Family First

Settling In

A few weeks after Ziva saw everyone Tony decided he wanted to build a house for them. Of course this was a secret he wished to keep from Ziva until it was done.

He had everyone in on it. Abby would keep Ziva busy, Ellie would watch Tali and Gibbs and McGee and Palmer got to work.

"Why so big Tony?" McGee asked after they finishing the slab of concrete the house would sit on.

"Because I plan on more kids." Tony said honestly. Earning a slap to the head.

"DiNozzo just focus on the one you have." Gibbs grunted.

"Yes boss." Tony said.

"You've got more things to do that worry about making more babies. Like for instance marrying her before you knock her up again. Seriously DiNozzo." Gibbs reprimanded.

"Wasn't on purpose boss." Tony said.

"Guys we need more hands." Jimmy said. Tony knew he was right. They weren't made to wield these tools. They were more into guns and scalpels.

"I know a guy." Tony said pulling out his phone. About twenty minutes later a van pulled up with about fifteen more people.

"Tony!" A younger guy said happily. His Hispanic accent was thick.

"Joey." Tony greeted.

"So what's this place for huh? Finally for a woman?" Joey teased.

"And a daughter. We need to get this place done before Ziva finds out about it. I'll give her a week, two at the most." Tony said humorously.

"Ziva? No way man your partner. Nice." Joey said patting him on the back.

"Thanks. Well you think you can help?" Tony asked.

"Sure thing amigo." Joey said cheerfully.

Tony spent the next fifteen minutes showing Joey what he wanted and talking over everything. And soon they all got to work.

A few days went buy with them sneaking off to get the job done and slowly the house came to life.

Once they were a week in it was already an admirable place.

"Tony where do you, Gibbs and McGee keep running off to?" Ziva questioned one day.

"Nowhere really sweet cheeks. Just some quality bro time." He said trying to be funny.

"You have quality "bro time" with Gibbs?" She asked, knowing there was no way Gibbs would be up for that.

"Well quality time that doesn't include bro time. Yeah we just hang out. Talk about things." Tony said casually.

Ziva smiled. She knew he was keeping something from her.

"And the saw dust?" She asked curiously.

"You know Gibbs and his boat." Tony said laughing nervously.

"Okay." She said suspiciously. Tony could tell she didn't buy it but was glad she didn't question him.

He kissed her cheek.

"I'll be home for dinner. Do you want me to bring anything home?" He asked.

"How about pizza? Tali mentioned wanting some earlier." Ziva asked.

"Of course. Just text me later on what kind you want." He said heading for the door.

Once he got to the car he pulled his phone out.

"Tony." Joeys voice sounded through the phone.

"Hey Joey. Any way we can wrap this up soon? She knows something is up." Tony said.

"All we have left is the outside and decor. Get her to pick things out and then you buy them and well instal them." Joey told him.

"That is a great idea." Tony said. He ended the call and headed off to get Ziva some magazines before he headed to work.