A Peaceful Night
Callen finds a place where he can be at peace and get a good night's sleep.
"Mr. Callen, did I not find you a place to live? Am I mistaken in thinking that there is plenty of room for you to create a space to sleep?" The tiny woman's dark eyes shot daggers at the relaxed man standing in front of her. "If you were having trouble furnishing your home with all the necessary items to ensure a good night's sleep all you had to do was ask for assistance."
He slipped on his shades against the bright morning sun before speaking. "Yes Hetty you did buy me a house without asking me but using my own money. It is quite a roomy house with plenty of space for one person. Of course I know that you would be delighted to finish empting my bank account to furnish my house to your standards but there really is no need. After all I'm the only one there and how much stuff do I really need?"
"Humph, one needs more than a bedroll and duffel to make a home but that is a discussion for another day. What I wish to discuss now is why you have chosen to once again trespass on someone else's property." She studied the man in front of her noting the absence of tension that usually enveloped his body. "I must say you do appear better rested than I've seen you in years."
"That's what sleeping under the stars will do for you I guess. You ever tried it?" He sent a smirk her way as he pushed off to walk past the small woman. "I'm going to make some coffee; shall I put on the kettle for tea as well?"
"Mr. Callen do not be flippant with me as it will not turn out well for you." Giving him a stern look Hetty let her lips soften into a smile once his back was turned. "As for your inquiry about tea I fear neither of us has the time right now."
Callen slowly turned to look at her, his shoulders coming up and the customary alertness settling over his face. "Is there something wrong with one of the team or do we have a new case?"
"Everything is fine with the team and there is no case that I am aware of. Please forgive me if I caused you any undo alarm but there is something we need to take care of immediately."
"Really, and just what would that be?" He had shrugged off the sense of alarm her first words had created.
"It's really quite simple Mr. Callen; please pack up your disgusting bedroll, go shopping and buy a bed for your new house. I do not want to find you here when I return."
Seeing the smile that was creeping across his handsome face she decided to speak bluntly.
"Plainly speaking, get your ass off my boat and don't come back!"
The idea of Callen using Hetty's boat has been churning around in my head ever since the premier. I couldn't figure out a way to make it work until today. I hope you guys like it.