I know what you mean :) I have the same sort of feelings. I don't like ending things.

Ziva's underhanded tricks are fun to write. She's almost dumped Abby into McKay's lap, and she's been pushing at Sheppard to get moving on McKay... she just seemed to be the best person to mix things up.

Thanks so much for your kind words! I had a lot of fun writing this story :)