"So what do you think the deal is with Callen and this chick?" asked Deeks. Kensi just shrugged. "Do they have a history?" she laughed.

"No way. He couldn't have hidden something like that for so long," Deeks looked at her as they pulled up against the curb. Her apartment was on the second story just to the left. They could see her porch and the door was slightly ajar. They stepped into the man foyer and went over to the elevator but the manager at the front desk stopped them.

"Excuse me? I haven't seen you two around before. May I help you?" she walked over to them, they met her halfway. Deeks pulled out his badge.

"NCIS, we need to check a resident's apartment, we have a key," she nodded.

"They did say more people would come after them. They said to give this to you and tell you her apartment is fine that they didn't touch it," she handed them a small package which Deeks took. They sat it on the floor and Kensi began to untie the string slowly. The brown paper came off easily and a plain box was left inside alone. No noise could be heard from inside so she lifted the lid just as slowly if not slower. Inside was a couple of letters which she lifted out but at the base was a picture in a frame. It showed a girl of age twelve, a boy slightly older than her along with two male adults and one female. They looked at each other as Kensi pulled out her phone.

"Callen we need to talk immediately, how quickly can you get over here?" back at the house he looked at her.

"I'm kind of busy, looking after her," she gave him an inquiring look.

"Bring her, she might want to see this," Callen nodded.

"They want you to go over to your apartment, apparently something came up. Do you mind?" she shook her head.

"Not at all. Are we going over now?" he nodded.

"I'll get Sam to bring the car back, I left mine at the office," he dialed up the phone and went into another room to talk. She looked around once more. Whilst here she thought she might try to clean up for him. It was the least she could do for him after how nice he was. She suddenly realized how nice he was being to her, putting her wellbeing first. Cheesy as it may be it made her feel warm inside. He came back. "Sam is pulling up now," he led her outside and helped her into the car. He and Sam sat in the front.

"G, what did you need me for?" Callen quickly explained and they drove faster. They reached her apartment and they helped her out of the car. When she walked in Deeks and Kensi came over. They handed her the photo first. She looked confused.

"What?" asked Kensi.

"This is a photo of us, of him. It was taken a week before he killed my parents but we never received a copy of the photo. He must have kept it," she pointed to the boy beside her. "That is his son, that is him," she choked slightly. Kensi handed her something else.

"This letter was addressed to you, the other to us," all the agents walked away to leave her in private whilst she read the letter. They went and opened theirs whilst she read hers. It was from him.

Dear Alena,

It has been awhile, ten years in fact. Don't worry I will make good on my promise to you. If you wish to make life easier simply turn yourself over to me, no one will get hurt. My son still wishes to see you again. I am sure by now that NCIS will have heard about me and I understand they will not let you leave, that is why inside the frame you will find a phone. If you ring the number already programmed in I will talk to you about everything. If you choose to share this with them or not it is up to you. Inside their letter is details, about how far exactly I will go and what I am willing to do. No law prevents me. I hope you see the reason; after all you were always a logical thinker.

Yours Sincerely

Matthew

She choked up as they finished reading theirs. She put the letter in her pocket as they walked over. It was clear how upset she was so they did not press her for information. Callen helped her stand up and escorted her to the car.

"I'll ride back with Deeks and Kensi," said Sam. Callen just nodded. He picked up the picture.

"Wait," said Alena. She walked over and took the picture as she handed Callen the letter addressed to her. She pulled the frame back and opened it up. "Here," she said as she handed Sam the phone. They both looked at her; she just stared at the floor. Callen handed Sam both things.

"Get Eric to work his magic," Sam nodded and walked off. The ride back to his house was quiet. She just sat there looking at the picture in her hand. A single tear dropped onto it.