Title: My Heart Cries for you
Author: Trista Groulx aka dustytiger
ating: T (same as the show)
Disclaimer: I am remain poor and don't own NCIS it belongs to it's creator, network, writers, actors and actresses who bring it to life weekly.
Summary: Ziva is feeling better and has something up her sleeve. I wanted to have a part with everyone on the team, this one was a bit of a challenge I hope it works.

Ziva was finally feeling better, after a week and half of not going to the hospital she was able to visit with Tony. As much as she had missed him, she didn't want to risk getting him sick. He smiled at her and he could smell something amazing wafting from the bag she had in her hand. She'd made herself a very hearty stew while she'd been sick, knowing that she would be able to keep it down. She hoped that it would help to lift his spirits too. She went to kiss his cheek but he moved to capture her lips in a sweet soft embrace. She relaxed into the kiss, running her finger along his cheek. She then pulled away from him smiling happy to have him close again.

"I missed you Gorgeous," he told her.

"And I you," she assured him. "You should eat while it is still warm."

"You take such good care of me Ziva."

He opened the container she'd brought and smiled. The stew looked even better than it smelled and he quickly polished it off. Most of the time he would eat slowly, but the rich stew was going down easily. They were both glad that it had piqued his appetite and made a mental note to bring him more foods like that. As he finished eating he was surprised to see her take out her tablet. She'd never brought anything like that into the room before and he was surprise to see that she'd brought it after not seeing him for a week. He liked that they would talk undistracted.

"What's with that?" he asked.

"Gibbs mentioned that you hadn't seen Palmer since you've been in here. I talked to him about it, and he is genuinely worried he could accidently make you sick if the baby has a cold and they don't know it yet. So we decided that this would be the next best thing."

"Thank you," he said smiling.

He really had been missing his family since he was in the hospital and while he saw them all once in a while for the most part they gave Ziva more time with him. He didn't mind seeing her so much but it was nice to see everyone else at times too. She was playing with the tablet for a moment then gave it to him glad she'd remembered how to use the app.

"Autopsy Gremlin!" he greeted.

"Hi Tony," he sighed.

"Don't tell me you haven't missed it."

He shrugged. "I guess I kind of did. I'm sorry I haven't come to visit you but I don't want to make you sick. Babies can be breathing germ factories."

"I totally understand. How is the little cherub?"

"She's doing very well, but she's sleeping right now."

Breena walked past then stopped, smiling at him from behind Palmer's shoulder. "You look so handsome without hair Tony," she told him.

Tony couldn't help but laugh. "Thanks for lying to me."

"Was it that obvious?"

"Not overly, but I know there why DiNozzos always go grey."

She was about to say something else but the baby began to cry. She excused herself in order to attend to their daughter. Tony and Palmer were getting caught up, they both seemed happy that they were able to talk without either of them fearing Tony might get sick. Tony thought it was a nice break to hear about the baby instead of being asked more questions about how he was feeling, and focusing on him being sick. Breena came back onto the screen for a moment, giving Palmer the baby. Tony grinned upon seeing her.

"Celeste you need to stop growing while Uncle Tony is in the hospital you adorable little cherub."

"Their development at this age is almost unbelievable. Sometimes I wish she'd stop growing too but it's not really an option."

"You're right I can't believe it she's just gotten so big since I last saw her. I'm so glad she wasn't scared when she saw me."

"You don't look scary Tony. You look a little odd without hair but that's all really and you're pale. I'm surprised a lot of cancer patients look gaunt while they are undergoing treatment."

"You sometimes see them at a different stage than I'm at. Besides, Ziva's cooking might make me a fatty when I finally get out of here. She's also making me do yoga when I'm up for it, so if I don't look like death warmed over it's all because of her."

Palmer was surprised to hear Tony talking like that. In the time he'd known him he didn't really speak that fondly about a woman before. He knew that they were engaged, he had seen Ziva's ring, but he had never seen them interact outside of work since things had changed between them. Hearing him say that made him realise that what it was they shared was very real. They talked for a little while longer before Celeste began to fuss and they ended the session.

Tony looked up at Ziva. "Thank you Zi, come here."

She leaned in close to him and he captured her lips again. She smiled into the embrace and let it linger a few minutes. He ran his fingers through her hair, and pulled away from her. She laid her head on his, caressing his cheeks. Neither of them had to say anything. She sat down on the bed and her curled up to her. She smiled wishing they could have more privacy, but taking any time they could get together before one of the nurses told her it was time to leave.

Notes: I finally got around to writing something with Palmer in it. It stinks when visiting hours are over and you have to entertain yourself again. Anyway I hope you like this please let me know I'm always thrilled by reviews.

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