Lori walked into the house before the others did, not knowing what was going on. She really hoped Callen wasn't injured.
"Hey Sam," Lori spoke as she walked in but she didn't see Callen anywhere.
"Hey Lori."
"What are you doing here Sam? Is something wrong with G? Is he injured?"
"Oh no don't worry Lori. He's fine."
"Okay good," Lori breathed relieved. "Then what are you doing here? You have to go undercover?"
"Yeah we have to. G is just grabbing his things upstairs."
"Uncle Sam!" Myra and Julie came squealing in after they had put their bikes away.
"Hey Myra, hey Julie."
The girls ran up to Sam and gave him a big hug. Lori went upstairs to find Callen. She found him in the bedroom packing his bag.
"Hey G."
Callen turned around and saw his wife standing there. "Hey Lori."
"You have to go undercover?"
"Yeah unfortunately I have to."
"For how long?"
"I don't know yet. I hope not too long." Callen walked over to Lori and put his arms around her waist. "I promise I'll be careful."
"Okay, just come back to us."
"I will honey, I promise."
Callen pulled Lori closer and kissed her deeply.
"Just be safe okay G."
"I will honey, you have my word. And I'm not alone. Sam's coming with me. I promise I'll be careful."
"Okay. I love you G."
"I love you too Lori."
Callen gave Lori another kiss and just held her in his arms for a little while.
"G, are you almost done? We gotta go," Sam's voice came from downstairs.
"Yeah I'm almost done," Callen called back.
Callen released Lori and finished packing up his stuff and together with Lori he went downstairs.
"Daddy!" Myra and Julie yelled and ran up to Callen.
"Hey my sweeties." Callen gave his girls a big hug.
"Why daddy home?" Julie asked.
"Daddy just came to get some stuff. Daddy has to go away for work for a little while with Uncle Sam."
"Daddy no home?" Myra asked with a sad face.
"No sweetie, daddy has to go away for a little while, daddy doesn't know how long. But mommy will be home with you."
"I miss daddy," Myra said as she gave Callen a hug.
"I miss daddy too," Julie spoke and she gave Callen a hug too.
"I know sweeties, daddy will miss you too. Promise me you'll be good girls to mommy and help her with your little brothers."
"Yes daddy," Myra and Julie replied.
"Okay good. Now can daddy get a kiss?"
Myra and Julie gave Callen a kiss and Callen gave them a kiss. Callen walked over to the playpens where Finn and Charlie were.
"Hey little guys." Finn smiled when Callen picked him up. "Daddy's gonna miss you buddy. You be good to mommy." Callen gave Finn a kiss and placed him back in his playpen before picking Charlie up. "Daddy's gonna miss you too buddy. You be good to mommy." Callen gave Charlie a kiss too before placing him back in his playpen.
Ella had wandered over to Callen and wanted some attention too.
"Hey Ella, be a good girl while daddy is gone okay."
Callen gave her some love. Before leaving Callen gave Lori one more hug and kiss.
"Bye honey."
"Be safe okay G."
"I will Lori. I love you."
"I love you too."
Callen gave Lori another kiss.
"Come on Romeo," Sam teased.
"Yeah, yeah, I'm coming," Callen replied.
Callen gave Lori more kiss before he left. Lori really hoped that Callen would be okay. She didn't want him hurt. She never liked it when he had to go undercover but she knew it was part of the job. She had done it numerous times herself as well. But she always worried when Callen was undercover, even after all these years.
"He's gonna be okay Lori," Emily told her.
"Yeah, I hope so."
Since Lori didn't have a chance to ask Callen what the case was about she decided to call Hetty after making sure the kids were being entertained by something.
"Hello Mrs. Callen," Hetty spoke as she answered the phone. She had been expecting Lori's call.
"Hello Hetty."
"How are you doing Mrs. Callen?"
"I'm doing fine, the boys are doing fine as well."
"That's good to hear."
"What's this case about? G and Sam were just here and G said they had to go undercover."
"Yes that is correct. I know you don't like it Mrs. Callen but I'm sure Mr. Callen will be alright and Mr. Hanna will keep an eye on him. Now as for this case. We received word that a Russian terrorist group was plotting an attack on Los Angeles. Unfortunately we didn't know on who or where so we intercepted two players that were joining the group here in LA. Mr. Callen and Mr. Hanna have gone in to replace them and Ms. Blye and Mr. Deeks are providing backup. For now it's just waiting to see what Mr. Callen and Mr. Hanna can find out, we only have intel that they were plotting an attack. I can't give you more information right now Mrs. Callen but I promise I will update you as soon as I have more information."
"Okay thank you Hetty."
"Don't worry about Mr. Callen. He can take care of himself and Mr. Hanna is there and so are Ms. Blye and Mr. Deeks. They will make sure he comes back to his family."
"Thank you Hetty."
"Take care Mrs. Callen."
"I will Hetty. You too."
Lori hung up the phone and went back to the kids. This was the first time since the boys had been born that Callen had to go away on business. Lori just hoped everything would be okay and that he would be home safely with them again, hopefully soon.
…
Callen and Sam went to the place they were supposed to meet the others and waited for them to show up. They didn't know if the group had seen the two people they were replacing. From the intel they had gathered they hadn't met face to face yet but they weren't sure if the group know what they looked like. But since this was their only chance they decided to risk it. Kensi and Deeks were stationed somewhere nearby and could see the place from their hideout.
"Callen, Sam, someone's approaching," Kensi spoke through the com. "It seems like the guys we were waiting for."
"Copy that Kens," Callen replied.
Callen and Sam watched as a car came around the building. It were in fact the guys they were waiting for. This was the moment of truth. Where they going to be exposed or not?
"привет, приятно встретиться с вами Богдан.[Hello, nice to meet you Bogdan,]" the big Russian greeted Callen.
"приятно встретиться с вами тоже, сэр. Благодарю вас за приглашение на вечеринку,[Nice to meet you too sir. Thank you for the invitation to the party,]" Callen replied in perfect Russian.
Sam didn't speak Russian but luckily his alias couldn't either. Callen was the Russian one and Sam was his American contact who would help them here in LA.
"Sir, this is James Webber, he's my American contact for when it comes to making bombs," Callen spoke with a Russian accent.
"Hi, nice to meet you too James." Antoli shook Sam's hand.
"Thanks for having us over."
"Let's go to our place so we can inform you of our plans."
Callen and Sam followed the Russian and got in the car. So far so good. Kensi and Deeks followed at a safe distance.
A little later they arrived at a big mansion with gated entrance. Callen and Sam got out and followed Antoli inside. They were introduced to the other members and one of them brought Callen and Sam up to speed with their plan.
…
"Mommy, daddy no home fow din?" Myra asked as the family sat at the table to eat dinner, including Emily. She would stay until the boys would be in bed.
"No sweetie, remember daddy said he had to go away for a little while for work."
"When daddy back?"
"I don't know sweetie. I hope soon."
Lori sat at the table with the kids and they had dinner. The boys sat peacefully in their swings chairs next to the table. After dinner Lori cleaned up as Emily took Myra and Julie to walk Ella. Myra and Julie took turns holding Ella's leash. Once Lori was done cleaning up she brought the baby bath downstairs so she could wash Finn and Charlie. She put the bath on the kitchen counter and filled it with water. She grabbed Finn first. Lori put the changing pad on the kitchen counter and undressed Finn. Before putting Finn in the bath Lori made sure it wasn't too warm. Lori put Finn in the sling and went to wash him. Finn enjoyed being washed. He smiled up to Lori as she washed him. Once Lori was done she pulled Finn out and dried him off. She put a new diaper on Finn and put his pajamas on already. Lori sat on the chair and breastfed Finn. Once Finn had burped Lori placed him in his playpen as she went to wash Charlie but Finn wasn't having any of it. He started crying as soon as Lori walked away. Lori pulled Finn out of his playpen and put him in his swing chair. Finn was happier here. Lori grabbed Charlie and repeated the same process with him. Just as she started washing Charlie Myra, Julie, Emily and Ella walked in through the back door.
"Hey girls, did Ella make a pipi?" Lori asked.
"Yes and a poopi too," Myra answered.
"That's good."
Myra and Julie went to the living room to play with Ella and Emily kept an eye on them. Once Charlie had been fed too Lori took both boys upstairs. She gave them their pacifiers and rocked them in her arms before putting them in their cribs. Lori turned the music mobile on and made sure the baby monitor was on before going back downstairs.
"The boys are in bed?" Emily asked.
"Yes they are. Thank you for staying after dinner."
"It's no problem, I'm happy too."
"Thanks."
"So I'll see you tomorrow. Bye Myra, Bye Julie, can Emily get a kiss?"
The girls came to give Emily a kiss.
"Bye Emily," Myra and Julie spoke.
Lori showed Emily out.
"Alright girls, bath time," Lori announced.
Myra and Julie gave Ella one more kiss before they went upstairs. Lori put Ella in her crate so she couldn't tear something apart. The tub was filling as Lori helped Myra and Julie undress. Once the tub was full enough and not too warm Lori put the girls in the tub and gave them some water toys. After a while Lori washedMyra and Julie's hair before taking them out. Lori helped them dry off and get dressed. The girls brushed their teeth and used the toilet before going to bed. Lori read them a small story but the girls were already asleep before the story had ended. Lori gave them both a soft kiss before walking out of the room. She went to check on the boys before going downstairs. Finn and Charlie were both sleeping peacefully. Ella was happy to be led out of her crate once Lori was downstairs.
….
It had been a couple days already since Callen and Sam had gone undercover. They had picked up some intel here and there but nothing concrete yet. Callen hoped they would be done soon. He missed his family. He loved his job but he always wished that his undercover operations would be short, he hated being away from his family. Especially now with the newborn twin boys at home. It would be a handful for Lori.
It was already late so Callen and Sam were to their bunk for the night.
"Don't worry G, I'm sure everything's good," Sam tried to reassure his partner. He knew Callen missed his family, like Sam did as well.
"Yeah I know, I just miss them."
"Yeah I know, me too. We'll be out of here soon. I hope."
"Yeah I hope so too."
Callen and Sam were wearing coms so Nell and Eric had gotten the intel they had gathered so far as well and they were busy searching for any new leads to help the agents out. Callen and Sam did find out already what kind of bombs they were using but they hadn't heard of a target yet. But so far everything went good. Callen and Sam didn't fear that their identity had been compromised. They just wished they would have gathered more intel by now. They had ID'd all of the players involved and Nell and Eric were digging into them to see what they could find. Callen and Sam had tried to look around without being too obvious to see if something that could point them in the right direction was lying around but so far they hadn't really seen something.
That night once everyone was asleep Callen and Sam snuck out of their bunk and went to look around. Sam kept watch as Callen snuck into the office. Callen scanned everything with the camera button he had and he placed a bug on the computer so Eric could look through it.
"G, someone's coming," Sam softly spoke a little later.
Sam walked away pretending to be going to the bathroom as Callen locked the door from the inside and snuck out through the window.
"Hi James, what are you doing up?" One of Antoli's guys, Pavel, asked Sam.
"Oh was just grabbing something to drink and just had to use the bedroom. Goodnight."
"Goodnight."
Sam walked back to his bunk. A minute later Callen walked through the front door. Callen had brought a key already in case he had to sneak out through the window. Pavel looked to the door as he heard it open. It was 3am so he was wondering who would be coming through the door. Hand on his weapon Pavel watched. He released his weapon once he saw it was Bogdan.
"Bogdan? What are you doing out so late?"
"Oh hi Pavel. I just couldn't sleep. Just went outside to get some fresh air," Callen spoke with a thick accent.
"Everything okay?"
"Oh yeah, it's fine. Just have some trouble sleeping sometimes. I guess I grew used to the cold weather in Russia."
"Ah yes, I know what you mean. I had to get used to it too when I first moved here."
"Well, I should get back to bed. Goodnight Pavel."
"Goodnight Bogdan."
Callen went back to his bunk and went to sleep.
The next morning Eric and Nell reviewed the footage Callen had shot last night.
Hetty had kept Lori updated with the progress of the case. Lori was glad that Callen was alright but she wanted him home. She missed him and so did the kids. Myra and Julie kept asking when daddy would be home and Finn and Charlie fussed more. Luckily Emily was around until the boys had gone to bed to help Lori out. It was challenging for Lori to not have Callen there with Myra and Julie and newborns Finn and Charlie.
"Mommy, daddy come home?" Myra asked as they were having breakfast.
"I don't know sweetie. Daddy has to finish work first. I don't know when daddy will be home."
"I miss daddy."
"I know Myra, me too."
Lori packed their bags and Emily brought Myra and Julie too school. It wasn't that far from the house so they walked and Ella went with them. Lori stayed at home with the boys. Lori put them on their play mats on the floor and put their baby gyms above them. The boys giggled as they watched the things dangling above them. Lori filmed it so she could show it to Callen when he returned.
"Aww, you're two little cuties. Yeah, are you having fun huh Finn, Charlie?"
A little later Emily and Ella were back at the house. Ella charged into the house as soon as her leash was undone.
"Hey Ella."
Ella ran straight up to Lori, Finn and Charlie. Ella wanted to play with Finn and Charlie but Lori wouldn't let her.
"No Ella," Lori told her in a firm voice as she pushed Ella away. "You wanna play fetch Ella?"
Lori grabbed one of Ella's toys and threw it away. Ella went after it and dragged it around the entire living room.
…
"Guys, we might have some new information for you," Nell spoke through the com.
"What have you got Nell?" Kensi asked.
"Callen, Sam can you hear me too?" Callen coughed as a sign he and Sam could hear her. "From the video you took last night and the bug you planted we gathered that they are planning to bomb the Marriot hotel tomorrow. Tomorrow there's a conference there with a lot from the world leaders. We think that that's their target."
"Alright, thanks Nell. We'll keep an eye out and follow them if they move."
"Miss Jones, get in touch with the hotel. Tell them what is going on and have them bring in more security," Hetty told the analyst.
"Will do Hetty."
"This is good work James," Antoli spoke as he looked at the bombs Sam had made.
"Thanks. Why do you need so many. What's the target?"
"We need so many to blow up the building and mask the target we are really after."
"And that is?"
"You ask a lot of questions my friend."
"I just want to know what I'm dealing with."
"Just build the bombs and let us handle the rest."
"Yes sir."
Antoli walked over to Callen. "Your friend asks a lot of questions Bogdan."
"He just wants to know what he's dealing with so he can adjust the bombs to that."
"You need to tell your friend to keep his mouth shut and do the job we hired him for."
"Yes sir."
"Besides I think we have a mole on the inside."
"What? And you think it's James? No he wouldn't. He's loyal. You can trust him. He might be a little weird sometimes but you can trust him and he might not be Russian but you can trust him."
"That's good to know."
Callen breathed relieved as Antoli walked away. Was he really thinking that there was a mole inside the group or was he just playing him to see how he would react? Callen and Sam would just have to be on their toes until this thing was over.
Callen and Sam went to bed around 11pm that night. Lori had gone to bed a little before that after feeding the boys again. Lori faced Callen's side of the bed.
"I miss you G. I hope you're alright. I want you back here, the kids miss you," Lori spoke to herself.
Lori was about to fall asleep when the door to the bedroom opened.
"Mommy?" Julie called.
"Hey sweetie, what's wrong?"
"I no sweep."
"You can't sleep sweetie?" Julie shook her head. "Come on sweetie, jump into the bed."
Julie crawled up on the bed on Callen's side. Lori pulled her close and gave her a soft kiss on her head.
"I miss daddy," Julie said.
"I know sweetie. I miss him too and I'm sure daddy misses us too. I know it's no fun when daddy is gone but he'll be home soon. You know what sweetie, you can sleep here tonight on daddy's side of the bed but only if you go to sleep like a good girl now."
"Yes mommy."
Julie lay on Callen's side of the bed and Lori tucked her in.
"Goodnight sweetie."
"Niwt mommy."
Julie fell asleep pretty soon and Lori followed not much later. Around 3am Lori woke up when her phone went off. Half asleep Lori reached over to her nightstand and grabbed her phone. She squinted her eyes as she looked at the display. Her eyes widened when she saw Hetty's name on the display.