Gone

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Gibbs had been in LA for a month, staying with Nell who was now close to close to full time and Gibbs she could go into labour at any time.

"How are you doing there Nell?" You need a hand?" He yelled as he poured coffee into a cup for him and made up a tea for Nell and set it down on the table before looking for her.

"Yeah, yep. I'm good, just takes a bit of a time to waddle that's all." She called as she guided herself down the hall, using the wall to support her as she came into view.

"Here, let me help." Said Gibbs as tell took a hold of his arm as he guided her over to lounge as he brought their drinks over as she sat with her hands rubbing over her stomach as tried to soothe her daughter who had been particularly active this morning.

Gibbs smiled as he took a seat next to her. "Everything okay?" He asked taking a seat next to her.

"Yeah, just he's very active this morning that's all, I think she things kicking mommy is funny." She said as she smiled looking down at her stomach.

Gibbs smiled. "Sounds like she's ready to get out over there." He said as he rested a hand on her stomach. As he did the door bell rang. "I got it." He said getting up and heading to the door and found Sam, Kensi, Deeks and Eric waiting with coffee and breakfast.

Gibbs stepped aside letting them in as they walked over to Nell.

"Morning guys."

"Morning, how are you doing this morning?" Asked Sam as he looked at a glowing Nell.

"Good, she's active, kicking me a lot!" She exclaimed as her hands went to her stomach to try and stop her as she watched Deeks hand Kensi a breakfast burrito. "Is that a breakfast burrito?" She asked.

"Uh yeah, it is." Said Deeks.

"You have another one by any chance?" She asked.

"Uh, no, sorry Nellster."

"Can I have it?" She asked.

Deeks shot a look at Kensi who was looking at her burrito. "Uh Nell, Kensi without food, yeah I don't know if that's something I'm ready to experience..."

"Come on, please I'm really craving a burrito and my daughters kicking out my insides. You wouldn't deny a pregnant woman would you Kens?" She asked, hoping to guilt trip her.

Gibbs got up walked over to Kensi took the burrito out of her hand and handed it to Nell. "Here you go" He said as he sat down with a smile.

Deeks looked at Kensi. "But clearly I'm okay with it and I'm looking forward to the experience." He said nervously.

Sam took a seat opposite Nell who was shifting her weight as she took a bite out of her burrito.

"You alright Nell?" He asked

"Oh yeah, just some pain in back and hips."

A serious look came over his face. "Nell, how's the baby been the last day or so?"

"Uh Sam?" Asked Kensi

"What's going on?" Asked Deeks.

"Uh, she's pretty active.' She chuckled as her hands rested on her stomach. "Been kicking a lot this morning."

Sam looked at Gibbs who looked back at Sam realizing what he was getting at.

"I'll be back in a second." He said as he got up and went to the bedroom and saw a wetness on the bed.

"Damn." He whispered as he went back to the living room where they were all sitting by Nell.

"Nell you didn't tell me where your water broke" Said Gibbs as he gathered his jacket and keys.

"I thought it was just the baby, kicking on my bladder, it's wasn't the first time." She said slightly embarrassed as she got up with the help of Sam.

"Well your stomach's looked like it's dropped as well." Noted Sam.

"What does that mean?" Asked Deeks.

"It means we're going to the hospital and you need to let Hetty know the baby's on the way." Said Gibbs as he and Sam helped her to the car while Deeks grabbed the bag near the door.

"Are you sure we need to go now Gibbs? I don't even feel any contractions."

"Yeah Nell, we're going now. That way we can see Callen before your daughter arrives alright." He said

"Yeah" She said as suddenly became overwhelmed with emotion as Kensi and Deeks came into view.

"Nell, Nelly, everything okay?" Asked Deeks.

Sam and Gibbs smiled as they looked at each other. "Hormones." They said at the same with Sam chuckling.

"Alright well you two check in with Hetty and I'll head to the hospital with Gibbs and Nell." Said Sam.

"We will, we'll meet you at the hospital" Said Deeks as they hugged Nell.

"Ahhh." She said sharply as she jerked. "I think you might have been right about those contractions Gibbs." She said.

"Right, come on then, let's go." He said as he got in the car and they headed off to the hospital.

As they arrived at the hospital 20 minutes later Sam got them checked in as Gibbs found a wheelchair and after some arguing Nell allowed Gibbs to push her and they soon arrived at Callen's room.

"Callen?" Called Nell as he groaned and turned as he coughed.

"Nell? Is that you?" He asked as he turned to find Gibbs and Nell across from him.

"Yeah, it's me and Gibbs."

"Gibbs, are you sure? I can't smell any coffee." He said as he tried to laugh but ended up coughing instead.

"Here" She said as she handed him some water.

Callen coughed. "Thanks." He said as he held it out with a shaky hand.

"What are you doing in a wheelchair Nell?" He said shakily. "Are you alright?"

Nell smiled. "I'm better than alright honey. My water broke this morning." She smiled as she reached for his hand.

Callen looked at his wife in confusion.

"The baby's coming Callen, you're daughters coming." She said as she felt another pain, another contraction."

For the first time in a long time Gibbs and Nell saw Callen smile. He squeezed her hand as he took a breath. "I can't wait to meet her." He said as Sam knocked on the door.

"Hey G." He said as he greeted them.

"I'm sorry to steal Nell away but the midwife wants to see how far along you are." He said as Sam walked around the back of the wheelchair.

"Don't worry G, I'll bring her back, along with your daughter." He said as he smiled as he back out of the room with Nell.

"I love you." She mouthed.

Callen smiled. "Love you too baby." He said as Gibbs took a seat.

"So how are you doing Callen?" He asked.

Callen smiled as he and Gibbs began to talk.

Meanwhile Sam and Nell had arrived in the maternity ward and she felt another contraction hit. "How many minutes is that in between each one now" Asked Sam.

"I don't know, but about 15 minutes, but the pain is um, well its rough." Said Sam.

Sam smiled. "Yeah, well you're a pushing out a mini human right there Nell. You're definitely tougher than me" He said

Nell smiled. "That's a huge compliment coming from a SEAL."

Sam chuckled. "Yeah well those guys have never had to give birth to another human have they." He said as he winked as he the midwife greeted her.

Meanwhile back at the mission Kensi and Deeks had arrived and quickly headed towards the office.

"Good Morning Mr Deeks, Miss Blye."

"We came from Callen's and uh…well.." Said Deeks.

"Well, what Mr Deeks?" Asked Hetty

"Nell's water broke Hetty, she's in labour."

Hetty smiled. "And Mr Callen?"

"We don't know Hetty, we came straight here. Sam went to the hospital with Nell and Gibbs.

"Good, good, well. We have updates on the case. I suggest you make haste as when Mr Hanna or Gibbs call we will make our journey to the hospital." She smiled before walking away as Kensi and Deeks headed up the stairs to OPS.

The hours continued to pass and back at the hospital Nell's contraction had become closer and closer.

"Well then how are we doing here?" Asked the doctor as she walked in the room.

"We're in a lot of pain!" She yelled as she squeezed Sam's hand as he looked up and saw Gibbs standing by the door.

"I thought you were with Callen?" He said.

"He is." He said as he saw Callen in the wheelchair. Gibbs rolled him over to Nell's bedside as he replaced Sam's hand. "I told you I wouldn't miss this" He said as he smiled. Nell chuckled as she smiled as she squeezed his hand

"Here we go, alright Nell, we're going to start push alright. Are you ready?" Asked the doctor.

Nell nodded. "I'm ready."

"That'd be our cue to leave." Said Sam as Gibbs followed him out but not before turning to one of the nurses. "That's my daughter in law. Would you mind calling me when everything's finished." He said.

The nurse nodded as they left the room.

"Coffee?" Asked Sam.

"Do you have to ask Sam?" Smiled Gibbs as they walked down the corridor.

2 hours later an exhausted Nell was lying next to Callen as she held her daughter to her chest. "Welcome to the world Carla Henrietta Callen." She smiled as Callen kissed her forehead as he looked down smiling at his new born daughter as at the same time Gibbs phone rang, he pulled it out and answered it and smiled.

"Thank you." He said as he flipped his phone shut. "She's here." He smiled.

"Great I'll let Hetty and the others know." He said as he stepped away to call them. "I'll catch you up." Said Sam as Gibbs headed back to Nell's room arriving shortly after.

Gibbs smiled as he stood at the doorway as she saw Nell and Callen smiling as their daughter lay on Nell's chest.

"She's beautiful Nell." He said as he walked in.

"How are you doing? Both of you?"

Nell smiled "Exhausted, tired, but ontop of the world."

"Callen?" Asked Gibbs.

"Happy Gibbs, I feel, happy.' He said as he shot him a crooked smile.

"Would you like to hold your granddaughter Gibbs?" She asked.

Gibbs smiled as he picked her up and nestled her into his chest. "Oh she is beautiful Nell, so innocent." He said as he smiled lovingly down at his granddaughter.

Nell and Callen smiled as they the held each other while they watched Gibbs bond with their daughter before handing her back to her mother before the nurse came and put her back in the cot.

"You should get some sleep while you can Nell I imagine the others will be here soon." Said Gibbs.

Nell nodded. "Will you stay?" She asked turning to Callen.

"Course I will baby." He said as he wrapped his shaking arm around her and held her tight.

An hour later Hetty, Eric, Kensi and Deeks had finished winding down the case and had arrived at the hospital.

"I can't wait to meet her." Said Kensi as she smiled.

"I know right I keep trying to imagine the combination of Callen and Nell into one baby." Said Eric.

Hetty smirked. "Well we will find out soon enough Mr Beale." Said Hetty as they jumped in the lift and headed to the maternity ward soon arriving at the door of Nell room when they smiled when they saw Nell snuggled in Callen as she gazed over to her daughter and then to the door and smiled.

"How are you Nell?" She asked as they stepped into the room.

"Tired, but happy." She said as she felt Callen wake. "Honey, Hetty and the others are here." She whispered.

He used what strength he had to try and push himself up. "Mr Callen, no need to move for us." She said as he stopped.

"Ah and this must be the little one." She said as she turned towards the cot. What no-one noticed was Gibbs and Sam standing by the door, smiling no one noticed but Callen, who beckoned them in as they joined the others who were now huddled around the cot as Callen and Nell looked on as Hetty cradled the baby in front of her.

"She is beautiful Nell." She said as she stared down at the auburn haired baby. "May I ask her name?"

Nell and Callen smiled. "Her name is Clara, Clara Henrietta Callen." She said as Hetty smiled.

"Thank you for the honour Nell."

Nell simply smiled as both her and Callen watched as their team, their family doted on their daughter. Callen looked around at his friends, his family and his daughter and smiled. He was happy, he knew that once he was gone that his daughter, his wife, his family would always be taken care of. He nestled into Nell as he let his happiness take him over.

Time did not matter to him anymore, what mattered to him now was sending what time he had left with his friends, his family.

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