NCIS ~ I Will Love You Thru Everything

pt 25

Tony sat at his desk the next morning. Gibbs wasn't there yet so he was free to daydream all he wanted..Ziva's deep kisses..her blushing as the stranger saw them kissing next to his car..her hair falling around her beautiful face, framing it perfectly..

Smack!! Dinozzio was slapped out of his revery by Gibbs. "I said," Gibbs repeated impatiently," where's Ziva?" Gibbs looked irritated.

Tony gulped nervously. "Well she's not late boss, its only --" he checked his watch and did a double take. I couldn't possibly have spent 20 minutes sitting here thinking about her hair" he thought to himself. Gibbs rolled his eyes. "Yeah Tony, I'd say she's LATE! Get her on the phone and find out where she is!" he barked.

Mcgee was already typing her phone number into the GPS tracker. "Uh, boss? Her phone is switched off right now.."

A silent warning bell went off in Tony's head. He hadnt really taken notice, but Ziva hadn't texted him to say good morning like she usually did. And now she was late...

Trying not to worry, Tony made his way down to Abby's lab to hurry thru the filing and cataloging. His mind burned with the passionate memories he and Ziva had made down here. He tried to assure himself that Ziva had just overslept and when he got back to the bullpen she would be there, being harrassed by Gibbs. He filed the papers hurriedly. As he rushed back up the stairs to the bullpen, it became evident Ziva was not there. Gibbs was worried now too. He tried not to make it evident, but his lips were set in a concerned manner and his eyes reflected unease. "McGee, check her landline for last incoming calls," he ordered. Tony stood by his desk, not really sure what to do..He bit his lip undecidedly then offered to drive to her apartment to check. Gibbs nodded and replied, "I'll come with you." Mcgee was left to do his computerwork while Gibbs sped thru town to Ziva's apartment. They made their way to the top floor where only two apartments were. Ziva's was at the end of the hall. Gibbs got closer then noticed the door was ajar. Drawing his gun he made his way slowly towards the door. Tony froze when he saw the dark stain on the floor. He knelt down and his eyes closed. 'Ziva'..he cried silently.

Gibbs did a walk thru of the apartment and found no intruder so he then began to look around the scene. Tony was snapping pictures of everything and writing down every detail. He was examining her bed when he found a crumpled sheet of paper that read i am always watching you and Tony.

Tony froze. If he turned this in now as evidence, Gibbs would want to know what exactly about them was being watched. He could just toss it under the bed, no one would ever know..

Sighing though, he picked up an evidence bag and stuck the note in.

When Gibbs stepped outside for a breather, Palmer had arrived and was taking measurements of the blood pool. He had also found some smears on the wall. Ducky had some theories on how this happened. He explained them. "Jethro, I think this large pool right here was that somehow she was facedown and it bled off her face or neck, and this smear right here i think is from her being pressed against the wall. I could be wrong, however." Gibbs shook his head. He didnt really care to discuss it.

Tony couldn't stand it. He had walked into Ziva's living area and sat down. They had kissed on this couch not too long ago, and now..now she was gone. Ziva...where are you? he thought in despair.

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