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Chapter Nine- Band-Aid Covers the Bullet Hole

-Bethesda-

Gibbs had driven to the nearest hospital in Xudun, but they were in no way equipped to handle all of Ziva's injuries and especially Tony's. Luckily the Medical Evacuation Team arrived quickly and took Tony and Ziva back to Bethesda. Jessica refused to get treatment. She said her injury was not that bad even though she could barely talk without her jaw killing her with pain. She wanted Tony and Ziva to be looked at first. Gibbs flew out with Ziva and Jessica flew out with Tony in the helicopters. Now Gibbs, Abby, Ducky, McGee, and Jessica were sitting in the waiting room. Tony and Ziva were both in surgery.

"Agent Matthews we need to take you for an X-ray so we can get a better look at your jaw." A nurse called out. Jessica glanced at Gibbs.

"Go. We will let you know if anything has changed when you get back." Gibbs commanded. Jessica unwillingly got up and went with the nurse.

It had been two hours that Tony and Ziva had been in surgery and no one had come out to give them and update. Gibbs was furious.

Finally a surgeon walked out.

"Special Agent DiNozzo's Family?" The surgeon called out.

"Finally." Gibbs said under his breath as he, Abby, and McGee walked over to the surgeon. The surgeon looked Gibbs up and down and noticed how tired he was.

"Are you Spec-"

"Yes." Gibbs cut him off.

"Hi I am Doctor Jack Wilson. Agent DiNozzo lost a lot of blood traveling over here, but you made the right call on waiting. The bullets pierced the bones in his lower arm causing them to break, but not shatter. Luckily they missed his arteries. With physical therapy he should regain full use of his arm. I want to keep him here for three days under strong pain killers because he will be in a lot of pain. He is stable and in recovery. You can see him in about an hour when he wakes up."

"Thank you Doctor." Gibbs said. They went and sat back down. About fifteen minutes later another surgeon walked out.

"Miss David's family?"

Gibbs, Abby, and Ducky got up.

"Hi I am Doctor Evan Harrison. Other than Miss David's broken cheek bone none of her injuries required surgery. Her left shoulder was dislocated but we were able to snap it back into place. Her upper left arm is broken. She had thirty two superficial lacerations on her left arm. We have placed some colloidal silver strips on them and those should heal in a week with no scarring. She has three broken ribs. Her cheek bone was repaired. We also placed a silver strip on that incision so there should be no scarring. Everything should be healed in about a month if she rests and doesn't push herself. She is currently being transported to her room and you can see her in about fifteen minutes."

"Thank you."

Jessica walked up to them and Gibbs pulled her to the side. He explained Tony and Ziva's conditions.

"What about you?" He asked her.

"I have a crack in my jaw from where the bastard slapped me. It will heal in about a month. I have to be careful while eating and talking. They gave me pain killers."

"Good." Gibbs said, and then he leaned in and gave her a big hug and kiss on the cheek.

"I know I said you were only on my team, but now you're in it too." Gibbs whispered in her ear.

Jessica was so surprised that it took a minute before she hugged him back. They went and sat back down. Jessica sat next to Abby because she wanted to introduce herself.

"Hi I am Special Agent Jessica Matthews." She said extending her hand.

"I know." Abby kept her arms crossed and didn't look at her. Jessica faced forward in disappointment. Abby felt bad.

"I'm Abby. Scuito."

"I know." Jessica said, smiling at her. They were silent for a moment.

"Thank you for saving Ziva." Abby finally said.

"Thank Tony."

Abby smiled at her and then asked "So is it true that you only where heels or is McGee lying to me?"

"Sadly it's true." Jessica answered. They both giggled and talked for the rest of the time until they could go see Tony and Ziva.

- - The Next Day - -

The team had gone to see Ziva and Tony, but they were both knocked out from the anesthesia. So they decided to go home and get some sleep. Jessica went home with Gibbs because she still didn't want to see her house.

Jessica and Gibbs returned early the next morning. Gibbs went to Ziva's room and Jessica went to Tony's. She stood over Tony in her four inch black pumps and then sat on the edge of the bed with him.

"Hey." Tony said as he woke up when she sat down and crossed her legs.

"Hi."

"How's your face?"

"So when did caring Tony get back?" She asked with a giggle. "It isn't too bad."

He looked at her intently and then ruined the moment with, "God do you only own heels and short skirts?"

She laughed and said "Pretty much."

-Ziva's room-

"Gibbs?" Ziva said as Gibbs sat down on the chair next to her bed.

"Yes Ziver?"

"Oh I was not sure it was you. I thought you were a figment of my imagination."

"Nope sorry to disappoint you."

"You did not disappoint me. I am happy to see you."

"I'm happy to see you too. How are you feeling?"

"Not too bad."

They were silent. Gibbs wanted to ask her what happened to her. Ziva wanted to know how they got her out. Neither of them asked their questions.

"Have you seen Tony?" Gibbs asked.

"No."

"Maybe I can get a nurse to bring a wheel chair so-"

"I do not want to see Tony." Ziva said cutting him off. Gibbs looked at her confused.

"He saved your life Ziva." Gibbs said, glaring at her.

"I still do not believe what he said about Michael is true."

Gibbs shook his head and left to Tony's room. When he walked in he found Jessica sitting on the bed. She and Tony were laughing.

"Hey boss." Tony said.

"How you feeling DiNozzo?"

"Pretty good except for when I try to use my arm."

"Well it is broken DiNozzo." They all laughed and then the room fell silent. Gibbs could the question burning in Tony's eyes.

Finally he asked, "Have you seen Ziva?"

"Yes." Gibbs answered.

"Well how is she? Did she ask about me?"

"She was asleep. The nurse said the painkillers were keeping her that way."

"Oh."

"Let's go Agent Matthews. We have a lot of paperwork to fill out." Gibbs said.

Jessica hopped off the bed and followed Gibbs out.

"Bye Tony." She said strutting off. He didn't even think to look at her ass. All he thought about was Ziva.

About thirty minutes later Tony decided to go against the nurses orders and go see Ziva.

Ziva saw him just before he entered her room. She quickly shut her eyes and pretended to be asleep.

Tony walked in and stood at her side. He looked down at with so much love.

"Zee-Vah." He said in an almost whisper. He grabbed her hand and stroked it. Still staring at what he believed to be the most beautiful thing in the world. Then he stroked her hair lightly.

He kissed her forehead delicately and whispered in her ear, "I love you."

Then he slowly walked back to his room.

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