TIVA FANFIC: Broken Years, Rivers of Tears (NCIS)

7 Chocolate Bars

Gibbs shut the door to Vance's office with a soft thud.

"She's pregnant," he began pointedly.

Vance looked up from his papers in alarm.

"Who's pregnant?" Vance asked, his eyes glinting with worry.

Gibbs raised his eyebrows.

"Ziva," he said finally.

Vance did not change his expression.

"How can you be sure?" he asked, leaning over his desk.

"She's eaten 7 chocolate bars. Talk about cravings.."

Vance sighed softly, playing uncomfortably with his pen.

"And she's been sleeping at Dinozzo's place."

Vance looked out of the window.

"I think we both know who the father is."

Gibbs silently agreed.

Carefully, Gibbs made his way towards the coffee machine in the corner of the office and poured himself a cup halfheartedly.

"Don't deny it," Vance continued, "We both knew it was inevitable."

Gibbs didn't reply.

Vance got back to his notes, organizing the papers that cluttered his desk.

"I think it be best if we keep this between us," he decided, "Does Tony know?"

Gibbs shrugged. "At least if he does, he's hiding it well. He's a good actor, but not that good."

"Poor girl," Vance muttered. "This is the last thing she needs on her plate now."

Gibbs wasn't as sympathetic. "It was her decision. We all make choices."

"She, of all people, knows that better than anyone," Gibbs finished blatantly.