Title: Phone Calls: Chapter 1 Christmas is Here, But You're so Far
Summary: A collection of phone calls between Kensi and Deeks while she is on assignment.
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Christmas is Here, But You're so Far
"That's good cuz I hear good things about the discotec in Hindu Kush," Deeks jokes loving the sound of her laugh. Even though she said she was good, he can tell in the short time he has been talking to her that she is down.
"How did you find out where I am?" Kensi asks. "Let me guess, nagging Hetty," she jumps in before Deeks can answer.
"Nell and Eric too, but mostly me," he admits emphasizing the me part in a goofy voice.
"Have you been drinking?" Kensi asks noticing he's even a little goofier than usual.
"Nell made a nice and strong batch of eggnog. You would love it actually." One of the many things he loves about Kensi is that she can down a shot of hard liquor without making a face.
"I would," she agrees. "I tried to get Granger to send me to LA for the holidays."
"That would have been nice," Deeks concurs.
"Just so you know I didn't want to leave. I wasn't running away from our thing," she needs Deeks to know this.
"I'm not worried. You'll be back," he responds confidently. The similarity of his wording just now to the words he used to say goodbye when he left for the first time to go undercover brings her comfort. "Now about Granger being there, am I supposed to know this or have you been drinking?" he teases.
"Oops, I guess I am used to telling you things. I am not here and Granger is not here."
"Nope, you are not there because you are home with Monty and me in front of the fire enjoying pot roast and a Home Alone movie marathon. At least in my mind you will be."
"I am going to go before I get sad again or creeped out that you and Monty are sitting home alone having imaginary conversations with me," she jabs.
"I guess you better stay on the phone so I can have a real conversation and keep my sanity," Deeks persuades.
"He's definitely not sane," Sam shouts so Kensi can hear as the gang brings their party back into the work space.
"Come home and save us from this weirdo," Callen requests.
"We miss you Kensi," Nell adds.
Eric and the others add in a chorus of "We miss you and Merry Christmas," then proceed to start singing We Wish You a Merry Christmas before Deeks shoos them all away again.
"Ok, now I am REALLY missing you guys," Kensi says laughing at the eggnog induced hilarity that must be happening around Deeks. "I wish I knew why Hetty chose just me, or exactly what I am supposed to be doing here," she confides not needing much persuading to stay on the phone as the noise around Deeks dies down again.
"I thought maybe it was because of us that she sent you, but I offered to leave and that didn't make a difference. Now she gave us this connection. I don't think it's because of us. I think she just believes your ninja mutant assassin skills are best for this assignment."
"That's my assessment too. You really offered to leave?" Kensi asks.
"Yeah, I thought it was worth a shot to bring you back. I am going crazy not being there to watch your back."
"I am as safe as I can be over here," she tries to assure him. Thank goodness she can't tell him about the guy that she replaced. "I am being extra vigilant 24/7."
"I trust you and your skills. It just sucks," Deeks laments.
"Agreed… Think Hetty would mind if I call you again tomorrow?" Kensi wonders.
"How can she object on Christmas?" Deeks reasons.
"After that it will probably have to be every couple days or once a week," she reasons.
"You think it will be that long?" Deeks asks not able to hide the disappointment in his voice that Kensi believes this mission is going to take weeks.
"I do. We can still do this right?" she questions their ability to get through this separation as they are just starting their relationship. Things were so different for her and her fiancé Jack when he came back from a war zone. Kensi wonders if she will have changed by the time she gets back because of the things she does and sees on this mission.
"Yes, I mean the only thing we can literally do is talk about it," he jests. "Do you need me to do anything for you while you are there?"
"Would you let my mom know I am okay after we talk? And, would you also check in on Grandma Blye?" Kensi requests.
"I will call your mom tomorrow and Granny Blye and I will rock the senior buffet at the casino sometime this week," Deeks promises.
"You are the best. I wish I was there." Kensi is getting anxious knowing they have to hang up soon.
"You will be. Monty and I will make a plate for you with pot roast and potatoes and cookies. Kind of like leaving a plate out for Santa. The cat pillow can have your spot on the couch."
Deeks is treated to one more giggle.
"I'll meet you in dreamland in front of the fireplace," she says sweetly wishing she could really be on the couch sleeping in front of the fire with him.
"I'll be there." He almost adds baby girl, but chickens out at the last second. Sometimes the line between what his aliases say and what he says get blurred and he's not sure yet if Deeks would call Kensi baby girl. He might get a punch in the arm for that nickname.
"Night Deeks"
"Night Kensalina"