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Chapter 22

Silence landed to both DC and Tel Aviv. Everyone was waiting for Vance to speak. Finally after a few minutes that felt like eternity, Vance continued:

"Take them with you."

"They do not have passports", Nettie reminded.

"It doesn't matter", Vance promised. "I'll take care of it."

Nettie sighed of a relief and started packing children's clothes, books, toys and other items.

"Laura sweetie, wake up", Nettie said gently.

Laura opened her eyes and eyed everyone suspiciously. At first she was confused.

"We need to go", Nettie told.

"To America?" Laura asked.

"Yes. Take everything you need", Nettie asked. "I am sure we can buy you more when we are in DC."

"Hi Laura! My name is Jethro and this is Tony and Tim", Gibbs introduced.

"Hi!" Laura shyly replied.

Laura started packing rest of her items she wanted to take with her. Nettie decided not to wake Sandra and Susanna. After packing they started carrying their suitcases to car. Sandra and Susanna woke up when Nettie was about to pick Sandra up.

"It is okay", Nettie gently said. "You are safe."

Nettie's gentle voice calmed the kids down.

"Hi little one!" Gibbs said. "Can I carry you to a car?"

Susanna wasn't convinced that Gibbs is harmless so she made a face. Nettie gave Gibbs a bottle and a teddy bear whispered:

"Try these."

Gibbs gave a bottle and teddy bear to Susanna who still eyed Gibbs. But after a while she let Gibbs carry her to car.

"Nettie, am I going to meet auntie Ziva?" Laura asked.

"Yes, you are", Nettie answered.

Laura smiled and went to a waiting car.

Hour after phone call they started their way to airport. New life for Nettie, Laura, Sandra and Susanna was about to begin.

Later in DC:

"There they are!" Ziva said.

Ziva started walking towards the airplane. Shmeil, Gibbs, Tony and McGee were carrying suitcases to car. Laura walked out and looked around. Future was definitely something she was a bit scared of, but at the same time she was waiting forward to it. Sandra and Susanna were sitting in their seats. Gibbs went to airplane to get girls out. Vance followed him in case he could help out. Gibbs lifted Sandra to his arms while Susanna surprised everyone: she asked Vance to pick her up. Vance was surprised, but carried her out.

Outside Nettie opened her arms and Ziva ran to her aunt. Nettie hugged Ziva and gently whispered:

"Oh Ziva, it is so nice to see you. I have missed you so much. And I am sorry for not telling you about Sandra and Susanna. They were with my friend during Eli's funeral and asleep when you visited me. But I wanted to keep everyone safe."

"I know and most important thing is that you are all here now", Ziva replied.

"Ziva?" Laura said with a small voice.

"Come here Laura!" Ziva replied and opened her arms.

Laura hugged Ziva and Nettie saw something she never expected to see anymore:

"Jenny?" Nettie whispered. "I thought you were dead."

"I was in a witness protection in Switzerland. I got treatments to my illness", Jenny explained.

"Are you okay now?" Nettie asked and hugged Jenny.

"I can't wear high heels anymore and I'm too small", Jenny explained. "But let's see what happens when I recover from these injuries. I was kidnapped by Mos…"

"Can you please not mention that word?" Nettie asked.

Jenny just nodded and hugged Nettie again.

"And what it comes to you size, I think good food will help you recover", Nettie smiled.

Nettie walked forward and pretty soon she saw Abby.

"And you must be Abby?" Nettie guessed.

"Yes ma'am", Abby replied, but couldn't continue, because Nettie gave her an "Abby-like"-hug.

Abby was surprised, but managed to hug Nettie back.

"Now you know how we feel", Ziva smirked.

Abby just smirked back, but decided not to say anything.

"So you are Ducky then?" Nettie guessed.

"Yes, it is pleasure to meet you", Ducky said and shook Nettie's hand. "And I must say that you are really brave woman.

Gibbs stood right next to Jenny. Jenny gave Gibbs a half-smirk and asked:

"So, how did yours and Nettie's first meeting went?"

"It went well. We shook hands and started to arrange things", Gibbs answered.

"They stared each other's like fifteen minutes, ma'am", McGee told. "And then Nettie made diagnose that boss has lost too much, but now he has a woman".

"Just like I thought", Jenny laughed. "Oh, and McGee, I'm not your boss anymore, so you can call me Jenny."

McGee nodded.

"How are you honey?" Tony asked Ziva.

"Better now when I know that they are safe", Ziva explained. "And I'm happy that you're back."

Tony and Ziva kissed until Talia decided to protest.

"Yes, daddy noticed you", Tony said and after that he realized that he had used word daddy.

"Daddy?" Ziva whispered. "I am so happy that you feel like that."

Ziva ha a few tears in her eyes and Tony wiped them away.

"How is our daughter?" Tony wanted to know.

"She is fine" Ziva stated.

"So this is little Talia", Nettie commented. "Shalom pretty girl!"

Ziva gave Talia to Nettie. Talia was a little confused at first, but pretty soon she realized that Nettie is safe. Shmeil, Ducky and Vance were just watching the little scene.

"Let's go everybody!" Vance ordered. "To your house Gibbs, right?"

"Yeah", Gibbs said.

At Gibbs's house:

There was a circus going on. Everyone was trying to find a place to sleep. Finally it was decided that Ziva, Nettie, Abby and the kids would sleep in Gibb's bedroom, Shmeil took the spare bedroom, Gibbs and Jenny slept in the living room. McGee and Tony slept in basement. All the things Nettie, Shmeil and the kids had, were carried to spare bedroom.

"Well, at least I still have a place to sleep", Shmeil laughed after watching around.

A little bit later:

Nettie and Ziva were cooking food for everyone. Abby and Jenny sat at the table. All four women were talking at the same time. Laura was reading a book, Talia was napping in Tony's arms. Gibbs, Ducky and Shmeil were talking about philosophy. McGee was writing something and Sandra and Susanna were playing. Vance had left home to his kids. Ducky decided to stay for dinner.

"Food is ready", Laura announced from the kitchen.

Everyone sat down and started eating.

"What is happening now?" Laura suddenly asked.

"We are going to find you a good school", Ziva begun. "Sandra and Susanna are going to hospital."

"And we're going to arrange so that you can stay here in America", Gibbs promised.

"What about you Shmeil?" Tony stated.

"I have talked with my contact in here. I am getting a temporary teaching position in university", Shmeil explained.

"Good" everyone commented.

"So how old are you Laura and do you have hobbies?" Gibbs asked.

"I am 12. I like to read and write and I play the piano. I also like to run", Laura answered politely.

"Nettie, director Vance promised to handle things immediately so that girls can get treatment", Gibbs explained.

"And I know good doctors and I can help too", Ducky promised.

"Thank you everybody for your help" Nettie stated smiling. "You have done so much for us."

"You are welcome", Gibbs said.

"It's really nice to finally meet you", McGee commented.

"Yeah, Ziva has told so much about you", Tony told.

"A toast to our dysfunctional family!" Abby suggested.

Everyone lifted their classes.

"To family" they repeated.

Everyone continued eating. Right now they were enjoying each other's company. They didn't know about tomorrow, but at least they had each other's.

TBC