Call me by Shinedown. Inspired by the youtube video by Kether12. Callen and Melissa argue over a shot as Sam and Deeks watch. Sam's point of view.
Song link: watch?v=yWSc-aXG_q8
…Wrap me in a bolt of lightning Send me on my way still smiling
Maybe that's the way I should go,
Straight into the mouth of the unknown
I left the spare key on the table
Never really thought I'd be able to say
I merely visit on the weekends
I lost my whole life and a dear friend
I've said it so many times
I would change my ways
No, never mind
God knows I've tried…
'Why didn't you take the shot?!' Melissa shouts pushing G back as I re-enter the warehouse. Callen looks down as she steps in front of him. I chased our suspect but he's long gone. Deeks is watching my partners argue careful not to get too involved.
'I didn't have the shot.'
'You had the shot G.'
G did have the shot Melissa is right. He had it although our guy had Melissa tight to him and his arm around her neck. She did well not to react by hitting her way free. She was trusting us to get her out of it safely. We should have him in custody right now.
'Not without injuring you!' G shouts getting in Melissa's face. Melissa takes a step back attempting to get some distance from G's anger. He's being defensive and they look at each other for a moment taking in each other's response. Deeks shrugs as I glance at him.
'You should have taken the shot…' Melissa points down making her point.
'No I shouldn't.' Callen argues. 'I wasn't going to risk you.'
'I was already at risk G.' Melissa reasons as Deeks steps over towards them. Callen takes a step back, turns away from her and wipes his mouth before facing back towards her.
'You are my partner and I am never gonna risk taking a shot that could get you killed end of story!'
Melissa takes a step towards him. Deeks stops to stand between them, forming a triangle, close enough to prevent any more pushing.
…Call me a sinner, call me a saint
Tell me it's over I'll still love you the same
Call me your favourite, call me the worst
Tell me it's over I don't want you to hurt
It's all that I can say
So, I'll be on my way…
'He's long gone.' I finally cut in. G and Melissa look at me. They've got so worked up arguing they didn't realise that I'd given chase.
'Damn it!' G curses.
'We'll find him again.' Melissa puts a hand on his shoulder and walks away.
'Come on guys let's get back to the mission we'll see what Eric and Nell can find.' I offer looking at the three people in front of me. Deeks nods. Melissa nods as she passes me.
…I finally put it all together,
But nothing really lasts forever
I had to make a choice that was not mine,
I had to say goodbye for the last time
I kept my whole life in suitcase,
Never really stayed in one place
Maybe that's the way it should be,
You know I live my life like a gypsy…
The car ride back is silent. G is clearly replaying the events of the warehouse in his head and Melissa keeps glancing in the mirror at him and myself. They've stopped arguing at least. Deeks is watching Melissa interested. I think we all would have done the same as G back in the warehouse. I know I wouldn't have taken the shot either not if it risked Melissa.
'You know we're all the same I don't know why you and Callen don't kiss and make up.' Deeks comments earning a stare from Melissa and a groan from Callen. G looks out the window.
'Kiss and make up? Really Deeks?' I laugh.
'I'm serious…' Deeks complains.
'Yeah we know hence our response Deeks.' Melissa comments 'But we'd never change you. At least I wouldn't…'
'Thanks Mel.'
…I've said it so many times
I would change my ways
No, never mind
God knows I've tried
Call me a sinner, call me a saint
Tell me it's over I'll still love you the same
Call me your favourite, call me the worst
Tell me it's over I don't want you to hurt
It's all that I can say. So, I'll be on my way
I'll always keep you inside, you healed my
Heart and my life... And you know I try…
We get back to the mission and all head for Ops. Melissa is quickest and first into Ops, followed by me and G and then Deeks. Nell and Eric are waiting for us. Hetty is sat in her chair. I stand next to G at the Ops table. Melissa stands by the doors and Deeks stands next to Eric.
'What happened?' Hetty asks as we all enter.
'I made a judgement call. He got away.' G answers as Melissa rolls her eyes.
'Did you have a shot?' Hetty enquires her arms folded. 'Oh we heard you two argue…'
'Yes I did Hetty but I wasn't going to risk Melissa's safety.'
Melissa faces him as Hetty walks up to him. G immediately tenses up next to me.
'Did you really think he was a threat?'
G stays silent. We all know Hetty's point, the guy is dangerous and should have been stopped. Hetty is making him think about it.
'You let him get away Mr Callen. This time it was someone who is capable of defending themselves. What if next time it isn't?'
'I stand by my judgement.' G answers stubbornly as he leaves Ops.
…Call me a sinner, call me a saint
Tell me it's over I'll still love you the same
Call me your favourite, call me the worst
Tell me it's over I don't want you to hurt
It's all that I can say. So, I'll be on my way
So, I'll be on my way
So, I'll be on my way…
