Just as Deeks got done making breakfast for both him and Sophie she started to cry over the monitor. Quickly he opened up the bedroom door and got Sophie out of the playpen where she was sleeping. Once Sophie was up and in Deeks' arms she was fine. The two of were eating away, both fruits and some eggs were in the menu. After that Deeks had decided to bath Sophie.

"Alright lady bug let's get you all cleaned up we have a big day today. I think that you can hang with the wonder twins Eric and Nell while uncle Marty talks with Hetty." Deeks said in a baby voice to Sophie who had a Mohawk made out of her hair and shampoo. Deeks had to laugh at himself and took a picture which he would probably have to show it off.

Reaching to get her out the tub Deeks had to realize just how much that his life had changed in the last 24 hours. Just yesterday morning he was all alone in his apartment debating if he should take Monty for a walk and now he was taking a baby out of his bath tub.

"What should we wear today hmm?" Deeks asked waiting to see if Sophie would respond. When he held out outfits she would shake her head causing Deeks to laugh. Finally he realized Sophie would just shake her head at whatever he held up. In the end they chose a simple pink onesie with a lady bug on the butt, Kensi was the one that picked it out. The drive to work was uneventful but Deeks was glad his nerves were calming whenever he was in a car with Sophie.

"Hey Deeks how was your first night with Fern Jr over here?" Kensi asked taking Sophie out of the car seat Deeks had put her in. for the first time Sophie had smiled taking ever one by surprise.

"Well we're going up to see Eric and Nell aren't we?" Deeks said taking Sophie back, he was glad that Sophie had smiled especially if it was Kensi's doing.

"Hey Deeks, and Sophie I see." Nell said lighting up when she saw the bay entering the OPS center.

"I was wondering if you guys could watch Sophie since I have to talk to Hetty and the rest of the team are out in the field." Deeks knew it was asking a lot for Eric and Nell to watch Sophie but it was something he had to do.

"I have to go take your peace in the field but I'm sure that Eric wouldn't mind, right?" Nell said looking over at Eric who was stunned at this. Give Eric a high tech issue that could destroy the world he could deal with that in his sleep but a baby was a whole different story.

"Wait what…." Before he could protest Eric was handed Sophie whole both Nell and Deeks headed out of the room. Sophie was fine though since Deeks had left her with a blanket from home which seemed to calm her down.

NCIS LA

"You wanted to see me Mr. Deeks?" Hetty asked once he entered her office, she could tell whatever to it was that he wanted to talk about was serious since there was no witty remark in return.

"Hetty I was hoping you could help me with this whole social services thing. So apparently they need me to sign the papers today for temporary custody then there will be several visits to see if I'm fit for full custody. Finally a trail where the judge will look over the case" Deeks said trying to see if he understood the whole thing after it was explain to him by at least three different social workers.

"That would be correct, what is it you need my assistance with?" Hetty asked it seemed like the detective had the situation somewhat under control.

"Well I was just wondering what will happen with my work load? I mean Sophie needs me but I also need to work." Deeks knew that Hetty would have the answer he was looking for, she had a way of knowing what would take place before anyone else did.

"Don't worry Mr. Deeks I have cleared it with everyone and you can take as much time as you like. Is there anything else?" Hetty knew that there were many things that this detective had to figure out before things would start to calm down.

"The funeral, I mean it has to happen in the next few days." Deeks had no idea what to do when it came to planning a funeral for someone he had never meant.

"All you have to worry about Mr. Deeks is what you will say at the funeral and what you and the little one will wear." Hetty had it all planned out, arrangements were taken care of the minute she found out that Sophie was related to a member of her team.

"Thank you Hetty, one more thing. Do you have a picture of my sister and her husband? It's for Sophie's room I think having a picture of her parents around will help her remember them. The last thing I want to do take over their places." Deeks asked his boss who only held out a package in her hands. He took it from her, took it and put it in his bag.

"Mr. Deeks remember to never doubt yourself." Hetty told him giving him a sense of reassurance that he needed. It felt nice to have the support of a leader like Hetty behind the decisions he was making.

"Alright then, I better get Sophie back from Eric before he loses his mind." Deeks said leaving Hetty laughing slightly picturing the scene that would be waiting for Deeks when he would go get his baby back.

NCIS LA

"Deeks thank goodness you're here. Take the baby." Eric said holding out Sophie for Deeks to take back. There seemed to be no damage that Deeks could see.

"Thanks for doing this Eric; I know that kids aren't your thing." Deeks said, but deep down he knew that Sophie was growing on Eric. While he was walking up the stairs Deeks could hear Eric talking to Sophie laughing at the baby talk he received as an answer.

"Well Sophie is pretty great for a baby." Eric told him just as Nell walked back into OPS. She looks flushed and tried after a hard day in the field.

"Yeah she is, thanks for everything wonder twins. Wave goodbye Sophie." Deeks said holding Sophie in his arms they both waved their hands to Eric and Nell. As they walked down stairs Deeks could see Kensi and he could fight the smile playing on his lips.

"Sophie Bear did you have a good day today?" Kensi asked taking Sophie out of Deeks' arms. She was glad Sophie was taking a liking to her since she was a big part of his life.

"She did, while uncle Marty talked to Hetty she played with Eric up in OPS." Deeks said explaining the day Sophie had today while Kensi was making faces at Sophie causing Deeks to grin like a fool.

"So did you talk to Hetty about the funeral?" Kensi knew that was something that was weighing on Deeks' mind. She was the one that suggested he talked to Hetty about it.

'Yeah she says it's happening tomorrow where everything is already taken care of. All I have to do is write a speech and show up." Deeks told her, the speech had been weighing on his mind all day. He had no idea what to write about his sister and her husband.

"Do you want the team to come?" Kensi asked, she really wanted to ask if he wanted her to come but she chickened out at the last possible second.

"Yeah I could really use some familiar faces there." Deeks said hoping that Kensi understood that he really wanted her there. He needed her there with him.

"Okay, do you want a ride home?" Kensi asked wanting to find out just how well Deeks was coping with all of this.

"No thanks, maybe tomorrow though. I have to go home, get the little one something to eat, get her to bed, and write the speech." Deeks aid listing off some of the things that he had to do on his never ending list.