Chapter 2: OPS and the mission

As everyone entered OPS, they immediately saw Director Vance on the screen. Dir. Vance proceeded to talk about a case that not only involved the three main NCIS offices in the U.S. (Washington, Los Angeles and New Orleans) but also the NCIS office that recently opened in Lisbon, Portugal.

This case involved dead naval and marine personnel and money transfers, which is a bad combination. Vance explained he needed someone to lead the team in Lisbon, as there presently wasn't one and the incoming team leader was still in training. This agent needed to be experienced, sharp, proficient in Portuguese and could leave for D.C. tonight. The assignment would last three months, unless something happens to extend it longer. Vance then announced he had selected Kensi to go to Portugal and lead the team until the other agent arrives.

Kensi couldn't believe how amazing the timing of the opportunity was, considering all that had occurred in the past three months. After looking at the others, Kensi acknowledged the assignment and told Vance she would see him in the morning for her briefing.

Callen was the first to recover. "Kens, we need to talk now." She nodded and they proceeded to walk out of OPS. EAD Mosely, unaware of Callen and Kensi's connection over the course of a decade, proceeded to warn him on how to talk with Kensi. Callen laughed and said he got it covered but thanked her for her concern.

A/N: This is the shortest chapter of the story.