<span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#99ff99">"Of course," Aaron agreed immediately.  He rested his hand on Jethro's back, rubbing soothingly.  He knew Jethro wouldn't openly express concern the way Tony had, but his lover -- fiance -- cared for Ziva just as much.<br/>
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Jack made sure his backpack was at hand before he nodded.  "I bet she needs extra hugs," Jack said solemnly.  "She can have two."<br/>
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Tony looked at Emily for a long moment before he nodded.  "I don't want to leave the hospital, though."  He didn't say it, but he was thinking -- what if they need me?  It was illogical, because there was nothing he could do for Ziva or Tim that somebody else couldn't do, but logic didn't have much sway on him at the moment.</span></span>