I really want this to happen.

Sam and Deeks are making their way back down the pier after picking up lunch. Ever since Mexico, the investigation going on and Callen as team leader being reprimanded from going out into the field; Kensi, Sam and Deeks have been left to rotate as partners. Today it's Sam and Deeks together.

Sam can see that something has been weighing on Deeks' mind ever since they first got in the car this morning. He knows that the detective won't want to bother him with his problems because that's just who he is. He'll push and push others when he sees that something's bothering them, but when it comes to his own problems he stays silent. Not knowing if it has something to do with the investigation or his TBI or something else for that matter, Sam decides to go the happiest route.

"So how's the wedding planning going?"

Deeks stops and turns towards the older man. "Great. Really great actually. Uh.."

"Deeks, what's up man?"

"Nothing. It's nothing I just I wanted to ask you something." He looks down, unsure of himself. "I wanted to know if you'd be my best man." Gaining some courage, he looks up at the man who he considers a great friend and older brother. "But you don't have to if you don't want to. It's stupid, really."

So that's why he's been so weird today. Sam shakes his head. He's heard things about Deeks and his childhood and how even as a grown man the nagging feeling that he's nothing but a pest and is unworthy of love is still somewhat ingrained in the young detective's mind. He is anything but that. "I'd be honored."

"You-you would?"

"Of course. I know I've been tough on you in the past. So much so that I misjudged you and your character just because you didn't fit in the box that I thought an agent should fit in. I'm just so grateful to have been so wrong." He pauses, putting a hand on Deeks' shoulder, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "You're one hell of a man and I couldn't be prouder to call you one of my best friends." He smiles. "So of course I'll stand by your side and help you keep your cool as you watch that gorgeous woman of yours walk down the aisle." The big man brings the blonde surfer who he considers a little brother into a hug.

"Thanks, man. It really means a lot to me."

"It means a lot to me too, Deeks." He says, patting the younger man on the back.

They share a smile and continue their way back to the car. Once they get back into the challenger Sam turns towards Deeks, smiling. "I've already got your bachelor party planned in my head."

Hearing Sam say that just reassures him that he is worthy and as Kensi reminds him everyday, most definitely loved. "Oh, really? Tell me whatcha got."

"I'm thinking you, me, Callen and Eric with cigars, beers and deep sea fishing."

He smiles at how into the best man thing the ex-Navy SEAL already is. "Sounds great man. Sounds great."

Some of the most solid friendships are found in the most unlikely of friends. - Unknown