Gone- Chapter 11
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"Come with me Mrs Callen. We can talk in my office."
Nell shook her head. "I'm sorry but I'm not leaving my husband. Please just tell me what's going on." She said as she leant back in the chair with one and entwined with Callen's and the other on her bump.
"I'm sorry, but the tumor has grown and the drugs are not working anymore."
Nell took a deep breath and swallowed hard as she did her best to remain composed. "Um, how…long…before he.."
"I would say no more than a couple of months. I'm so sorry Mrs Callen."
"I…um..are there any other treatments he can try, something to keep him here longer?" She said as tried to keep herself composed.
"There are clinical trials running all the time for different types of treatments for different types of cancer and diseases. I can certainly look for you, but I would imagine the tumor has progressed too far for your husband to participate in the trial.
Nell nodded as Dr Nolo smiled softly. "I'll be in touch regarding those clinical trials." He said as turned to leave.
"Oh Sorry Dr Nolo? How long will it be before my husband wakes up?" She asked.
"I'm sorry, but I'm not sure Mrs Callen. Brain injuries can be unpredictable. We can see that your husband sustained an injury to the brain, probably when he fell. The brain needs time to heal itself.
Nell wiped her eyes. "But it isn't the longer someone stays unconscious the less likely it is that they wake."
Dr Nolo smiled softly. "From what you've said and what I've witnessed Mrs Callen, your husband is a fighter and he wants to be here as long as he can to with you and your child. We'll keep monitoring him and let you know of any changes. You should go home and get some rest. He's not going anywhere and he's in good hands here."
Nell shook her head. "I can't leave him alone." She whispered as she sniffled.
"Alright, can I have one of the nurses call someone for you?" He offered.
"No, no. Its okay I'll call them. I told them I'd keep them updated." She said as she tried to keep herself together.
"Okay and Mrs Callen remember I know you want to be there for your husband, but remember your bringing a beautiful life into this word in a short time. You need to look after yourself.
Nell nodded. "I will, thanks Dr Nolo." She said as she watched him leave. She got up leant over and kissed his forehead. "I love you" She whispered as tears ran down her face. She stepped out of the room and into the corridor and found a place away from everyone and dialed Sam's number.
Sam, Kensi and Deeks had just finished storming a warehouse in downtown LA.
"Get down and stay down!" Said Sam who had his gun pointed at one of the suspects as other NCIS agents arrived on the scene.
Suddenly Sam's phone started to call. He looked down at the screen and saw Nell's number and quickly answered it.
"Nell, what's going on? How's Callen? How are you doing?" He asked not giving her a chance to answer.
"Um, he's not good Sam. He's…" Nell said as she struggled as tears started to run down her face.
"Nell, talk to me. What happened?" Said Sam and Kensi and Deeks walked over.
Nell sniffled as tried to explain what had happened. "He's still unconscious. The tumors grown and now the doctors saying that he has a different brain injury from the fall and I…I'm scared what if I never get to talk to him, he doesn't get to meet his daughter..I…can't…" She said through her tears.
"Nell listen to me. You can't give up alright and we both know that Callen will wake up; he's not going to miss meeting his daughter. Trust me when we talk it's all he can talk about. He wouldn't miss it for the world" Said Sam, which caused Nell to smile a little.
"Would you be able to come to the hospital? I know you have cases and everything but.."
"I'll be there soon." He said as he cut her off.
"Thanks Sam." She said as she hung up the phone and headed back into the room and she took her seat back next to her husband.
Back at the crime scene Sam was giving instruction to the other agents before he headed up to the hospital.
"Is Callen alright Sam?" Asked Kensi
"No, he's still unconscious. Nell's stressing out which is the last thing that she and the baby need right now. I'm heading up to the hospital."
"I think you mean we're heading to the hospital" Said Deeks.
"Deeks…"
"Don't argue with him on this" Said Kensi at Sam. "Callen's family."
Sam smiled. "Alright, let's go." He said as they walked over to the cars.
"Has anyone told Gibbs about what happened to Callen?" Asked Kensi
"I don't know I mean you were there. Hetty heard everything, but I don't know whether she told him or not." Replied Sam.
"You better call him Sam, wouldn't you to get head slapped for not telling him or maybe I would." Said Deeks as he smiled.
"Keep it up; you're the one that's gonna be head slapped." Said Sam as Kensi laughed. "I'll call him on the way to the hospital." He said as they got into their separate cars and headed off.
Sam pulled out his phone and dialed Gibbs number.
Meanwhile in Washington Gibbs had walked into the bullpen to find Dinozzo and Ziva.
"How could you possibly know that I slept with her?" He asked
"Really Tony I think it would be very obvious? No?"
Tony smiled. "What do you mean obvious?"
"What I mean Tony is…"
"What she means is you've been smiling and strutting around the office all morning Dinozzo. Cut it out." He said as he head slapped him.
"Sorry boss." He said as he grimaced as Gibbs phone rang.
"Gibbs." He said as he answered.
"Gibbs, its Sam"
Gibbs got up and walked away from his desk. "What's going on Sam?"
"It's Callen, Nell found him on the bathroom floor this morning, he's unconscious in the hospital."
"I'll be on the next flight Sam. I'll see you soon. Thanks for calling." He said as he hung up the phone as he headed up to brief Vance who granted him leave immediately and headed down the stairs passed Tony and Ziva.
"Going somewhere Boss?" Yelled Tony
"Well yeah Dinozzo" He said as he stepped into the elevator and closed the doors.
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