OPS Shenanigans

8 Years Apart

Eric walked up the driveway to his house, he held her hand loosely. He followed behind them carrying his school bag. Then the little group heard shouting coming from the house.

"You haven't talked to me in eight years, I come and have a surprise visit and find you have all this. Why didn't you tell me."

Eric stopped dead and he walked straight into the back of Eric.

"Because I was scared. I was young and you have always thought I was a bit careless. Now stop shouting my husband and kids will be home soon."

"Do I look like I give a damn, he is the one that has kept you from all these years. Nell Jones look at me when I am talking to you"

Nell let out a small forced laugh.

"What is so funny Nell"

"You can't tell me what to do anymore, I am not Nell Jones anymore."

Eric didn't know what was going on he decided to walk into the house pretending that he hand not heard the shouting.

"Rockstar I'm home" he said as he put the key in the lock and entered, not letting go of her hand. "Jason's karate club over ran again, I swear that man has no concept of time"

"Eric?" Nell asked nervously.

"Yeah Nellster" he turned to face the scene. An elderly woman not much taller than Nell with graying red hair was glaring straight at him.

Illa was tugging hard on Eric now noose tight grip on her hand, he let go. She ran over to Nell her arms outstretched. "Mummy". Nell picked her up with ease cementing her firmly on her hip. Jason who was extremely shy hid behind his Dad.

"I will not shout anymore" Nell said "Not in front of them"

"I think introductions are in order" the elderly woman said.

"I, as I am sure you have guessed, am Nell's mother, Elizabeth Jones" she held out her hand for Eric to shake and he took it and let go rather quickly"

"Mom, I would like you to meet my family. I am now and have been for Nine years, Nell Jones-Beale, this is my husband Eric Beale" she put her free hand in Eric's, squeezing it tightly.

"This is our eldest Jason Alexander
Jones-Beale." Eric said pulling Jason to stand in front of him. Jason had wispy red hair and a hairstyle similar to his fathers, but his eyes were a beautiful sea blue.

"Jace say hello to your grandma " Nell nudged him forward.

"Hello Grandma" he whispered shyly

"You don't have to be shy with me young man, now come and give grandma a hug" Jason stepped forward. Elizabeth pulled him into a bone crushing hug.

" This is our second eldest Illa Elizabeth Jones- Beale" Nell said motioning to the now sleeping girl in her arms. The Five year old had long strawberry blonde hair, a perfect mix of her father and her mother. She also had a genetic defect which caused her to have eyes two different colours. one a hazel brown and the other cobalt blue.

"Last but by no means least, the twins River and Robin" she almost announced then noticed that something was missing.

" Where are they Eric" she asked slightly angry.

" They are a Kensi and Deeks, I told you yesterday they had a play date with Fallon and Jennabive" he said softly.

"Sorry I must of forgot" she apologised. "anyway it was nice meeting you, I have to go get them and Nell has to put Illa down for her afternoon nap" he said taking his keys out of the pocket on the side. "and Jace be good for mummy and grandma and go do your homework". he gave Nell a quick peck on the cheek and walked out, closing the door behind him.