The Missing one

Hi folks! Well, this is my 1st real fic on here. This was also my 1st real drabble that I posted on Tumblr a couple of months ago.

It was Christmas 2018, The team had solved another crime. Callen had gone to the hospital to be with Anna, The team had gathered at the bar (later to be titled the Squid and the Dagger) for the OSP's annual Christmas party, which couldn't be held at the office that year because of their Grinchy Special Prosecuter.

Deeks gave a memorable toast saluting their deseased team member (and 1 once again MIA team leader!).

'Great speech, Deeks!' said Nell.

'Thanks!' Deeks replied.

'Do you wonder, what Hetty is doing right now?' asked Nell.

'Sometimes. I just hope it's better then where she was at this time last year!'

Last year, Hetty mysteriously 'retired' and fled the country to find someone she knew a long time ago who was presumed dead, and ended up in captivity for 3 months. The team had just barely gotten to her in time. She disappeared again after the Mexico mission, and the last thing they heard from her was a cryptic phone call to Callen using a voice changer.

'Maybe she's at a beach somewhere. Well, wherever it is, I just hope she's safe.' said Deeks.

Outside the bar, not far outside, a small figure stood outside with love in her eyes. She had been gone for 7 months, could not say why, and at the time, still could not say what she was doing and why. What she knew, was that it was all to protect her team.

After standing outside for about 5 minutes, She said:

'Merry Christmas, familia. I hope we see each other again soon'.

End thoughts: You can probably tell who I mean by 'small figure'. (It's a sweet thought I've had for a while.) I'll try to turn more of my short drabbles into bigger fics. Also in the process of working on a couple of long fics. Can't wait to share them soon! Maria.