Sometimes You Just Can't Help It CH9
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Callen could honestly say he was glad Hetty had given Nell a spare key to his house because he probably never would have thought about it he'd never been in this situation before. Since then he and Nell had spent the next few months working in perfect harmony, they kept their professional life separate from their working life, well they occasionally made out when Nell was destroying documents because it was the only door that had a lock and not many people hang around the area. Callen had stayed over a Nell's and they were busy getting ready for work, when there was a knock on the door.
"Who could that be this early" Callen asked as Nell went to answer the door
"Sam, Kensi, Deeks, Eric" Nell rattled off then froze "you don't think it would be Hetty"
"Nah, if she wanted to talk to us she would wait until after work hours" Callen replied heading to the kitchen to his coffee that he desperately needed he froze with his cup halfway to his mouth when he heard Nell voice.
"Mum, Dad what are you doing here" Nell said he could hear the surprise and the happiness. He and Nell had only just started talk about him meeting her parents; she wanted to tell them about him before he met them, looks like that wasn't going to happen. He stood in the kitchen doorway and watched her, she looked a lot like her mother but got her hair colour from her dad, he started to feel his stomach clutch with nerves, he'd never had to deal with families before when it came to women which meant he never dealt with a father's love for his daughter either.
"You didn't say you had company Nell" He father said noticing Callen
"I was getting there but you two wouldn't let me talk" Nell replied annoyed
"Hi I'm Greg Callen" Callen said introducing himself "I'm Nell's" he stated but Nell finished for him
"My boyfriend but everyone just calls him G, I was planning on introducing you guys next weekend for your anniversary party, if nothing came up for work"
Callen had to admit he was a little surprised that she had introduced him as her boyfriend but Nell always surprised him and he honestly liked it.
"So Greg, you work at the TV station too" Nell's mother asked just as he took a sip of coffee and choked
"Yes, he's the head of security" Nell said patting Callen on the back as he coughed "and you can just call him G, mum everyone does"
"We have to get to work" Callen said recovering from his coughing fit
"Oh crap yeah, you and dad will be alright here by yourself right" Nell said with a frantic look at the clock
"Yes, yes go sweetheart have a good day the both of you" Nell's mother replied
"Nice meeting you Mr and Mrs Jones" Callen said being polite
"Oh just call us John and Enid, G" Nell mother chuckled
"Okay bye guys, I love you" Nell said taking Callen's hand and leading him out of the house. They took separate cars because they still hadn't told the team, they figured they would get around to it but they both knew everyone would know by now (or you would hope) how many times do they really need to destroy documents together.
Nell came to find him a few hours later in the armoury where he was cleaning his weapon; they were just about leave on a mission.
"I'm so sorry about this morning" Nell whispered handing him a folder which had some forms that needed his signature "I didn't know they were coming, they decided a spur of the moment trip was needed because they figured I would back out on the anniversary party because something with work had come up which most of the time was true" Callen cut her off while he signed papers
"It is fine Nell they're you're parents, sure it would have been nice for them to call first in case something else was happening" Callen said giving her a grin, which made her laugh.
"They're only going to be here a couple of days, they want us to have dinner with them at my place, my mum's going to cook but I've told her that it's probably going to be a late one" Nell told him, they were still whispering even though they were alone.
"We'll make it early enough, we'll have a nice dinner with your parents in which hopefully they'll approve of me and we can organise to go to your parents anniversary party and we should probably tell the others officially" Callen replied he kissed her on the forehead "I've got to go, I'll see you when we get back, if we're late getting back don't wait for me I'll come by your place"
"What happens if you get beat up" Nell offered
"I work as head of security, I have to deal with loonies all the time one of them socked me one, but I don't think that excuse will be necessary, hopefully, I will see you when we get back mostly unscathed I promise"
"Okay go, I don't want Sam it get angry with me" Nell said without stopping the smile that spread across her face.
Sam and Callen were in the car on their way back to Ops, their job done and the only mark on Callen was a scrap on his arm where he had tackled the assailant, he was quite proud of himself.
"So you and Nell" Sam said Callen's head snapped around to look at Sam "I'm not stupid G, I'm an investigator not to mention I've been your partner and your friend for 6 years, how long has this been going on"
"7 months and 2 days" Callen replied looking back at the road
"Why haven't you said anything?"
"Because we could get into trouble, Hetty knows and she's already threatened to end it if it affects our jobs"
"7 months ago, that's when you two were undercover"
"Our relationship started the weekend before then, got to admit though it helped everything"
"7 months is a long time G, have you done the whole meet the family deal yet"
"I met her parents this morning, they turned up out of the blue and I'll be having dinner with them tonight and I am completely terrified"
"Good you're supposed to be, just try not to show it around her dad, we father's are like sharks we smell blood in the water or in this case fear we certainly won't think your good enough for our daughters"
"I seriously can't wait until Natalie starts dating; you are going to be the dad from hell"
"You better believe it, but I'm happy for you G, she's been good for you, you don't have that stray look about you anymore"
"Gee thanks Sam, so I take it you approve"
"Yeah I do"
"So do we" Deeks said through the com. Callen couldn't believe it, how did he forget about the coms
"You hurt her though Callen and I will end you" Kensi told him
"Yeah I got that Kens, thanks" Callen replied mortified.
