"I love you"

With that they both fell asleep.

(Next day on the airplane)

They were lucky. The flight to NY only had four sits left and they were just next to each other. Kate had called her father earlier and told him they were all coming to New York. He was happy to hear that because he really wanted to meet his son.

Tony had called Gibbs and he happened to be with the director at the time he called. They gave him two weeks off because Tony and Ziva both had plenty of over time to compensate with. Just like Kate they never took time off.

When the plane landed they took a cab and went to Jim's place.

"Hey dad" Kate said when he opened the door. "Hey Katie. Come on in, it's raining" they all got in and Tony and Jim were looking at each other without saying anything so Kate broke the silence.

"Okay...Tony Jim Beckett your...dad...dad this is Tony." Jim walked toward his son and wrapped him in his arms. Kate, Ziva, Tony, Jim and even Castle had tears threatening to fall. Jim released Tony and said:

"I'm so happy to meet you." "Me too" "Okay we're gonna share the story later right now I wanna get to know you and know who that beautiful woman next to you is." Jim said looking at Ziva.

"Of course I'm sorry this is my fiancé Ziva David." "It's really nice to meet you" Ziva smiled and said. "You too" They all went to the couch and Jim was impatient to know his son so Tony began: "Okay so...just like Kate I was a cop and now I'm a federal agent." "Wow where do you work?" "I work for NCIS...with Ziva."

They talked for a while before Kate really wanted to know something. "So dad you said you didn't know you had a son...how come?" Jim sighed. "Well you didn't know that but when we were about eighteen your mother and I were together but it didn't work and I left New York for five years. What I didn't know is that she was pregnant when I left. She didn't tell me and I understand why. I was really stupid back then and well...I left. When I came back we were both older and more responsible and we still loved each other so we tried it again. She told me about everything but she told me she didn't keep the baby. And well last night I found that letter where she told me I still had a son and here you are." He turned to Tony. "She did everything she did to protect you."

"I understand don't worry. Do you….have any pictures?" He smiled. "Yes of course come on I'll show you" With that they left the room. Jim showed Tony all the pictures he had in a box. "She was beautiful" Tony said with a sad smile. They went back to the living room after a few minutes.

Tony noticed Ziva wasn't there anymore. "Where is Ziva?" Kate looked up with a worried look. "Bathroom" "Oh no...is she okay?" "I don't know. She did look a bit pale when she asked where it was though."

"Where is it?" Jim was confused but showed him where it was and Tony ran there. "What was that?" Kate smiled at him.

"I'm sure he's gonna tell you." He was worried but he nodded and sat down.

In the bathroom

When Tony got there Ziva was standing by the sink, splashing water over her face. He came and stood next to her giving her a kiss to the temple.

"Are you okay?" "Yeah I'm fine now. I think the baby didn't like the airplane food" she said with a light chuckle. They left the bathroom and when they came back Jim stood up and with a worried tone he asked:

"Are you okay Ziva?" "Yeah I'm fine thank you"

They were all smiling and Jim was just confused: "She's sick. Why are you all smiling?" Kate laughed.

"We're smiling because of the 'Why' she is sick." Tony looked at Ziva and she smiled. "Yes Tony you can tell him. I think it's not really a secret anymore." Jim looked even more confused so Tony quickly said: "She's pregnant"

"Wow that's great. Congratulations. " After they hugged they talked about everything and nothing. They had talked for about an hour when a thought crossed Jim's mind.

"Where are you staying?"

"Well it all went pretty fast so we're gonna stay at a hotel I think."

"Well I'd say you can stay here but the guestroom only has a little bed. I'm sorry."

"No it's fine we'll find a hotel."

"You could stay with us...I mean if it's okay with Rick" Kate suggested.

"Yes it's fine with me anyway no one is home tonight and I have a guestroom." "Are you sure? I mean we wouldn't wanna disturb or something" Ziva asked. Kate and Rick both nodded.

They all had lunch at Jim's and then late afternoon they went to the loft. The doorman told Castle Alexis was already home. Kate frowned and looked at Rick.

"I thought she was spending the night at a friend's place."

"Yeah she is. Maybe she came to grab some things after school. She doesn't even know I'm back in town."

"Who's Alexis?" Tony asked when they were in the elevator. "Oh yeah sorry...she's my daughter" Tony nodded.

Kate opened the door of the loft and they got in. They weren't prepared to see what they saw. Alexis was on the couch kissing her boyfriend.

"Well somebody's having fun" Tony whispered to Ziva and she slapped him in the back of the head. He immediately shut up. Castle cleared his throat and Alexis and Ashley both jumped off the couch.

"Euhhh...hey dad weren't you supposed to be in DC?"

"Aren't you supposed to be at school?"

"Hem...yeah it ended earlier today. I'm leaving in half an hour." "Okay where's gram?" "She's back at Chet's for the day."

"Okay everybody I'm sorry you had to see this. This is my daughter Alexis. Alexis, this is Tony, Kate's brother and that is Ziva, his fiancé." Alexis blushed and shook their hands.

"Nice to meet you." when she did their jackets lifted a little and her eyes winded. They both smiled when they noticed what Alexis saw.

"You have guns too. Are you cops?" "Federal Agents" Tony said with a smile. "Amazing" they all laughed.

"Okay I'm gonna go now. Night everybody" "Night pumpkin" When she left Rick turned to the others.

"Okay I'm gonna show you your room." They went to their room and to bed. They were both exhausted. It had been a long couple of days.