Tali's Request

Chapter 2

The next day, Ziva had made her decision. She was going to tell Tony about his child. She bit her lip nervously as she began to write him a letter.

Dear Tony,

I know I haven't stayed in contact with you, and I'm sorry. I wanted to move on- to start over. Again, I am sorry. I made a stupid decision to not go home with you. I love you so much Anthony DiNozzo, and if I could turn the clock around, I would do it without hesitation. Please forgive me for what I am about to tell you:

For over two years now, I have debated when the best time to tell you is. I didn't tell you right away because I didn't want to disrupt your life any more than I already had. I wanted you to live your life. I know you will hate me for this, and I don't blame you.

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Then, Ziva took out copies of her ultrasound when she found out she was pregnant with Tali, and taped them on the letter.
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I was already pregnant with your child when we said our goodbyes on the tarmac. It was only weeks later when I had this ultrasound taken. I was overjoyed that you have given me a little girl.

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Then she took a couple of photos when Tali was born, and taped them to the letter as well.
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This is our daughter, Tony. Her name is Tali. Right from the beginning I could tell that Tali would be just like you. Smart, beautiful, curious, and with eyes that melt your heart.

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Then, she taped a picture of Tali and her smiling into the camera. The picture was taken a couple of weeks ago.
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I have told Tali about you. Although she has never met you, she loves you with all her heart. She makes me tell stories about you, and won't stop staring at your picture. She has a picture of you on her nightstand, and kisses it goodnight every night.

She wants to meet you, Tony. She wants to meet her Abba. Please, please, please let her. It would mean so much to her. I know you are probably furious with me, but please don't be mad at our daughter. She thinks the world of you.

Love you forever,
Ziva and Tali

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Before sealing the letter, Ziva called Tali over.

"What is it, Ima?" Tali asked, skipping over to her.

"Would you like to draw Abba a picture?" Ziva asked her

Tali's eyes lit up with excitement. "Yes!!" She exclaimed. Tali rushed over to the living room and grabbed many crayons and colored pencils. She sat on the couch, as Ziva placed a piece of paper on the coffee table.

Tali began to draw a picture of Tony holding hands with her and Ziva. They all had wide smiles on their faces, and Tali drew a castle in the background. Then, Tali wrote 'Abba' under Tony, 'Ima' under Ziva, and 'Tali' under herself. She drew many hearts around them.

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"I'm finished!" Tali yelled out, and handed the drawing to Ziva.

"It's beautiful, princess". Ziva said, and bent down to kiss Tali on the cheek. "Just like you".

Hope you guys liked it! Chapter 3 will be when Tony reads the letter 😏