Hetty's office

'Hey. You weren't around much today. You okay?' Granger asked.

'Yes. I just had other things to do today.' Hetty answered, uncomfortably.

'You sure? Because, the team came really close to getting blown up. Callen willingly went into a water tower to calm down a boy with a bomb attached to him, Sam came into contact with more kids with bombs. You sure you're okay?'

'Am I a bit, rattled by today's disturbing case? I guess. But the team faces danger every day, today was no different.'

When she got up to get more drinks, Granger went over to her, put his hand on her shoulder and whispered:

'It's okay to admit you were scared for them. I won't judge, or tell anyone.'

Silence.

Taking a deep breath, 'Today was, difficult. More so then usual. Was I more worried then usual today? Yes. I was somewhere else in the building, because I didn't want anyone knowing because the situation was tense enough! But I'm okay now.' Hetty answered.

'You sure?'

'Yes. Now, do you want a drink or not?'

Somehow, Granger still didn't seem convinced that Hetty was really okay. She may be tough, but even she had her limits with her emotions.

Just going to have to wait and see.

TBC