I am thankful for Nell because…
She is another woman on the team that I can go to. Her sunshiny outlook makes even my worst problems seem controllable, and she always listens when I have a problem. (Even if it is just complaining about Deeks.) And whenever we hang out, I have more fun than I think possible. She helps me loosen up, and her laugh is very contagious.
Kensi and Nell shared a smile as the boys looked at each other in slight disbelief.
I am thankful for Eric because…
Without him, we would have no idea what we doing half the time. He is the one that finds where we need to go and who we are going after. And despite the fact he can be…sharp, he has always been nice to me. He even fixed my computer once; and he gives me compliments when he sees I am having a bad day. Sometimes he is the only one I can talk to about my problems about members of the team.
Eric leaned over to Sam and whispered. "That's because I am afraid of what she could do to me if I didn't listen…"
I am thankful for Sam because…
He always has my back, and I have no doubt if I was in trouble he would help me. But sometimes that scares me…I downplay my relationships sometimes because I am scared of what he would do to my exes if he knew the full story. He is like the ultimate big brother…with SEAL training. But he is also one of the sweetest people I know and always tries to cheer me up, even if he teases me like no other.
Callen said "Sweet?" exactly when Sam said "If I knew what full story?"
Kensi grinned in desperation and nodded at Hetty to continue…fast.
I am thankful for Callen because…
He treats me as an equal. He doesn't expect me to prove myself even though I am female. He does make me crawl in small spaces and wear bikinis to solve a case, but come to think of it…would anyone want to see any other member in a bikini? I doubt it. I don't think there is enough bleach in the world for that mental image. Anyway, Callen never hesitates to give me a big job, just because I am smaller or a woman. But he makes sure I am able to handle myself; he thinks I don't notice that his constant training could apply to a mugging just as easily as disarming a suspect. I know he worries about me…he just doesn't want me to know that.
Callen tried to protest, but shut up as Hetty glanced at him.
I am thankful for Hetty because…
She is the only woman-aside from Nell-that I would go to if I needed advice. Her tea is a God-send after a tough case, and she knows just how to prepare it so I will like it –not a big tea person. She keeps me grounded and able to work with a bunch of testosterone-plagued adrenaline junkies all day. Plus, her constant concern for our safety is…reassuring. But most of all, watching her scare Sam and Callen into doing what she wants is the funniest thing I have ever seen.
"She does not scare us!" Sam protested. "Well….maybe just a little."
"Testosterone plagued? You think we are plagued?" Callen asked, his face comical in his confusion.
Kensi refused to look at either of them, but Hetty was smiling as she continued.
I am thankful for Deeks because…
Because he is Deeks. He is the one man I actually trust as much as I trusted my dad. I have no doubt that Deeks will always come for me, even if I was in the deepest, darkest pit on earth. I fight with him constantly, and I feel like strangling him at least twice a day; but if anyone else ever tried to hurt him I would probably kill them. He is my best friend. He never lets me give up, and he believes in me when I don't believe in myself.
Kensi was staring at Hetty's bookshelf very deliberately as Deeks looked at her with surprise on his face. Hetty smirked to herself.
"I have noticed something while reading these papers; your partnership reflects in each of them. Mr. Beal and Ms. Jones are brief and to the point, Agent Blye and Detective Deeks both have a tendency to ramble-although Detective Deeks's habit is much more pronounced-and both Agent Callen and Agent Hanna wrote in letter form." Hetty commented offhandedly. "Which bring us to you, Agent Hanna."