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Ziva stared after Jacob as he exited the room. She buried her face in her hands.
"He hates me." Tony rubbed her back soothingly.
"He doesn't hate you. He just..."
"He hates me," Ziva said again.
"Uh...excuse me for interrupting this little love fest," Sabrina said, "but I have a question for Ziva." Ziva looked up, expecting to see coldness in Sabrina's eyes. Instead, she saw curiosity.
"Um...ok," Ziva said hesitantly.
"What's your father's first name?"
"I thought you looked her up," Tony said.
"We did, but you came in so we had to close the page before you found out we were snooping."
"What's the point if you tell them anyway," Leo asked. Sabrina brushed his comment off with a wave of her hand. She turned back to Ziva.
"His name."
"Uh...Uri David." Sabrina laughed, and Tony looked surprised, but relieved. Leo, Andy, and Owen all looked at each other, obviously very happy.
"Well I can now guarantee my father is not mad at you," Sabrina said.
"How?"
"Considering he's going to be seeing his best friend for the first time in years, I wouldn't think he'd be mad at you!"
"His what," Ziva exclaimed.
"His best friend. Our fathers have been best friends since...like...forever."
"Then why would he leave the room," Leo asked. At that moment, Jacob came back into the room holding a bottle of wine and a bunch of wine glasses. He poured everyone who could legally drink some wine, and then lifted his glass.
"To the return of a great father, and a great friend." Ziva sighed.
Great father...Is he? Tony squeezed her hand comfortingly. He knew her father was a sensitive subject. He could only imagine what this was doing to her. The rest of dinner proceeded without event. Eventually, Tony and Ziva headed up to their room.
"Hey," he whispered into her neck while rubbing her shoulders, "are you ok?"
"I'm fine."
Why does she still use that excuse on me? She knows I don't buy it.
"Why do you still tell me that Zee? We're getting married!"
"I know."
"Married! Ziva. Together forever! You're going to have to trust me."
"I don't want you to think I'm weak," Ziva murmured. Tony could see she was trying not to break down. He pulled her into his arms and kissed the top of her head.
"I could never think you're weak, but that doesn't mean you can't come to me every once in a while. I love you, Ziva. Nothing could ever change that!" He felt her body relax. He kissed the top of her head again.
"I love you too Tony." All of a sudden, there was a knock on the door. Tony walked over to the door and tentatively opened it. He was shocked to find Gibbs and Jenny standing on the other side.
"Boss? Director?" When she heard who was at the door, Ziva appeared behind Tony.
"Gibbs just wanted to come tell you guys something." The Director prodded Gibbs in the back, nudging him forward. Gibbs rolled his eyes and glared at the Director, before turning his attention to the young couple standing in front of him.
"I just wanted to tell you guys that..." Gibbs sighed before continuing.
"I approve."
"What?" Neither Tony nor Ziva could understand what their boss was saying at first.
"I approve," Gibbs said through gritted teeth. Ziva nodded.
"Thank you Gibbs." Gibbs nodded, and without waiting for Jenny, turned and walked down the stairs. Jenny stepped forward and gave Ziva a hug.
"Congratulations both of you." She began to turn around but then turned back.
"And if your father gives you any trouble, just tell me. I'll be sure to sort him out." Ziva laughed.
"No one can sort him out. Ever since..." Jenny clamped a hand over Ziva's mouth.
"Tony's marrying you, not me. Shut up." The two friends shared a smile, and then Jenny left. Tony was staring at Ziva when she closed the door.
"What?" He shook his head.
"Gibbs didn't slap me. My head doesn't hurt! I'm alive!" Ziva smiled and kissed Tony lightly on the lips. They then got into bed. Ziva closed her eyes and breathed deeply. She hoped her father wouldn't wreck things. This was the happiest she had been in a long time.
Sorry, had to have a little fluff in here. I couldn't resist. Not sure when the next update will be, I'm going away for a week starting Monday, and I'm not sure if I'll be able to take my laptop.
