I'm so glad people are intrigued! Apologies to the guest who isn't interested if Callen isn't at risk - he's just a minor player in this story. The first real chapter may be up quick but don't get toooo used to it. I won't be able to keep this pace. But for now, enjoy! Oh, and because I have a mind like a sieve, I totally forgot to mention that there will be another special writer helping me out :) Stay tuned!


Kensi and Deeks returned to work somewhat energised by their brief sleep, and the large amount of sugar and caffeine they had consumed on the drive to work. Callen and Sam arrived only moments before them, and they were all headed up to ops without being called. They found Nell with a large empty mug in her hand, typing furiously at her keyboard with the other. Eric was off to the side, sound asleep on his desk with a small mountain of energy drink cans beside him.

"I think we've got some new leads to follow up. Eric and I have been taking turns napping and following up on them. I think that this" she paused as she pulled up all the information she had found on her newest suspect "is our most likely suspect. And he should be arriving home from work in about two hours if what we've found is correct. Someone should go bring him in and interrogate him, and someone needs to check in with the group we picked up yesterday to see if we can get any more information out of them." She continued, her speech and her body language showing the effects of too little sleep and too much caffeine. Callen told Kensi and Deeks to pick up the new suspect while he and Sam returned to the boat shed to further interrogate their witnesses from the previous day.

"Actually, Mr. Callen, we have a new case that will take priority. You and Mr. Deeks will brief a second team to take over for you, while I speak to Mr. Hanna and Ms. Blye privately. Ms. Jones, you and Mr. Beale both need a break. You may use the showers, and find a quiet place to sleep but do not leave the building." Hetty said as she appeared in the doorway. All four spoke up to argue with her, but when they saw the look on her face they immediately stopped, and Callen and Deeks left. "Mr. Hanna, your wife will be arriving shortly. Please escort her to my office where I will speak with the two of you in a few minutes." She said, watching the look of concern and confusion cross Sam's face. "Ms. Blye, please follow me."

Kensi followed Hetty to the armoury, wondering what on earth was going on. Hetty opened both their lockers, and gestured for Kensi to take a seat at the table with her.

"I am afraid that last night I received a threat against several agents, including yourself and Ms. Hanna. While I would not normally be concerned, given your skills and your current living arrangements with Mr. Deeks." Kensi froze, eyes wide, at her boss's knowledge of her non-relationship relationship with her partner, but Hetty continued unfazed "I do not feel it to be sufficient in this case, and will be relocating you to a safe house effective immediately. Mr. Deeks will retrieve whatever belongings you feel are necessary from home. You will be joined by several other agents who are currently under threat, as well as round the clock security. You will want your weapons at your disposal, so please check them over and pack as quickly as possible." She said. Kensi just stared at her boss in shock.

"How did you know about Deeks and I?" She choked out, still more concerned about how this knowledge would affect her partnership with Deeks than she was about being the target of a threat.

"It was inevitable, my dear, and if I had any objections I would not have partnered the two of you in the first place. But that is irrelevant at the moment, we have more pressing concerns." Hetty stated calmly. "My primary concern at the moment is ensuring your safety." Kensi took a moment to let this sink in.

"Do you have any information on the type of threat or where this is coming from, or why I'm a target?" Kensi asked, trying to focus.

"A number of female agents, from several agencies, are at risk. At least two have already been tortured and murdered. I can't tell you any more than that at the moment, but the threat is serious and credible. I do feel that your relocation to a safe house is necessary." Hetty told her firmly. Kensi opened her mouth to argue, but Hetty left before she could say any more. With a sigh, she did as Hetty had ordered, and began to pack her weapons.

Hetty returned to her office to find Sam and Michelle sitting and waiting anxiously.

"I got your call to come in immediately. Is this related to the Siderov case? I thought we were done with that mess." Michelle asked.

"Thank you for coming, Ms. Hanna. No, this has nothing to do with Siderov, or any of your previous cases. It has to do with you. I'm afraid that last night I received a threat against a number of agents across several agencies, including yourself and Ms. Blye. I believe the threat to be credible, and something that should be taken extremely seriously. While I cannot give you orders, I would strongly advise you to take up my offer of protection in a safe house. I can, however, and will, order your husband into protection if you choose to decline." She explained. Sam and Michelle exchanged a look, communicating as only couples or partners can, speaking volumes with minute facial expressions in a matter of seconds.

"I'll arrange for Kam to stay with my parents." Michelle finally said.

"I think it would be best for everyone if she came with you." Hetty said gravely. "I do not want to put her at risk." Sam and Michelle exchanged another look before Sam spoke up.

"What aren't you saying?" Sam asked suspiciously. "This is my family, I need to know what kind of threat we're talking about here."

"I cannot disclose any more information at the moment. All I can tell you is that the threat is credible, and two agents have already been tortured and murdered. There are a number of agents, across multiple agencies, who are at risk including your wife. I would like to relocate you to a safe house until further notice." Hetty told him. "I understand this is sudden and inconvenient, but if it were my family, I would not take the risk of ignoring such a threat."

"What about Kam? She's at school right now. Is she ok?" Michelle asked.

"With your approval, I will send Mr. Callen to get her when school finishes. In the meantime, the school is under surveillance by my personal security team. I have no reason to believe that the individual uttering these threats even knows she exists, but I think it would be best for her, and for yourselves, if she relocates with you." Hetty explained. Michelle nodded, and turned to Sam.

"My go bag is in the car. We always knew this was a possibility. Are you coming or do you want to stay?" She asked, sounding defeated.

"We're in this together." He said to her, then turned back to Hetty. "When do we leave?"

Kensi emerged from the armoury and was greeted by Sam and Michelle, each with their go bags.

"I guess you're my new roommates." Kensi said, hoping to lighten the mood.

"Looks that way." Sam replied. "Did Hetty give you any useful information?" He asked.

"Just that there was a threat against a bunch of agents including Michelle and I, and we need to move to a safe house." Kensi sighed. "Oh, and she had me pack pretty much the whole armoury. Do you know anything more?"

Sam and Michelle shook their heads.

"She's got someone watching the school and Callen is going to get Kam and bring her to join us." Michelle told her. "But I'm not just going to sit back and hide in a safe house. I want answers."