A/N: hey readers, this is a slightly longer chapter lol. there wont be any action really till like chapter 5 so try to hang on and ill try to make it exciting and worth it. til then i hope you like this chapter.

i did realize that jethro the dog isnt in these chapters but ill find a way to explain that later so bear with me.

Disclaimer: i tried to buy NCIS but the deal didnt go thru, i blame my lawyer Mr. Tinky but he's all i could afford (read:he was free) so till then i'm writing fanfiction.

Chapter 3

"…she loves sweet potatoes but make sure she eats some of the fruit."

"Alright."

"And makes sure you use the nebulizer exactly at 12:30."

"Ok I'll make sure."

"Unless she starts having a coughing fit then use it right away."

"Got it Ziva."

"And make sure if you use the powder after every time you change her diaper."

"I will."

"And if she starts getting a rash use the cream."

"Ziva we are going to be late."

McGee was waiting by the door way as Ziva was giving his younger sister Sarah last minute instructions on babysitting their daughter Talia who was currently sitting in her chair holding a toy spoon and looking around the room. Ziva said it would only take a second but looking at his watch McGee figured she took 5 minutes and would be longer unless he stepped in.

"I am just making sure she knows everything," Ziva protested.

"It's ok Ziva," Sarah said reassuringly, "I've baby sit her before and I remember everything you told me last night. You have nothing to worry about. Trust me."

"Alright I do," Ziva said, "but if anything happens-"

"Don't hesitate to call you or Tim."

"And when you put her to sleep in her crib-"

"Make sure to keep the nursery door open. I got this Ziva. Go and have a great first day back at work."

Ziva looked like she was about to say something else but instead, to McGee's relief, she grabbed her purse and things and went up to Talia who was now covered in her baby food. Ziva wiped some of the goo of her faced and kissed her forehead.

"Take care my malach nesichah," she said before giving her another kiss.

Saying one more farewell to Sarah, both her and McGee stepped out the door and walked to their car. When she got into the passenger seat, she remained quiet and looked out the window, staring off into the distance. She was so lost in thought, she jumped slightly when McGee held her hand.

"It's going to be ok," he assured her.

"I just can't help but worry,' she replied squeezing his hand, "I am just really nervous."

"I know. So was I when I returned to work. Remember how I kept calling every hour or so?"

"Yes. Near the end you were starting to become irritating but now I can understand."

"Everything will be fine. You will see."

"I hope so."

"Just promise me you'll at least try to relax today at work and don't let yourself get too worried."

"I'll try. It will help if you come visit me when you get a chance."

"Of course I will."

Ziva smiled then leaned in and kissed her husband.

xxx

When they arrived to NCIS, they walked hand in hand till they reached the bullpen where they were greeted by the Gibbs, Tony, their new replacement agent Charlie Scott, and Abby who ran up to Ziva and enveloped her in a tight hug.

"Oh my god your back," Abby squealed, "I missed you so so much. You're finally back and I get to see you again."

"Abby, you just saw me yesterday," Ziva said as she hugged Abby back.

"I know, but that's different. That's us when we're off work. But now we are at work and things can be like they use to be. Well sort of. Things will be different with you two having a baby at home and Timmy transferred to a new team and Scott here to replace him, man why couldn't Vance just let McGee stay on Gibbs's team."

"Not that I don't want you here Scott," Abby quickly said to Scott. "You're a great addition but I want it to be like last time, with the whole team together forever. Isn't there their some way you can convince Vance Gibbs?"

"Sorry Abbs," Gibbs said, "It's against NCIS policy and Vance can't change it or allow exceptions."

"Aww, it's just not fair," Abby pouted, "I want the whole team together again. It's like breaking up the justice league. That only spells disaster for the city."

"Abby, he just gonna be one floor down," Tony assured her, "it's not like he's going to the other side of the country."

"I know but…"

Unable to think of what to say next, Abby just let out a humph and crossed her arm.

"Speaking of going down one floor, I better go there now before it gets too late," McGee said before turning to Ziva, "I'll come by for lunch and then we can go check up on Talia."

"Ok good," Ziva responded.

She then wrapped her arms around her husband's neck, and gave him a kiss goodbye.

When he left, Ziva went to her desk and started to get resituated, the others returned to their desks as well leaving Abby to stand in the middle of the bullpen.

"Still not fair," Abby said aloud, "I thought we were allowed to bend the rules."

"You thought wrong," Gibbs replied.

A/N: there you go, in the next chapter you'll meet Tim's new team, so stay tuned. ill tryo to have it up as soon as i can. till then leave a review and let me know wat u think or if u have any questions or ideas.