Takes place right after the "to be continued..." They've been compromised, their lives hang in the balance, and only their team can save them. Team fic 4x24 post episode fic. **Chapter 7 up** DENSI, hints of Neric, Sam/Callen (bromance)

Kensi goes to Deeks loft because even though he's forcing a smile, he's not "good." In fact she suspects he's far from it. Post 4x23 Parley K/D

There were some cases that just tore at you, made you question everything you were. Kensi is forced to make a split second decision and the consequences haunt her, but she's not alone. Deeks is there, annoyingly persistent, refusing to leave until he knows she can be okay. **Chapter 4 up**

"Ms. Blye has been in a car accident," that's all it takes for him to be sitting up and listening to what Hetty's saying. Strengths are tested as the team suffers a brutal hit. Deeks has to come to terms with the fact that Kensi might not be so strong.