Broken

Connection

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Nell and Eric embraced in silence for what felt like 5 minutes, before Nell broke the silence but kept a hold on Eric.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you." She whispered.

"It doesn't matter. I'm just ...I'm glad you're safe Nell. I'm sorry I wasn't there to help you" He replied not letting her go.

"It's okay. I'm sorry I ignored your calls." She said as she sniffled.

Eric loosened his hands from around Nell, took a step back and looked her in the eye. "It's alright. I understand. You needed time." He said as he smiled softly.

Nell nodded as she walked over to the couch and sat down. Eric followed and sat down next to her.

"Can I ask you something?" he asked

"Yeah" Said Nell

"What happens now.... With...Him?"

Nell swallowed hard. "He uh, he confessed to everything. He's going to prison."

"So you don't have to....with..him...at the tri.."

"No" Said Nell quickly cutting him off.

Eric smiled. "That's good news." He said

"Yeah" Said Nell as she gave a soft smile.

Meanwhile Sam, Deeks, and Callen were waiting outside the boatshed while Nell spoke to Eric.

"Nell seems to be doing better." Commented Sam

"Yeah, she's strong Sam. I mean for her to confront Tom the way she did. I mean that takes guts and heart. She's a lot strong than we give her credit for." Said Deeks.

"Maybe, she's a lot stronger than YOU give her credit for Deeks." Said Sam

"I always knew she was strong." Whispered Deeks so that Callen or Sam couldn't hear.

"How is she doing being at your place G?" Asked Sam

"Wait, how can she stay with you? You don't even own a bed, a pot or a pan, a chair." Said Deeks.

"I do now." He said

"Hang on when did you have time to shop. You've been with Nell the whole time."

Callen realized Deeks wasn't going to let this go. "Hetty bought some furniture for me, alright! Nell was coming to stay and she couldn't sleep on the floor now could she Deeks."

"So Hetty furnished you're...yeah...that's...wow..."

"So how does it feel having actual furniture G?"

"Weird, but good." He said

Sam chuckled as Deeks smiled.

"By the way Deeks, in answer to question she's doing better. I think that Tom confessing what he did and that fact that he's going to prison is definitely helped her move forward."

"How are you doing with her being there?" Asked Deeks

"What do you mean Deeks?" he asked as Sam smiled.

"I mean that it's a lot for someone to take on. If you need a hand with anything you know I'm here and Sam's here."

"Did you just volunteer me Deeks?" Asked Sam

"Yes, yes I did Sam."

"We're good Deeks. Thanks for the offer."

Meanwhile back inside the boatshed Nell and Eric were making small.