~Epilogue~

Tony pulled his Mustang into a parking space close to the hospital exit. He was half an hour earlier than he said he'd be, but he had done that for a reason. He had to work out how to get the wretched baby carrier in the car. He swore those things were people proof!

After 25 minutes of struggling, he finally managed to get it in. he waved his arms triumphantly until people started giving him weird looks. Then he grabbed a little bag he had brought containing clothes for Ziva, and a cute little baby onesie he had custom made. It was light pink, and featured a blue logo with 'Team NCIS' and 'Washington DC' on it. He had got it in an infant size as well as various sizes to fit Kaylen as she got older. He thought it was cute.

He walked into Ziva's room and kissed her gently. Little Kaylen Talia Elena DiNozzo was sleeping peacefully in her cot. He handed Ziva her favourite cargo pants and a loose fitting white top. By the time she had changed into her clothes, Kaylen had woken up and Tony had snapped on the new little onesie, as a surprise for Ziva.

She swiftly exited the bathroom and looked to where Tony was cradling Kaylen smiling at her. She smiled at the sight of the two and noticed the absence of the previous white onesie. She walked closer and inspected the little pink onesie. She smiled and looked at Tony, "you bought this?" he nodded. "It is adorable" she kissed him gently and laid her hand over his that was supporting Kaylen's head. Tony looked at her, "Should we go?" She nodded, "I have signed all the necessary forms, so we can leave when we are ready." Tony carried Kaylen down to the car and gently eased her into the baby carrier, Ziva watched on, amazed that he could work it out, those carriers could be a real pain!

He turned to Ziva and stood back, they were both admiring the small pink baby in the carrier. They stood like that for a few minutes before Tony kissed her cheek and opened the door for her. She gently stepped into the car and he headed round to the driver's side, pulling carefully out of the hospital car park.

Kaylen was silent for most of the trip, except for the occasional grizzle. Tony pulled the car into the driveway of their house, although it was still a surprise to Ziva. "Tony, why are we stopping?" He looked at her, "Oh, sorry, sweetcheeks, forgot to mention. One of my frat buddies lives here, I told him I'd drop in and show him Kaylen, and my beautiful wife of course." He gave her his mega-watt DiNozzo grin. She frowned, "Tony, I am tired. I have spent the last 4 and a half days in hospital, I want to go home." He could tell she was slightly agitated. "Won't take long, just a quick hello." She groaned, "Fine! I will get Kaylen."

Tony walked to the door, closely followed by Ziva and Kaylen. He opened the door, without knocking. "I thought usually people knock before entering other's houses, but your culture is constantly surprising me." Tony smiled, and kissed her temple before walking inside.

Ziva gasped when Gibbs, McGee, Abby, Ducky, Palmer and Director Vance all jumped out, yelling a "Surprise!" Kaylen, who had fallen asleep in her mother's arms woke with a start, but surprisingly did not cry. Ziva noticed some other people in the room also. After closer inspection she recognized 3 of them as Director Vance's wife and children, and by the way the other woman clung to Palmer, this was Breena.

She turned to Tony and gave him a questioning look, "Welcome home, sweetcheeks!" he said, a huge smile spilling across his features, she stared, "Home?" Tony nodded, "I bought it a while ago, been doing it up when I had the time, Gibbs, Abs, McGee, Ducky and Palmer helped me with the nursery a couple of days ago, I thought I'd have more time. Do you like it?" Ziva kissed Tony again, not too passionately as to make the other occupants of the room uncomfortable, but enough to know how much she loved it. As they separated, she looked into his eyes, "I love it, it is perfect!" she kissed him again before going round to the other occupants of the room. A kiss on the cheek for Gibbs and Ducky, a warm hug for Abby, McGee and Palmer, and a brief, friendly hug for everyone else, a thankyou was uttered with each.

Tony led the group around on a tour, silent tears escaped Ziva's eyes, but were quickly brushed away at the sight of the gorgeous nursery. The couple shared yet another kiss and Ziva gave Gibbs a warm hug at the sight of the beautiful handcrafted furniture.

The group descended the stairs and spent the rest of the afternoon in the lounge room. Kaylen received countless gifts, consisting of clothing, toys, baby albums, pacifiers and blankets.

Tony and Ziva sat together, a sleeping Kaylen was nestled in Gibbs arms as he watched his team, and family socialise. Tony's arm slipped around Ziva's waist pulling her closer, she leant into his chest and smiled. He kissed her hair.

They were truly happy. And that's all he could ever ask for.

Okay, so this story is officially finished! Please review and tell me what you guys think! I hope I got most of the American terms right, I am from Australia, so I apologize if I didn't :)

The onesie can be viewed here, just remove the spaces from the web address. - http:/ www. cafepress ./+ncis_washington_dc_infant_bodysuit,591569952

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