Just a filler really. But I need to update to tell you that I won't be updating for at least a month same with all my stories I'm going away, have exams, and I'm participating in a NaNoWriMo Camp thing... And I don't know how I'll go writing 50 000 word in a month.. I will probably write a little of my fanfics but not enough to update every week. I'll make sure all my stories have chapters when I update next, promise)

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"I knew there was a reason I liked you," Ziva smiled as she stopped whatever conversation she was having with Gibbs when she saw Tony walked in right on the time of visiting hours.

"I was pretty sure it was my charm," He smiled back.

"Charm?" She questioned as he walked over and kissed her cheek. He ignored her statement.

"Gibbs," He greeted before turning back to Ziva, "Ready?"

"The doctor is coming in a little later and then I can leave."

"What were you talking about?" Tony asked.

"How I can cut them out my life."

"How?"

"She can either press charges against Riley for physical abuse, effectively putting him behind bars, or cutting her family from her life. She is reluctant to both," Gibbs said.

"I think I can talk for myself," She defended. Tony looked at her expectantly, "I can either press charges or cut them from my life."

Tony chuckled, "What have you decided?" he asked as the doctor walked in.

"Good morning Miss David," He cheerfully greeted.

"It would be better if I wasn't here," She grumbled taking an attitude change because of the presence of the doctor.

"I am sure it would be. I would like to have a look at your stitches and check your concussion, so if you'd like to lift your top just a little," Ziva did as she was told while the doctor did a last minute examination, "Well, everything looks fine. I would take it easy for the next few days, then visit your local hospital or make an appointment with your family doctor. They should be able to rid you of the stitches. Also, when you shower or bath, cover them as best you can to prevent water from getting inside of them and possibly causing infections."

"What about the one on my head?"

"Cover it as best you can. Even if that means wearing a shower cap and washing your hair separately."

"Can I leave now?"

"If you wish. Any pain, just take a pain killer."

She nodded as she hopped off the hospital bed and began walking to the desk with the two men. She signed the documents and couldn't get out of there quick enough.

"This is my number," Gibbs said as he scribbled his numbers on to a business card, "Work, home, cell," He said pointing to his work number printed in black ink before flipping it and showing his mobile and home number, "If anything goes wrong, or if there is anything I can do to help; don't hesitate to call."

Ziva nodded as she took the card, "Is domestic violence really in your jurisdiction? Actually there is something you can do..." She began as she remembered her thoughts at Riley's shack.

"What?"

"Could you run background on him and his family if you are allowed to do that? Please? I need to know what he has that my father wants so desperately that he will marry me into another family," She scribbled on a piece of paper her number and handed it to him, "I'll be getting a new phone, so I will call you when the number changes."

Gibbs nodded once before stepping into his car and driving off.

Tony waited for Ziva to walk around to the passenger's side seat before he made a move to the car himself.

The first five minutes of the trip home was quiet; she gave off a vibe that told him she wanted to talk but she was hesitant and he didn't push it until he was sure she was about to explode or he was dying to know what she needed to talk about.

"Do you want to tell me what happened?" He asked, "What did he do to you that caused you to cut yourself?"

"I did not cut myself. The cut on the back of my head was from the bed head," At this she saw his hands tighten around the steering wheel, "The one on my stomach was when he threw me off of him."

"What did he do?" He asked with a great deal of restraint, "Did you sleep with him?"

"No, Tony I think you can probably stop gripping the wheel so hard," She said, "I was thinking, after I had messaged you, on the deck outside, just thinking and he came and stood behind me. Pressing himself to me. I asked him why he wanted to marry him. He was saying things like it was because he liked me and all that crap. When I told him he was lying he pulled me through the house to the bed room..."

"What did he do?" He asked.

"Nothing, he didn't get that far. He threw me to the bed, I hit my head. Then I couldn't exactly tell you what happened, but I fought him and then I was above him and he threw me off of him. I hit the side table. Then I left, and Gibbs found me."

"He tried to rape you?"

"Yes."

"But he didn't?"

"No, he did not," She replied as she studied his face; no one could have missed the relief that crossed his face.

"I need to go home"

"Is that a good idea?" He cut her off.

"I need to talk to my sister and my brother, and I need to pack some clothes."

"Where are you going to stay?"

"I was hoping with you?" She asked.

"I will go in with you," he said.

"No, he cannot know about you; if he really wants me to marry Riley then he will let nothing stand in the way. I will go to Abby's"

"I think she's at Tim's," He butted in again.

"Can you let me finish?" She asked, frustrated.

"Sorry."

"Drop me off wherever Abby is, she can take me home, then she can drop me at you're house. Eli will not do anything while Abby is there."

"You sure?"

"Yes. I need to talk to him as well."

"Ziva..." He trailed off.

"Tony, it is something I need to do. Would you prefer I do it tomorrow?"

"Yes," He said sternly.

"Can I at least ring my brother to bring me clothes?"

"Okay. Phone is in the glove box," He compromised.

"Why?"

"Because I put it there, that way while I'm driving I won't answer it if it rings."

Yeah, nothing too spectacular next chapter will be better.

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