Not my best chapter, but a long one.
"I wish the situation had come out differently, but what happened, happened and I can't change it. It didn't work out between me and Jen, we never found a way to be happy and look what happened. She died and we never really came to terms with each other. But, I can't change what you feel, just be careful. Even though I disagree with what you are doing completely, you both need someone to love and it looks like you found it in each other."
Gibbs words from days before hand still crept into Tony's mind as he sat quietly at his desk . The discussion with his boss was way more than he expected from Gibbs. He never told anyone his personal life. He had seemed so out of character that day, but the only thing that made Tony remember he had been talking to Gibbs was the head slap he got when Gibbs left. Whatever made him so talkative lately had gone away the next day, his, barking orders, expecting everyone to read his mind, side was back.
Looking at the empty desk next to him, he smiled knowing McGee was down with Abby working on a "chemical reaction".
"What's funny?" the small voice of Carlee said as it arrived at the office, tea in hand.
Tony didn't know how to react to Carlee anymore. After what happen days ago, he had avoided her all together. Even though Ziva was awake, she would not be able to come to work for months. Physical therapy would consume her days for the next six months. Carlee would fill her place until then, hopefully not forever.
"Nothing, just McGee."
"Oh…" she answered knowing she would get nothing more from him.
Carlee quietly sat at her desk and turned on her computer. As she logged into her email, a small icon in the corner of the screen started to flash, indicating she had a message. After clicking the box "Read", her face turned to confusion as a message from a email title "Shalom" opened up. Scrolling down, the message appeared.
Dear Carlee,
Shalom. You have seen me before, but I have not seen you. I am Ziva David, the Agent that was in your place before you. You must be wondering why I would message you. I barley know you. I just wanted to say thank you. You really did a lot for the team, staying with them this long. Most new agents can only last days around those guys, but you, you have lasted months! I don't even know how I did so too. Also, Tony has told me a lot about you He says you try to tell jokes and you tease him sometimes. He tells me you aren't funny. You sound funny to me! Not trying to make you hate him, but I think that joking is the only thing that kept him from cracking. He needs someone to tease and bother him, not saying you're a bother. I only think Tony has not laughed at your jokes or been that nice to you is because of me. He was depressed, knowing that I was not able to see, listen (I am only telling you, but I was able to hear every word people said to me, don't tell!), or speak to him. Now that I am awake, I do believe he will loosen up. Please, don't think that this depressed Tony is the real Tony. The real Special Agent DiNozzo is a prankster, a laugher, a nice and loyal man. Once again, thank you so much for everything you have done. I would love for you to visit sometime, anytime. I would love to meet you in person. You know where I will be.
Ziva
Carlee looked up and smiled. She clicked the reply button and started typing away.
At the same time, Tony's email box dinged, showing the agent had mail also.
Tony,
Be nice to Carlee. She's trying.
Love,
Ziva
Tony rolled his eyes as exited out of his email.
The email screen popped up again, another email appearing.
Don't roll your eyes. Get to know her; you will be working with her for awhile.
Ziva
Eyes wide, he emailed back.
How did you know? Ninja skills? How did you even get to a computer if you can't walk?
Tony
A reply came in seconds.
McGee. He gave me his laptop to keep me occupied. I'm using the hospitals internet connection. Now go talk to her or ask to lunch or something. It's almost that time anyway.
Ziva
Looking over to the probie's desk, he quietly laughed, then typed back.
You won't get jealous? : )
Tony
The next ding came quickly.
I trust you. Now go!
I love you.
Ziva
A huge smile graced Tony's face. Quickly, he wrote his last email to Ziva.
I love you too. See you after work.
Tony
He stood up from his desk and walked over to his current partner. Carlee's fingers were moving fast over her keyboard.
"Carlee?"
Quickly minimizing her work, she looked up.
"Yeah?"
"You want to grab lunch with me?"
A shocked look passed though her face, but quickly changed to a smile.
"Sure!"
She quickly jumped from her desk and grabbed her coat. The two agents started to walk over to the stairs, but Carlee stopped.
"Wait, I forgot something."
"Okay."
Carlee rushed back to her computer and brought back up her long and thought filled reply. After highlighting the long page, and clicked "Delete". She quickly typed a few words and sent it.
Rushing back to Tony, she smiled.
"Okay let's go."
Her long message was summed up in three words.
Thank you.
Carlee
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