The sun was shining brightly in Los Angeles when Harry received an unexpected call from Kensi. He was enjoying the tranquility of his new routine, but he knew that Kensi's call meant something serious was going on.
"Harry, we need your help," she said, her voice serious. "The OSP team is in a tight spot and could use your support. Could you come to the base?"
Harry didn't hesitate. He pulled on his new jacket, grabbed his car keys, and within minutes, he was on his way to NCIS headquarters in Los Angeles. Although he was officially retired from military operations, he knew that his skill set was still valuable, and the idea of working with Kensi and her team was something he always relished.
Upon arriving at the base, Harry was greeted by Kensi, who took him straight to the operations room. Sam, Callen, Nell, and Deeks were already there, discussing information about an ongoing mission. The tension in the air was palpable.
"I'm glad you came so quickly," Callen said, shaking Harry's hand firmly. "We're tracking a terrorist group that's trying to acquire weapons of mass destruction, and we have very few leads."
Sam, ever serious and focused, added,
"We need your help with the infiltration operations. You have a reputation for being… well, a ghost in the field. This group has heavily guarded bases, and we think you can give us an advantage in getting in and out without being detected."
Harry scanned the information on the monitor, quickly absorbing the data and photos. He asked Nell, who had been monitoring the terrorist group for weeks, a few pointed questions.
"They're moving the material between different locations. We need to figure out where the final exchange will be before they can finalize the deal," Nell explained, showing the possible routes.
Harry nodded and, after a quick analysis, drew up a plan.
"We'll need a two-pronged approach. Kensi and I will infiltrate the main base to gather more detailed intelligence. Sam and Callen are on standby to extract us as soon as we have the exact location of the transaction. Deeks, you will stay with Nell and coordinate our logistics from here."
The team looked at him with respect. Harry always maintained a calm and confident tone, and his ability to plan and adapt quickly was one of the reasons he was so respected.
A short time later, Harry and Kensi were in the field. They wore simple disguises, something that would go unnoticed on the busy streets of Los Angeles, and they quickly blended in with the civilians as they approached the target building.
"You never fail to impress me," Kensi said with a smile as they walked. "Working with you makes everything seem… simpler."
Harry smiled back and replied,
"Just part of the job, right?"
They entered the building without difficulty, and Harry quickly disabled the security cameras while Kensi located a computer terminal to download the information. The pair's efficiency was undeniable.
Meanwhile, Sam and Callen waited anxiously at the extraction point. Tensions grew as time passed, but true to form, Harry and Kensi managed to get out undetected, taking with them crucial information about the terrorist group and the final location of the weapons deal.
"We got what we needed," Kensi said over the radio. "We're heading back to base."
The mission complete, the team returned to the OSP. In the final briefing, as they reviewed the information Kensi and Harry had gathered, it was clear that the success of the operation had been driven by Harry's calm leadership and his ability to move with precision in high-pressure situations.
Callen looked at Harry and, with a slight smile, said,
"Now I see why they call you Ghost. Your reputation lives up to your name."
Sam, more pragmatic, added,
"I hope you're around more often. We could use someone like you on the team."
Harry laughed, appreciating the compliment. He knew his retirement was final, but he felt he would always have a place to assist Kensi's team and the OSP when needed.
As the day drew to a close, Harry and Kensi stayed at the base a little longer, chatting and going over the details of the mission. Kensi, clearly proud of Harry's performance, commented,
"You really don't lose your touch, do you?"
Harry smiled, pulling her close.
"Well, I guess there's always room for a little action now and then. But honestly, I'm glad I got to do it with you."
With the mission complete and the job done, Harry felt a sense of peace. He was in the right place, with the right people, and he knew that despite his global adventures, there would always be a special connection to the OSP and to Kensi.