'The Talk'

Okay, so some people asked for the talk between Dani and her parents. So here it is, I hope you like it. :)

Deeks had told her about the incident. At first she was surprised that Dani would do something like that. She was a responsible girl. But then again she was at an age where her hormones where all over the place. When she was her age she dealt with the same thing. Granted she never got caught with a boy, but still. It didn't mean it was right. Now she knew how her parents felt.

When Dani got home from school she figured now was the time to have this discussion with her.

Dani walked into the living room dropping her backpack by the couch.

She was about to go grab a snack from the kitchen when her mother stopped her.

"Dani, sweetie we need to talk."

As soon as those words left her mom's mouth, she had a feeling just what it was about. So she asked nervously…

"The both of you need to talk to me?"

"Yes. This is important." She said leading her back to the couch to sit.

"Okay. What is this about?"

"I think you know what this is about Dani." Deeks said.

She sighed and put her face in her hands.

"Dad, I already told you that it wasn't a big deal."

"It is a big deal. You're at an age where you're not thinking with your head."

"That is so unfair. I know what I'm doing." She replied vehemently.

"You think you do, but you don't."

Kensi moved beside her and placed her hand in hers.

"Look, sweetie we're only doing this because we love you."

"How does that have anything to do with me dating? Most of my friends have boyfriends and I'm sure they don't have this problem."

"That may be so but, we're not them. We actually care about your well-being."

"This is ridiculous." She mumbled.

"There will be a point in your life where you want to explore your relationship, with whomever that may be. But that doesn't mean you have to rush into it. You have to trust your feelings. Not what you're feeling in the moment. What I'm trying to say is... you have to think with your head and your heart in order to make that kind of decision."

"Mom, I know."

"Do you?" Her dad asked.

"There's more to it than that, Dani. Sure it's an experience that most people...indulge in for lack of a better word. But you have to be responsible to make that choice. And there's also being smart about it."

"Your father's right. Protection is something that is very important. Especially at such a young age."

"This is really embarrassing."

"Better embarrassing than pregnant at such a young age."

"I'm not going to get pregnant."

"That really isn't your choice. Accidents happen too often. No matter how much contraception you use."

"I...don't know what to say to that."

"Just wait. That's all we're asking."

"Sweetie, we used to trust in your decisions. But lately they've been questionable."

"You're angry at me I know."

"It's not just that Dani. We've trusted you to be smart and responsible. But you haven't been using the best judgment. We're disappointed in your decisions."

"But we also know that you can change them. Show us that you're trying to be responsible and make good decisions."

"And then?"

"Then we can get back to rebuilding the trust that we had. Your friends will be allowed over and you won't be grounded anymore."

"So what you're saying is that I have to make better choices in my life?"

"Yes."

"Does that include my dating Sean?"

"In a way. We're not saying to end things with him. All we're saying is that dating is new to you. Maybe take a step back and go at a slower pace?"

"I think, I can do that."

"Good."

With that said she got up off the couch and went to get a snack. Pondering about what her parents had told her. They were disappointed in her. That fact really hurt her. Before they could tell each other anything, now things were different. She was growing up. And she realized that with that came being more responsible and making better decisions. She wasn't a kid anymore. She was almost an adult and had to start acting like it if she wanted to be taken seriously. That and she wanted to change her relationship with her parents. She will regain their trust in her. That she promised herself.