Gone Chapter 3

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Later that night Callen called Hetty to organise emergency leave for Nell and himself and were on a plane to Washington the next day. 5 hours they landed in Washington. As they disembarked from the plane Nell turned to Callen.

"Are you ready to do this?" She asked.

Callen took Nell's hand in his and brought it up to his lips, kissed it and smiled. "Yeah. I'm sure."

Nell smiled as they walked hand up the tunnel, collected their bags and headed to NCIS Headquarters.

Meanwhile at NCIS Headquarters Tony and McGee were already in the bullpen arguing when Ziva walked in.

"Ah Ziva did you know our very own Tim McGee is writing another book about the Continuing Adventures of LJ Tibbs."

"McGee" Said Ziva with authority as she got up out of her chair and walked over to her desk. "Do you remember what I said that I would do to you if you ever" She said as she extenuated the word ever; "wrote another book including me."

McGee gulped.

"Do you remember what Gibbs said he would do to you if you if. Well I guess he did not say anything, but he gave you a look McGee. A look that I have used many times myself."

In the meantime Callen and Nell had arrived at the Navy Yard and had taken the elevator to Gibbs floor and walked off towards Gibbs desk where they could hear the argument occurring between his team.

"Would that be that I would deep six you look Ziva?"

"I do not know what deep six means Tony."

Before Ziva could answer Gibbs walked up and to Mc Gee and head slapped him.

"It means that McGee writes another book about the adventures of LJ Tibbs we're gonna be investigating his murder." He said as he sat at his desk not noticing Callen as he walked up.

"Now that is definitely a book I would read. LJ Tibbs the alter ego of one Leroy Jethro Gibbs. I see your still giving out head slaps Gibbs.

Gibbs smiled and got up and hugged Callen. "Callen, good to see you. You must be Nell" He said.

Nell nodded and smiled.

"What brings you to DC Callen?"

"Well Gibbs I have an appointment with the Director and we need to talk to you."

Gibbs and Callen walked away from prying ears. "Everything okay Callen?"

Before Callen could answer Gibbs phone rang, but he didn't pick up.

"Gibbs answer your phone I can wait. I'm not going anywhere."

Gibbs pulled out his flip phone. "Yeah Gibbs." He said as he listened to the call.

"Callen, I got to go. We'll talk later, my house tonight. Doors unlocked" He said as he yelled for the team to grab their gear as he headed out.

"Same old Gibbs." He said as he chuckled.

"Agent Callen. Mrs Callen." Said Vance as he stood on the platform on the stairs.

Callen looked at Director Vance and nodded as they both grabbed their gear and walked upstairs to his office. Once inside Callen explained everything to the Director.

"Callen. I'm so sorry."

Callen nodded not saying a word.

"How long did the doctors give you?'

"They say about a year. I'm on medication to try and get a couple more months. But there's no way of knowing how its gonna progress." He said.

"I see. Am I right to assume Hetty knows."

"Yes and my team and you."

"Gibbs?" He questioned.

"That's another reason for the trip Director to tell him in person." He said. "I want to keep working as long as possible Director."

"I understand Agent Callen. "Normally at this point you would be placed on sick leave."

"Director I."

Vance put his hands up. "As I was saying Callen, that's what would happen in normal circumstances and as we both know Callen you are definitely not normal."

Callen and Nell shot the Director a confused look.

"Was that meant to be a compliment Director?" Queried Callen

"Yes" he said as he nodded. "So have your doctor forward your results to Hetty and myself so we can follow your progress and assess everything on a month to month basis."

Callen nodded. "Will do Director."

"Anything else you need to tell me?"

Callen looked at Nell who nodded.

"I'm pregnant Director." She said as she took a hold of Callen's hand.

Leon smiled "Congratulations." He said.

"Thank you Director." Said Callen.

"You're a busy man Director we'll get out of your hair"

Vance shot Callen look.

"Well so to speak" Said Callen as Vance chuckled as they headed out of his Vance's office and headed onto Gibbs house.

The rest of the day went pretty quickly and before they knew it Gibbs walked in to find in Callen and Nell cooking dinner. He approached them cautiously.

"Callen? What are you doing?"

Callen turned to find Gibbs staring at him. "Cooking" He said simply.

"That safe Callen?" He said.

Callen chuckled.

"Don't worry Gibbs I'm not letting him do it alone."

Gibbs smiled and chuckled. "Yeah." He said as Nell plated up dinner and they all sat down at the table.

As they were about half way through the meal Gibbs spoke up. "So you and Nell came all the way to DC to talk face to face. Means it serious Callen. "What's going on?"

Callen turned to Nell who nodded slightly. "We have some news. First off Nell is pregnant."

Gibbs smiled. "Congratulations Callen. Congratulations Nell"

Nell knew that Gibbs had been like a father figure to him so there was no question in either of their minds that they would want Gibbs to be their babies grandfather.

"Gibbs. I know you've been like a father to Callen. We were both hoping that you would consider our child as your grandchild." Said Nell

Gibbs smile grew wider. "Of course, I would love too." He said as he got up and pulled them both into a hug.

Gibbs started to clear the plates off the table when he saw the Callen's expression had changed from happy to upset.

"Callen? Everything okay?"

"We have some other news Gibbs. Can you sit down?"

Gibbs didn't like where this was heading but he put down the dishes he was carrying and sat down at the table.

"What's going on Callen?"

Callen and Nell started to tell Gibbs about his diagnosis.

"I spoke to Dr Nolo; I told him I want to be here with Nell and our child for as long as possible, so he started me on some tablets. It's supposed to give me a few more months." He said shakily.

Gibbs got up and walked around to Callen who got up out of his chair. Gibbs pulled him into him.

"I'm so sorry Callen." He said as he held onto Callen who was starting to break down.

After a couple of minutes Callen removed himself from Gibbs hold.

"Whatever you need Callen. I'm there. For you, for Nell, for my grandchild."

"Callen nodded. "Thanks Gibbs."

"Nell I don't feel so great. I think it's the side effects from the tablets. "I'm gonna go lay down."

'Yeah." She said as she nodded. "Do you need a hand or will you be right?"

"I'll be okay, you stay." He said as said good night to Gibbs and headed up the stairs.

Nell and Gibbs moved to the couch and relaxed back into it.

"How are you doing with everything Nell?" Asked Gibbs

Nell inhaled sharply. "Honestly, it's alot being pregnant and my husband is dying" She said as she started to cry.

"Shh, come here." He said as he pulled her into him. "It's alright. I've got you. We're gonna get through this together."

Nell sniffled as she tried to compose herself. "I just don't know what to do Gibbs. I'm trying to be strong for him Gibbs, but it just gets too much sometimes. I just feel like I want to break into a million pieces and I know that I can't, because he needs me to be strong for him."

Gibbs move slightly and looked down at Nell. "Hey, hey, you're not alone in this Nell, neither of you are. You've got me, Sam, your whole team in LA. I won't let you go through this alone. You hear me?"

Nell nodded.

"It's okay to ask for help. It's understandable to feel the way you do right now. "You're overwhelmed and you need to tell us so we can help."

Nell nodded again.

"Alright tomorrow, we get a plan in place, to get Callen through these next months. Remember you have a mini Callen or a mini you growing in there" He said as he put his hand on her stomach. "You need to look after yourself for the sake of the baby."

Nell smiled.

"Thanks Gibbs.

"Gibbs, alright now. Go upstairs get some rest and we can talk about it with Callen tomorrow.

Nell smiled and nodded. She gave Gibbs one last hug before headed upstairs.

Gibbs sat on the couch and inhaled sharply as he tried to wrap his head around the news that Callen was dying. He wasn't dying of bullet or a poison. He was dying a natural death. Something he thought wouldn't happen for a long time for Callen. He needed time to think. He got up off the couch and headed down to the basement.

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