Changes

Chapter 14

Hetty was not pleased to get the video Kensi had taped. Her first call was to Vance. Hetty learned that Paris had indeed put in for a transfer to the team but because of Hetty's request he had turned her down. Vance was not happy that one of his agents was acting like this. He promised to do something before Paris got herself hurt.

The team started to file in as they usually did and soon the sounds of bickering could be heard from the bullpen. Hetty smiled as she heard Deeks yelp figuring Kensi had hit him for some thing or another. She only looked up when all the noise stopped.

"Oh bugger." Hetty spotted Paris entering the space. Mac had been coming down the steps followed by Granger. Granger put his hand on her arm and leaned down to her.

"If you want to hit her I didn't see a thing." Mac hoped it wouldn't come to that.

"Miss Summerskill what do we owe the visit?" asked Hetty coming to join the team.

"I need to speak with Callen please."

"Yeah I don't think so." Said Mac coming the rest of the way down the stairs and putting herself in front of Paris.

"I wasn't asking for your permission."

Nell and Eric had seen Paris enter and Nell had been ordered by Hetty to call Vance is this happened. Nell slipped into the group and handed a phone to Paris.

"Director Vance would like to talk to you." Nell backed away and cringed at the look Paris gave Mac.

"Yes Director." Paris didn't say another thing. Everyone could hear Vance yelling on the other end. The scowl on her face went to pissed to ready to kill. Mac simply stood there and looked at her. Callen was smart to stay at his desk and Kensi already had her phone out to shoot the ass beat down that she was sure was about to come. Deeks and Sam were dropping bills on the table making bets on how long it would take Mac to drop Paris.

Once she ended the call she handed the phone back to Nell. "Director Vance wants me back in DC tomorrow." Said Paris thru gritted teeth. "I take it you had something to do whit this?" she took a step closer to Mac.

"Nope wasn't me. I was a little busy last night to care about you."

Paris glanced at Callen, he simply shrugged and gave a little smirk when Deeks commented about his getting some.

"This isn't over."

"Yes it is."

"Remember what I said." Added Granger.

Paris looked at him then quickly back at Mac. "You think you're so perfect don't you."

"No not really but I do think I'm better than you right now." Mac dropped her arms to her sides just in case she needed to defend herself. "At least I'm not acting like an ass."

This did it as Paris went to pull a punch and ended up on the floor when Mac swept her legs out from under her.

Granger looked at her and shrugged. "Close enough." To Hetty he said. "I didn't see a thing." Then he walked off.

Hetty called two agents to escort Paris first to her hotel then to the airport. They were to stay with her until she was on the plane.

Deeks handed over his money to Sam and shook his head. "Man Callen your girl is good." Said Deeks.

"At least she can't say I messed up her face." Said Mac. "But it might happen if I ever see her again."

"That's my girl." Said Callen. Everyone got back to work now that the excitement was over for the morning. One thing about this job was there were very few dull days.

That night Deeks was crashed on the couch going over the next batch of information. He was surprised at how easy it all was to him. Kensi told him to not get too cocky as the tests just got harder and harder. Plus he still had physical training to go.

Kensi was busy reading a book so he was on his own for the study time tonight.

"Kensi did you notice the place across the street from Mackenna is up for sale?"

"Deeks we can't afford that place."

"We could still take a look at it."

"Babe you need to study and pass this test not worry about a house."

"Yeah but you do realize I'm making way more money now that I'm an agent. Plus Hetty told me there will be a raise once all the tests are done. I think we can afford it."

Kensi looked over her book at Deeks. She had to admit she liked the house. It was one floor but about twice the size of the house Mac had. Sense most of her stuff was now in storage they didn't need a lot of room. But having a yard would be nice.

Kensi then noticed the smirk on Deeks face. "What did you do?"

Deeks lifted up his hand and showed her a key ring.

"OMG! Deeks did you buy the house?'

"Yes I did Fern my love." Deeks put down the manual and leaned closer to Kensi. "We can move in tomorrow if you want."

"I can't believe you did this." Kensi got up and started to pace.

"Kensi I'm sorry, I thought you said you liked the place."

"I did say that I just never expected you to go and buy it."

Deeks stood up and felt his stomach drop. Then Kensi turned around and nearly jumped him.

"I love you so much." Kensi kissed Deeks and grabbed the keys from him. "Can we go look at the house now?"

"Baby girl anything you want."

Callen and Mac were out on the swing drinking a beer when Deeks and Kensi came walking down the street. They had noticed the sold sign on the house across the street but never expected Deeks to be the one who bought it. Kensi ran up to the door and opened it rushing inside. Deeks turned around to wave at Callen and Mac then followed his girlfriend inside.

"Looks like you're getting new neighbors."

"Should we go over?"

"And find them doing something I really don't want to see." Callen looked at her and laughed.

"Good point." Said Mac. They could see Kensi rushing around the front of the house. Deeks was still leaning in the open door way watching her.

"I just hope they don't ask us to help them move." Said Callen.

Mac elbowed him and relaxed back against him. Callen wrapped his arms around her a bit tighter and dropped a kiss on the top of her head.

"I'm sorry you had to deal with all this drama the past couple of days."

"Any other crazy ex's I should know of?"

"None." Callen smiled as he saw Kensi nearly knock Deeks off his feet with a hug. "Any crazy ex's on your side?"

"Nope."

They watched as Deeks and Kensi came across the street. "Deeks bought us the house." Said Kensi excitedly.

"We kinda figured that." Said Mac.

"Congrats guys." Said Callen.

"Deeks we need to pack stuff. I want to move in as soon as we can." Kensi started to drag Deeks down the street and back to the apartment.

"There goes the neighborhood." Joked Callen.

"I just hope they put blinds up." Said Mac. We spend a lot of time out here and I don't want to see any more of Deeks then I have too."

Callen chuckled at this. "So how many more surprised do you have in that bag?"

"Enough."

"Do I get to see one tonight?" Mac chuckled at this.

"I don't know." Mac paused and leaned her head back to look at Callen. "What's in it for me?"

"Besides the obvious?" Mac rolled her eyes at him.

"Ok good point."

Callen was about to slid his hands under her top when his phone rang. He answered it seeing it was Sam.

"Hey Sam what's up?"

"Did Deeks really buy the house across from Mac?"

"Yes he did. How did you find out?"

"Kensi just sent out a mass text telling everyone. Plus asking for help moving."

Callen groaned. He looked at Mac and filled her in on the text and moving request. She just shook her head and got up to go inside. She stopped just inside the door and gave Callen a look. He found it hard to listen to Sam after that. Giving her a few minutes to do whatever she was doing Callen listened to Sam complain about having to move Deeks stuff that weekend. Finally Callen stood and headed inside. He shut the door and locked it. Before he could take another step Mac stepped into view.

Callen nearly dropped the phone. Mac stood there in a pale purple share baby doll top and a matching pair of panties. She smiled at him then started to back into the bedroom.

"Sam I got to go."

"Mac is naked isn't she?" asked Sam already knowing the answer. He only got a click as the phone disconnected. Yeah the boy had it bad. Sam was glad that he found someone that balanced him out so well.

Callen caught up with Mac and wrapped his arms around her. He had already lost his shirt in the hall. "Remind me to thank Hetty for taking you shopping."

"Glad you like it." Callen was busy kissing his way down her neck and backing her up to the bed at the same time. Mac was also busy undoing his pants. As soon as her legs hit the bed Callen lowered her to the sheets. Callen propped himself up and looked down at her.

"I also need to send Vance a thank you for sending you to LA."

"We both need to thank him for that."

Callen ran a finger down the side of her face. He had a very serious look on his face.

"What is it?"

"Just something Hetty said to me a while ago. She told me to not end up like her alone. I just figured with the job being alone was just part of it."

"And now?"

"Now I'm glad I'm not alone anymore."

Callen kissed her and started to move his hand to explore. Yes tomorrow he would thank the people responsible for giving him the chance to find his other half.

Back at the Mission Hetty was finishing up a long distance phone call when Granger sat down across from her.

"I talked to Vance. He is transferring Paris overseas." Said Granger.

"That would be for the best."

"Are you ever going to tell her the truth?"

"She may not want to hear it." Hetty took a sip of her tea and looked at Granger. Only two other people knew the truth she had been hiding for over thirty five years.

"She deserves the truth Henrietta." Granger looked at his old friend. "She deserves to know."

"Yes Owen you are correct. She does deserve the truth."

Granger left her sitting there hoping Hetty chose to do the right thing. She liked to play with people's lives a bit too much for his taste. He hoped the truth came out before it was too late.