The story of two become one, and the music that defined them
LIFE IS A TRANCE
Every Other Way – Radio Edit – BT featuring JES
Private Beach Residence, Hawaii
Waves slowly flowed across the sand of the beach. A few feet away the sand ended with some trees in a wooded area. Two large palm Trees grew skyward and tied between them was a large hammock. The lights from the house cast a soft glow as the sun was setting on the horizon. Two figures lay on the hammock. A tall blond man with glasses wearing a pair of swim trunks lay on his back. His right arm behind his head and his right leg draped off the hammock. His left arm was wrapped around a short woman with red hair. She was wearing a blue and red bikini and a wrap around her lower body. The both lay there in silence as the man pushed with his leg, softly rocking them back and forth almost like a cradle. A small wireless speaker sat nearby with a music player attached to it. A new song started as the woman shifted a bit
(Begin Song)
"What are you thinking about?" Nell's voice broke the silence
"Too much right now. I'm trying to shut my brain off." Eric replied.
"Everything alright?" She asked, turning her head and looking up at him.
Is it strained, when I call you
Or do you think, that I might forget
"Everything is more than alright. Everything is beyond perfect." He answered, giving her a reassuring smile. "I'm lying in a hammock, on a private beach in Hawaii that is more then I could ever afford, watching the beautiful sunset, with the woman of my dreams, who yesterday became a permanent part of my life."
Oh your love, is radiating
the farther away
I go
I go
"Yea, can't really see how things could get any better." She said as she took his hand and ran her fingers over his.
Do you count, on me now
And do you wait, up for me all night
"It's weird" She said.
I wish I could run, to you when you need me
You know I can't be far
For long
For long
"Don't tell me you are having second thoughts there, Rockstar" He said in mock panic.
She giggled. "No way, Beale. You're stuck with me now. It just feels weird because it feels like nothing has changed with us. I mean, I'm your wife now. I have your last name. I expected everything to change in my life when I got married."
"I think we got all that out of the way when we started dating." Eric said.
Heart don't fail me now
Cause there is no time to waste
Don't shut me out, we shouldn't wait another day
"Do you regret it?" She asked.
"What, marrying you?" Eric asked.
She shook her head. "Sorry, I should have been specific. I meant about us getting together. We danced around each other for so long, wasted so much time hiding how we felt about each other." She explained.
I've searched for you, on my hearts high speed chase
Hear me out, may be the only chance to say
Hold me now
I've said it Every Other Way
"Maybe a little. But in my opinion the end result was worth it." He said, placing a kiss on the crown of her head.
"Yea, me too." She whispered.
She shifted onto her side and laid her head on his chest. He ran his hand up and down her back, ghosting just over the knot in her bikini top.
"You are incorrigible, you know that right?" She smiled.
These tears I've cried
More moments gone to waste
"What can I say? I'm the luckiest man alive. I have the total package lying next to me. Brains and beauty all rolled into one." He said, kissing her gently.
She ran her hand on his bare chest, savoring the feeling of his skin against hers. "Don't sell yourself short there." She said.
I've searched for you
I've said it Every Other Way
They rocked in silence as the sun set and the stars started to come out.
"Can you promise me one thing, Nell?" He asked her.
Heart don't fail me now
Cause there is no time to waste
Don't shut me out, we shouldn't wait another day
I've searched for you, on my hearts high speed chase
She rolled on top of him and clasped her fingers together on his chest, resting her chin on them.
"What?" She asked.
"I know you aren't going to stay in Ops forever. I know you want to go into the field. And I don't want the fact that I am your husband to stop you from doing that. It wouldn't be fair to you." He began while rubbing her back. "We can even wait to have kids when you are ready. But I want you to promise me when you do go into to field, please, please come home. Do everything possible to come home at the end of the day. Because my heart is and always will be yours. You are everything to me, Nell. " He said.
Hear me out, may be the only chance to say
Hold me now
I've said it Every Other Way
She laid her head on his chest and wrapped her arms around his neck. "I will, Eric. I made that promise to you when I put this on." She said as she tapped her ring. She pushed up against him and brought her head to him, kissing him gently. "I love you, Wolfram." She said.
"I love you, Rockstar" He replied as she lay back down on his chest.
Heart don't fail me now
Cause there is no time to waste
"I wish I could freeze time." She said. "You, me, this hammock, this beach…" She continued
"You and me both, Nell. No terrorists, no WMDs, no National Security." He said.
Don't shut me out, we shouldn't wait another day
I've searched for you, on my hearts high speed chase
"Think Hetty will be mad if we conveniently forget to go home?" She replied with a smile.
"I don't want to find out." He said.
Hear me out, may be the only chance to say
She gave him a playful pout. "You're no fun." She said, nuzzling against him again, slowly drifting off to sleep in his arms as Eric stared up into the night sky, silently contemplating his life now.
Hold me now
I've said it Every Other Way
Closer – Formal One Remix – Ronski Speed with Sarah Russell
LA Mercy General Hospital
Eric sat in the chair in the hospital room. He had been here too many times for his liking. Callen, Deeks, and Sam all being shot, Callen's brush with Spiral. Eric started to feel like this place held nothing but sadness for him. But that all changed yesterday.
He looked over at the red headed beauty that he was proud to call his wife. She was asleep currently and Eric wanted her to stay that way for now. She was exhausted and deserved all the rest she could get.
Eric listened to music on his phone, keeping on ear bud out just in case someone needed his attention.
(Begin Song)
A new song started to play as he looked down at the sleeping bundle in his arms.
I never knew that you were right before my eyes
And you were just a heartbeat away
He couldn't help but smile. "Hi, Rachel. It's been a long time since I found out you were real. But here we are. You are in the world now, and you make Mommy and Daddy so happy to see you." He said
But it's like my eyes were closed to what was there
And now I see the colors of my fate
"I know Mommy was scared, truth be told so was Daddy. I wasn't sure I was ready for you. But thankfully you have an Uncle Sam who really helped Daddy figure out what he should do. I don't think I could have done this without him." He continued.
I won't let go
Won't let you go no more
"You have such an amazing family here. Plenty of Aunt and Uncles who will help Mommy and Daddy take care of you. You have a new cousin who is going to protect you. And a grandmother who will stop at nothing to make sure you are safe." He said.
Step by step
I'm moving day by day
I'm getting closer
I'm getting closer to you
"And you have a Mommy and Daddy who love you very much. We aren't perfect but I promise you that we will do our best to make sure you have everything you need to make us proud."
Step by step
I'm moving day by day
I'm getting closer
I'm getting closer to you
"I hope I'm not intruding." A voice broke his thoughts as the song continued.
Eric looked up and saw Hetty standing in the doorway, smiling.
"No, come in. Nell's still asleep so I decided to have some father daughter time. Apparently I'm so boring I put a child to sleep." Eric chuckled.
"Be thankful of these quiet times while you have them, Mr. Beale, for they will be few and far between over the next few years." Hetty said.
I won't let go
Won't let you go no more
"Now, Mr. Beale, it has come to my attention that you have been here for over 24 hours and have not slept in almost 36. I think it is high time you go home and get some rest. I will stay with your girls and keep them company." Hetty said.
"Hetty…" Eric went to protest.
"Not up for discussion. As this child's grandmother I am merely exercising my visitation rights that the two of you agreed on when you agreed to make me such. Or did you forget that part?" Hetty said, giving him a knowing smile.
"I'm not going to win this argument, am I?" Eric said, smiling back.
"No, Mr. Beale. I am afraid you are not." She said.
Eric nodded, position himself so Hetty could take Rachel.
"I assure you that I will call you if anything happens." Hetty said as she sat down in a chair.
"I know you will, Hetty." Eric said. He knelt down and kissed Rachel on the head gently.
"See you later, baby girl. I love you." He whispered. He stood up and moved over to the bed where Nell was asleep. He brushed a few strands of her hair away from her forehead and kissed her on the forehead as well.
"I love you too, Rockstar." He whispered.
As he turned to take one last look he realized the song was still playing. Smiling, he let it finish as he left the hospital.
Step by step
I'm moving day by day
I'm getting closer
Yes I'm getting closer to you
Going Home – Cosmic Gate with Emma Hewitt
Los Angeles Memorial Cemetery
Nell stood by the coffin, staring endlessly at it as the Naval Chaplin finished his entonement. Music from a nearby stereo started to play, per his request.
(Begin Song)
We've been searching for so long, to find the place where we could belong,
Everyone stood as they filed one by one to place roses on the casket. Callen and Joelle started. Callen held onto his stoic, emotionless state but everyone who knew him truly knew that he was devastated. They laid their roses on and moved on.
We always dreamed of better things to come and turned our faces towards the sun
Sam and his family were next, tears streaming from all of their faces, even Sam's. As Michelle and Kamran moved on Sam and Aiden remained for a second longer. They snapped to attention and saluted the casket, before stepping away and moving on.
We follow the light that we see in the dark, keep on going till it catches spark,
Nate and Rose followed up. Rose was visibly crying and Nate attempted to be her support, but it was a fruitless endeavor for him.
I believe there's a change to come, we never know if we never run
Deeks, Kensi, and their 5 year old, Donald were next. Both were struggling to keep their emotions in check but they were devastated as well.
And all signs are surfacing now again on your mind more
Abby, Gibbs, McGee, and Vance all followed. Abby was supported by both McGee and Gibbs as tears flowed from both Abby and McGee.
Nell's family followed afterward leaving the last 4 people.
Don't turn around we're going one way, the time is right we're going home,
And now you're in my mind always, forever young, and forever on
Owen placed his rose on and stepped aside as Hetty led Nell and 4 year old Rachel up to the casket. Rachel had only a faint clue what was happening. After she placed her rose Hetty gently nudged her to the rest of the team. Michelle was there to scoop the little girl into her arms as Hetty held Nell as she cried.
"We both knew this would happen when we found out about the cancer, Hetty." Nell was able to choke out.
There's a distance to go from here, there's never the weight of the world we fear, I'll be with you and right beside, ever wrong and through the night
And all signs are surfacing now again on your mind more
Hetty gently took her hand. "You know he loves you. Loves, not loved" Hetty said, patting Nell's hand.
"I know. But I miss him so much, Hetty"
Don't turn around we're going one way, the time is right we're going home,
And now you're in my mind always, forever young, and forever on
"I know, my dear. The next few months will be hard for you but we are all here for you." Hetty said.
"Thank you, Hetty." Nell said.
"You and your daughter are more than welcome to move into my home." Hetty said
"I think Rachel would like that. And I think I will need it." Nell said.
Don't turn around we're going one way, the time is right we're going home,
And now you're in my mind always, forever young, and forever on
Hetty laid her rose on the casket and stepped aside. Nell stood staring at hers before placing it. She felt a tug as she looked down and saw Rachel. Smiling she picked her up as the casket started to lower
Don't turn around we're going one way, the time is right we're going home,
And now you're in my mind always, forever young, and forever on
"I love you, Wolfram. I always will" Nell whispered as the song came to an end.
I apologize for building everyone's heart up with the first 2 sections and then ripping it out with the 3rd. Please don't hate me.
The first section when I found the song it just begged for this type of scene. In face there is a literal Hammock remix of the song. But none of the remixes really fit the feel of what I wanted. Same with the 3rd section, None of the remixes really fit.
I also wanted to take a different route with the 3rd section. A very big chuck of the death stories related to Eric and Nell usually have Nell dying. I wanted to do the opposite and have Eric be the one. Also I wanted him to die a natural way, not shot or anything case related.
I do have a 3rd Trance episode, Friendship is a Trance, in the works that will be a prequel to Love and Life.
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