Gibbs stands up, whispers something in Ziva’s ear, and kisses her head. While the dialogue isn't audible, many fans believe he said, "You're my daughter" or a similar sentiment regarding their bond.
In the NCIS Season 7, Episode 4 episode (originally aired October 13, 2009), the story focuses on Ziva David’s transition from a Mossad liaison officer to a probationary NCIS agent. The episode serves as a pivotal "companion piece" to the season premiere, revealing the harrowing events that led to her captivity in Somalia. The Discovery of the Damocles [S7E4] Good Cop, Bad Cop
Vance eventually approves her application, and Gibbs tells her to "get to work". A Year of NCIS, Day 142: Good Cop, Bad Cop (Episode 7.4) Gibbs stands up, whispers something in Ziva’s ear,
After Malachi is dismissed, Ziva finally tells Gibbs the full story of the Damocles mission, expressing deep remorse. The episode serves as a pivotal "companion piece"
discovers that Cryer and 18 others on the ship were executed before it sank. The Interrogation and Internal Conflict