I'll Be Home for Christmas

Chapter 2

"I've been thinking of coming home for Christmas" Brooklyn said thoughtfully "I miss the sun, because even though this snow is sooooo much fun, I do prefer heat to chill…"

"You should!" Sam said encouragingly "I haven't seen you in months, and even after all these years, you are yet to meet my team!"

"Mmhmm! I can't wait to finally meet this infamous G. Callen that you're always telling me about! I could actually get to see if everything you've said about him is fact or fiction!"

Sam laughed, and Brooklyn could hear a noise in the background (was that someone talking?), on Sam's end of the phone call. Sam said something to the mystery noise that Brooklyn didn't quite catch before Sam actually returned to the call.

"Sorry about that Books, but I have to run- Eric just got a lead on our case. I'll talk to you soon though, okay?" Sam said in a rush.

"Yeah-yeah, I'll give you a ring when I book a flight so you know when to pick me up!" Brooklyn replied cheerfully "Good luck with your case!"

"Thanks!" Sam said before saying a quick adieu and hung up.

Brooklyn let out a soft chuckle before closing her phone and placing it back into her pocket.

She turned around to look at her team and ducked. "You're going to have to do better than that, DiNozzo!" She laughed at her co-worker's dejected expression.

"So, you're going back to California?" McGee asked.

Brooklyn nodded "but don't worry, I'll be back after New Year's, and then you guys pretty much have me until sometime in the spring!" She smiled, showing her white teeth.

"Now c'mon, we can play in the snow for a little while longer!" She laughed again, falling onto her back in the snow and making a snow angel.

I'm dreaming tonight of a place I love
Even more than I usually do
And although I know it's a long road back
I promise you

I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
So please have snow and mistletoe
And presents for the tree

Christmas Eve will find you
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

"OKAY ABBY! I cross my heart that I'll call you as soon as my plane lands!" Brooklyn smiled with a shake of her head, giving her friend one last squeeze of a hug.

Abby released her friend from her death grip, and Books moved on to say her adieus to the rest of the team. As she worked her way down the line, she made sure to pull everyone's present from a red, stereotypical Santa Claus toy sack.

When she reached the end of the line, she found Leroy Jethro Gibbs standing there. She gave him a soft smile before he pulled her into a hug.

"I hope you have a nice trip back to Los Angeles, and be careful out there…" he said softly to her. She released him from the hug and looked him in the eye with an earnest smile.

"Don't worry about me Gibbs," she grinned at him, "people out west know not to screw with me!"

Gibbs let out a laugh and Brooklyn gave him his present. "I expect a group phone call from all of you on Christmas!" she said to the team, getting various forms of yes in reply.

Satisfied with the answer, she grabbed her items and head over to the elevator. While she waited for the metal box of transportation, she waved at her friends one last time before stepping inside.

"Hey Sam, I'm on my way to the airport right now. My plane leaves at 3, and I should be landing in around 7:30, so I hope to see you there!" Brooklyn hung up her phone, leaving a message on Sam's voicemail.

She sighed and tossed her mobile to the passenger seat as she reached her car and hopped in. Starting the engine, she turned up the radio's volume, to blast the tunes through her skull and remove the worries.

I'll be home for Christmas
You, you can count on me, on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents for the tree

I'll be, I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be, if only in my dreams
I'll be, I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be, if only in my dreams

"SAM HANNA!" Brooklyn's voice rang out to man's ears. He smiled and turned around to see the female agent running at him at full throttle.

When she reached him, she jumped up into his arms, hugging him and almost sending him toppling to the floor.

"Miss Books, I have missed you sooo much!" Sam gushed, a cheesy grin playing on his lips.

Brooklyn gave him a quick squeeze before holding him out at arm's distance. "Samuel Hanna, you look as dashing as ever!" She said smiling.

The reunion of the two old friends was interrupted by someone clearing their throats, rather loudly in an attempt to catch their attention.

Sam smiled at the man who stood behind him. "Brooklyn, this is my long time partner, the one, the only the in-" he started, before being cut off by Books.

"-the infamous G. Callen! I have been waiting a very long time to meet you, Mister! Sam has told me so much about you!" Brooke said cheerfully, shaking G's hand.

"Likewise," G replied, letting go of her hand, but reluctantly. When she took his hand to shake it, he had felt what seemed to have been a shock, but it was a good shock; he could only hope that she felt it too.

"Well, lets get this show on the road!" Brooklyn said energetically, jumping up and down a couple times.

The two men looked at each other then looked back at the female agent. "Alrightie then!" Sam said, hooking arms with the girl, grabbing some of her luggage. She grabbed one of her bags, and the pair marched out to Sam's car.

G shook his head, smiling, before grabbing the last bag and jogging after his friends.

I'll be, I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be, if only in my dreams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

If only in my dreams
If only in my dreams

A/N: Sorry it's a little short! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

A/N: UPDATED: August 25, 2010- I just went through, edited one or two things, and put in the lyrics ^^

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NCIS: LOS ANGELES…. I wish I did though….