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I'm so disappointed in what they wrote for Tony's last episode-NCIS is over for me. I'm done!
I was hoping for a real DiNozzo episode but what we got was just a very unbelievable and nauseating Tiva soap-opera where nothing made sense and everything contradicted everything the writers told us over the last 13 years.

This is my version of Tony's goodbye. It starts after Tony's talk with Orli in NCIS conference room.

If you're a Ziva and/or Tiva fan DO NOT READ. You've been warned so you do not start whining and complaining.

Note: my Tali looks like the child on the show, but has Tony's smile and green eyes and Ziva's nose and curly black hair.

"The Future You Didn't Expect"

Chapter 1.

"Actually, I'm here for a much more important reason. Something far more personal... Bring in Tali."

"Wasn't that Ziva's sister?"

"Her namesake"

"Who's namesake?"

"Tali is Ziva's daughter... and your daughter Tony."

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"Poor Tali. She cried throughout the flight and during more in the last day than the most people do in their lifetime."

"Does she even know? I mean, does she understand?"

"All she knows is that her mother has gone away. Ziva assured me that you were the only biological possibility, in case you were wondering."

"I wasn't but... if she had any doubts that would explain why she didn't tell me."

"No doubts. She's the image of her mother but the eyes are all you Tony."

"If I knew she was pregnant, I... I would be there in a second."

"This is precisely why she didn't tell you. She didn't want to destroy your life any more than she already had."

"That's not her decision to make."

"You know better than anyone how fiercely independent Ziva was. She did not need a man to complete her. She was quite comfortable and confident on raising Tali on her own."

"Without ever telling me."

"Actually, she came to regret that decision as Tali grew, but she struggled with how to break the news. She... she knew you would be piss."

"Then she never knew me at all."

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Tony was standing in Vance's office with Gibbs, Orli and Tali who was still sleeping in her stroller.

The Directors of NCIS and Mossad were talking about Kort and the best way to find him.

Tony was sitting next to his daughter, looking at her and trying to learn every detail of her little face. She had her mother's nose and curly black hair but, as he had noticed earlier, her eyes and smile were his.

On the other side of the room, Gibbs was observing his SFA. Tony looked so lost and angry at the same time. The team leader knew that soon his SiC would explode, but that right now he was struggling to keep his emotions under control for his little girl's sake.

"Family and job... two different cups... and if I couldn't fill both, that was my problem. What if I can now?"

These words echoed in Gibbs mind and he smiled slightly. A daughter was the last thing Tony had wanted at this moment of his life, but the Senior Agent already knew that DiNozzo would be a perfect dad because he had so much love to give but, until that point, had no one to receive it.

All of sudden, Tali woke up, crying. They all jumped, ready to comfort her, but it was Tony who instinctively took her in his strong arms and cuddled her.

That's it, Tony. Gibbs thought, listening to his SFA's sweet whisper, feeling his heart aching as he remembered all the nights he had spent comforting Kelly.

"No, Tali... shhhhh... you're safe... don't worry little one. Daddy is here and everything is gonna be okay," Tony was whispering to his child who was clinging to his neck for dear life and wetting the collar of his shirt with her tears.

The new dad briefly looked at Gibbs and he noticed his boss' soft smile and nod of approval.

Tony frowned, not understanding Gibbs' proud attire, and this made the older man uncomfortable.

The Team Leader's behavior had been very wavering since their return from Iraq to the point that, more than once, Tony had had the feeling that Gibbs couldn't stand to be in the same room with him. In some cases, Gibbs had even doubted him on the job. So why now did he look like a proud father?

DiNozzo decided to archive those thoughts for later. Now he had more important things to think about. His daughter, who was finally calming down and was now inhaling his smell and nestling her face deeper into his neck, was his only priority.

He took a deep breath. "Please, excuse us. But I don't think this is the best place for a child." He walked to the stroller, put the go-bag on it and, carrying Tali, he guided it towards the door. "So I'm going to take my little girl home," he announced.

Gibbs hurried to open the door for him and murmured, "I'll be there as soon as I can."

"Don't bother, Gibbs," Tony said very seriously. "I have everything under control and my dad is home if I need help. Besides, you've a job to do."

Gibbs looked at him shocked, but Tony ignored him and turned to his daughter. "Come on, Tali. Before going home, I want you to meet two weird amazing men. Okay?" He made a face that made her laugh.

"Okay, let's go ladybug," Tony rubbed his nose against Tali's and she giggled, delighted.

Gibbs closed the door behind Tony and turned towards Orli and Vance.

"Her first smiles and laughs since she was saved from the house," the woman said sotto voce with tears in her eyes.

"Never thought I'd say it, but Agent DiNozzo's going to be a very good dad," Vance added.

Gibbs stayed silent, pondering Tony's words and reaction.

TBC

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