Gibbs and Ziva in “Safe Harbor”

Gibbs

Ziva, sometimes people do the wrong things for the right reasons.

Ziva

People always think the wrong reasons are right. Especially parents.

Gibbs

Well, they've got perspective.

Ziva

Parents still make mistakes.

Gibbs

Yeah.

Ziva

My mother never told me what kind of man my father was. Perhaps she thought I was not strong enough to handle it.

Gibbs

Nah, she's just being a mother.

Ziva

How do you know?

Gibbs

Perspective.

Ziva

Are you lonely, Gibbs?

Gibbs

You're never alone when you have kids. [kisses Ziva's forehead] 'Night, kid.