Ziva David quotes from NCIS

So you and Ziva don't always agree on everything?

Tony

No, not everything. Healthy debates breeds, uh, creative solutions. Isn't that right, Ziva? [looks around them, puzzled] Where'd she go?

Ziva

[from investigating up in a tree, gestures how intruders got past] A few branches are missing up here. They go in, he goes up, then out [points] that gate. [her cell phone rings, she smiles down at them] Oh, it's McGee.

McGee

Hey. Gibbs wants you guys to come back.

Ziva

I'm up a tree.

McGee

Well, this might only confuse you further.

Ziva

Well, who said I was confused?

McGee

You said you were up a tree.

Ziva

I am!

Tony

Why is he calling you and not me? I'm the senior field agent.

Ziva

I don't know why he's not calling you, Tony. [McGee, on phone, says 'I did call.'] He's not making any sense.

McGee

And you're the one not making sense.

Ziva

He said he called you.

Tony

[looks at his cell] I'm not getting any signal. How come you're getting a signal and I'm not?

Ziva

Because I'm up a tree.

McGee

Oh.

Tony

Ohhh. We often solve cases like this.

Ziva

Goodnight.

Tony

Night. [watches Ziva leave]

Gibbs

Rule number eleven, DiNozzo.

Tony

I would never date a co-worker, boss. Trust me. I mean, why would you even -- [Gibbs smiles slightly] -- that's twelve. Eleven: when the job is done, walk away.

Gibbs

So, what's on your mind?

Tony

Rivkin's been in town.

Gibbs

I know.

Tony

With Ziva?

Gibbs

The guy doesn't listen.

Tony

Does that bother you on a professional level or a personal one?

Gibbs

I'll tell you what. I'm having a little trouble untangling the two.

Tony

So you are bothered.

Gibbs

Oh yeah.

Gibbs

[about Tony] I am going to see him again, right, Leon?

Ziva

He will not be harmed. Only two people have the authority to do that.

Vance

Your father's one. The other?

Ziva

Me.

Tony

I had no choice.

Ziva

That's a lie.

Tony

Why would I lie to you, Ziva?

Ziva

To save your worthless ass.

Tony

From who, Vance? Mossad?

Ziva

You jeopardized your entire career and for what?

Tony

For you. He was playing you Ziva.

Ziva

And for some reason you felt it was your job to protect me?

Tony

I did what I had to do.

Ziva

You killed him!

Tony

If I hadn't you'd be having this conversation with him. But maybe that's the way you'd prefer it?

Ziva

Perhaps I would.

Tony

Okay, why don't you just get this out -- you want to take a punch, take a swing. Get it out of your system! Go ahead, do it!!

Ziva

Be careful Tony, because much like Michael, I only need one.

Tony

And that's what you're really angry about isn't it? That's what's bothering you. It's not that he's dead, it's that your Mossad boyfriend got his ass kicked by a chump like me.

Ziva

You took advantage of him.

Tony

He attacked me, what was I supposed to do? [Ziva knocks Tony down]

Ziva

You saw a glass table, you pushed him back. You dropped him on it. He was impaled in the side by a shard of glass. Bloody. Gasping for air.

Tony

I see you read my report.

Ziva

I memorized it! You could have left it at that. You could have walked away, but no, you let him up. You put a bullet in his chest.

Tony

You weren't there.

Ziva

You could have put one in his leg.

Tony

You-weren't-there.

Ziva

But I should have been.

Tony

You loved him?

Ziva

I guess I'll never know. [walks away leaving Tony on the ground]

With traffic, I wasn't expecting you for another hour.

Ziva

I drove.

Enough said.

When did you start wearing so much makeup?

Ziva

Nice to see you, too.

Ziva

Out of everyone in the world who could have found me, it had to be you?

Tony

[nods] You're welcome. So, are you glad to see me?

Ziva

You should not have come.

Tony

All right, then. Good catching up. I'll be going now. [tries to stand, but is chained to the chair] Oh, yeah, I forgot. [chuckles] Taken prisoner!

Ziva

Are you all right, McGee?

McGee

I'm just glad you're alive.

Ziva

You thought I was dead?

Tony

Oh, yeah.

Ziva

Then why are you here?

Tony

McGee -- McGee didn't think you were dead.

Ziva

Tony! Why are you here?

Tony

[painful pause as Tony tries fight the truth serum] Couldn't live without you, I guess.

Ziva

So you will die with me. You should have left me alone.

Tony

Okay. Tried, couldn't. Listen, you should know I've taken some kind of truth serum, so if there's any questions you don't know the answer to --

Ziva

I did not ask for anyone to put themselves in harm's way for me. I do not deserve it.

Tony

Is that what you're doing out here? Some kind of monastic experience? Penance?

Ziva

It is justified.

Tony

Get over yourself.

Ziva

I have.

Tony

Taking the tour?

Ziva

I have my first psych evaluation.

Tony

Oh, yeah. I always loved those.

Ziva

I'm sure. You get to talk about yourself the entire time. [Tony laughs] I'm sorry, that --

Tony

No, no, no. That's okay. No one's ever accused you of having tact. [Ziva looks away] Sorry.

Ziva

Hello, Abby.

Abby

[turns off her music] What the hell is wrong with you?! How could you have doubted Tony after everything you've been through together? Do you really think that Tony killed Rivkin because he was jealous?!

Ziva

Abby, please calm-

Abby

You weren't thinking, that's what! You weren't thinking! [begins pacing] Although I suppose I could understand your initial reaction. You were at an emotional time for you and for people to act rationally. [stops] But to tell Gibbs that you didn't trust Tony?! [paces] Which I guess I could also understand, because I guess he did just shoot your boyfriend... in your living room... to death. All right, I'll give you that one. [stops] But this is Tony we're talking about here! All soft and goofy on the outside and 100% rock on the inside! And after everything you accused him of, he risked his life to go save you! You should be ashamed of yourself! [paces] Even though in hindsight it is starting to make a little bit more sense now. [stops] But either way, the ball is in your court! It is Tony one and Ziva zilch! This is your move, and it had better be a good one...! Oh, God. I was so worried about you. [hugs Ziva]

Ziva

I know.

Ziva

When you shot Michael I almost killed you where you stood.

Tony

I wasn't standing.

Ziva

No, you weren't. You were lying on the ground, without adequate backup, completely violating protocol.

Tony

And double parked.

Ziva

Yes, I noticed. But that does not matter. Just like it does not matter how it worked out for Michael.

Tony

So what does?

Ziva

That you had my back. That you have always had my back. And that I was wrong to question your motives.

Tony

So why did you?

Ziva

I trusted my brother Ari. I trusted Michael. I could not afford to trust you.

Tony

I thought you weren't sure what to say?

Ziva

I guess I had a long time to think about things.

Tony

I'm sorry, Ziva.

Ziva

No. It is I who am sorry. [kisses Tony on the cheek]

Ziva

We need to talk.

Gibbs

Sit down.

Ziva

When I came to see you and said I wanted back, you said it was the director's call, but I sensed your hesitation. I sense it now, even though I thought I made myself clear. I understand what you did in Israel --

Gibbs

Your brother Ari.

Ziva

You know what happened that night. I was here.

Gibbs

I want to hear it from you. You had orders to kill your brother to earn my trust.

Ziva

Yes.

Gibbs

That's a problem.

Ziva

You don't understand.

Gibbs

You're damn right I don't understand!

Ziva

When I volunteered for that mission --

Gibbs

You killed your own brother, Ziva!

Ziva

It is because I hoped my father was wrong about Ari, and I did not want someone else blindly following orders! I volunteered to protect him, Gibbs!

Gibbs

You lied to me.

Ziva

No, when I told you Ari was innocent, I believed it! But yes, I would have lied to you. He was my brother and you were nothing. But I was wrong about Ari and you. When I pulled the trigger to save your life, I was not following orders. I mean, how could you even think -- he was my brother. And now he is gone, Eli is all but dead to me... [fighting tears] And the closest thing I have to a father is accusing me.

Gibbs

...Okay.

Ziva

That is total salami!

Tony

Baloney.

Ziva

Being stuck at that desk has given me a lot of time to think. Being a visitor here is wrong.

Gibbs

What does that mean, Ziva?

Ziva

I need your signature on this. I want to be an NCIS agent.

Gibbs

I don't even know if that's possible. You would have to resign from Mossad.

Ziva

Already have. Sent my father an email.

Gibbs

Hmm. Now what's he think about that?

Ziva

It does not matter.

Ziva

You cannot even work your email properly! You always reply to all. It drives me absolutely nuts! You know, when it comes to computers, you are almost as incompetent as Gi -- [looks around the room quickly]

Tony

[chuckles] You thought Gibbs was behind you. You know why? Because sneaky people expect sneakiness. It's a vicious circle.

Ziva

Are you following orders?

Gibbs

Your father, Ziva. He's not a good guy. He's dirty.

Ziva

You cannot say no to him. Not a second time.

Gibbs

[to Ben-Gidon] Go! Get out of here! Run! You tell Eli David to stay away. She is off limits!

I failed you, Ziva. I am sorry.

Ziva

Never apologize. It is a sign of weakness.