(Norway)
(Emily's Parent's House)
(Emily's P.O.V.)
After I knocked on the door, a couple seconds went by, then it opened.
And when it did, I saw my Mom.
"Emily?!" My Mom said, surprised, yet, happily.
"Hey, Mom." I said, happy to see her.
"Oh, Honey!" My Mom said, as she hugged me.
I hugged her back, tightly.
I missed my Mom.
Then, she pulled away, smiling a little at me. Hints of tears forming in her eyes
"Come on in, Sweetheart." My Mom said. "All of you, please, come in."
We all walked inside, and my Mom closed the door.
"I'm so glad you're here." My Mom said to me. "Who are your friends?"
"These are my colleagues." I said. "This is NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna, Special Agent Kensi Blye, and LAPD Liaison Detective Marty Deeks."
"It's nice to meet you." Sam said, holding his hand out to her.
My Mom smiled as she took his hand and shook it.
"Navy SEAL." My Mom said. "My husband is a former Navy SEAL, too. I have a feeling he will like you."
Sam smiled, as they retracted hands.
"And this is Special Agent Callen." I said, pointing to Callen.
My Mom looked at Callen with a warm smile.
"Hi." Callen said, smiling a little as he offered her his hand.
"Hi." My Mom said, as she took his hand and shook it.
When their hands pulled away, my Mom looked at me.
"I have a feeling this is more than a surprise visit." My Mom said.
"Unfortunately." I said. "Where's…Where's Dad?"
"He's in the backyard." My Mom said. "I'll-"
"I'll go get him." I said, cutting her off.
"Honey, are you sure?" My Mom asked, a hint of worry in her voice, which caused Sam, Deeks, Kensi, and Callen to look at me.
"Yeah." I said, nodding.
Then, I began to make my way toward the backyard.
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(Callen's P.O.V.)
I watched Emily as she disappeared around a corner.
I couldn't help but feel concerned.
"How about we all go into the living room." Mrs. Taylor said, gaining my attention.
When I looked at her, I saw she was looking at me.
"Sure." Kensi said, as I nodded.
Mrs. Taylor gave us a warm smile, and began to walk into the living room.
Kensi, Sam, Deeks, and I followed her.
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(Emily's P.O.V.)
I walked outside and saw my father sitting at the outside table, reading a book.
As I stared at him, I remembered telling him I chose Callen, and not him.
It was the last words I said to him.
The last words either one of us said to each other before I hung up the phone.
Taking a deep breath, I walked slowly over to my father.
"Dad," I said.
It was silent for a couple seconds, then, my father looked at me.
"I thought I told you to never think about coming back here." My Dad said, bitterly.
"I'm not here to fight with you." I said. "I need you inside. There's something I need to tell you and Mom."
"It must be important." My Dad said. "Since you haven't talked to us in ten years."
"Just you." I said. "I write to Mom every day…Now get in the house."
My Dad stared at me. His jaw clinched.
Then, he closed his book, stood up, and headed toward the house like a two year old with a temper.
I took a deep breath, and followed him.
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"Who the hell are they?" My Dad asked, as soon as we entered the living room.
"Dad," I began. "These are my colleagues. This is Special Agent Sam Hanna, Special Agent Callen, Special Agent Kensi Blye, and LAPD Liaison Detective Marty Deeks."
"It's nice to meet you, Sir." Callen said, holding his hand out to my Dad.
My Dad looked at Callen, then he looked down at his hand.
"Same." My Dad said, looking back at Callen, taking his hand and shaking it as he did.
Oh thank God, I thought, relieved.
My Dad then looked at Sam as he let go of Callen's hand.
"You're a SEAL." My Dad said.
"I was." Sam said.
"So was I." My Dad said. "A SEAL is always welcomed in my home."
"Thank you, Sir." Sam said, as my Dad offered his hand to him.
Sam took his hand and shook it.
My Dad gave a nod to Kensi, as Sam and his hand retreated.
Then, My Dad looked at Deeks.
"A police officer, huh?" My Dad asked.
"Yes, Sir." Deeks said, smiling a little.
My Dad studied him.
"You don't look like one." My Dad said.
"Yeah, well, I use that to my advantage when I have to go undercover." Deeks said.
My Dad nodded as he continued to study him.
"So, why are you in my home?" My Dad asked, as he turned to look at me.
"We believe you and your wife's lives may be in danger." Callen said, gaining my father's attention.
"And why do you think that?" My Dad asked.
"Midura, Dad." I said, quietly.
My Dad looked at me.
"He knows about Midura?" Callen asked.
"How can I not?" My Dad said. "The man threatened, and kidnapped me in order to move weapons across the border for him. And when I didn't do that, he kidnapped my daughter and her friend."
Callen looked at me.
"I know." I said. "I should have told you."
Callen then walked by me and left the living room.
I sighed and looked at Sam.
"I'll tell them the rest." Sam said.
I gave him an appreciative look, then I turned around and went after Callen.
I was almost to him, when I saw him open the door and leave the house.
I followed him out the door.
"Callen," I said.
Callen stopped walking. But he didn't turn around.
"G., I'm sorry I didn't tell you." I said.
"Tell me what, Em?" Callen asked, as he turned around to face me. "That Midura kidnapped not only you, but your Dad and a friend of yours?!"
"Annie." I said. "It was Annie."
"Why didn't you tell me?" He asked.
"Because I wanted to protect you." I said. "I know that sounds stupid, but to me, during that time, it made sense."
Callen rolled his eyes.
"I know I should have told you, and I'm sorry I didn't." I said. "…I didn't want you to worry about me…Do you forgive me?"
Callen looked at me.
"…Yeah, I forgive you." He said. "If it was me, I wouldn't have told you either."
Relief washed over me.
"No more secrets. Alright?" Callen said.
"Alright." I said. "No more secrets."
"Now give me hug." He said, smiling a little.
I smiled, and hugged him.
Callen hugged me back.
"We better get back in there." I said, pulling away from him.
"Ok." Callen said.
Then, Callen and I headed back toward the house.
"By the way," He began. "When are you going to tell your parents that I'm your husband?"
"Sometime." I said.
Or never, I thought.
