Kensi unfolded the piece of paper containing her father's handwriting and began to read.

Baby Girl,
I trust that Henrietta will give you this during your engagement. And if there is one thing I know, Henrietta would never allow you to marry somebody who didn't make you happy in every way. Which is good, because my baby girl should only marry somebody worthy of her love. If he makes you happy, then that is all I ask.

Kensi let a tear shed and continued reading.

I know that you're all grown up now and you're a beautiful woman. Just as any true Blye would be. I bet you're legendary. You've obviously discovered by now that love isn't all sunshine and rainbows and butterflies. Then again, my baby girl was never naive enough to believe that. You've probably broken dozens of hearts, and even had yours broken a few times along the way. You were raised to take it like a Blye. And that's something I'm proud of, but don't forget that love can be wonderful. Love is wonderful.

Kensi smiled.

I know you probably won't believe me, but all the fights, the crying, the sadness that comes along with the ride is something you need. You can't know what love truly is without getting hurt a little along the way. Please, Baby Girl, don't be afraid to love in fear of hurt, because love is the best feeling you'll ever have. And someday, I know you'll understand.

My beautiful Kensi is going to get married. I can just imagine you in a beautiful white dress, your hair perfect, and your eyes so full of love. I can imagine you crying as you say your vows. I can imagine your mother crying as you kiss your new husband. I can see that for my little girl. I want that for my little girl.

And someday, I can see you with a small little family. I hope you're happy, Kensi, because your eyes always get the brightest sparkle when you're happy. I want you to always keep that sparkle in you. Never lose that. Ever. Because you are a good person, I just know it, and you deserve to be happy.

And your fiancee. I would approve, whether you believe that or not. My only specifications are that he can make you smile, and laugh, and cry tears of joy, and never want to leave his side. That's what your life should be about. And I hope he gives you that.

Baby Girl, you're not a baby anymore, but you will always be my Baby Girl. You will always be that girl who loved camping and hunting and hanging out with your father. But now, it's time for you to move on with our life and love like you have never loved before. Give him your full heart, and I promise you, if he's worth it, he would handle it with care, because he fell in love with my beautiful daughter. I love you.

Forever, Dad

Deeks returned to the bull pen holding the letter with care. Kensi's dad had written a letter to her groom to be and he felt honored to be the recipient. He looked up from the envelope to see a tear slide down Kensi's cheek. He quickly placed his letter on his desk and went over to comfort her.

"Kens, you okay?" He asked in a whisper.

"Yeah. It's just..." Kensi put the letter down on her desk and faced Deeks. "I love you, so much." She locked her arms around his neck and buried her head in his shoulder.

"I love you too, princess." He whispered into her hair as she hugged him closer. She sniffled and he reached over to get her a tissue. He handed it to her, and she straightened up.

"Deeks, I love you."

"I love you too, Kens, but where is all this coming from?" He asked. He obviously knew the answer, but needed confirmation. Kensi handed the letter to Deeks, and he read it. By the time he was done, his own eyes were a little glassy too. "I would." Was all he said.

"Would what?" Kensi asked, confused as she quickly wiped her cheeks and straightened up.

"Handle it with care."

"You already do." She stated simply. It was true. He has her whole heart, willingly. Albeit, sometimes she hides a small part, but he always has it in his possession.

"Kens, you okay?" Callen asked as he and Sam strolled into the bull pen.

"She's better than okay, she's wonderful." Deeks answered sincerely. It wasn't the answer that Callen had been looking for, but it was the one Kensi loved and she fell even more in love with him for it.

"Good, because I wouldn't want to have to harm your fiancee here." Sam said as he gestured to Deeks by Kensi's side.

"Oh, don't try to fool yourself. We all know you would take pleasure in putting Deeks in his place." Callen retorted. "Actually, now that you mention it, I wouldn't mind much myself." Deeks quickly returned to his own desk to escape immediate reach of Callen.

"Careful guys, that's my job." Kensi warned.

"And she does a good job of keeping me grounded." Deeks chimed before they heard Eric's whistle signalling a case.