Chapter 8
*Hetty POV*
I walk into work the next morning and see two of my agents asleep on couches. No wonder I saw two cars. I put my stuff down in my office then start walking over to the couches since they're near each other. As I'm getting closer I see Deeks shaking. I go over to him and shake him. He shoots up and is breathing heavily.
"Mr. Deeks. What's the problem" I ask
"Hetty" he mutters
"Mr. Deeks" I say
"What Time is it" he asks
"Mr. Deeks that's not important right now. What has you all out of breath" I ask
"Abused. Threatened. Killer" he mutters out
I go over to Callen and wake him up.
"Hetty whats wrong? You only wake me when something is wrong" he says
"Deeks. He had a nightmare. I need you to talk with him. Your pasts are sort of similar" I say
He nods and goes over to the couch. I then send a text to my other agents telling them not to come in until after lunch.
*Callen POV*
I go over to the other couch where Deeks is. I get over there and he's shaking.
"Deeks" I softly say
He looks at me and I can tell there's fear in his eyes.
"Deeks what happened in your dream" I ask
"M-my father. He hurt me and my mom. I begged for him stop but he didn't. I shot his leg and he started hurting my mom. She told me to run. I did. Then there were gunshots." He says
"Deeks what are you not telling me" I ask
"You wouldn't understand" he says
"Yes I would" I say
"No. You wouldn't." He says
"I'm an orphan just like you" I say
"Yeah but you had places to go. You were placed in foster cares. You chose to run. I was left out on the streets. I ran in hope of saving my family. Thinking that my mom would come for me. I was then left on the streets. No one was there for me." He cries
"Deeks I didn't choose the foster families. I was forced into them. They were forced to take me. I was abused in some of the homes. No one cared about me. Until Hetty came along. I know it's the same for you as well." I say
"Why is all of this coming back" he asks
"I'm not sure. But if you need it you have the day off" I say
"No no. I need to do stuff. I need to keep myself busy" he says
"Come on, no one is coming in until after lunch so let's go get some breakfast then we'll come back and start working on paperwork" I say
He nods and we both get up from the couch. He wipes away his tears and grabs his jacket. He puts it on and we go outside. We get in my car and I drive us to a small cafe down the road. We go inside and to a table. We sit down and Deeks rests his head in his hands.
"You alright Deeks" I ask
"My head hurts" He says
"It's all the stress, and remembering" I say
A waitress comes over and we order. Once we're done I reach into my jacket and grab the bag Hetty gave me.
"Here's some ibuprofen" I say
He smiles gratefully and takes them.
"Callen" he says
"Yeah" I say
"Thank you" He says
"For what" I ask
"For last night and this morning. You shouldn't have to deal with my problems. You already deal with me enough" he says
"Deeks this isn't only about the dream. What else is going on" I ask
"Last month I put in my forms to quit. Hetty put them through but told me I had to get through the month." He says
"Yeah ok" I say
"It's True today is my last day" he says
The food comes back and we eat in silence. Once we're done I pay and Deeks leaves a tip. We go to the car and head back to work. We go in and I go to Hetty's office.
"Hetty" I say
"Ah mr. Callen how can I help you" she asks
"Deeks is quitting" I ask
"Not exactly. He's just going to be taking a couple days off. He thinks that he's quitting but I'm not going to let him. He's a good agent. I'll just give him a week or two off." She says
"I'll talk with him" I says
"Well if you're talking with him you might want to talk to Mr. Kane as well he handed his papers in today while you two were gone." She says
I nod and go out to the bull pen. I go to my desk and sit down. An hour later Spencer walks in.
"Spencer, Deeks can I talk to you guys in weapons" I ask
They nod and follow me back there. I close the door and use the keypad to lock it.
"What's up Callen" Spencer asks
"Why are you guys quitting" I ask
"I'm not made out for this stuff. It's only been what like a week or two for me and I've already gone through so much" Spencer says
"Callen you know why I'm quitting" Deeks says
"No I don't Deeks. Obviously I don't. If I did I wouldn't be asking you this question. You guys are both great agents. Deeks for a while now we've been telling you to become a full time NCIS agent. And Spencer I know your new and you've went through a lot but we've all had. I've gone through a lot as a little kid which also led to a lot happening now. There's been cases where it has targeted me directly. Deeks knows that. You both are great agents and you shouldn't be quitting" I say
"Wait Deeks you're quitting" we hear
We turn towards the door and see Kensi. She walks over and Spencer and I go to walk out.
"Stay" she says
We do but stand off to the side. She goes over to Deeks and they start whispering with each other. Then Deeks starts getting mad. I run over and stand between them.
"Kens I think it'd be best if you go out to the bull pen. Can you send Sam in" I ask
She nods and walks out. I turn around and Deeks is pacing.
"Deeks Stop." I say
"Martin Brandle you look at me. Stop this pacing and worrying. The only way for that little lady to stay with you and not get mad is to not quit. You know brandles aren't quitters so why you quitting? You've been through a lot boy but things will get better Grisha Callen has been through a lot to but you don't see him giving up. You didn't see him give up when he'd come into the shelter with bruises all over his face. You didn't give up when that happened to you as well so why give up now" I say
Deeks stops pacing and looks at me.
"G" he says
"Yeah Deeks" I ask
"What was that" he asks
"I don't know. I was trying to help and this all came out. Sorry" I say
"No no it's all good. Wait so you knew who I was since I was little" Deeks asks
"Uh Yeah. I secretly have been watching out for you since you first arrived at the shelter. Then as I got out of the shelter and grew up I still kept an eye on you" I say
"Thank you Callen." He says
"So no quitting" I ask
"No quitting. However I might go for my official name as agent" he says
"Smart idea" I say
He walks out and Spencer walks over.
"You quitting" I ask
"I don't know" he says
"Well I don't think Nell would be to happy if you quit. She might have to track you down and then have your head. Probably on a pole." I say
"Um" He says
"Yo case" Sam yells
"You joining or what" I ask
"Yeah" He says
"Wait hold on. Only agents and employees are allowed up in ops." I say
"Race you" He says
He takes off running and I take off after him. We go up to ops and then take our spots. Me right near Sam and the tech twins then Spencer behind the table next to Deeks.
"Mr. Kane and Mr. Deeks I see you are still working here" Hetty says
"Yes ma'am" Deeks says
Spencer nods in agreement and the twins begin debriefing. Once we hear the case I'm about to talk but Hetty stops me.
"We're going to switch up partnerships for this case" Hetty says
"Really" sam asks
"Yes mr. Hanna. Now you and Callen will go to the crime scene. Miss. Blye will go question the roommate. Now go" She says
We nod and oblige. Sam and I race downstairs, grab our stuff, and get in his car.
"Everything all good with the two yougins" sam asks
"It looks like it. Still not positive about Spence" I say
"Hey you did the best you could" Sam says
*Spencer POV*
Once everyone leaves Deeks and I are just standing in ops awkwardly with Hetty looking at us and the tech twins looking between all three of us and themselves.
"Mr. Deeks, mr. Kane I wish to speak to you in my office" Hetty says then walks out
Deeks and I look at each other and we both have worry in our eyes. We followed Hetty and go to her office.
"Please sit" She says
We nod and take a seat in the two chairs there.
"So mr. Deeks you aren't quitting" she asks
"No ma'am. I actually want you to put my papers through for me becoming a full time agent" Deeks says
"Ah. That I already did. I did that when you gave me the papers for quitting. I had a feeling one of the other agents would talk some sense into you" She says
"Wait so I'm an NCIS special agent and not an LAPD detective anymore" Deeks asks
"Not yet. You have to do the test. If you pass you are" She says
"Thank you Hetty" Deeks says
"No problem. Now mr. Kane what about you" she asks
"I don't know. I want to be a part of the team. I love it. I'm getting to do what I've wanted to do since I was six" I say
"It sounds like you want to stay" she says
"Yeah I guess" I say
"Very well then. Today we are going to keep the partners as switched up. Mr. Kane when everyone comes back I want you and Miss. Jones to go wherever you are needed. Mr. Deeks I would like to talk to you privately." She says
I nod and head to my desk to work on paperwork till they all get back.
*Deeks POV*
Spencer leaves and I just sit there with Hetty looking at me.
"What happened that caused you to have a nightmare" she asks
"I don't know" I say
"Mr. Deeks" She says
I keep looking down.
"Martin what caused you to have those nightmares" she demands
"I don't know. Ok. Even though the torturing was how many years ago and the shooting was how many years ago it haunts me. Just like my father does. I don't even know if he is alive or not. I mean my mom isn't. The woman who says she's my mom isn't. she's just some random lady that picked me up off of the street." I yell standing up and pacing
"Martin sit down right now" Hetty demands
I ignore her and keep pacing. Soon I fall to the ground and everything goes black.
*Callen POV*
We all get back to headquarters and go in. Spencer is at his desk and but Hetty and Deeks are no where in sight.
"Alright. Spence are you back with us" I ask
"Yeah. I'm suppose to pair up with Nell" he says
"Ok. You, Sam, And Kensi go up and debrief with the tech twins and figure out what our next steps are. I'll be back." I say
They all go upstairs and I go to the secret room. I get in there and Hetty is sitting at a desk and Deeks is laying on a couch.
"Hetty" I say
"Ah yes mr. Callen I figured you come looking for us" she says
"Hetty what did you do to Deeks" I ask
"He was pacing and yelling and wouldn't calm down. I had to do something about it so I sedated him" she says
"How long has he been out" I ask
"An hour. He should be waking up soon" she says
And right on cue we hear groaning and Deeks clutches his head.
"You Ok" I ask
"My head kills" he says
I reach into my packet and grab the bag from this morning. I give him two pills then grab a water from the mini fridge in here. He takes them then sits up.
"Where are we" he asks
"My second office" Hetty says
"Oh. And Hetty sorry for yelling at you" He says
"It's ok Mr. Deeks. Now I believe we should finish our conversation and since mr. Callen is here he can be the level headed person" Hetty says
"Hetty I go everyday seeing images of my childhood, the shooting, and the tortured playing through my mind. Yes I know I tell you I'm fine. I've gotten good at hiding it. I don't like talking to Nate about it because it doesn't help. Nothing helps. Not even Kensi's presence." He says
"Deeks what exactly are you remembering from your child hood" I ask
"Everything from my dad abusing me to him killing my mom and sister" he says
"Mr. Deeks what do you mean by sister" Hetty ask
"Callen you know what I'm talking about. Don't you" He asks
"Is that the girl who came with you the first two times" I ask
"Yeah" He says
"I know exactly who you're talking about" I sigh
"Callen did you" He starts
"Yeah" I say
"I would like to know what you two are talking about" Hetty says
"Deeks had an older sister. Her name was bailey. When Deeks mother died they both ran off. They came to the shelter a couple times. Then after a couple weeks it was just Deeks. I had a crush on Bailey. We went on one date. We were suppose to go on another one but that day Deeks came in alone. And I'm guessing that's when she died." I say
"You two would've ended up getting married" Deeks says
"Really" I ask
"She always talked about you. Even before you went on the first date. Before you two even met she talked about you" Deeks says
I look at him and tears are seeping out. I go over to him and hug him.
"You two are closer in more ways then you actually think. So mr. Callen I think it's time you start appreciating mr. Deeks and all he has done for you" Hetty says
I nod and Deeks wipes away his tears.
"Hetty I still have one question. Where is my father" he asks
"Your father. Gordon Brandle was arrested for life sentence when he killed your mom. He died last year in jail." Hetty says
"Hetty we have a problem" Sam says coming in
"Mr. Hana what is the problem" Hetty asks
"A Bailey Jones was found in the side of the road. She said to call here" Sam says
"Where is she" Hetty asks
"In the hospital. She was injured" Sam says
Deeks gets up and runs out the door. I take off after him.
*Spencer POV*
I'm up in ops with everyone and Nell and Eric are showing me some more stuff. Then Sam walks in.
"Nell, Spencer you two got to go to the hospital. Something happened to someone close to Deeks and Callen and Hetty wants you two to go to keep them level headed" Sam says
Nell and I agree and grab our stuff. We go downstairs and to my car. We get in and I head to the hospital. We get there and run in. When we get in Callen is pacing but Deeks is no where in sight.
"Grisha. Where is Deeks" I ask
"He is down in the cafeteria. A nurse took him down there to calm him down" Callen says
I nod and head that way. I get down there and Deeks is sitting there with his head in his hands and a nurse is sitting next to him. She looks like she's crying though. I go over and sit on the other side of Deeks.
"Deeks you ok" I ask
"No. I saw a glimpse of the girl Callen and I came to see. And I have identified her as my sister. I haven't seen her in so long. And I still can't see her till they know for sure I'm her brother." He says
"I'm so sorry Deeks but you know they won't find you here. You should probably go back up and wait." I say
He nods and go upstairs. I then take his seat.
"Hi my names Spencer" I say
"Jewel" she says
"You ok" I ask
"No" She says
"If you talk I promise to listen" I say
"My boyfriend of three years just broke up with me. Apparently he was cheating on me for a year. He was suppose to be my plus one to my brothers wedding and meet my parents. Now my parents are still expecting me to bring someone" she says
"I'm really sorry but I also think I have a solution to your problem. I have a friend who knows exactly how it feels to go through what your going through and I think he'd be willing to go with you" I say
"Really" she asks
"Yeah let me just ask him. If you give me your number I'll give it to him" I say
"Yeah. Thank you" She says
She gives me her number and I go back up. I get up there and a doctor is talking with Callen and Deeks. They both look upset but relieved but mad. The doctor walks off and I go closer.
"What did he say" I ask
"Deeks is allowed to go in. We're not allowed to go in unless she's ok with it." Callen says
"Alright well Deeks go see your sister" I say
Deeks nods and walks off.
"So what are the conditions of her injuries" I ask
"Bruises, cuts, no rape. Just a lot of abuse." He says
We sit there and wait until Deeks comes out a couple minutes later.
"She said you guys could go in but she was tired so I said we'd come back tomorrow" Deeks says
"Does she remember me" Callen asks
"Yeah. She remembers you" Deeks says
He smiles and we all walk out. I get in my car and they both get in Deeks'.
"Make sure you both go home tonight. No sleeping at work" I say
They nod and I drive off. Before I go to my house I go to joeys. I park my car and go to his front door. I knock and wait for a bit before I go in. I go in and the tv is blasting while I hear piano playing from the other room. I turn the volume down then go to where Joey is.
"Hey Joey are you busy on Saturday" I ask
"This Saturday? No why" he asks
"This girl needs a date to her brothers wedding. She just got out of a relationship where she was cheated on and I figured since you know how it feels to be cheated on you would be willing to go with her" I say
"Uh sure" He says
I hand him the number then leave. I get in my car and drive home. I make some dinner and once I'm done eating I head up to bed. I lay down, turn off the light, and drift off to sleep.
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