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Hey. I'm going to start off with saying I have good news and bad news. Bad news first; I found out today that I will only be home for one day during the next one and half weeks. I am very sorry for this. I will try and update again if I get a chance. Now for the good news, after reading the copious amounts of reviews I decided that I will continue writing this story. Seriously guys, you are amazing! I don't think I have ever gotten that many reviews on one chapter and I don't think I could stop writing when all y'all are looking forward to this story. So if you don't like my writing from now on don't review. It is fine, really it won't bother me. Well I am going to let you go ahead and read… I hope everyone who reviewed last time will this time and I really hope you love this special chapter.
P.S. Two days till my birthday! :)))
Disclaimer: Not mine.
"Psst." Ziva heard a voice come from under her desk. "Zee-vah!"Ziva chuckled to herself and leaned down. "Tony, what are you doing down there?""I wanted to see you without you know who seeing us!"
Ziva sighed and gave him a smile. "He is gone on business till after new year."
Tony gave her an ear to ear grin. "Can I come over then! Pleaseeeeee? I'll behave."
Ziva debated it for a minute and Tony got out from under her desk. "I do not care. You can stay over for as long as you would like. I am sure Adara would greatly appreciate that. I have a spare bedroom if you would like spend the night."
Tony smirked. "Miss David, are you afraid you won't be able to control yourself around me?"
In her head, she knew she should lie and let this playful banter continue. But she went against that in the end. "Yes."
Tony looked her dead in the eye and, after a few minutes of intense gazing, Tony gave her a smile. "Well, I'll behave myself. Scouts honor."
"Ha sure...just come over anytime," she said. "Here is the address." She handed him a piece of took it, giving her a smile.
"So, what has you know who all tied up? Isn't he supposed to be home for Christmas?"
"Yes, he said he would try to make it back, but I honestly do not care." She offered him a warm smile and placed her SIG in the drawer. "I would rather spend it with... Other people." She winked at him and he smiled even bigger. It felt like things might be getting back to normal.
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"I know a little baby her name is A-D-A-R-A! This baby has another name it's G-R-A-C-E. This baby has two parents who are being S-T-U-P-I-D!" Abby sang loudly to Adara who was sitting in her car seat gurgling and giggling. "Oh no! Never mind, don't let mommy and daddy know I said that."Adara looked up at Abby and yawned. "Oh, yeah it's two. Your mommy said something about you taking a nap. But you're just too cute to sleep!"
"Abby, you're torturing the poor kid." Abby spun around to see Tony leaning against her door frame with a huge smile plastered on his stepped closer and looked at Tony skeptically.
"What has you in such a good mood?" She asked.
"I have no idea what you're talking about," Tony said, faking innocence. Abby stared at him, not believing his words. "Did you get that number I asked you for a couple of weeks ago?"Abby nodded, she turned to go to her desk.
"Yeah, his name so Douglas Franklin. I did some research." She handed over the number. "Why do you need a number to a lawyer?"
Tony's smile grew. "I actually don't know if I need one anymore."
"Oh My God! Did you guys finally come to your senses? That's why you're happy!" Abby squealed and Tony took a step forward so he could clamp his hand over her mouth.
"I'm going to tell you the truth, but I need you to stay quiet on this, okay?" Abby nodded and Tony took a big breath before speaking again. "I'm going over to stay with Ziva for the majority of this holiday season."Tony waited a second for Abby to calm down before he let go of her mouth.
"So, there is hope for you!"Tony kissed her cheek.
"Yeah, Abs, there is hope."
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"Come in!" Ziva yelled through the door and Tony turned the unlocked handle and entered Ziva's apartment.
"Good afternoon!" He set down the bottle of wine and walked up behind Ziva and looked at what Ziva was cooking. "Mmm, smells good," he complimented.
Ziva turned and gave him a warm smile before turning back to cooking. "It's spaghetti. It seems we need our fridge restocked and seeing as I had no time..." she sighed.
"I'll go get them for you," Tony offered and Ziva couldn't help but smile at his sincerity.
"You really don't have to." She saw the look on his face. "Fine. I know that look. I will give you the money and you can go after you eat."
"Well, it is the least I can do. Is there anything else I can help you with?" As if on cue, the baby monitor erupted with cries.
"Actually, could you go and get your daughter out of her crib?" Ziva smiled at him as he walked down the hall.
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"Zi," Tony whispered into the dark living room while the titles played for Shag. Though she didn't know it, he had been watching her the entire time the movie had played. She had at first paid attention, but as it went on further, she started to lose herself in her thoughts. "Zee-Vah," he dragged her name out and watched as her eyes snapped to his.
"What's been on your mind?" he whispered, but he knew her. She would never admit defeat or admit weakness. No, she would play it off as nothing. Only sometimes would she say she needed help. "Don't play it off as nothing."
"I tried to tell the doctor to get you," her voice was barely above a whisper and she shifted on the couch so that her back was pressed against the armrest and her knees came up to her chest. "I saw the ring on my finger and I just couldn't grasp what was happening. Then my father came in with Joshua by his side. He seemed happy enough so I asked him."
Tony watched as she looked down at her lap. He looked closer and saw the glint on her cheeks as the tears came down. "I cannot help but think if maybe I could have prevented this from happening." Her tears were now soaking her shirt and with each sob that racked through her body, Tony's heart tore a little more. He reached an arm around her waist and pulled her to him, letting her tears now soak his shirt. "I, as you Americans say, screwed up large time, and this time, there is no getting out of it."
Tony looked down at her. "Ziva, you know that's not true. If you were to ask for help, you know Gibbs, McGee, and I will be at your side. Especially me. I thought I made that clear."
For the first time that night Ziva's smile was genuine. "I know. I know you. No matter what could possibly happen, you are right there. You never give up on anybody. You are like a golden retriever, right? The dogs that are supposed to be loyal?"
Tony laughed and wrapped his arms around her tighter. "Yes, it's a golden retriever." They were silent for a few minutes before Tony remembered he had something to tell her. "You know, I had a lawyer I was going to hire to fight for custody, but I realized that I couldn't do that to you. She's your daughter and I love her. I would take a bullet for her without second thought, but I would rather give her to you and know she would grow up with a mother, rather than without one. I would rather know she has you to look up to." His eyes were sincere and Ziva got butterflies in her stomach at the way he looked at her.
"I know you love her. I know you would do anything for her. And the second Eli threatened her life, I should have still told him no. I should have still told him no. I had too much keeping me here. I should have fought harder for that."
"You were doing what you thought was best. You were following your instincts, which is what you do best. You were being a good mother. Any mother that would have given her daughter up would be a bad mom."
"I won't let him touch her," Ziva whispered. "It is childish and naïve, but he just isn't you. That day I walked in, he was mad because I wouldn't sleep with him. Which is completely irrational, it is my choice and just because I have no plans to be sleep with him, does not mean he should fuss at me," she mumbled, her voice growing strong with every word and when she looked at Tony she saw he had an amused look on his face.
"What's so funny?" she looked at him with a confused 's expression turned serious and his gaze flickered over her.
"Ziva, I'm giving you fair warning, but I'm going to kiss you." Ziva looked at him shocked and as their faces inched closer, her mind was screaming at her.
I wrote this chapter because I after reading your amazing reviews(no I haven't gotten over them yet) I decided to write a Tiva chapter and there you have it. I know where this story is going to end but I need some more ideas as to what should happen. So what do you want to happen or what are your ideas? Please review and I love you guys. You made me realize how much I love to write and how many people love my writing.