Prompt: Granger tells the Team via livestream that they lost contact with Kensi. I apologize for forgetting to post this here before Zero Days.
The tables had turned; Eric walked into Ops with his head held high, and Nell ran to meet him at the sliding doors with her arms wide open. "You're not allowed to leave Ops ever again, Beale." She pulled back away quickly and held him at arm's length, smiling proudly at him.
"He did good today," Deeks said, walking in behind Eric. "Not quite as badass as you yet, Velma, but he's getting there."
"Yeah, I think I'm gonna stay far away from guns for now, if that's okay," Eric responded, smiling at Nell. "And it's been a long day, so I can't wait to go home and play some videos games that don't have any guns or death in them."
"Like what, Mrs. Pacman?" Deeks joked. The doors to Ops re-opened and Hetty walked in, with Sam and Callen in tow. "Hettyyyy, look, Eric is still alive. Barely."
Hetty crossed her hands in front of her and walked silently to the front of the room. Sam and Callen stayed where they were, close to Deeks. "I'm afraid the day is not over yet, Mr. Beale." She signaled to Nell to activate the big screen TV.
"What's going on?" Deeks asked, swallowing deeply.
Hetty met his eyes briefly before looking away. "Assistant Director Granger needs to speak with us. Ms. Jones?"
Nell nodded, fumbling with her tablet until Granger finally appeared on the screen.
"Where's Kensi?" Deeks asked immediately, tugging at the hem of his jacket nervously. Sam and Callen exchanged a worried look, each taking another step closer to their younger teammate.
"That's a good question, Detective," Granger replied gruffly. "We've been out of contact with Agent Blye for 24 hours now."
"What do you mean, out of contact?" Deeks' voice cracked. "You mean she's missing?" He cleared his throat. "Or that she's dead?"
"Deeks," Sam spoke in a low register. He tried to place a hand on the detective's shoulder but Deeks shied away from. "Keep cool, man." Deeks could only close his eyes and shake his head in disbelief.
"It means, Mr. Deeks," Hetty answered. "That we're going to go find her."