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The night had fallen in the City of Angels. It seemed to be the perfect night. There were no clouds in the sky, no winds, nothing but a million stars and the moon which was lighting the dark streets of the city.
It was around 20:30. Callen, Sam and Deeks were at the bullpen packing their things. Another case was solved and they were more than tired. Granger approached them and talked to Deeks. "Detective, pack your things." and he gave him a file "Tomorrow morning, you are flying to Hawaii for an operation. In the file, you'll find the plane ticket and all the information you need." They were staring at him with the 'why-are-you-doing-this-again' look. "I suggest you go home and get some rest." and he walked away while Hetty joined them.
"Hetty? What is all this?" Callen asked.
"Um, he is the Assistant Director…"
"So what? He can move us around like that?" Sam interrupted her.
"Apparently, he can, Mr. Hanna. Mr. Deeks, go home. Tomorrow will be a long day."
Deeks was shocked that he didn't say anything. He just took his things and left. Sam followed him and went home. Kensi hadn't heard anything or seen her partner leaving. She approached the bullpen where she found Callen. "Hey, where is everyone?"
"They went home." He paused for a few minutes and then began again. "Sit down." And she sat on her desk and he sat next to her.
"What's going on?"
"Deeks is reassigned. Granger is sending him to Hawaii for an operation. He's leaving tomorrow."
"You're kidding me, right? He asked you to tell me that?" She couldn't believe it. "You're lying. It can't be true."
"Kensi,..."
"It can't be true!" she yelled. Her eyes got wet. She stood up, took her things and left, running.
She drove to her partner's house knowing he'd be there. He was flying in the morning so he'd be home, packing his things. She pulled over outside his house, jumped out of the car and ran to his door. He was in his bedroom. A not very big suitcase was on the bed half empty. A bunch of clothes were on the bed ready to be put in the suitcase. Monty entered the bedroom and looked at his owner. He had a sad look on his face. So did Deeks. Thankfully, his neighbor was more than happy to keep Monty while he'd be away. Plus, a dog is the perfect company for a 65-year-old woman.
While he was packing, he heard a knock on his door. He walked there and opened it. He found a crying Kensi standing there and looking at him with those eyes you can't resist. "You'd leave without saying goodbye?"
"Goodbye is forever." and he let her in. "I won't be gone forever."
"But you'll be away and I, once again, will have to work alone. And I don't want that."
"Shh, come here." and he pulled her in a hug to comfort her. He was feeling her tears wetting his shirt. "It won't be for long, I promise."
"I don't want to lose you."
"You won't lose me. You'll never lose me." and he looked in her eyes. He wiped her tears and continued. "Stay here. I'll go pack some more things and I'll be back."
He finished packing his suitcase and brought it in the living room. She was sitting on the couch playing with Monty. She heard him coming and looked up. When she saw the suitcase, the smile was gone from her face. "I can take care of Monty while you'll be away."
"Okay then. I appreciate that. I have to call Mrs. Walker and tell her that you'll keep Monty."
"Who's Mrs. Walker?" she asked as if she were jealous.
"She is a 65-year-old lady who lives next door and I had asked her to take care of Monty."
She got up and approached him. She took a deep breath and kissed him. And he kissed her back. He moved her against the wall and started unbuttoning her shirt. He took it off and lifted her up. She was grabbed at him like the koala is grabbed from the tree. He took her to the bedroom and laid her on the bed, still kissing her.
A few minutes later, they were both half naked on the bed under the blanket. She had her head on his chest and he had placed his arm around her. With his free hand, he was holding hers. This time they wanted. Kensi wasn't afraid of choosing. She was where she wanted to be.
"What time are you flying?" she asked.
"11:30."
"I want you to call me as soon as you land. And I don't care how, but every week you'll text or e-mail me or whatever you want, telling me that you are okay."
Deeks smiled. "Okay."
"Good. If a week passes, and you haven't sent me something, I'll take the first plane for Hawaii."
"Okay."
He kept her in his arms all night. While she was sleeping, he was playing with her hair by putting his fingers in them and fondling her head. He wished he could stop the time there, with her in his arms. He wished he didn't have to leave in the morning and go to Hawaii; although it's the perfect place for surfing.
The morning sun's light was entering his bedroom from the window and it was falling on her face. She was still sleeping while Deeks was getting dressed. It was around 09:30. He was ready to leave. He drank the last drop of coffee that was left in his cup and approached her. He gave her a kiss on the forehead but she didn't wake up. "Take care, Kens. I love you." and he left.
An hour passed since he left home and she woke up. She stretched her arms and legs. While stretching her arms, she noticed he wasn't next to her. She sat on the bed and looked at her phone. 10:25. She stood up, got dressed and drove to LAX as fast as she could.
Deeks' suitcase was on its way to the plane, along with other suitcases. Callen, Sam, Nell and Eric were at the airport to say goodbye. He, finally, hugged Nell and said "I have to go. The plane won't wait for me."
"Where is Kensi?" Callen asked.
"It's better for her if she's not here. She doesn't like goodbyes."
"All passengers for the flight 205 to Hawaii please approached your gate. Thank you."
"It won't be for long." Sam said.
Nell's eyes were wet. She was barely keeping her tears. Eric had his arms around her and tried to comfort her. That was when Deeks saw Kensi running to him. Callen and Sam noticed his look and turned. Kensi ignored them, walked to Deeks and kissed him. He kissed her back. "Not even a goodbye?"
"Goodbye is forever. You never pay attention to what I say Fern, do you?" She smiled. He put his hands behind her neck and his forehead against hers. "Take care of yourself."
"Call me when you land."
"I will." and he walked away.
She couldn't keep her tears either. She was watching him leaving when she felt Callen hugging her from behind. "He's going to be okay."
"Yeah."
In the next chapter, the team travels to Hawaii where they see again the 5-0 task and work with them. Reviews? Follow? Fave?