"I'll do it," she said, her voice clear and strong. Director Vance smiled and looked at her.
"Thank you. Agent Callen, Henrietta I will let you handle it from here. Thank you again," he walked out and before anyone could stop him Callen ran after him. Sam rushed after his partner.
"Director. Why did we get involved with this case?" Vance turned to face Callen.
"The senator that was killed was trying to get a bill passed that would mean naval intelligence would become a lot more public and we would have to disclose almost everything we have to the public. With his death it may not pass but we need to know who it was managing this, why they were doing it and stop them. I hope you are still clear on the duties expected of you as a NCIS agent. If not I'm sure your team will manage without you," he walked away and Sam had to quickly grab Callen's arm to stop him from following him.
"G, you do not want to do this. She will be safe with us three there and you know it. Don't risk anything. The best thing you can do is prepare her best as possible. G, back off," Callen's arm went slack and he stopped struggling and trying to escape Callen's grasp. He turned to face Sam.
"Thanks partner," he said before walking back into operations. "Hetty, why did you not tell us about the law the senator was trying to get passed?" Hetty turned to face Callen.
"Because, Mr. Callen, it is classified above classified. Sec Nav is trying to keep it quiet so no one else finds out otherwise there could be a huge public rush to support it. I was only informed because of this case and warned not to tell you," he looked at Hetty.
"Fine, Kensi you know the most about going undercover in this kind of role for obvious reasons," Kensi nodded, "Could you teach her a couple of things please and help her choose an appropriate outfit?" she nodded once more. "Sam can you get equipment ready to go out on a stakeout, check out the place?" Sam nodded. "I'll meet you in the car," Sam walked out and Callen grabbed Alena's arm and pulled her out of the ops center. He took her into the training room with no one else within ear shot.
"Callen before you start….." he turned fast to face her.
"Alena why? Why are you constantly putting yourself in danger to help us?" she looked up at him.
"For the exact same reason you do. I don't want others to get hurt because of something I could have helped stop. It may not be my job but what if I still want to help? I just can't bear to see people hurt at all especially if I can stop it. If this man doesn't get caught by you then he might get his hands on real weapons which he can then use on people. I'm not going to let that happen so I'm sorry if I've annoyed you once more," he looked down at the floor and she turned to walk away.
"Wait." He said and she slowly turned back to face him. "I get it, I really do. I do my job because I want to protect others, and I know you want others to be safe because of you if possible. Just please be careful tomorrow. I'll see you tonight but I have to go do surveillance. Stay awake until I get back O.K?" she nodded and smiled and he walked over to hug her. The embrace lasted quite a while and Kensi walked into the doorway. Leaning against the side wall she smiled and Callen looked up at her. He stepped back and she looked behind her, her face turning bright red when she saw Kensi standing there.
"Let's get you ready for tomorrow."