OPS Shenanigans

Nell took at Bullet? Part 2

Deek's sat at his desk twiddling with his pen trying not to look at the mountain of paperwork that was piling up on his desk. When Eric came running towards him and grabbed him by the front of his shirt.

"I can't believe you Deeks what the hell is wrong with you" Deeks made no effort to squirm out of Eric's grip but stayed still.

"I guess I deserve this" he said looking at the ground. "from the moment Hetty hired her I knew that working alongside someone you had shot was gonna be difficult and I knew someone would find out eventually" Deeks looked apologetic but Eric stilled boiled over with anger, he pushed Deeks against the wall.

"Of all the people, in all the world. She was just trying to help, she heard someone in pain and she was just trying to help.

"Eric Beale put Deeks down" Nell screamed from the edge of the bullpen. Charging at them like a raging bull.

Eric let go as instructed but swung round and punched Deeks in the nose. Scarlet blood ran out of it and onto Deeks shirt. Ge went to swing another punch and Deeks made no effort to move but Nell stood in front of him and caught his fist just as it was about make contact with Deeks nose for a second time.

"Eric stop" she yelled trying to get his attention. His eyes were glazed over like he was in some sort of trance.

All of a sudden Eric lowered his fist and crumpled onto the nearest chair which happened to be Sam's. "But he hurt you Nell" He whimpered shaking all over his fist throbbing. "He must pay for that. He must pay" Eric started to cry silently years streaking down his cheeks. Nell watched him unable to think of anything to do.

"Awkward?" Deeks whispered smiling.

"Shut up you or your nose won't be the only thing broken today" Nell said sternly turning to face him.

"Okay, okay I'm going" he said hands raised turning the corner heading towards the men's restroom.

Nell watched him leave then sank down sitting on Eric's lap. He looked up at her surprised but put his hand around her waist to make sure she wouldn't fall.

She wiped the tears from his cheeks absentmindedly. "hey don't cry, none of this is your fault" Nell said whispering into his ear.

"Nell"

"Hm"

"Why didn't Deeks fight back when I grabbed him" Eric asked grabbing her hand and intertwining it with his.

"I believe Mr Deeks thought he deserved the punishment you filled out for him, Mr Beale" Hetty said appearing beside them.

Nell stood up instantly catching Eric's foot as her feet landed. "ow" Eric whined.

"Why is that Hetty" Eric asked clutching his foot.

"Today excluded Mr Deeks had yet to be punished for the incident involving Miss Jones that occurred 5 years ago". Hetty said. "And I for one do not believe he deserved in let alone did I predict that you would be the one handing out that punishment Mr Beale".

"But he hurt Nell" Eric protested.

"Not intentionally Mr Beale, always remember that." Hetty said walking back to her desk. If Eric had known what had really happened then he wouldn't have been so quick to pass judgement.