Childhood
The beach provides Callen with a special connection with his childhood. The few real memories he has of his Mother, Clara. Most of which he doesn’t remember, but perhaps the smell of the fresh sea air is a comfort to him because of it was some place he used to go to with Clara and his sister Amy. Outings, he doesn’t remember, but the scent is stored in his memory, making him feel like he’s home. And since these are rare and emotional moments for him, he prefers to spend time there alone.

Venice Beach
Sam stated that Venice Beach was the place of the crazies, in which Callen replied that he used to live there. So why did Callen choose to spend much of his time near Venice Beach? We believe it had much to do with the anonymity it afforded him. It was a haven for people looking to leave their old identity behind, blend in and become anonymous. Venice Beach afforded him a type of cover, a way of blending in even after he was discovered. He could become a ghost. He felt safe there, and it was the meeting place chosen by Callen and Sam, if either of them got burned.

Dear Friend,
When eloquent words of wisdom offer no reassurance for your troubled soul,
When words of consolation bring no comfort to your breaking heart,
I will still be there, standing silently at your side.

QUOTES

Full Throttle

“I would take a hammock and a sunset on a secluded coast somewhere.”

Standoff

“Buddy hated the beach.”

Lange, H

NCIS Special Agent G. Callen: [after recalling a childhood memory] “That’s the Black Sea.”
Sam Hanna: “Yes, it is.”
NCIS Special Agent G. Callen: “I always assumed it was the Pacific….California.”

Thanks to Mary, ChrisDaisy, Richtsje, Merrie, Fan G Callen and our editor sindee for their contributions.

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