Strange Happenings

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Chapter 14 - Together

It had been a week since Ziva had been to theatre to have her head wound closed up, and things had improved dramatically. The fevers had stopped, and Ziva had been allowed out of bed for the first time since her admission. She was currently being seen daily by the physios and although the process was both tiring and frustrating for Ziva, it was the progress both her and the team had been looking forward to. Tony of course had been with her throughout every physio session and today was the biggest day of all - Ziva was being discharged.

"Good morning Sweetcheeks, are you looking forward to being roomies?" Tony said as he walked through the door to Ziva's room. He had struggled to sleep overnight as he was too excited. Excited because Ziva was finally getting better, and excited that she was going to be staying with him. Although the physio sessions were going well, Ziva was unable to walk unaided for long periods, and the doctors felt it would be safer if she were to stay with someone.

"I am very excited to be leaving this place, I just wish it was on my own two legs" Ziva replied, gesturing towards the wheelchair she had been issued with.

"Own two feet Ziva. The wheelchair is not permanent, I know you don't like it, but the sooner you comply and do as the experts tell you, the sooner you will be back in the field"

"Smartass" Ziva replied with a grin. She knew Tony was right, but it was hard for Ziva to accept that she was no longer the strong ex mossad ninja.

At that moment, the doctor entered the room.

"Good morning Ziva, I hope you are feeling well. I am just going to give you a complete physical, just to make sure that everything is in order and you are safe to be going home. Tony, if you could give us approximately 30 minutes, Ziva should be all ready by then"

"Sure thing Doc. Behave sweetcheeks" Tony kissed Ziva on the forehead before leaving the room.

"So, how are you feeling this morning Ziva, and please be honest. The last thing I want to see, is you returning here in the next couple of days"

"I am feeling fine in myself. I do still get very tired, and I am having headaches most days, but I think things are slowly improving"

"It will take a while for things to settle down again, and I may be repeating myself here, but you are a fighter Ziva. When I saw you when you first came in, I didn't think you would survive. But you have proved me and a lot of other people wrong, and I know if anyone can get back to the way they were before an injury like this, that person is you"

"Thank-you" Ziva replied, her eyes welling up with tears.

Tony went down to the pharmacy to pick up Ziva's medications, and then headed back to the room. When he entered, Ziva was alone and by the look of her face, she had been crying. Tony rushed over to the bed and pulled her into a hug.

"What's wrong my ninja?"

"Nothing really. The doctor just said some nice things, and it made me emotional. I guess I am not used to feeling like this"

"Let's get you home darling"

The doctor had explained that Ziva would need to be taking regular painkillers and antibiotics for the next two weeks. She was going to be returning to the hospital three times a week for physio, and would be reviewed by the doctor on a weekly basis.

Tony helped Ziva up off the bed and walked her over to the wheelchair. He noticed how wobbly Ziva was, and the fact that she was clutching the sides of the chair so hard that her knuckles were white.

"Are you ok sweetcheeks?"

"I am fine Tony, I just want to go home"

It was only a short drive to Tony's apartment from the hospital, and they journey was spent in silence. Tony was normally good at making conversation about stupid subjects, but he sensed that Ziva was not in the mood. It took a while to transfer both Ziva and her bags up to the apartment, and Tony was almost as tired as Ziva by the time they were settled in.

"Are you happy on the couch Ziva, or did you want to rest in bed?" Tony asked.

"I am fine here. Please stop fussing over me"

"I'm not fussing sweetcheeks, I just want to look after you"

"I don't need looking after!"

"Ziva, you can't even make it to the bathroom without falling over, how do you think you could look after yourself!" Tony regretted saying this the moment the words left his mouth.

Ziva stood up from the couch and marched away from Tony, towards the bedroom. Tony watched with interest, the determination on Ziva's face as she walked further than she had in weeks. And he really thought she was going to make it. But all too soon, she faltered, and for some reason Tony could not move fast enough to catch her. He watched her stumble, then her knees gave way, and before she knew it, her head made contact with the door frame, and she crumbled into a heap on the floor.

"Ziva!" Tony shouted, as he finally found the energy to move. He ran towards her, and picked her up and placed her on the bed.

"Hey, sweetcheeks, are you ok?" Tony asked, frantically. Ziva was lying on her side, and Tony could see tears falling down her cheeks.

"My head hurts Tony, it really hurts" Ziva cried, holding onto her head with her hands.

"We need to get you to the hospital" Tony decided, moving to pick Ziva up again.

"NO! I am not going back there. Please just get me some of my pain pills, and call Ducky"

"Did someone call my name?" A familiar voice shouted from the living room. Tony raced out of the bedroom, to find Gibbs and Ducky standing there.

"Ducky, am I glad to see you. Ziva fell over and hit her head, she's in so much pain. I want to take her back to the hospital, but she won't let me"

"Oh the poor girl. Take me to her Anthony"

Tony led both Ducky and Gibbs to the bedroom. Ducky immediately went over to examine Ziva, and Gibbs slapped Tony round the back of the head.

After a while, Ducky came to speak to Gibbs and Tony.

"It doesn't appear to be serious. Ziva hit the front of her head luckily, not the affected part. I think she will have a bit of a lump but she will be fine. Just keep her topped up with the pain relief, and make sure she is rousable overnight. I think it was more the shock that frightened her"

"Thanks Ducky"

"We'll let you two get sorted, look after her DiNozzo" Gibbs stated.

"See you later Boss, Duckman"

Tony said his good-byes and grabbed Ziva's medication from the kitchen before making his way to the bedroom. He made Ziva swallow the pills and then lay on the bed next to her.

"I'm sorry Sweetcheeks"

"You have nothing to be sorry for Tony. I overreacted, I am just finding things hard"

"That's ok Ziva, I understand. And I am here for you, we all are"

"Thank-you"

Tony kissed Ziva softly on the lips, and was surprised when she deepened the kiss.

"I love you Ziva"

"I love you Tony"

They wrapped their arms around each other and snuggled in the bed. Things were going right again, they were back together again, where they belonged.