Rebecca couldn't believe it. G Callen was proposing to her! But she didn't need to think long about her answer.

"Yes I would love to marry you," Rebecca said with a smile on her face.

"Yeah?" Callen asked with the same smile on his face.

"Yeah."

Callen placed the ring on Rebecca's finger and kissed her.

"I love you Rebecca Jenkins."

"And I love you G Callen."

Callen wanted to take her to the bed so he could make love to her but he knew Rebecca's ribs had to heal first. So he picked her up and carried her over to the couch. Rebecca sat on Callen's lap as they kissed.

Callen was so happy that Rebecca had said yes to his marriage proposal. He really wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. He never thought he would get married but Rebecca was really the right person for him. And he didn't have to lie to her about what he really did. He had been so afraid that he had lost her. He never ever wanted to lose her.

They just sat there on the couch kissing each other for a while. Rebecca looked into his eyes and then at the engagement ring on her finger.

"You're happy?" Callen asked.

Rebecca looked at him and placed her left hand on his cheek. "Very happy. You?"

"I couldn't be happier."

"Good."

"I hope you like the ring."

"I love it. It's perfect."

"Great."

"Did you just plan this all today?"

"No, I already had gotten the ring a while ago. I had planned to do this when you would come back. I realized that being without you is something that I never wanted to be again. I was doing some shopping when I walked past the jewelry store. I stopped and I found myself looking at the rings in the display. I saw the perfect one and that's when I realized I wanted to marry you. I quickly went back to your place and looked in your jewelry box. I grabbed a ring from the box and went back to the store to buy the ring. When you would come back from Afghanistan I would ask you to marry me."

Rebecca smiled as Callen told her this and kissed him.

"You really can be a romantic."

"I try."

Rebecca kissed him again and they just sat cuddle up on the couch for a while before Callen got up to clean up in the kitchen. Rebecca was just watching some TV when she heard a loud bang. Scared she shot up from the couch and hid behind it. When Callen was done he walked back into the living room. He didn't see Rebecca on the couch anymore. He looked around and saw her crawled up behind it. She looked so scared. Quickly he walked to her and got down on his knees.

"Becky, what's wrong? It's okay." She pulled away when Callen tried to touch her. "Becky, it's me. It's G. It's okay. Everything is fine. You're home."

Slowly Rebecca lifted her head and looked into Callen's eyes. Callen saw the fear in her eyes. Then he realized what must have scared her.

"It's okay Becky, it was just a plate that I dropped. It's okay. You're safe." Callen sat down next to her and slowly took her into his arms. "It's okay honey. You're safe here. It's okay. No one is gonna hurt you. It's okay honey."

Callen softly rubbed her back until she had calmed down again. Callen felt her relax in his arms but held her for a little bit longer.

"I'm sorry," Rebecca spoke.

"It's okay honey. It's okay. Everything's okay. I'm here for you. I'm sorry that I dropped the plate."

"It's okay. It just reminded me of Afghanistan."

"I'm sorry honey. It's okay honey. Everything is fine. You're safe here."

Callen helped her up and they sat on the couch together. They sat there for a while before going to bed. Callen helped Rebecca into bed before he got in himself.

"Goodnight honey," Callen spoke and gave Rebecca a kiss.

"Goodnight honey."

Callen took her in his arms again and placed his head next to hers. Callen had gone out of the bed in the middle of the night since he had to use the bathroom. When he came back into the room Rebecca was sitting upright in the bed and she had this frightened look on her face. Callen quickly walked to the bed and sat down next to her.

"Rebecca, what's wrong? Everything okay?" Callen asked as he walked over to her.

"G?"

"Yeah it's me honey. It's okay. You're home." Rebecca fell against his chest and Callen wrapped his arms around her. "It's okay Becky. You're home, it was just a bad dream. You're safe. It's okay. I'm here."

Callen held her in his arms as he lay back down on the bed. Rebecca snuggled close to Callen and grabbed his arms so he wouldn't let go of her.

"It's okay honey, I'm here. I'm not going anywhere. You're safe. It's okay honey, it was just a bad dream."

"It felt so real," Rebecca cried.

"It's okay honey. You're safe now. I'm not gonna let anyone hurt you. Shh, it's okay. Let's just go back to sleep. I'm right here next to you. You're safe."

Callen softly rubbed his hand over her back to calm her down. He hated seeing her like this. He knew it was her PTSD that was acting up. He couldn't do much about it except be there for her and try to calm her down. A little later Callen noticed Rebecca had fallen asleep again. Afraid to wake her up Callen stayed in the same position and fell asleep a little later too.

The next morning Rebecca woke up and for a minute she thought she was back in Afghanistan. Then she felt the familiar arms around her. She was home, in bed with Callen.

"Good morning," Callen spoke when he noticed Rebecca was awake.

"Good morning G."

Callen gave her a soft kiss. "Did you sleep okay?"

"Yes after I woke up I slept fine. Thank you for holding me."

"It's my pleasure."

It had been a week since Rebecca had come home from Afghanistan. She was slowly getting better. Sometimes little things set her PTSD off. Luckily Callen was there for her every time. Today Callen had to go back to work. He hated leaving Rebecca at home.

"Are you gonna be okay today?" Callen asked as he was getting dressed.

"I'll be fine G."

"You sure?"

"Yeah I'll be fine."

"Okay." Callen gave her a kiss. "If you need me I'm just a phone call away."

"I'll be fine G."

"Okay. Take it easy today and I'll see you later."

"Be careful."

"I will." Callen gave her one more kiss. "I love you."

"I love you too."

Callen gave her one more kiss before he left for work. When Callen arrived no one was there yet, except for Hetty. Callen walked over to Hetty's office.

"Good morning Mr. Callen, good to have you back. How's Ms. Jenkins?"

"She's okay. She's slowly getting there. She has some trouble with PTSD, but she's trying to deal with us. I believe it helps her that I'm there."

"That's good Mr. Callen."

"And I've got something to tell you. Rebecca and I are getting married."

"That's wonderful Mr. Callen, congratulations," Hetty replied with a smile.

"Thank you Hetty."

Callen smiled back at her and went to the bullpen.

"Hey Sam," Callen spoke as he walked into the bullpen.

"Morning G, it's good to have you back again. How's Rebecca?"

"She's doing okay considering. Her ribs hurt a bit less but she has some problems with her PTSD. Sometimes the smallest things, like if a drop a plate, will set her off."

"Yeah, PTSD can be hard at times. Just be there for her."

"Yeah I am and I believe it helps."

"That's good."

A little later Kensi and Deeks arrived too.

"Hey Callen, welcome back," Kensi spoke.

"Thanks, it's good to be back."

"How's Rebecca?"

"She's doing okay."

"Good."

"Speaking of Rebecca, I've got some news to share with you. Rebecca and I are getting married."

"That's awesome, congrats," Kensi replied happily.

"Thanks Kens."

"You're getting married?" Sam asked astonished.

"Yes I am."

"Man, that's awesome. Congrats."

Deeks congratulated him too before Eric whistled and they all went upstairs.

"So you and Rebecca are getting married," Sam spoke when they were in the car.

"Yes we are. I asked her last night."

"That's awesome. I'm happy for you too."

"Thanks. I already planned to ask her to marry me when she came back from Afghanistan. And especially after what happened recently I can't imagine my life without her."

"That's great G. I'm happy for you."

"Thanks. I'm really happy with her. I love her."

"Yeah I can see that. "I'm happy that you found someone."

"Me too. I never thought it would happen but I'm so happy I found Rebecca."

…..

Rebecca decided to take a trip to Pendleton and see her dad. She had already called him to let him know she was safe. He had heard about what happened in Afghanistan already.

Rebecca sent a quick text to Callen saying she was going to Camp Pendleton.

It was about an hour drive to Camp Pendleton. Rebecca pulled up to the gate and showed her credentials. She was waved through and drove to the building where her dad was. She walked in and walked to the assistant.

"Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Jenkins, here to see Vice Admiral David Jenkins."

"The Vice Admiral is currently training the SEALs at the pool."

"Okay thank you."

Rebecca went outside and went to pool at the back of the building. She saw her dad standing next to the pool shouting some instructions to the SEALs in the water. Rebecca walked up to him and saluted him.

"Permission to talk freely sir," Rebecca spoke.

"Permission granted."

"Hey dad."

"Hey Bec, how are you? Are you okay?"

"I'm fine, just a little shaken up."

"How's the PTSD?"

"It's okay. G's helping me a lot."

"That's great."

"Can I talk you to in private for a sec?"

"Sure, let me just finish this training and then we can get some lunch."

"Great."

Rebecca sat on the bench until her dad was ready with the training. They went to the restaurant on the base and had some lunch.

"So what did you want to talk to me about?"

"Well two things. First, G and I are getting married."

"That's great. Congratulations."

"Thanks dad."

"Callen called me when you were in Afghanistan and asked me I he could marry you."

"He did?"

"Yeah he did, he wanted to do it right. I'm happy for you too."

"Thanks."

"What's the second thing you wanted to talk to me about?"

"I've been thinking. I've been thinking about leaving the navy."

"What?! You're thinking about leaving the navy? Why?" David was not amused.

"After everything that had happened I don't think I can ever go back. I've been to Afghanistan twice and both times I was captured. I can't do it anymore. I'm happy where I am now, working in the hospital here. I can't go back to the war zone anymore I just can't."

"Are you sure you wanna do this? You've been through a lot and you just got home. Maybe you need to think about it some more."

"I have thought about it dad. I'm leaving the navy. I can't go back there anymore, I just can't. I'm happy in LA, working at the hospital. I've got my own trauma department there."

"If this is what you really want….."

"It is dad. I don't want to disappoint you but I can't go back there anymore."

"You could never disappoint me sweetie. I'm proud of you. You did a lot for this country. If you really want out I have to respect your decision."

"Thanks dad."

They finished their lunch and Rebecca gave her dad a hug before she left. She went to the administration building and asked for the paperwork she needed to fill in to end her employment. Since she was in the reserves already it was easier for her to do. Once it was filled in she gave it back and her superior officer would contact her.

She walked back to her car and drove back home. It was a tough decision for her to make but she felt it was the right one. She never wanted to go back to that place again. She loved her work for the navy and was happy to serve her country but she just couldn't deal with the losses and being captured anymore. She drove next to the ocean on her way back. Before going back home she stopped by her favorite place along the ocean. She parked her car and sat down on the railing. The view was just so beautiful. She always stopped here on her way back from Pendleton. It was near Dana Point, Doheny state beach. She sat there for a little while before going back on the freeway. She went back home and just sat on the couch watching some TV.

A couple hours later Callen arrived back at Rebecca's place.

"Hey Becky," Callen greeted her.

"Hey G."

Callen walked over to her and gave her a kiss. "How was your day?"

"Good, went to see my dad at Pendleton and told him we were getting married. He was very happy to hear and he said that you asked him for permission."

"Yeah I wanted to do it right."

"That's very sweet of you. I also talked to my dad about leaving the navy and I already filled in the paperwork."

"You're leaving the navy?"

"Yeah I am. I just can't go back, not after everything that happened."

"I can totally understand that, just as long as you're okay with your decision."

"I am."

"Good."

Callen gave her one more kiss before he disappeared into the kitchen to make dinner.

The next day while Callen was at work Rebecca decided to drop by the hospital to see her colleagues. She walked into the ER. She stopped for a moment as she looked through the ER. It was busy. And it was totally different to the hospital they had at the base in Afghanistan. It felt good to be back at the hospital again. She walked through the ER and went up to the surgical floor.

"Dr. Jenkins?" Dr. Spencer said surprised. "I didn't think you'd be back for another couple of months."

"Yeah I came back earlier."

"Everything okay?"

"Yeah, I'm good, just got injured."

"Hope you're okay soon. We've all missed you here."

"I missed you guys too. Do you know if Chief Weaver is here?"

"Yeah I believe he's in surgery. Check with the desk. I've gotta go. Good to see you again."

"Yeah likewise."

Rebecca walked up to the desk. There was a new face behind the desk.

"Hi, I'm here to see Chief Weaver."

"Do you have an appointment?"

"No I don't. Could you tell him Dr. Rebecca Jenkins is here?"

"Dr. Weaver is in the OR at the moment, I'll let him know and he'll come see you when he's out. Please have a seat."

Rebecca sat down on one of the chairs. It felt weird but good to be back at the hospital again. She had missed it.

It was about an hour later when Dr. Weaver came out of the OR.

"Rebecca, it's good to see you again. How are you? I wasn't expecting you yet."

"I know. I came back earlier. Do you have time to talk?"

"Yeah sure come on."

They walked to one of the conference rooms and sat down.

"How was Afghanistan?"

"Good, except for the part where I got kidnapped."

"Oh my god, are you alright?"

"Yeah I'm okay, just got some broken ribs. I still had some time left there but since I got injured and captured they let me go home. And now I'm here again and I would like to get my job back, when I'm healed of course."

"Well you would have to meet with your psychologist first to determine how much you're affected by this with your PTSD. And if everything checks out you're welcome to start here again. Dr. Peyton took over for you while you were gone but when you come back the ER is yours again."

"Great."

"I'll give you the number for our psychologist so you can make an appointment. I'll ask him to consult with me after the appointment and then I will call you back."

"Great.

"It's good to have you back in one piece again. We all missed you here."

"I missed you guys too."

Since Rebecca was at the hospital she went to the psychologist office to see when she could have an appointment. There was a spot free next week. Rebecca made the appointment before going back home.

Just as she arrived back home she received a text from Callen.

'I have to go undercover. I don't know for you how long. I'll try to update you when I can. I love you.'

'Okay. Be careful and stay safe. I love you too.'

Callen hated leaving Rebecca right now but this had to be done. He got his backstopping from Eric and went in undercover. Sam was close by, keeping an eye on his partner. Kensi and Deeks were working another angle.

…..

Callen had been undercover for 4 days and he wasn't any closer to finding the threat. Since he was the new guy he didn't get to know everything. He and one other person of the group where in the warehouse while the others were out. Callen and he were working out the weapons for the group. There was an office in the back of the warehouse. Callen wasn't allowed in there, he knew the important stuff was going on in there. He excused himself and walked to the office with the other noticing it. He picked the lock and went inside. He looked around and took some pictures of things. He also placed a bug and camera in the room. Just as he was about to leave he heard voices outside the room and coming closer.