Bad Things Happen Bingo, NCIS LA edition

Disowned by Family

In OPS

'How come you never talk about your family?' Nell asked.

'Well this is unexpected.' Eric replied, surprised.

'Well, we've known each other for some odd years, and I don't think I've ever heard you talk about your family. Just curious that's all.'

'Well okay. I'll tell you, but, it kind of hurts to.'

'Do tell.'

Eric took a deep breath and started talking.

'My mother left when I was young, and my father later remarried, to someone who didn't care for me and my computer skills. Her distaste for me grew as I grew up, and my 'antics' got me into trouble at school. When I went to collage, I took a major that she wanted me to take because she said she wouldn't support me in any other major.'

'What major was that?' Nell asked.

'English.'

'Oh.'

'I also had to promise not to get into trouble. Well, at 1 point, I got caught using my hacking skills to help out a friend. I got suspended, and my stepmom and I had a huge blowout. Basically, I stood up to her because she wouldn't let me pursue my own dreams, and she said I'd be cut out of the family's trust. And sure enough, when my dad died, I was cut out of the will. We never spoke again.' Eric finished.

'Really sorry to hear that.'

'Eh. It's fine. I didn't need her money anyways. I got a good job after collage, and I eventually ended up here. Proves I never needed her.

'Still though, you were disowned from your own family. That's got to sting in some way.' Nell said.

'Well, in a way, yeah. But, I eventually got over it. If she couldn't accept me for who I was, then, we just weren't meant to get along. Hetty kind of reminds me of her: Scary, strict, but, is nicer then her.'

'Well thank you for the kind words, Mr. Beale!' Hetty said, walking in.

'How long were you standing there?' Eric asked.

'A bit. I'm sorry to hear of what went down with your family, but I'm glad you've found a home here.'

'Thank you Hetty, and, you're definitely nicer then my stepmom, by far!'