Strange Happenings

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A/N - So I have decided to end this story. I think it had run it's course, and there was little interest in it. Although I got a lot of alerts and hits, only got one review last chapter. I do write for myself, but a little bit of encouragement is nice. Anyway, so this is the last chapter. I have other ideas for more stories so be on the look out!

Chapter 15 - The Team's Back

Ziva had been home from the hospital for a month, and her progress had been staggering. Tony knew she was determined to get better as quickly as she could, but he did not expect her to be going back to work so soon. She had been going to the hospital three times a week for physio, and the rest of her time had been spent at the gym, building up her strength. To look at her, you would never know that something so terrible had happened to her. But Tony knew her better than most, and he still saw the odd stumble, or the odd wince on her face from pushing herself too hard. Tony was so proud of Ziva. She had worked so hard to get back to some sort of normality, and she was so excited to be going back to work. Things had also been going well in their relationship, so much so that Ziva had decided not to move back to her apartment.

"Morning Sweetcheeks" Tony said with a smile as he looked over at Ziva, who was lying next to him in the bed.

"Good morning my hairy butt. Why are you so happy?"

"Because today I get my partner back. Of course, McStand-in has done a good job, but I can't wait to stare across at you all day"

"Thank-you Tony. I am very much looking forward to being back with you all again. It has been far too long"

"Are you nervous?"

"A little, but seeing as Gibbs is making me do desk work for the next month, I do not know why"

"Hey, you will be back in the field again soon Ziva. A couple of months ago, we didn't think you were ever going to work again, let alone recover as quickly as you have"

"I know. Things could be very different now could they not?"

"Very. But they're not, and more importantly, I think we've got about ten minutes until we need to get in the shower" Tony raised his eyebrows at Ziva, before straddling her in the bed. For the next few minutes, all you could hear from the bedroom was laughter.

Tony drove them into the office, he wanted to take the pressure off Ziva as much as he could. He could see the nerves building up in her the closer they got to work. He pulled into the parking space and turned the engine off.

"You ready probie?" Tony asked.

"No, and do not call me that! I am not sure I can do this Tony"

"You can. I'm with you, the whole team is behind you. You couldn't have any more support Ziva"

"Then let us go in"

Ziva stepped out of the car and felt her legs wobble slightly. She followed Tony into the building and into the lift. It was then that Ziva began to panic.
Her breathing became rapid and she sunk to the floor of the lift. Tony looked at her in surprise and pulled the emergency button to bring the lift to a halt.

"Hey, it's ok Ziva, just breathe. Talk to me, what's the matter?"

"The last time I was in here was with my father.." Ziva struggled to say, before launching into another panic. Tony then realised the longer they were stuck in the lift would be worse for Ziva. He restarted the lift, and then sat next to Ziva and held her hand, willing her to calm down before she passed out. Ziva didn't seem to hear his prayers, her breathing got worse, and she fell limp onto the bottom of the lift floor.

"Damn! Ziva baby, wake up!" Tony shook her, but got no response. He wiped some of the sweat off her face and then held her hand until the doors opened. The entire team were up in the ballpen waiting for Ziva to arrive, and they were shocked to see Tony carry her out of the lift.

"What happened DiNozzo?" Gibbs asked, as Tony laid Ziva on the floor so Ducky could examine her.

"I was stupid Boss, I didn't think. The lift brought some bad memories back for Ziva, she had a panic attack"

"Is she ok Ducky? I mean, I know she's not ok, but I mean, she is going to be ok isn't she?" Abby rambled.

"Let her tell you" Ducky replied, as he helped Ziva to sit up. She was now awake, and looked a lot better than she had a few minutes previously.

"I am fine. Next time we will take the stairs yes?" Ziva replied, and then started to laugh.

"You sure you're ok Ziva?" Tony asked, unsure as to why she was laughing.

"Yes Tony. It's good to be back"

Ziva stood up slowly and then made her way around the room, hugging everybody. She hugged Abby the longest, mainly because Abby would not let go. She then stood in front of everyone and made a speech.

"I did not plan to do this today, I wanted to just come in and start work. But I feel I owe you all the biggest thank-you. Not only for being there for me throughout the last couple of months, but for welcoming me back. I really feel that I am part of a big family here, and I do not want to be anywhere else.
I have to say a special thank-you to Tony. You have been my rock, not only through this, but ever since we became partners. I love you"

The whole team started to clap, and they all hugged Ziva again.

"Right, back to work!" Gibbs barked, sensing that Tony and Ziva needed a moment of privacy.

"I meant what I said Tony, I love you so much" Ziva said.

"I had no intention of doing this today, but there's never going to be a better moment. Ziva David, will you marry me?"

Ziva broke down into tears and hugged Tony.

"Hey, is that tears of laughter, or tears that you're gonna break my heart?" Tony asked.

"It would be my honour to be your wife. Yes!"

Tony and Ziva hugged in the middle of the bullpen, whilst the rest of the NCIS team clapped once again. Team Gibbs was back, and stronger than ever.

The End. Hope you all enjoyed reading it :)