fornell's phone started ringing which woke everyone up. The atmosphere became frightened immediately.
"Fornell", he answered. "Okay, good to know. Yes, Stephanie moved away from DC years ago. Hollis Mann lives in Hawaii, just like you said, but they both live so far away that you can just inform local polices about the situation and ask them to call if something happens. What about agent Gibbs's father? Yes, that would be great. Thank you agent Sack. Yes, I'll ask help if we need. Good work, bye!"
"Well?" everyone asked at the same time.
"They are all safe and Sack promised to bring your father here", Fornell informed.
Everyone sighed of a relief even thought everything was still unclear. But at least they knew that no one was dead or kidnapped.
Next few hours went slowly. FBI brought Jackson Gibbs and he accepted everything once he was informed about the situation.
"Congratulation Ziva", he said.
"Thank you Jack", Ziva replied and showed Talia to him.
Talia had been fed, burped and changed. She had finally fallen asleep. Suddenly Gibb's phone started ringing and McGee stood up ready to trace a call.
"Yeah, Gibbs", Gibbs answered. "Hello Diane! No, no, you don't have to worry. Mossad is messing with me. One of their officers sent me a message that he has a woman I…uh know and that she is not happy. We are just checking every woman I can think of. But if something weird starts happening, call either me or Tobias."
"Diane", Fornell mumbled and he didn't look too happy.
"I am going to go and make us something to eat and drink", Ziva said.
"I'll help you", Tony promised.
In the kitchen:
"How do you feel honey?" Tony asked.
"I've been better", Ziva admitted. "I just want this to be over already."
"I know", Tony said, took Ziva to his arms and started rubbing her back.
"I love you Tony", Ziva confessed. "When this is over, we are telling Gibbs. I want to be with you in public."
"Oh, now it's us telling, not just me", Tony smirked. "And I want to be with you and Talia. I'm ready to be a father. I love you too!"
Tony and Ziva started kissing when they realized that someone was watching them.
"What about Gibb's rules?" Vance commented smiling. "Although I've been prepared to this for years. But you two have been playing jealous cat and mouse-play since the first time I met you. I wish you all the best and I hope you're happy. You have my full support."
"Thank you, this makes it easier for us", Ziva begun.
"I feel safer about telling Gibbs now", Tony continued.
"Telling me what DiNozzo?" Gibbs suddenly asked.
"That I'm afraid", Tony said.
"Nice try, DiNozzo", Gibbs stated.
"Boss, we…" Tony started.
"Gibbs we…" Ziva tried.
"Just say it, I don't have time for this", Gibbs commented dryly.
Vance was enjoying this little scene.
"I love Tony and he loves me", Ziva finally confessed.
"Tell me something I don't know", Gibbs replied.
"We are a couple", Tony admitted. "But only about 40 hours now."
Gibbs went to the kitchen and gave both of them three heads slaps. But after that he placed his hands in Ziva's and Tony's shoulders and commented:
"I'm letting this be, if you 1. Keep it out of an office, 2. Don't let it affect into your work, 3. If you tell everyone immediately and 4. If you ever hurt either Ziver or Talia, you're going to have to deal with me. 5. I want to walk you down the aisle."
"Fine", Ziva and Tony promised after they recovered from Gibb's last statement.
"Do you think this is funny, Leon?" Gibbs asked. "I feel like a father who just gave advice to my kids."
Vance made a decision not to say anything so he just nodded smiling.
After snack:
"Ziver and Tony have something to say", Gibbs smirked.
Ziva and Tony didn't say anything, they just kissed.
"Kids…" Gibbs warned.
"Fine, we love each other's", Tony begun.
"And we are a couple", Ziva continued.
Everyone congratulated Tony and Ziva, but happy moment was interrupted by phone:
"Yeah, Gibbs", Gibbs answered.
"Hello again, agent Gibbs", Benjamin Gideon greeted and Gibbs put him on speaker.
McGee started tracing the call immediately. Breena took Vance's children to other room. Vance sent silent thank to her.
"Have you had enough time to think about your loved ones?" Benjamin Gideon asked.
"What do you want, Benjamin?" Gibbs wanted to know.
"You know exactly what I want", Benjamin Gideon stated.
"Not gonna happen", Gibbs replied. "Talia stays with us. She is my granddaughter and that is the way it's gonna stay."
"Then it's bye, bye to your lover", Benjamin Gideon said evilly.
"Who are you referring to? All three women I love, are here", Gibbs replied.
"So you think. What do you think it is going to happen if I inform your director that you lied about killing a Mossad officer?" Benjamin Gideon asked.
"If you are referring to Ari Haswari, I already know", Vance answered. "And I suggest you give up know. You might have a change to stay alive. And you still haven't told who you are holding as a hostage."
"I am not going to give up. I am just following my father's orders and continuing the work director David started", Benjamin Gideon told.
Ziva was shaking and she had tears in her eyes. She was really pale. Abby hugged Ziva and Ducky gave her water. Tony was standing behind Ziva and gave her support.
"This is not what Eli David would have wanted", Gibbs commented. "I can't say I particularly liked him, but I know that he wanted his grandchildren to live happy and long life and to be doctors, architects or whatever they want. He told me that himself while we were talking."
"At least he tried to create peace. He died in my living room along with my wife, but I don't blame either him or Ziva. Eli did bad things, killed and tortured many people and I don't accept that. But he would have respected her daughter's wishes and actions. He realized long time ago that Ziva made her own decisions and lived her life like she wanted. He respected that and instead making Ziva's life miserable, he kept his mouth shut. I knew him many years and I know that deep down in his heart he loved his daughter. He wanted Ziva to be happy. I'm 100 percent sure that he wouldn't have done what you're doing. And you can't create peace this way. Instead you're destroying everything Eli started", Vance said and continued with an angry voice. So let Gibbs speak to your hostage – NOW! "
For a while it was quiet, but then they heard weak voice:
"Jethro, help me…"
"I will be in touch. You have to decide, if you want her to live." Benjamin Gideon stated and ended the call.
"That sounded like…" Gibbs begun.
Hahaha… TBC…