Thanks for the reviews and follows I got. I got one guest review telling me reading "the woman" was rather annoying. I wish you'd (if you could have) reviewed as an actual person, 'cause honestly, I'm inclined to agree. Hopefully this second chapter will be a little more to your liking.

Disclaimer: I don't own the book of Phantom of the Opera either.

Enjoy!

Tony stares at the word that shows itself on his computer screen. Part of him wants to board a flight to Paris and find his wayward partner, but after little to no contact, he decides not to test his desire. Instead, the tired agent leans back into his sofa cushion and contemplates his next message. With a few quick clacks on his keyboard, the man asks what she is doing there. His reply comes in the form of a video clip. Opening the video file, the movie buff finds Phantom of the Opera music filling his living room. As he listens to the familiar song play, Tony looks at the clock at the bottom right of his lap top and realizes Tali's birthday was, or is, today. Tony tells Ziva the fact, mainly to reassure her he understands before quickly adding his thoughts on the movie.

After a few minutes with no reply, Tony walks to his kitchen for water. From his stance at the kitchen counter, the agent stares at his computer as if he is able to use a type of Jedi mind power to make Ziva reply. Shaking his head at his absurd thought, Tony puts his water bottle on his island and strikes up a conversation with Kate. The man is half way through explaining how seeing Ziva would be a good thing when a ding sounds on his computer moments later causes him to smirk.

Walking quickly to his couch and reading his ninja's message, Tony is shocked to find that the woman he longs to see wants to see him. Her only demand is they have to meet in Paris. The agent responds in kind with a quick remark about not wanting to be stood up for a Phantom. Content with his comment, the reply the man gets is a little darker than he would have liked. Ziva answers that there have been enough ghosts in her life. Now, all Tony wants is to be in the same room as his friend and almost lover as he reads her words to gauge her reaction. Sadly, all he can do is type back:

Count to a million. I'm on my way.

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