You should cut yourself some slack, EJ. What's the saying? That which does not kills us makes us stronger. I think Nietzsche said that. The thing to remember about Friedrich Nietzsche, of course, is that he died in an insane asylum. That's probably not the best way to start a pep-talk, huh?
“Housekeeping” · Season 9, Episode 12
In this episode: Tony DiNozzo (4), EJ (3), Ziva David (2)
EEJ
So much for my big plans, huh? What about your plans, Ziva? Beyond NCIS. Family?
Maybe, someday. Though that day seems increasingly distant at the moment.
EEJ
[holds up her coffee in a toast] To someday.
Someday.
EEJ
[looking down at a case of guns] All I wanted for breakfast was the coffee.
Now we're ready for a fair fight.
EEJ
Always good to be prepared.
I've been prepared for months. With Cole on the loose, it's time to bring out some Connery, and I'm paraphrasing: never bring a knife to a gun fight.
EEJ
James Bond?
Untouchables, 1987. Connery won an Academy Award for that.
You know, one of these days I'd like to actually meet someone who appreciates movies the way I do, or at least appreciates the way I appreciate them.
EEJ
She does, Tony.
Who?
EEJ
Ziva.
[laughs] Agent Ziva David believes that Pirates of the Caribbean is a cinema classic.
EEJ
I'm not talking about movies, Tony. I'm talking about you. She cares.
What's the matter with you? We're co-workers.
EEJ
Yeah?
We're teammates.
EEJ
Uh-huh.
We have each other's back.
EEJ
Exactly.
Huh. Surround yourself with people you would give your own life for.
So, EJ is gone?
And safe, for a change.
May I ask where?
Someplace quiet, with someone she can count on. Hopefully.
That is the word, is it not? Hopefully. Even when you think you can count on someone, you often cannot.
Do I detect a blip on the Ray-dar?
I would rather not discuss it.
Well, since EJ and I parted friends, Agent Cruz seems to have some communication issues.
Yeah, and I'm losing my patience.
As you well should. [walks over to her desk] You know, you and I, we have a lot in common in that respect.
[laughs] You think?
Oh, I don't think. I know.
Well, then I am grateful to have someone in my life who is just as romantically dysfunctional as I am.
Agent David, do you really consider me to be in your life? [Ziva looks down at her mobile phone as it rings] No. Seriously?
What should I say?
Say hello.
Oh, Ok
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