So...I know it's short, but I wanted to get this up before the weekend! I hope everyone enjoys! And thanks to our 4 reviewers since last chapter!

Disclaimer: In my funky dreams...but I don't own... *Sad Face*

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-A and K

Chapter 11

Eric walked into his house, holding the door open for Nell. He set down their bags.

"You guys going to be ok?" Kensi asked.

"Yeah. We'll be fine."

"Ok. If you need anything, just call me. My phone's on 24-7-"

"We're fine Kens. Chill. Go hang with Deeks or something." Kensi nodded and left, going to Deeks' apartment.

Nell sat on Eric's couch and hugged herself silently. Eric went over to her.

"You need anything? Something to eat or drink?"

"N-No...I-I'm fine...t-thanks though..." She rubbed her arms, her cast itching. Her ribs hurt, but she ignored it.

"Alright." He sat beside her on the couch, close enough, but leaving some room between them.

"I-I...I think I remember t-this place... B-But I-I'm not sure..." Nell whispered. A smile crossed Eric's face.

"I used to bring you here sometimes after work. We'd stay up late watching movies and playing video games. Then you'd usually crash here and we'd drive to work together the next day."

"O-Oh...T-That's why I recognize it...That's really good...right?" She glanced at him and blinked.

"Yeah, it is really good. I'm glad you're remembering things. In time I bet you'll be able to remember everything." Eric replied.

"Ok." Nell rubbed her arms and hit the bruise again, wincing.

"Do you want your pain meds?" He was concerned since she kept rubbing her arm.

"I-I think so." Nell whispered. "J-Just one though." He got up and got her one pill and a glass of water.

"Here." He handed her both.

"Thanks..." Nell took the pill, then leaned back, shutting her eyes.

"No problem." Eric sat beside her after taking on of his own pills. She smiled a little, then finished her water. Eric gave her a gentle smile.

"You tired? I can show you your room."

"Yea...thanks." Nell got up slowly. Eric carried her bag for her, then led her down the hallway to the spare room and set her bag on the bed. Nell slowly went through her bag in search of her pjs, and sighed when she found the pjs that Kensi had packed. Trust Kensi to pack shorts and a short sleeve shirt... Blinking quickly, she stuffed them back in her bag, roughly. Eric went to his room and returned with a long sleeve shirt and sweats, noticing how quickly she got rid of the shorts.

"Here. Kensi tried. She was out of it a little bit, and she wasn't paying attention." He smiled gently.

"Thanks Eric..." She went to the bathroom to change. As she stripped off her shirt, she noticed all of the bruises that had been previously covered. Wincing, she quickly put on the long sleeve shirt and the sweats, then went back out and sat on the bed.

"Your welcome." He lightly kissed her cheek. "Good night Nell, if you need anything, my room is just across the hall, ok?"

"Ok." She looked up at him and gave him a small smile. "Good night." She watched as he went back to his room, before lying down, pulling her knees close to her chest, ignoring the pain, and shut her eyes, trying to sleep.

Eric changed into a tee-shirt and boxers, then laid down after shutting off his light. After a few minutes, he rolled over, unable to sleep, and grabbed his iPhone. He slowly skimmed through his pictures, and came across one of he and Nell at the Ops Christmas Party, last year. He smiled, tears in his eyes, seeing how happy they were then.

After a while, Nell pulled her knees even closer to her chest, as her vague, peaceful dream turned into a nightmare.

(Nightmare)

Nell stood by a bright blue mustang, opening the door.

Someone came up behind her, and even though she fought back, the man hit her in the ribs,

then knocked her out and threw her in a van.

Nell let out a few whimpers, gasping, crying out. "Let me g-go! Let g-go of me!"

She heard a man speaking, threatening to kill Eric,

before it went completely black.

"Eric!" Nell cried out, terrified. Eric darted into the room.

When the vision cleared, all Nell saw was a dark alleyway...

and Eric, his face masked with concern.

"Nell? Wake up!" Eric shook her shoulder gently.

"Eric!" Nell cried, before her eyes shot open. Eric sat beside her and wrapped her in his arms, holding her tight.

"Shh...you're ok. It was just a dream...you're ok..."

"S-Someone b-beat m-me up...t-then t-they t-threatened t-to k-kill you...t-then I-I w-woke u-up...a-and y-you w-were t-there..." Nell cried, taking a few deep, ragged breathes, terrified, tears streaking her cheeks. Eric stroked her hair lightly.

"T-That's what happen when you were kidnapped the first time..." He said quietly. "But the men who took you are dead. They can't hurt you ever again, Nell." Nell shivered towards him, sobbing.

"T-They are d-dead?" She asked again, just to be sure, burying her head to his shoulder.

"Yes. Callen, Sam, Deeks, and Kensi made sure of it." He assured her. He lightly kissed her forehead, then pulled her to him even closer, hating to see her so frightened.

"S-So...t-that r-really h-happened...?" Tears streaked her cheeks as she shut her eyes.

"I really wish it hadn't...but yes it did..." He brushed her tears away and gazed into her brown eyes.

"O-Oh..." She pressed to his warmth, grateful that he was there. She felt safe, even if she was a little scared still. Eric pulled a blanket up over them.

"Try to sleep. I won't leave you, I promise. I'll stay right here."

"O-Ok..." She tried to relax, and then slowly drifted to sleep, leaning to him. Eric shifted into a more comfortable position, still holding her close, careful not to wake her up. He shut his eyes and fell asleep shortly after, comforted knowing Nell was safe beside him in his arms.

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