Family First (NCIS)

1. Lost Love

Tony's POV

We've spent the past two weeks working hard on this case with the help of CIA agent Trent Kort only to find out that he's been behind this the entire time. Watching that farm house where Ziva's supposed to be staying blow up broke everything inside of me. We've been trying to locate her and just got possible news of a survivor being pulled from the wreckage and I just couldn't stand back and do nothing "Boss if that's Ziva then I can't stay here" I told him as I held the necklace she left with me in my hands watching the news footage of the explosion on the tv in the bullpen

Gibbs: I know, McGee book him a flight

McGee: Already been done. Your flight leaves in four hours, boarding pass is in your inbox

I headed out of the bullpen and made my way down to my apartment to pack for my trip to Israel. Senior's been staying with me often and inquired about my case, so as I packed my bags I began telling him everything that's going on concerning Ziva. I was headed out when my doorbell rang, I opened it to see Abby and McGee with tears in their eyes and I immediately knew something was wrong. The only thought that crossed my mind was Ziva

Abby: Tony we got a call

I couldn't help the tears that began falling knowing exactly what's abby's saying but not believing it "are you sure it's her?" I questioned them

McGee: Mossad confirmed. I'm so sorry Tony

Those words shattered my heart. I tool a seat as the tears began falling endlessly down my face. I couldn't believe that I lost the love of my life. Abby came and tried comforting me to no avail. There was no comfort in a situation like this one. After sitting silently for a while McGee and Abby had to head back to the office. I must have spent an hour sitting beside my dad on the couch in tears thinking about my beautiful israeli ninja. I thought about the beautiful sound of her laughter, her smile, the sound of her voice. I thought about everything eight years of everything with that woman until I decided I wouldn't sit back and do nothing. I got myself together and headed into the office

When I got in I looked over to the desk where Ziva once sat and imagined her smiling back at me until the boss came in

Gibbs: What are you doing here?

"what am I doing here? What are we doing here? Are we even sure she's dead? We don't guess we verify and if she's dead we're not going to stop until we get him" I stood up angrily "We lost agents before and when we do it's all hands on deck" I yelled enraged at the fact that her death seems like nothing right now

Gibbs: she's more than an agent to you

"She was a daughter to you, She was a sister to McGee and Abby, she was no more to me than anybody" I tired to convince him as my dad headed in

Anthony: well that's not true

"YES IT IS!" I yelled at him "And why are you following me" I continued wondering why the hell he's here

Anthony: Come back home junior

"No, I can't" I told him truthfully as the tears fell down my face

Anthony: You need time son, you need to breathe

"I'll breathe when Trent Kort is dead" I spoke up speaking to both my dad and the boss

Gibbs: Go or go for good

"Are you serious right now?" I questioned angrily

Gibbs: I'm not asking DiNozzo, we got this

I took a deep breath and headed out with my dad. As much as I hate to admit this their right. I needed a break and it's already late. We'll start this fresh in the morning but nothing or no one will stop me from putting an end to Trent Kort. I won't be at peace until he's dead