Chapter 2: The hospital
Callen hated hospitals with a passion.
He would do everything to get out of one whenever he'd been injured. However, he was adamant about his team members remaining in there until they were healed.
Once they returned to LA, Callen was at the hospital every day, regardless of the time, to check on Kensi. The days when she was in a coma were the worst. He just wanted to hear her voice again. Callen would "talk" to Kensi, hoping to get a rise out of her. When it went on for weeks and everyone was starting to lose hope, she finally woke up.
Kensi's temporary paralysis and attitude, was a force to be reckoned with. Though she pushed Deeks away several times, Kensi couldn't do the same with Callen. He told her to text him if she ever wanted to talk.
One night, around midnight, Callen's phone buzzed with a text:
K: Hey, are you awake?
C: Hey Kens, Yes I am. Everything okay?
K: Yes, I'm bored and got tired of watching infomercials. My sleep cycle is off and I'm frustrated I can't walk yet.
Callen calls Kensi to continue the conversation...
C: Where is Deeks? Isn't he staying overnight?
K: No, I told him to go home. His back was hurting from sleeping on the sofa and he was annoying me.
C: (Chuckling quietly) Do you need me to come to the hospital?
K: No, just stay on the phone with me, okay?
C: Sure, as long as you need, Kens.
This occurred almost nightly but became less frequent as Kensi got her strength and mobility back. Kensi was happy Callen was in her life, and decided then and there, she wasn't letting go of him as a friend or otherwise.
Callen knew Kensi had a long recovery ahead of her. He also knew he'd support her as much as she wanted and needed.
The End (or is it?)