A/N: Ok…so I have to give plenty of credit to Bamie02 for this one. Not only is she a great sounding board with lots of very helpful advice….one of her stories inspired this idea to weasel its way into my brain. I love the idea of Deeks as a lawyer it shows off his intelligence and lets face it…..the man look in a suit. I'm thinking this will probably pan out to be around 5-6 chapters long….maybe longer if I find some more ideas and inspiration to include. Your ideas and input are always welcome and I greatly appreciate reviews. Thanks! Heather
This morning had been perfect, it was sunny warm and breezy. The surf had been amazing and he had barely been to pull himself away from the ocean in time to get ready for work. Deeks had a feeling that his day was going to change drastically when he sauntered in to the office ten minutes late; and his day started with the simultaneous ringing of his phone, the display reading BATES, and the Assistant Director barking "Detective! My office NOW."
'Oh Joy!' he thought as he walked past his curious teammates shrugging at them as he strolled into Granger's office while silencing the lieutenant's call and firing off a text message that he would contact him ASAP.
"Detective I have two very important matters to discuss with you this morning, the first being your position here with NCIS."
"Sir…I"
Granger interrupts, "As you are well aware, Hetty is still on leave pending the final ruling of the investigative board. She is definitely not the only one here that feels you belong on this team permanently, however she was the only one capable of postponing your decision for any longer. I'm afraid that the powers that be are less than thrilled with the fact that you were allowed to travel out of country with the team on a highly classified mission. They have given me an ultimatum that I am forced to pass on to you….either you sign these papers making you an official NCIS agent….or you go back to LAPD, permanently."
"Sir…I"
Again interrupting, the Assistant Director continues, "Detective…..I myself have been very impressed with your work during your time here, and truly believe that you make the team stronger. At first I questioned Henrietta's choices in bringing in an outsider, but alas yet again I have learned never to question the wisdom or motivation behind her actions. I guess what I am saying is that I would really appreciate it if you signed these papers, you belong on my team."
"Sir…I…wow.."
"Most if not all of your initial FLETC training would be waved due to previous performance and experience, the papers have already been signed….all the way to the top of the chain of command, the only missing signature is yours." Granger continues unfazed by Deeks' hesitation.
"Wow….um what about the team?" Deeks asks as he sees his team sitting in their seats trying to pretend like they weren't just listening to the whole conversation.
"Just sign the damn papers already Deeks!" Sam hollers across the bullpen.
Kensi doesn't say anything but makes eye contact before tilting her head and cocking an eyebrow. She rounds everyone up directing them to the gym to allow for some much needed privacy.
Once the team is out of earshot Deeks works up the courage to speak, "I..well, I have one more question."
"You mean other than, Where do I sign?" Granger asks exasperatedly.
"Yeah..my partner…Kensi and I….well you see what it is….is I really need to know."Deeks stammers as he scratches the hair at the back of his neck.
Granger sees him struggling and can't manage to keep the look of amusement off of his face.
"Sign the papers Mr. Deeks. There are no such regulations to interfere in your personal life, especially in the case of a pre existing relationship." Says Hetty as she taps him on the shoulder.
Deeks jumps and turns around, "Jesus…wha…where…how?"
Hetty hands him an ink pen as she points to an x on the paper.
"Owen…I believe that you are seated at my desk, and I would appreciate it if you vacate my seat. I find myself quite weary from the travel. Please locate Ms. Blye, she will most likely be in the shooting range and bring her back here so that the two of them can be briefed on their next assignment."
"I'll go get her Hetty…I should probably give Lieutenant Bates a heads up anyway. He already tried to call me this morning."
"Oh, and Mr. Deeks."
"Yes Hetty?"
"Congratulations. Be back here in twenty with Ms. Blye and send the others on up to OPS to be briefed."
On his way down the steps he made the necessary phone calls to LAPD and lets them know to be expecting his formal written resignation by the end of the day. By the time he finishes up his conversation with Bates he is standing outside of the firing range watching Kensi empty clip after clip into the paper target. Only when she stops and sets her weapon down does he open the door.
"Kens….They want to see us upstairs."
"What'd you do this time Deeks?"
"Me….how come it's always me?"
"So…uh…did you do it? Did you sign the papers?"
"Yeah….yeah I did. I figured it was about time really, besides it was either sign or go back to LAPD….which truthfully was not an option for me."
"Ok…good to know….good to know. Congratulations partner."
"Kens….you know I..well I.."
She sighs with an eye roll, "Whatever Deeks, Let's go."
They make it into the deserted gym before he works up the courage to grab her wrist and pull her to him. "I asked about any regulations that would affect my ability to ever do this…" He leans in and gently brushes his lips against hers, and speaks the rest of his statement against her lips "again anytime soon. I was thoroughly reassured that there were no such regulations in place." He deepens the kiss and backs her up against the wall.
When air became a necessity Kensi pulls away and attempts to make some sense of the muddled emotions and thoughts in her head, she blinks her eyes rapidly while looking him in the eyes. "Um..ok….that's good to know too. D.d.d…do you plan on doing that again…um anytime soon I mean?"
He chuckles and leans his forehead against hers. "Yeah…mmmmm...I hope so anyway. I just wanted you to know that if I had to choose between you and the job…you win hands down."
He starts off up the steps with her falling in closely behind him.
After all of the customary welcome backs are completed they find themselves seated in front of Hetty's desk looking back and forth between Hetty and Granger.
"Mr. Deeks… Ms. Blye…. We are in the process of setting up an undercover operation within the law firm of Plaster Burke & Squire, one of their partners Raymond Squire was found dead in his home this morning." Informs Hetty.
The Assistant Director adds, "One of my oldest friends James Plaster contacted me shortly after…he is afraid that the other two partners in the firm had become involved in some shady deals involving military weapons. He thinks that maybe, just maybe that's what got Mr. Squire killed. The other partner is Melissa Burke her ex husband was a Navy General who had access to all kinds of decommissioned weapons. After her husband died several of those weapons have come up missing and the navy continues to find more weapons missing from other stockpiles. Recently a couple of nuclear weapons have mysteriously dropped off the radar."
"This is where you come in Mr. Deeks; knowing as I do that your license to practice law in the state of California is still active, we have it set up that you will be going in as Mr. Squire's younger brother Martin. You will be taking over your family's share of the firm. Ms. Blye will be your legal assistant and live in girlfriend Makensi Blake. Owen has cleared all of this with Mr. Plaster, and I have been in contact with the state bar to set up your alias. They are aware of the nature of this assignment and should you have to appear in court during your assignment you are covered and everything will be legal. Nell and Eric are finishing up the backstopping as we speak. You will be moving in to your new house on the beach in Malibu this evening and will report to work on Monday morning."
"Ok, but Hetty…I don't know anything about being a legal assistant. What good am I going to be?"
"You Ms. Blye will be the arm candy. Mr. Deeks' alias has a reputation with the ladies, and a list of past assistants as long as my arm. It will allow you to get in with some of the other lower level lawyers and paralegals within the firm which will help us find all who are involved. Seeing Mr. Deeks as the playboy will also help him get close to Mrs. Burke, she seems to have a preference for blondes. If he can get in good with her maybe she will include him in her plans."
Granger grumbles, "I sure hope that the two of you find your new home acceptable. It seems to me that Henrietta has paid a very pretty penny to acquire a home that is befitting a powerful attorney that grew up with a very large trust fund. I have sent the address to your phones and you will find that the closets are already fully stocked with your wardrobe."
"I do look damn good in a suit." boasts Deeks.
"I hope you'll find them acceptable Mr. Deeks, I had each of them individually tailored just for you."
"You both have the rest of this evening to gather the personal necessities from your homes. Here are the keys to your new vehicles. Detective err Agent Deeks you have the blue Mercedes and Agent Blye the red BMW convertible. When you arrive at your residence you will find your new phones and any other necessary equipment that you may require."
"Granger….is the home pet friendly? If not I need to make arrangements with the doggy day care."
Granger snorts as Hetty answers, "Mr. Deeks, Monty is more than welcome in any of my homes….you know that."
Kensi has remained silent through most of the briefing, the reality of the situation smacking her square in the face. She was going to be forced to watch Deeks seduce and woo information out of another woman all while pretending to be oblivious and madly in love. Well she wouldn't have to pretend to be in love, but just the thought of her…her Deeks fawning all over another woman was enough to turn her stomach.