Callen's heart skipped a beat and for a minute he feared that she left again. He got out of bed to see where she was and as he walked in the hallway he saw a light coming from the baby room. He peeked around the corner and saw Lori sitting in the rocking chair.

"Hey, here you are. What are you doing up? It's 3 in the morning," Callen said as he walked in the room.

"Hey, I couldn't sleep and I wandered in here," Lori said.

"You okay? Is something bothering you?" Callen said as he crouched down in front of her.

"I'm fine. I was just thinking about how it's gonna be like when the babies are here. We're gonna be alright, right? I mean we can handle it right, two babies?"

"Of course we can handle it. We're gonna be fine honey. Come on, let's go back to bed," Callen said as he took her hand.

They got back into bed and Lori crawled against Callen again and Callen put his arms around her and gave her a kiss on her head before they both drifted off to sleep again.

The next morning Lori woke up still locked in Callen's arms.

"Good morning Lori," Callen said.

"Good morning G," Lori said and she snuggled a little closer in his arms and she saw the time on his clock and saw that I already was past 9am. "Don't you have to go to work today?"

"No, I asked Hetty to give me a couple of days off."

"That's nice. So you don't have to go back until Monday?"

"Yep, I'm off till Monday. So we can just spend some together."

"That's nice. I like that."

"Good."

They stayed in bed for a little while before going out to get some breakfast and the rest of the day they just relaxed, enjoying each other's company.

"Would it be okay if I just went out for a run?" Callen asked. "I'll be back before dinner, I'll just be gone for about half an hour or so."

"Sure, that's fine," Lori said and as soon as Callen had left the door she got started on dinner.

30 minutes later Callen walked back into the house. The lights were out, but everywhere he looked he saw candles burning and the fireplace was on, he also heard soft music playing in the background. Wondering what was going on he walked further in the house and he saw the dining room table already set and candles burning on the table too. About a second later Lori came walking out of the kitchen.

"Hey G, good you're home. Dinner is almost ready."

For a few seconds Callen was speechless.

"You did this?"

"Yes I did, I wanted to surprise you."

"That's very sweet of you," Callen said and he walked up to her and gave her a kiss. "I'm just gonna shower real quick and then we'll have dinner."

5 minutes later Callen walked out of the shower and they enjoyed a nice dinner and cleaned up and they sat together on the couch.

"That was a very nice dinner. I loved it. Thank you Lori," Callen said.

"You're welcome sweetie," Lori said and she gave Callen a kiss and they snuggled together on the couch just watching some TV.

…..

That Monday they went to work again.

"Good morning everyone," Lori said as she walked in the bullpen.

"Morning," Sam said.

"Welcome back," Kensi said.

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

"Welcome back Ms. Carter, Mr. Callen. I take it everything is alright?" Hetty said as she walked in the bullpen.

"Yes everything I fine."

"Good."

"But there's something we would like to tell you."

"And what would that be Ms. Mathews?"

"G and I decided to postpone the wedding. It's just too much right now, so we're gonna wait until after the babies are born."

For a few seconds nobody knew what to say. Hetty was the first one to speak up.

"Well that's alright, it's your decision, as long as both of you are happy we're fine with it."

At that moment Eric whistled and they went to work. Lori stayed at the office to do some research, Kensi and Deeks went to talk to the victim's family and Callen and Sam were on their way to talk to a suspect.

"You sure everything is alright between you and Lori?" Sam asked.

"Yeah everything is fine Sam, don't worry about us," Callen said.

"Alright, if you say so. With the two of you being gone and then when you come back you've postponed the wedding. I was just wondering if something happened between you two."

"We're fine Sam. We were just talking about it and we came to the conclusion that it was best to just postponed it with everything going on, you know with Lori being pregnant."

"Is everything okay with her and the babies?"

"They are fine. We just decided it was better to wait."

"Alright. Just remember if there's something you can always talk to me."

"Thanks Sam, but I'm fine. We're fine."

...

"Hetty, can I ask you something?" Lori said as she walked into Hetty's office.

"Sure, what's up?" Hetty said.

"I was wondering if it would be okay if I would work a day less a week."

"Is everything alright with you, with the babies?"

"Yes, we're fine. It's just that I'm more tired than normal lately and I just need an extra day off."

"It's alright with me. Now that we're on the subject, are you planning to come back to work after the babies are born?"

"Yes I think so, maybe not full weeks but a few days a week yes."

"That's fine. We'll talk about that some more when that time is here."

"That's fine," Lori said and she walked back to the bullpen.

…

Sam walked back into the office after he and Callen went to check out a lead.

"Where's G?" Lori asked and she noticed Sam had some injuries. "Is he okay?"

"Calm down, he's okay. But he is in the hospital, he's injuries were a little more severe than mine," Sam said.

"What?! What happened?"

"We walked up to warehouse but just before we went to walk in it exploded. G was closer to the building than I was so he got hit more."

"Damn, I'm going to the hospital," Lori said and she grabbed her keys and drove to the hospital.

Once she was at the hospital she asked the desk clerk where he was and she walked up to his room. She stood in front of his door and saw him lying on the bed. He had some cuts and bruises on his face and his wrist was in a bandage and also his torso was in a bandage.

"G," Lori said quietly as she walked in the room.

"Hey Lori," Callen said as he turned to her.

"You okay?"

"I'm fine, don't worry."

"Sam told me what happened and as soon as I heard I drove over here. You sure you're alright?" Lori said as she sat down on the bed.

"I'm fine, I've had worse," Callen said as he tried to sit up in the bed but his ribs hurt too much.

"Easy honey," Lori said as she helped him sit up. "You cracked your ribs?"

"No, just bruised them and also my wrist. But it's fine. It'll heal."

"I'm glad it's not more serious. When Sam told me I got so worried."

"I'm fine honey, don't worry," Callen said as he grabbed her hands.

"When can you get out of here?"

"Later today, doctor will be back shortly and then I can go home hopefully."

A little later the doctor came back in the room.

"Well sir, you can go home. Do you have someone to drive you home?" The doctor said.

"Yeah I can take him home," Lori said.

"Very well, I'll just sign your discharge papers and I'll see you back in 1 week to check your injuries. And remember no working for at least one week."

"I'll remember that," Callen said.

"I'll make sure that he does," Lori said and the doctor left the room and Lori helped Callen getting dressed and she took him home.

"You just relax and sit on the couch. Can I get you anything?" Lori said.

"Nah I'm good thanks," Callen said and grunted a bit as he sat down.

"Careful, just lie down and relax. I'll be here if you need anything."

"You're not going back to the office?"

"No, I'm staying here with you. Make sure that you're okay," Lori said and her phone rang. "Hey Sam."

"Hey Lori, how's G?" Sam said.

"He's okay, stubborn, but okay. He's got some bruised ribs and a bruised wrist and some cuts and bruises but he'll be alright. Just a week of rest and he should be better."

"That's good. I'll tell Hetty. Is he still at the hospital?"

"No, we're at home. Could you tell Hetty that if it's okay with her I'd like to stay home with G today?"

"Sure I'll tell her. Just take care of G make sure he doesn't do anything stupid while injured."

"I will," Lori said and she hung up.

"I'm gonna go nuts if I have to stay home for a week," Callen said.

"You're just gonna have to tough it out. Cus there's no way I'm letting you go to the office until the doctor says so, so you can just forget about sneaking out to the office. Cus if you do I'm gonna send you right back home."

Callen playfully stuck his tuck out to Lori and Lori did the same.

"I just want you to get better as soon as possible," Lori said as she sat down on the coffee table and grabbed his hand.

"I know honey, but it's not that bad. I've had worse. But I'll try to take it easy for you."

"Thank you," Lori said and she gave him a kiss.

Lori pulled back after the kiss but Callen pulled her close again and kissed her once more. Lori moved her hands to his cheeks and kissed him back. Lori moved her hands a bit upwards and as she did she felt Callen pull back a little.

"I'm sorry honey, did I hurt you?" Lori said.

"It's okay sweetie. It didn't hurt that much," Callen said.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean too."

"I know, I know. It's fine. Don't worry about it."

"You just lie here and relax, try to get some rest. I'll be here if you need me okay."

"Okay. I'll try."

Callen lay back and closed his eyes and a few minutes later he drifted off to sleep. Lori saw that he had fallen asleep and she pulled a blanket over him. She wasn't used to seeing him sleep during the day, but right now he needed it. Lori grabbed her laptop to finish the report she was working on before going to the hospital.

Callen woke up again and he heard Lori in the kitchen. He carefully got up and walked to the kitchen.

"Hey Lori," Callen said.

"Hey G," Lori said when she had turned around and saw him in the kitchen. "How are you feeling?"

"A bit better. How long was I asleep?"

"For about an hour or so. I've just started on dinner, will be ready in about 20 minutes."

"That's good, cus I'm actually feeling a bit hungry."

"Good."

"Thank you for staying home with me today, I really appreciate it."

"You're welcome, it's my pleasure," Lori said and she gave him a kiss.

…..

"How's Mr. Callen?" Hetty asked as Lori walked into the office.

"He's fine. Resting at home, I hope," Lori said.

"Good. He's lucky to have you, to have someone who takes care of him."

"I appreciate that Hetty. Yeah I try to take care of him as best as possible but he's stubborn sometimes when he's injured."

"Oh believe me Ms. Carter, I know. The only thing we can do is tell him to take it easy and try as best to make sure that he does. Take care of him for me okay."

"I will Hetty."

At the end of the day Lori went back home and found Callen lying on the couch just watching TV.

"Hey G."

"Hey Lori, how was work today?" Callen said and Lori gave him a kiss.

"It was fine. Not really too busy. Don't worry you're not missing out on a big undercover mission or something. How are you feeling today?"

"A bit better. My ribs feel a little less sore today."

"That's good. What would you like for dinner tonight?"

"We could order in a pizza."

"That's fine with me. I'll give them a call, what do you want?"

"Pepperoni pizza please."

They enjoyed their pizza together on the couch.

Lori laughed a little. "Here G, feel this," Lori said as she grabbed his hand and placed in on her stomach.

"That's feels nice. They're moving."

"It almost feels like they're playing with each other."

"That's sweet. They must already like each other," Callen said and he kissed her stomach.

"Yes I guess so."

"Daddy loves you," Callen said to her stomach.

Lori had to laugh a little as she heard Callen talking to her stomach. She pulled his face up to hers and kissed him.

"I love you G."

"I love you too Lori."

…..

A week later Callen was cleared by the doctor and he could do some work again.

"Morning," Sam said as Callen and Lori walked into the office.

"Morning Sam," Callen said.

"Back to work again G?"

"Yep, doctor cleared me to go back to work."

"Yes he did, but nothing too heavy yet, like getting into fights. So could you watch his back in the field that he doesn't do too much just yet?" Lori said.

"Sure Lori, I'll keep an eye on him," Sam said.

"Geez, are both of you my mother or something?" Callen said.

"Just looking out for ya G," Lori said.

"That's sweet, but I don't need looking out for. I'm fine. Doctor wouldn't have cleared me if I wasn't."

"I know. I just want you to be careful out in the field."

"I will don't worry."

"Welcome back Mr. Callen," Hetty said as she appeared behind the agent.

"It's good to be back, Hetty."

At that moment Eric whistled. "New case guys. Welcome back Callen."

The agents followed him upstairs.

"What are we looking at Eric?" Callen said.

"Early this morning a navy transport was ambushed. They shot the drivers and took off with the truck," Eric said.

"What was in the truck?" Lori asked.

"Military grade weapons. They were on their way to Pendleton," Nell said.

"Do we know anything about the guys who took the truck?" Callen asked.

"Got facial reg looking for an ID as we speak. Kaleidoscope got a hit on the truck. They ditched it somewhere on the side of the road," Eric said.

"Kensi, Deeks, Lori, you check with Pendleton where that transport came from and who knew about it. Sam and I will check the truck."

Sam and Callen left and went to check the site where they had ditched the truck. Nothing was left inside the truck, but there were some tire tracks. Callen took a photo of it and sent it to Eric for ID and they returned to the office.

"Have you found anything?" Callen said once they were back at the office.

"They shipment was coming from right here in LA. Only the people here and at Pendleton knew about the shipment," Kensi said.

"So you think it might be an inside job?" Sam said.

"It's possible. Eric's running a background check on all the people who knew about the transport."

"Okay good, maybe he'll get a hit," Callen said as he sat behind his desk.

"But why would somebody from the inside be involved with this. What do they have to gain?" Lori said.

"Money maybe," Deeks said.

"But to sell out your colleagues and get them killed. That's betraying your country as someone in the navy."

At that moment Eric and Nell came down the stairs.

"Facial reg got a hit on our two mystery guys," Eric said as he put some pictures up on the screen. "Meet Amir Saleem and Tarin Saleem, they're both Afghani and linked to several terrorist organizations."

"So we've got two terrorists with a truck full of military grade weapons driving around LA," Lori said.

"Do you know where they are?" Callen asked.

"We're tracking them, nothing found yet. But we did found something on the list of people Kensi gave us," Eric said. "Nell, if you would…"

"This man, Sergeant Dave Mains, he got suspended after there was a suspicion that he stole some equipment out of Pendleton, but because there wasn't enough evidence he could return to work again. He was the only one that looked suspicious; the others didn't have anything on them. I looked into his records and found a deposit of 10.000 dollars in his bank account 2 days ago," Nell said.

"Any idea where it came from?" Sam asked.

"We're looking into it but it looks like it came from anonymous account in the Caymans."

"Alright let's bring him in," Callen said.

Callen and Sam went to the boatshed once he was brought in.

"What does NCIS want with me?" Mains said when Sam and Callen walked into the interrogation room.

"We just wanna ask you a few questions," Callen said.

"About what?"

"About the weapons that went missing from Pendleton earlier today," Sam said.

"Why would you ask me about that? I don't know anything about that."

"You did know about the transport so we did some digging and found a rather large deposit into your back account from an anonymous account in the Caymans. Care to explain about that?" Callen said.

"A friend gave me that money. I needed some money."

"So why did he use an account in the Caymans and not his regular account?"

"I don't know."

"Who's your friend?"

"Uhm…"

"You don't know your friends name?" Sam asked.

"Why don't you stop lying to us and tell us where the money really came from? For your own sake," Callen said.

"Alright, some guys paid it to me if I gave them the route for the transport."

"Do you have a name?"

"No name. All I have is the number they called me with."

"Can we have it?"

"Sure," Mains said and he grabbed his phone to look at the number and Callen and Sam made their way out of the room. "Am I going to jail?"

"You just helped terrorist get a hold of military grade weapons, what do you think?" Sam said.

"I never meant for this to happen. I just wanted to make a few bucks. I need the money."

"Well maybe you should have thought about that before you gave them the information," Callen said and they walked out. "Eric, can you trace this number: 555-4569."

"You got it," Eric said.

Callen and Sam went back to the office.

"I can't believe he would sell out his country just to make some cash," Sam said as they were walking into the bullpen.

"He gave them the information of the transport route?" Lori asked.

"Yeah he did. Eric's tracking the phone number now," Callen said.

"And I've got a hit," Eric said as he came down the stairs. "His cell phone signal picked up several cell towers as they drove towards the south of California."

"Where are they now?"

"Last cell phone signal was from a cell tower near Oceanside."

"Keep looking at that signal Eric," Callen said and he made his way to Hetty's office.

"What are you gonna do G?" Sam said.

"Gonna ask Hetty for a chopper," Callen said and a little later he walked out of her office. "We're good to go, chopper will be waiting for us at LAPD."

They team went to the armory to gear up.

"G," Lori said when they were ready to go. "Just be careful okay. Your ribs are not completely healed yet."

"I know, I will," Callen said.

"I'll keep an eye on him," Sam said.

15 minutes later they team was up in the air on their way to the truck.

"Still got a signal, Eric?" Callen asked when they were almost at Oceanside.

"Yeah, and I've got your signal too. They are about 20 miles in front of you."

"Okay, keep watching."

…

"Callen, you should be right on top of them now," Eric said.

"Yeah we see the truck, thanks Eric." Callen said. "That's the truck there, get in front of it."

The pilot got in front of it to try and force the truck to stop. A few seconds later there was a crash.