It's been almost a year since they first started dating. They've been living together for 3 months now.

This is based on a story by Lily G Parker called Who Knew here on fanfiction in which she mentioned that Deeks asks Hetty and Kensi's mother a special question.

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I don't own the characters or the show
-Maya

They had just wrapped up a case. Callen took the team out for drinks after a job well done. But Hetty had made Deeks stay behind to finish the mountain of paperwork that had piled up on his desk. However, Hetty wasn't truly concerned about the reports. She knew Deeks always finished them by their due dates. She made him stay so she could talk to him privately. He seemed very anxious for the past few days. She wanted to make sure everything was alright.

"Mr. Deeks, May I have a word"?

"Of course Ms. Lange. How may I be of service"?

"Actually Mr. Deeks, it is I who am offering my services to you. I sense that you are anxious about something. Is everything alright"?

"Wow. Is it that obvious? Has everyone noticed"?

"No, I don't think anyone except Ms. Blye has noticed".

"I was afraid you'd say that".

Hetty looked concerned and asked Deeks once again if everything was alright. Specifically, she wanted to know if everything was alright between him and Kensi.

"No, yea, Hetty. Everything is great. Really, really great. I mean, seriously, I've never been so happy or felt like my life was so...complete". He was speaking earnestly. Passionately.

"If things are on the right path Mr. Deeks, why the sudden anxiety? Or is your nervous energy not related to Ms. Blye".

Deeks wiped his mouth nervously then looked away as he ran his hand through his messy golden locks. Taking a deep breath he said "Ok, um, Hetty? I actually need to, ah, talk to you. Well, ask you a question really. Ok, I'm just gonna say it. Hetty, I'd like your permission to marry Kensi. Please".

Hetty didn't immediately respond. She didn't react at all. She took a sip of her tea. At length she spoke. "You need my permission? I'm neither Kensi's mother nor her father. Shouldn't this question be directed toward Mrs. Feldman, Kensi's mother"?

"Yes, I know. I'm going to ask her too. But, its just that, well you're like a mom to both of us. An intimidating, omniscient, bad-ass, Svengali mom. I just wouldn't feel right moving things forward with Kensi if I didn't have your blessing. I mean you're my next of kin".

"I'm honored and touched that you feel that way Mr. Deeks. Of course you have my blessing. Go forth and wed Ms. Blye".

Deeks just smiled a huge, relieved, elated smile. "Thank you Hetty! Now, do I really need to stay and do more paperwork or can I go and talk with Mrs. Feldman? I actually have a dinner date with her tonight".

"Go, by all means. And Mr. Deeks - congratulations and good luck" she smiled after him.

Deeks returned to the bullpen to collect his things then got into his car and drove to Julia Feldman's home. When he arrived he sat in his car for a few minutes to compose himself before he could repeat the conversation he'd just had with Hetty. He took one last, steadying breath and then made his way to the front door.

Julia opened the door with a bright smile that immediately reminded him of his Kensi. "Marty! Come on in" she said, accepting the flowers he had handed her, and giving him a hug. "Thank you for these. Lilies are my favorite. I must say I'm surprised you asked to come by alone. Is Kensi OK"?

"Oh she's fine. She's having drinks with Sam and Callen".

"But not you".

Marty smiled shyly. "No, not tonight. I really wanted to talk with you about something. I'm not sure if I should wait until dinner or just spit it out because if I wait until dinner it will just eat away at me but if I just blurt it out now then things..."

"Marty? Marty, why don't you sit down, and take a breath. Good, now, out with it".

"Wow, straight to the point huh? Um, well, alright. Mrs. Feldman, I would like your um, your permission to um, marry your daughter. I'm so in love with Kensi. She's the best thing to ever happen to me and I want to spend forever with her, if she'll have me".

"Marty! Of course you have my permission! I can't believe my little ninja turtle is getting married! I can't believe I'm getting such a wonderful son in law!"

Deeks breathed a huge sigh of relief and hugged her. "Thank you Mrs. Feldman".

"Marty, you're going to marry my daughter. Call me Julia, or if you're comfortable, call me mom. Oh, I'm just so happy" she exclaimed, giving her future son a hug.

"Wow, I guess I never imagined your reaction. I hope Kensi is as happy when I ask her. And if it's ok, I'll call you Julia for now. At least until after the wedding".

"That's just fine Marty. And when are you going to ask her?"

"I was going to wait until our first anniversary. That's next month, October 2nd. I'm still trying to put all the plans together but I'll let you know when I decide how to do it. I'll need your advice.

They spent the rest of the evening talking, laughing, and telling stories about Kensi. By the end of the night Deeks was much more relaxed as he made his way home to sleep beside his beloved Kensi.

That's it for now. These are the only chapter's I had pre-written. I'll update soon with the proposal etc. Please share your thoughts. I hope you like this, my first attempt at fanfiction.