Sam, Kensi, Deeks and Hetty couldn't have a restful sleep during the night. Deeks couldn't sleep wondering if he could get an undercover op for the weekend. He lied to his Partner. Since he didn't want to have any plans for the weekend that didn't include her, the only way he could spend the weekend now is to go undercover. Hetty has already made sure that the Team would have that weekend off for the benefit of the Partners.

Kensi couldn't wipe the look Deeks gave her, warning her to back off. It's something none of his NCIS colleagues expected from the laid back Detective. It was clear that Sam's lack of trust in Deeks is the reason for her Partner's mood swing but he never let it bother him in the past. Why would he let it bother him now? Kensi thought deeply.

Hetty is worried about the consequences of the revelation that Sam doesn't trust Deeks. Sam held contempt for their Liaison Officer initially for replacing a kidnapped agent, Dominic Vail whom Sam considered to be his protégé. Deeks came into the team with several years of experience as an undercover Detective. Callen knew the moment he learnt that Deeks joined the Team that Hetty wanted him as an agent. With this new revelation, she could already see cracks forming in the foundation of her Team.

Dammit! Kensi cursed as it dawned on her that this time, kids are involved. The only way any bad guy can get to the kids under Marty's watchful eye is over his dead body. He would do anything to keep the kids safe and happy. Lacking a safe and happy childhood made him reckless of his own safety when it comes to kids. Sam not trusting him to take care of his kids hurt Marty deeper than he let on.

Sam wondered what had come upon Kensi to defend Deeks that fiercely. Kensi knew Sam long before she even knew Deeks existed. She usually joins the haze the LAPD cop routine they had in the Team. What did she say? She trusts Deeks more than she trusts Hetty. Where the hell has that come from? Has she developed feelings for Deeks? Sam thought.

Deeks arrived at mission earlier than the rest of the team. He sighed as he looked at the folder in his hand. He is about to pass up the best job offer he'd had in his lifetime. He thought about it the whole night. It is clear from Sam's outburst that Sam doesn't trust him. When you're a part of a Team of Law Enforcement Officers who put their lives on the line every day for the upkeep of the Law and safety of the public, you have only your Team watching your back. Not trusting even one of the Team Members could lead to disastrous results.

Deeks thought about what his decision would mean to Kensi and Callen. He knew that Kensi trusts him implicitly when she trusted the safety of her own Mother. He knew she trusted him more than she should as a Partner when she told him she didn't know what he should tell her Mother when he took her into protective custody. He knew how important he became to her when she called him just to listen to his voice when she was injured both physically and psychologically. Damn! This will be hard on her but what choice do I really have.

Callen never really showed any open contempt towards him. He also knew that Callen trusted in him at least enough to let him watch his six. But he's also a legend in NCIS for undercover jobs. Callen has been Sam's partner for over five years. Does he also share the mistrust? Is he hiding the fact that he doesn't trust me? Deeks questioned himself. The overnight thinking has left him with more questions than answers. Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Deeks made his way towards the Operations Manager's office.

Callen arrived just as Deeks approached Hetty's desk. He frowned at Marty's presence in the office at such an early hour. Deeks, though considered tardy by his colleagues is mostly in the mission building on time and not very early like his Teammates. Unless it's a very pressing matter like his ex-client uncovering information about Terrorists, Callen is sure they wouldn't see Deeks very early in office.

As Deeks made his way towards Hetty's desk carrying a familiar file, a feeling of dread spread through her mind. She didn't know if it was to submit the signed forms or to return the job offer. Judging by the invisible unreadable mask the Detective is wearing right now, she knew that it is the latter. Hetty thanked her long career as a spy for allowing her to keep her expressions carefully neutral as the young man approached her desk.

"Yes, Mr Deeks. How may I be of assistance?" Hetty asked in her normal voice though she knew he wasn't looking for help. She showed him a chair in front of her and gestured him to sit down. Deeks sat down but wasn't sure how to breach the subject and remained silent.

Kensi arrived in the bull pen and found Callen staring intently at Hetty's office. As she trained her eyes in the same direction, she found her Partner. The tense set of his shoulders told her that all is not well with her Partner. She whispered to the Team Leader, "What's happening?"

"I think they are discussing his job offer." Callen replied in an equally low voice.

"Hetty offered him a job?" There was no surprise in her voice, just curiosity.

"She did before her Romanian Adventure." Callen whispered back.

"That's about two years ago and he hasn't taken it?" Kensi was surprised this time. She always thought Deeks wanted to play with the big dogs which was why even though he had to take up some LAPD assignments from time to time, he continued to stay on the Team.

"He wanted to be sure that everyone on the Team trusts him before he takes it. Hetty told me when she said that he is thinking over the offer." Callen replied.

Callen's reply created a hollow feeling in Kensi. Sam made it clear last evening that he doesn't trust Deeks and Deeks had taken it to his heart. If he knows that Sam actually uttered the words that he doesn't trust Deeks, there is every chance for him to return the job offer. Who am I kidding? He's better at reading people. Kensi felt her eyes sting with tears. Deeks acts the idiot but when they are under threat, he's the one you want on your side. She had experienced it from working with him in the field. He puts everyone above himself in tense situations.

She still has dreams about her Partner coming to her rescue over two years ago. The image of her partner standing there with his steady hands holding the gun and his bandages unable to stop the bleeding is something that she'll never forget. He made the connection, raced down stairs and reached the front door even before the able bodied and uninjured LAPD uniform cops who were there as his protection detail. How can anyone not trust someone who puts his life on the line to keep their partner safe? Shaking her head to clear the thoughts and blinking away her tears, Kensi continued to look at the meeting.

"Mr Deeks." Hetty prompted.

Deeks cleared his throat and looked at the folder in his hand one last time forlornly before placing it in front of Hetty.

"I'm here to return the job offer, Hetty." He said with a heavy heart.