Michelle stood in the open door of her home watching her husband get out of the car, he had just returned from Georgia. In the passenger seat sat a very pale and rather tired looking Callen. Callen had been released from the CDC a few hours earlier and they had caught the first flight home. Sam wasn't about to let Callen be on his own, Michelle knew why, she had known for a long time, Callen and Sam were more than partners, they were family. Sam let Callen drag his own but from the front seat, knowing he wouldn't want to be seen as week but Sam still walked two steps behind Callen as they approached the front door.
"Welcome Back" said Michelle giving Callen a hug, she was happy to have them both home safe and sound.
"Thanks" said Sam, trying to sound offended that his wife had given Callen a hug first.
Michelle greeted her husband with a kiss before heading into the house, Callen was already asleep in the nearest chair.
"Leave him to sleep." Said Michelle. "You can go make up the spare bed."
"What about Joelle?" asked Sam.
"She is coming by for dinner." Replied Michelle. "I also invited Kensi and Deeks, I figured they would want to see him."
That would give Callen a good six hours to sleep.
"How is he?" inquired Michelle as Sam followed her into the kitchen.
"Good, coming to terms with what it means to have a family."
Michelle smiled.