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When Tony stopped they saw the large smile that was on his face. "Like it Tony?" Ziva teased.

Tony nodded happily, "I think when we get home I might have to get one."

Ziva shook her head and Kate smiled at her before asking, "Do you want to ride with me to the spot I know or with Tony?"

Ziva thought for a moment, "How far is it?"

"Fifteen, twenty minutes depending on the traffic."

"Can I come with you please." She turned to Tony, "It's not that I don't trust you but the first time I want to get on a bike with you I'd rather there was much traffic."

Tony nodded, "Sure Zi, whatever you feel happiest with." Ziva smiled but then Tony asked, "Where are we actually going?"

Kate smiled, "A quiet place where Ziva can get used to riding with you without a load of traffic."

Tony smiled, "Fair enough."

Kate went to get on her bike but Rick's voice stopped her, "You're going to want to ring Gates or she'll go postal when we get back."

Kate sighed but pulled out her phone and dialled the Captain's phone. "Captain, its Beckett. Yes we're fine. We're going to go out of the city for a bit so Agent David can get used to riding with Agent DiNozzo." She paused for a moment as Gates said something to her and rolled her eyes at Rick. He laughed lightly and then Kate spoke again, "Yes sir." She hung up and sighed, "I hate having to report in where we are."

Rick shrugged, "As much as I agree with you, you've got to admit it's a good idea."

Kate scowled, "We don't get in trouble that much."

"Um excuse me," Ziva asked, "Why does your captain make you check in?"

Kate sighed, "Because after the tiger case she decided that if she knew where we were going we wouldn't get drugged and nearly eaten by a tiger."

Ziva and Tony both smiled while Rick laughed. "Shall we?" he asked, gesturing to the bikes.

Kate nodded and swung her leg over the bike, Ziva getting on behind her. Tony and Rick quickly got onto their bikes and they all started them. Kate pulled away first, Rick and Tony falling in behind. As they went past the guard and under the barrier Kate slowed and thanked the man. He smiled, "You all look the part at least."

Kate smiled and drove down the streets, Tony and Rick following close behind. Since the traffic was light it only took them fifteen minutes to make it out of the city and into the suburbs. She made her way to the empty lot that wasn't far from her father's house. The lot had been empty for years and Kate was glad to see that it still was as empty as the day she had got her bike. It was in the more industrial area of the suburb so it was a decent size. Once they were off the road Kate stopped the bike and waited for Ziva to get off. Once she was Kate got off and went to stand with Rick while Tony pulled Ziva to the side and started speaking to her.

"If you want to keep riding with Beckett you're more than welcome to," he began.

Ziva put her hand over his mouth, "Why is it that you take to micky about everything but you're being nice when you find out I can't ride a bike?"

Tony shrugged, "Cause no matter what anyone says, I do have a heart and I do care."

Ziva looked at the floor, letting the words sink in, hoping they meant that he cared about her as much as she had finally realised she cared about him. She looked back up at him and smiled, "I'll be fine Tony, and for some reason I trust you. But do anything stupid I will kill you."

Tony nodded and smiled, "Hey, you only trust me cause of my charming personality."

Ziva shook her head and walked over to where Rick and Kate were standing saying over her shoulder, "In your dreams Tony."

Kate looked at Tony and said, "If you two want to just drive around for a bit, Ziva should get used to the bike."

Tony nodded and got onto the bike. Ziva took a deep breath and got on behind him, putting her arms around his waist and hugging him tight. Tony revealed in the feeling for a moment before saying, "Zi, you're going to have to loosen your grip a little if you want me to be able to breath and control the bike."

Ziva loosened her arms a little, but not much. Tony, now able to breath, started the bike and slowly pulled away. He went round the lot a few times, getting a little faster the longer he went on. Soon he was up to the speed he would be on the road and kept going round. As he went Ziva's arms loosened as she got more comfortable, although she still held him tightly. To begin with she had her face pressed into Tony's back but as her arms loosened she moved so she could see where they were going. Towards the end of the ride she was even beginning to enjoy herself. Holding Tony and watching the buildings and Castle and Beckett wiz past, especially the holding Tony part, felt exhilarating.

When they pulled to a stop Ziva got off the bike, smiling and most certainly feeling a lot better about riding a motor bike.

While they had been going round and round Rick had been playing on his phone while Kate watched Tony and Ziva. When they got back to where the two were stood Kate saw the smile on Ziva's face and asked, "All happy?"

Ziva nodded, "Yeah, I should be fine for tonight."

Kate smiled, "Good." She took a quick look at her watch and asked everyone, "Do you mind if we make a quick stop on the way back."

Rick and Ziva nodded while Tony asked, "Where?"

"My Dad's house is round the corner and I haven't seen him much since I came back to work."

Rick shook his head, "Kate, you know he'll be worried about you."

"We talk on the phone all the time Castle so mind your own." A hurt look appeared on Rick's face and Kate sighed, "Sorry Castle, it's just that the summer was difficult on all of us."

Rick nodded, "No kidding." He swung his leg over his bike, "Let's go before Gates calls and tells us she wants us back at the 12th."

Kate gave him another sorry look before getting on her bike. Once Ziva had got on behind Tony, Kate pulled out of the empty lot and led the way down then streets to her father's house. Once outside Kate shut off her engine and pulled off her helmet. She turned to the others, "I won't be long ok so can you just sit out here for a minute or so."

Tony and Ziva both nodded while Rick just gestured her towards the house. Seeing that he was still hurt over her earlier snapped answer Kate sighed and walked over to him, "Can I talk to you for a moment Rick?"

Rick nodded slowly and got off his bike and followed her out of ear shot of Tony and Ziva. "Look Rick, I'm sorry about snapping earlier. I know that you had a hard time over the summer too, no thanks to me."

Rick shook his head, "Kate, you were recovering from a gunshot wound and I shouldn't have said what I did, it's not my place."

Kate reached out and touched his cheek briefly before resting her hand on his arm, "No Castle, you're my partner and I shouldn't have shut you out and for that I am truly sorry."

Rick was about to say more when a voice from the house stopped him. "Is that you Katie?"