4 Offices, 3 conference calls, 1 busy day

NETWORKING

Boatshed

"We've tracked them down to the DC area but we need some extra muscle. We were hoping the two of you would like a change of scenery for awhile." Director Vance said.

"As long as it isn't a full time gig. I've had enough of East Coast Winters." Sam said.

"Oh Come on, Chief. Losing your edge?" Gibbs couldn't help but smile.

"No on your life, Gunny" Sam chuckled.

"I've got you both booked on the next flight to DC. Agents DiNozzo and Bishop will pick you up when you arrive."

"Looking forward to it Director." Callen replied.

"I've sent everything we have on The Brethren to you both. You can review it on the way." McGee stepped into view from MTAC.

"Thanks McGee." Callen said as they closed the connection. Sam stepped away to call Michelle and fill her in.

"I would love to be a fly on the wall for that conversation." Callen said, looking at Sam.

"Michelle knows our work. She will understand." Hetty said. "Now, both of you get ready. I'll arrange some transportation for you to LAX." She said as she turned and left to head back to the Mission.

Mission Armory

"LAPD Crime Lab identified the prints from the botched heist and matched one of your cases. Your cat burglar is in LA now." Deeks explained.

"That would explain why we haven't been getting anywhere with the investigation. It was like one second he was here and then he vanished." Brody explained.

"How long ago was this botched heist?" Pride asked.

"2 days ago." Kensi replied.

"Means the trail is still fresh, King." LaSalle said.

"This is your case. So it's your call." Deeks said.

"Does that Henrietta of yours still drink tea by the gallon?" Pride asked.

"You know how they say the human body is 70% Water? With Hetty it is more of 90% Tea." Deeks said, causing everyone to crack a smile.

"Well I will have to hunt some down for her. It's rude to not give a gift to your host. Brody, LaSalle, you two head to LA. I'll hold down the fort and follow up with Sebastian and Loretta." Pride turned to his agents.

"You owe me dinner, Deeks." LaSalle said. "I've been curious to try what you West Coasters call cuisine."

"Always willing to oblige. Least I could do while you are on my side of the coast." Deeks said.

"We will be there tomorrow." Brody said.

"Look forward to it." Kensi said as the connection closed. She looked over at Deeks questiongly.

"LaSalle treated me to the whole New Orleans experience last time I was there." He explained.

Ops Center

"We have tons of intel but not enough time or manpower to process it. OW!" Dave yelled as Claire punched him in the shoulder, "Or womanpower" He said rubbing his arm, eliciting a chuckle from Roy.

"We that is why you have some awesome friends like us here in LA." Eric said.

"Go ahead and send what you have. I'll start combing through it." Nell said as she typed on her tablet.

"Really appreciate it, you two" Paris said.

"How is sunny Albuquerque?" Nell said.

"Ran into Walter White lately?" Eric said.

"Like we haven't heard that joke a million times." Kai rolled his eyes.

"You can't tell me you havn't swung by the House, or Los Pollos Hermanos." Eric said.

Dave's eyes shot to the left and the right embarrassed. "Nope" was all he said.

Eric and Nell suppressed a laugh. "We will let you know as soon as we find anything." Nell said.

"Thanks again. And tell everyone we said Hi" Roy said.

"We will. Be safe guys" Eric said, signing off.

Bullpen later that evening.

Nell and Eric came down the stairs just as Kensi and Deeks were packing up. Sam and Callen had already left and were probably in DC by know.

"Am I the only one who thinks today was really strange?" Deeks said outloud.

"Strange?" Nell asked.

"Yea. You know, something weird about today. Can't really put my finger on it." He said.

They all shrugged. "Maybe a little." Eric said.

"What say we get a drink? I'll buy?" Kensi said, smiling.

"I'll take you up on that." Deeks said.

"We are in." Nell spoke for both of them.

Deeks called over to Hetty at her desk. "You in on this, Hetty?" He said.

"Oh no. Mr. Deeks. But you all have fun tonight. I will see you tomorrow." She said, looking up from the paper work she had in front of her.

"Don't work too hard, Hetty." Nell said.

"I'll try not to, my dear." She said as the rest of them all walked down the hallway and out of the building.

This came out of my need for more crossovers. We get so few of them now a days. They don't even need to be full appearances; just some passing references are fine by me. Also, am I the only one bummed that they didn't pick up RED? I understand why though. They never really established all the characters besides Roy and Paris. The others kind of felt like bit players. I do hope at some point CBS does a big crossover event with all 3 and maybe even all 4 teams for some huge thing.

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