TORN APART
Callen is forced to go back to work after taking time off to care for his son. His personal and professional take a toll when he's forced to choose between who he is and who he should be.
Chapter 1: a new start
Callen sat on the kitchen counter sipping a cup of coffee, Jack was still sleep which gave him some time to think about what to do next. 6 months ago, when he had asked Hetty for some time off, he never thought that in less than a year he would be back. It was clear he loved his job, but his son mattered even more and when his mother had left him on Callen's doorstep 4 years ago, he never thought he was born to be a dad, but that night he made a promise to his newborn son. Never let him go through what he had to growing up. Jack would always have him.
He went to check on the boy before taking a shower. He was sleeping soundly merged in his own dreams, innocent as he was. Callen kissed Jack's forehead gently and headed to the bathroom. About 30 minutes later, he realized Jack was no longer in bed; he was in the living room watching cartoons.
"Hey bud" Callen sat on the couch, next to the boy "are you hungry?"
Jack smiled widely and said "can we have pancakes?"
"Pancakes, coming right up" Callen went into the kitchen and started making breakfast. Later they both sat having breakfast and watching cartoons.
"so, I' m going back to work today" he said as he gave Jack a glass of milk.
"Can't you wait daddy?" Jack asked sadly, but he knew his dad had something missing in his life and he longed to be back in action.
Callen grinned, but didn't say anything. After that he got his son ready and headed towards the NCIS LA headquarters.
Okay so chapter 1 is up! Please review!