(A Couple Hours Later)

(In the Boatshed)

(Callen's P.O.V.)

"Case closed." I said to Sam and Tracy.

We just got our suspect to confess to the murder along with a gun to help us prove he did it.

"I'm impressed." Tracy said.

"Guess this means you're leaving now?" I asked hopefully.

"That I am." Tracy said.

It was silent for a couple seconds, then Sam said:

"I'll be in the car, G."

"Ok." I said. "Be out in a minute."

Sam nodded.

Then, Sam left the boatshed.

Once Sam was gone, I looked at Tracy.

"Last offer," She said. "Let's get out of here, and sail towards the sunset."

I smiled little.

"Thanks, but, no thanks." I said.

"Very well." Tracy said. "Guess I'll see you around?"

"Maybe." I said. "But probably not."

Tracy nodded.

I began to walk toward the door to leave.

"Callen," I heard Tracy say.

I turned and looked at her.

"Go for it." She said.

When I looked at her confused, she added:

"You will know what I mean eventually."

Still feeling confused, I nodded.

Then, I turned back around, and left.

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(Later)

(At NCIS: OSP Headquarters)

(Callen's P.O.V.)

Sam and I were in the bull pen about to leave to meet up with Kensi, Deeks, Eric, and Emily when Nell came into the bull pen, and looked at me.

"There's something I think you should see." Nell said.

Sam and I looked at each other.

"Ok." I said, looking back at Nell.

Sam and I began to head to the stairs.

"Just Callen." Nell said.

I looked at Sam again, and saw he was mirroring my surprise.

"Ok." Sam said, as we looked back at Nell. "See you two at the bar."

I nodded.

Then, Sam walked out of the bull pen, and left.

"If you could follow me up to OPS, that would be great." Nell said.

Nell then headed toward the stairs. I followed her.

When I entered OPS, I noticed Nell and I were the only ones in the room.

Nell walked over to her computer and sat down.

"I know this is none of my business," Nell began, as she typed away at her computer. "But I stumbled upon it, and thought maybe you would like to see it."

Suddenly, a video popped up on the big screen in front of me.

I instantly recognized the person and where the video was taken.

It was Tracy.

She was in the boatshed.

Then, suddenly, the video began to play.

As the camera showed Tracy, I heard footsteps walking toward her.

Suddenly, Emily joined Tracy on the screen.

Emily looked at what Tracy was looking at, then she looked at Tracy.

"Can I talk to you?" Emily asked her.

Tracy looked at Emily.

"Ok." Tracy said.

"Don't say anything." Emily said. "Just listen."

Tracy gave her a nod.

"I know I don't know everything that happened between you and Callen." Emily began. "But I do know you broke his heart. More than you know. And….He doesn't need that kind of hurt again….You're the whole reason why he has that 'don't date a girl with her own handcuffs' rule…You're also one of the many reasons why he doesn't trust easily, and keeps his heart guarded…So, when this case is over, when you leave…..Leave for good."

Then, it was silent between them.

She knows about the rule, I thought, How…..

Sam.

He must have told her.

Suddenly, Tracy asked:

"How do you think he would feel, if he found out what you just said to me?"

"Let him find out." Emily said. "I don't care. I'm just looking out for him."

"Even if that means he finds out about this, and ends up hating you?" Tracy asked.

"…Yeah." Emily said. "Even if it means that."

Suddenly, the video stopped playing.

I couldn't believe she did that.

Not in the angry sense, but in the surprise sense.

Emily cared about me enough to say that to Tracy.

I smiled a little.

"I just thought you may have wanted to see that." I heard Nell say.

"I did." I said. Then, I looked at Nell. "Thank you, Nell."

Nell smiled a little at me.

"Now, if you're ready, let's meet up with the others." I said. "There's someone I want to see."

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(At the Bar)

(Emily's P.O.V.)

I was sipping my beer and watching Sam, Kensi, Marty, and Eric play pool.

Sam and Kensi against Marty and Eric.

And Sam and Kensi were wiping the floor with Marty and Eric.

They were currently on their fourth game,and Sam and Kensi has won the past three.

A couple minutes after their fourth game started, Nell joined them and became referee.

"Is this seat taken?" I heard a voice ask.

I looked toward the voice, and saw Callen.

"It could be." I said.

Callen smiled a little.

"Can I be that person?" He asked.

"Only if you're daring." I said.

Callen smiled more, and sat down beside me.

"What took you so long?" I asked. "I've been waiting for you."

"You were waiting for me?" Callen asked.

"Yeah." I said, setting down my beer. "I have a surprise for you."

"A surprise?" He asked, looking at me with curiosity, as I stood up.

"Yeah." I said. "But you're going to have to come with me in order to get it."

"Do you think they will mind?" Callen asked.

I looked over at our friends, who were clearly having a great time.

"I don't even think they will notice if we were gone." I said.

Then, I looked back at him.

"Follow me?" I asked.

"Any time." Callen said, smiling.

I smiled back at him.

Then, I headed toward the exit. Callen following close behind me.

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(In Emily's Car)

(Emily's P.O.V.)

"Where are you taking me?" Callen asked, as I took another turn.

"I told you." I said. "It's a surprise."

"Is it a surprise I will like?" He asked.

"I hope so." I said.

I took two more turns before I pulled into a parking lot of my destination.

I parked the car, and got out.

Callen got out of the car also. Looking at the building.

"Where are we?" Callen asked, as we began to walk toward the door.

I smiled at him.

"Come inside and find out." I said.

Callen smiled at me.

I opened the door, and walked inside. Callen following.

As soon as we entered, I saw all the homeless animals in there cages.

"What is this?" I heard Callen ask.

I looked at him.

"This is an animal shelter." I said.

Callen looked at me.

"When you talked about Buddy, I could tell how much he meant to you." I said. "And, I know this won't bring him back, but-"

Suddenly, Callen hugged me.

I laughed a little, and hugged him back.

"This is the best surprise I ever gotten." I heard Callen say. "Thank you."

"You're welcome." I said. Glad that he liked the surprise.

A couple seconds went by, then Callen and I pulled away.

"Let's go pick out your dog." I said. "Or cat. "

Callen chuckled.

"Let's." He said.