I can't believe a new month is upon us! Where has the year gone? Anyway I've been having the same trouble as Deeks (deciding on presents for Kensi and Hetty) LOL. So this chapter will be the present for Hetty. Kensi gets hers next chapter. Let's see if we can figure it out…

A Very Densi Christmas

Chapter 7

As Hetty promised she was able to procure time for Kensi and Deeks to take Mark Ermsley back to the farm to see his parents before the FBI wanted to take him away for charges. Secretly, Deeks was hoping to get another slice of apple pie but wasn't about to let Kensi know considering how much he got teased the last time.

"Are you thinking about apple pie again Deeks?" said Kensi, turning to the unusually quiet Deeks sitting in the passenger seat in her car. "You know what happened the last time you ate pie" she grinned.

"Well it was good pie. Maybe the best thing I've eaten since your fake Martha Stewart Snicker doodles Kensi"

"Shut up Deeks" frowned Kensi.

"What? You started it princess" smirked Deeks.

"Mom's apple pie has won many awards around the area, just to let you know" Ermsley interrupted.

"You see Kensi? I was right" said Deeks, but Kensi just rolled her eyes at her annoying partner.

They arrived at the farm to be greeted once again by Noah and Sark as Andy and Marilyn Ermsley heard the commotion outside and seeing their son for the first time in a long time raced to meet him.

"Oh thank you Agent Blye. Thank you Detective Deeks for bringing our son home to us" cried Marilyn, wrapping her arms around her son.

"Our pleasure, but unfortunately it's only for a short time. The FBI needs to take him away for charges soon" Kensi nodded.

"When will they come for Mark and what do you think will happen?" asked Andy.

"Speaking to the FBI, they are happy for Mark to spend Christmas with you and they will come the next day to collect him. So Mark has a security ankle bracelet attached to ensure he doesn't do the wrong thing and try to run" said Kensi.

"I won't run I promise" Mark said quietly. "Mom have you got any apple pie? Detective Deeks would like some to take home" he smiled.

"Of course I do Mark. Come right this way Detective" Marilyn said grasping Deeks' arm, making him turn around to his partner and poke out his tongue.

Finishing up at the farm, Deeks and Kensi started heading back to the OSP centre where Hetty apparently had organised a small gathering for her team. The team was well aware of Hetty's liking for these gatherings and truth be known they all secretly looked forward to them.

Hearing the CD of Christmas music was back on the stereo, Deeks looked at his partner in surprise;

"The Christmas music is back on. You feel alright Kensi?"

"My Christmas present for you Deeks"

"Well my present for you is way better than this Kens"

"Which is what exactly? You haven't told me"

"Uh-uh that's because it's a surprise. Oh I need to stop by my apartment and get something before we head into work. I finally have Hetty's present. She is so hard to buy for...Sheesh!"

"Oooh what did you get her Deeks?"

"You'll have to wait and see" he grinned.

Kensi parked outside Deeks' apartment block while she watched him run up the stairs and go inside. He came back out five minutes later with a bag and jogged back to the car and got in.

"So what's in the bag?" a very curious Kensi asked.

"Don't you know what happens to curiosity Kensi?"

"Aw come on Deeks, just a little peek?"

"Curiosity killed the cat Kens. Keep your grubby little paws off my gift"

Seeing Sam's car parked out on the road Kensi took the opportunity to park hers just outside the Ops large wooden doors where Sam usually had the prime spot taken. The two young partners walked in to see the Spanish style interior beautifully decorated for the holidays in record time it seemed. Kensi didn't remember seeing the decorations when they came into work this morning. 'Hetty's put the gang to work here' Kensi chuckled to herself. Seeing Sam and Callen at the small table Nell had organised for some Christmas food she headed over to them.

"Sorry I've parked in your spot Sam" Kensi admitted.

"Don't worry Kensi, I thought I'd surprise you that's my little Christmas gift" smiled Sam.

"After the holidays though Kensi, Sam will re take ownership of course" Callen grinned.

"Of course" laughed Kensi. She watched as Deeks walked up to Hetty and asked to speak to her privately, holding the bag he brought inside on their earlier arrival. Hetty smiled and nodded and led Deeks to the small room out the back where discarded important documents are incinerated. Callen noted Kensi watching Deeks;

"What's going on Kens?" asked Callen nodding towards Hetty and Deeks.

"Huh? Oh Deeks had to get Hetty a Christmas present and he won't tell me what it is. It's so frustrating" frowned Kensi.

"I'm sure we'll find out soon enough Kens. Don't get so upset" laughed Callen putting his arm around her shoulders.

Ten minutes later, Hetty and Deeks emerged from their private meeting and walked back to the group, surrounding the table. Hetty and Deeks had huge smiles on their faces and Deeks laughed looking at his partner, seeing the eagerness in her eyes to know what had transpired was almost too much for his partner to handle.

"So I understand Deeks had to give you a present Hetty, can you tell us what he gave you?" asked Kensi, not able to resist the unknowing any longer.

"Well Miss Blye, Mr Deeks has given me the most wonderful of gifts" she said as she dived her hand into the large bag and pulled out a piece of paper. "This paper is the application I gave Mr Deeks a while ago to join NCIS as an agent. Mr Deeks has signed it and agreed to join us"

A huge smile appeared on Kensi's face as Callen and Sam high-fived Deeks and welcomed him to the ranks.

"How did LAPD feel about this Deeks?" asked Sam "They wanted to hang onto you"

"I just felt the time was right Sam. Bates was upset but he understands I feel more at home here. I don't feel the same walking back into LAPD; it feels like I don't fit there anymore. I feel more like an agent now"

"That's not the only present Mr Deeks has given me" said Hetty as her hand once again disappeared into the bag. "He also gave me this…"

Hetty pulled out a solid silver pistol previously once owned by President Kennedy. The pistol, was given to the President by Hetty when she met him when he was in office as a birthday gift, however it disappeared for several years until Deeks had bribed, pleaded and charmed his way into the family of the past President into releasing it. Hetty had once casually told Deeks of the gun when he mentioned he read about Kennedy during school and had developed a soft spot for the leader.

"How on earth did you get that Deeks?" an astonished Kensi gaped.

"I have my ways Kensi. So what do you think of Hetty's present?"

"Amazing. It's got me wondering how good the present to me will be"

"What makes you think the other present is for you Kens?" asked Deeks raising his eyebrows.

"Come on Deeks, I'm your partner there's a pretty good chance you bought something for me right?"

"Okay yes I bought you something. Boy I can't wait for Christmas morning to give it to you"

"You're gonna make me wait til Christmas? I hate you"

"Kensi, tomorrow's Christmas Eve, you're spending that with your mom, Christmas is the day after that, it's not long to wait" smiled Deeks.

"Arrrggghhhh Deeks please!"

"Nope not telling" smirked Deeks.

Okay Hetty done & next will be Kensi… p.s reviews are welcome.