A/N: This was kind of worked out of the idea that when parents fight, the kids are dragged into the middle. I realize the drabbles haven't been very fluffy lately but angst is good too eh?
10-Down Even
Tony whimpered in fear as he read.
"Tony, what's the matter?"
asked Ziva.
"E-mail from Cynthia, the director just
won."
"Oh."
"What's happening?" asked McGee.
"Check
the tally, McGoogle, Gibbs and the director are now even" explained
Tony. McGee blanched "But that means –"
"–tie-breaker"
interrupted Ziva in a whisper. Tony picked up the phone and
dialed.
"Lab of Sciuto, how may I help you?"
"Abbs, we're
gonna need your help. They're even."
"Alright Tony, give me
five minutes."
"What for?"
"I've gotta pray." The
kids all understood; when Mommy and Daddy were even, it was a serious
thing.