The ending was funny, but sweet. I'm glad Tony came home where he belongs. I like how you filled in all the blanks and made sure Tony could say something to Z, because both he and G missing the ceremony was the lowest of lows. So proud of McGee for standing up to him and saying what needed to be said. Loved it! You are very good at this.

I'm a sucker for anything Tiva, but I have to say my favorite part of this story is the McGee/Gibbs interaction. Our Probie has grown up and grown a pair, and it works.

Ahh, another cutie! I love your eloquence and finesse with words. Majorly LOL'ed at Tony thinking he should add "swindler" to the list of Ziva's talents, and then Abby blackmailing the newly outed lovers. Heh heh! Your storytelling brilliance just continues to astound me. I really really hope we get an answer soon as to whether Tony and Ziva have ever been intimate (or will be ;P)!

you... are amazing. i was totally going to try to write a tag, of sorts, for this episode, and i'm only pissed that you beat me to it because yours is so amazing. :) i could never follow this.

amazing job as always!

Very good! And that last line was hee-larious! : )

auw aw man, that was awesome, *goes off to read the repost

really enjoyed the team looking after Ziva

This is exactly how the show could make Tiva work; weave it in, in small doses, with no big announcement or "special ep". Just, Tony and Ziva are together, and see how that can be done without overshadowing the rest of the show? This was such a sweet little gem. Loved McGee telling Gibbs what he needed to be told(Go Tim!). Loved Tony's text to Ziva. And loved the end, where Tony just lets himself into Ziva's apt. as if it's the most natural thing. More please!

3 it!

great tie-in! sad about the gibbs part... i don't know what to do with that situation either (

Not going to happen but who cares? I like it!

Yes, I've noticed that Palmer is doing the clueless parts that McGee used to do.

So good to see a new story from you!

And it's a little humdinger.

I really liked it.

And Gibbs didn't offer any excuse...that's Gibbs a noble, stoic asshat to the end.

Just a lovely little story.

I can't stop smiling ... seriously I cannot. This was absolutely amazing (your work always is). You captured the tender moments so perfectly that I can't even begin to relay to you the emotions that you made me feel.

McGee's "superhero" talk with Gibbs just ... ah, it was perfect. And yes, I do plan to use perfect about a million different ways in this review, be prepared.

You are amazing, my dear. I don't think I tell you this enough, but I will try harder (and I will once again question the sanity of the fact that I can only leave one stinkin review! ONE! It's a tragedy)

I also adore that Palmer was the only one to pick up on their secret relationship, you know what they say ... well I hope you know what they say because I don't know what they say. But it really does say something that Palmer was able to pick up on it when no one else can, maybe it is because he isn't around it everyday or maybe he is just scary perceptive ... I don't know. It's something though.

The way you write TIVA just makes me undeniably giddy. You bring that relationship to life in a way that I can only one day hope it will be portrayed in the show.

Seriously, keep up the fantastically awesome work. Your mind is brilliant, and your writing talent is astounding.

You rock. (I love you)

P.S ... Ignore my awkwardness.

This was absolutely wonderful! You had the whole team's dynamic down perfectly. I love Ziva/Abby friendship moments, of which we don't get enough, and this scene is so lovely. I also love the sweet Ziva/Ducky moment. I just want to kiss McGee for his loyalty to her. Palmer is so Palmer, lol. And the end is happy. What's not to love?

I LOVE team-fic. Love love love. And there were so many awesome moments and lines in this:

1. "Ziva, have you ever had to betray someone you loved even though technically, it was the right thing to do?"

Does shooting your own brother in the head count?

And while Ziva knows that she is out of her element in the comfort department, she clearly remembers Abby sweetly touching her cheek as the team stepped off of the elevator upon their return from Somalia. She owes Abby what little she is capable of giving.

{That socked me right in the gut. I loved this whole Abby & Ziva scene.}

2. Once outside, she finds Ducky leaning against her car.

"You didn't really think I would leave you here all alone, did you, my dear?" {Classic, charming Ducky}

3. Without missing a beat or looking up from his game, Palmer innocently replies, "But they have been sleeping together forever."

McGee swerves and Abby whips around to stare at Jimmy as though he has grown a third arm.

{Foot-in-mouth Palmer is fantastic! And I love that Palmer is just as big a part of this as the rest of the gang.}

4. McGee's bravery in standing up to Gibbs and to Abby in telling Ziva about the party. Go, McGee!

5. Palmer is eagerly waiting in Abby's lab like a Labrador puppy when McGee finally arrives. McGee hates to admit it, but Palmer reminds him a little of himself when he first became a field agent. {I loved this little observation}

6. Did I mention, excellent job?