Tony felt terrible about breaking his promise to his son. Especially knowing what that girl had done to him. He had to remind himself of Gibbs's words. That he couldn't let his kids control his life and that Noah would come around in time. He also had to remind himself that the majority of middle school romances ended in a broken heart. Still his heart ached for Noah. That kid had been through a lot in his short life. He was a strong kid, who came from a strong family but still he worried for that boy. The first broken heart was always the hardest. If it weren't for Holly being home and visible to take care of her brother. He would have at least called Ziva and rescheduled for the following weekend. He was about halfway to the restaurant when his phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Tony it's me."

"Your canceling aren't you?"

"No...no of course not but if you don't mind I will be bringing somebody alone."

"Who? I don't have any single friends looking for a hook-up. So if that's your intention I am sorry."

"Oh no it's nothing like that. My baby-sitter canceled on me. So I am bringing Eliana. I am sorry but I have nobody else I can call so last minute."

"Oh that's fine. I guess we are going to a different restaurant then."

"Oh no we can still go to the French place. My neighbor is taking Eliana to Burger King down the street. She can keep her for a couple of hours but then she has to get home. She has to be up at four in the morning for her job."

"Oh OK, great. I can't wait to meet her. Eliana I mean, not your neighbor."

"You are going to love her."

"I bet I will."

Tony knew that Ziva was expecting him to be angry at her for bringing her daughter alone but the truth was it was a huge weight off of his shoulders. Meeting the kids was a major step in a relationship with a single parent. Ziva already knew and adored Noah and Holly. Even if Noah wasn't exactly excited about his dad dating again. He still had a good relationship with Miss. David. So if he could get on Eliana's good side. Ziva and him would be golden. He was a block from the restaurant when his phone rang again. His stomach dropped. He was expecting it to be Ziva calling to say that Eliana had overate at Burger King and then thrown up all over the playground and that she would have to cancel. Taking one last deep breath. He picked up his phone and answered. Praying that he was not about to be canceled on.

"Hello?"

"Are you going through with it or did you let the kid get the best of you?"

"I am just pulling into the restaurant."

"Good boy"

"There is a slight change of plans though."

"What?"

"Ziva's baby-sitter canceled. So she is going to pick her daughter up after dinner. Her neighbor is keeping her for a while but she has to get up early.

"You ready for that?"

"Yeah, she already knows my kids. I may as well meet hers."

"Well best of luck to you."

"Thanks dad"

Tony finally arrived to the restaurant and spotted Ziva standing by her Mini Cooper. She was dressed in a tight fitting red top and knee length black skirt. She looked absolutely amazing. Even though he was wearing an Armani Suit. He still felt like a slob compared to her. She was so young and perfect and he was so old and decrepit. What could she possibly see in him.

"Hello Tony" Ziva greeted.

"Hello Ziva. You look amazing." Tony replied.

"You look good too. Like a model." Ziva replied.

"Thank you" Tony replied shyly.

"We have two hours, before I have to get Eliana. Let's go inside." Ziva said.

"Oh yeah of course." Tony replied.

Even under the dimmed lights of the restaurant. Ziva still looked absolutely radiant. Tony was totally and completely in love with her. If it wouldn't be too soon and completely inappropriate. He would get down on one knee and ask her to marry him right there.

"Are you alright Tony?" Ziva asked.

"Yes I just can't get over how perfect you are." Tony replied.

"Stop, I look terrible." Ziva countered.

"No you are amazing. God, you are almost as perfect as Kate." Tony replied, kicking himself for comparing Ziva to Kate.

"Holly has shown me pictures of Kate and let me tell you. That is a huge compliment." Ziva replied.

"You aren't intimidated? I don't sound like a jackass?" Tony asked.

"Of course not! Just to hear you say I am almost as good as Kate was. I mean wow. That is amazing. I mean she gave you everything." Ziva replied.

"I know I sound stupid but this is my first time dating in a long time and I am extremely rusty." Tony explained.

"Believe me I get that." Ziva assured.

"Thank you" Tony replied.

"So how are you?" Ziva asked.

"Good but a little worried about Noah." Tony replied.

"Is he OK?" Ziva asked.

"He likes this girl but she is well loose." Tony explained.

"Gloria Ross?" Ziva asked.

"Yes" Tony replied.

"She is kind of a legend at the school and not in a good way." Ziva explained.

"What should I do?" Tony asked.

"Be there for Noah. As for Gloria. I suspect that Holly will deal with her. She is a great sister." Ziva explained.

"I can see that." Tony replied.

After dinner Tony went on to the movie theater. So that he could be sure to get tickets for the nine o'clock showing of "Inside Out". It certainly was not the movie he had planned on seeing but it was the best movie for kids Eliana's age and he wanted make a good impression. Ten minutes before nine Ziva walked in the theater carrying a little girl with curly brown hair and olive skin. She was absolutely adorable. She looked a lot like Ziva but not exactly.

"Tony this is Eliana." Ziva introduced.

"Hi Eliana I am Tony." Tony greeted.

"Hi Tony!" Eliana cried.

"Good you are hitting it off." Ziva replied relieved.

A/N: Something happens in the next chapter that changes Tony and his family's lives for ever. New chapter will be up soon. Please review and thanks for reading.