A/N: When Tess wrote "Scattered" back in 2012 Roberta Deeks was unknown to us. I decided that it might be fun to add her now that we got to know her in season 7. This starts when Deeks was shot to their "deaths" and when they came back from rescuing Nate and forward a bit. Hope you enjoy and thanks to all the follows/favorites and review.

Mama Deeks

"Hello Martin!"

"Um no. Mrs. Deeks, this is Kensi Blye."

"Who are you? Is something wrong with Martin? They told me he was doing better."

"My name is Kensi Blye. I work with your son. I know Lt. Bates contacted you, but I wanted to let you know that Deeks is ok."

"Deeks? His name is Martin. Why are you using his phone?"

"I'm Kensi. I'm Martin's partner. I just wanted to let you know that he's awake and is going to be fine."

Kensi remembered the first time she spoke with Roberta. She was so nervous and added to that, Deeks was not happy she used his phone to call her. He appreciated Kensi's concern for him and knew that she thought she was doing the right thing by calling his mom. But they still haven't met yet. She thought when he came home from the hospital he would have her over.

"Why won't you let your mom come over? She would want to take care of you."

"Because. Besides, I have you here."

"I don't understand, it's your mom."

"That's funny coming from you. You've told me nothing about your parents."

That was not one of their finer moments. But after Deeks explained that his mom didn't even know where he lived because of his undercover work, she backed off. Kensi tried again when they were engaged.

"I think we should tell your mom about us. You've met my mom. Fair's fair."

"Kens, it's complicated."

"How so?"

"It just is. Please, just let it go."

"Are you ashamed of me, of us?"

"God no. Look, just let me think about it. Okay?"

The Monday after they were married, they had taken Monty for his evening walk and were sitting on the beach. Kensi was sitting up against Marty in the cocoon he made with his arms and legs. She was trying to figure out a way to bring up his Mom again. Her husband nudged her out of her thoughts.

"I can hear those wheels grinding again. What now? Having second thoughts about marrying me, cause you know, it's kinda late. I have a paper that says we are married. It's a binding contract and let me tell you Sugarbear, I am a damned good lawyer and will be only too happy to prove it."

Kensi leaned back, turned and started placing kisses on Deeks' cheek. "You know better than to ask me that. I am very, (kiss) very, (kiss) very (kiss) happy being Mrs. Martin Deeks. But there is someone who still doesn't know about our happy news." Kensi paused to see if Deeks would connect dots. She knew when he did when his head dropped to her shoulder.

"You're not going to let this go are you?"

"I understand why you keep your Mom at arm's length. I just think that now that you have me, that maybe you could let her in a bit. Let her know how extremely happy you are to be married to the most wonderful woman on the face of the planet!" At that, she gently poked his ribs. She was rewarded by that shy smile that always makes her heart flip.

"Pretty sure of yourself there Fern."

"Yeah." Kensi then turned around to face Deeks who then leaned in and kissed his wife. As the kiss deepened, he realized how lucky he was to finally have the life he could only dream of. Kensi was his friend, his wife and also his rock. He reluctantly pulled back from her.

"You're right."

"Wow, how did that feel coming out of your mouth?"

"Don't push it Princess. I will call my Mom and let her know I'm coming for a visit and we will surprise her. Just be warned, she will probably initially be upset, but let me handle it. Deal?"

Kensi hugged Deeks tight around the neck and peppered his neck with kisses. "Deal!"

Before Deeks had been able to make the call to his mom, she had received a call from Lt. Bates informing her that Deeks had been killed in an explosion with his partner during an investigation while working with NCIS. She was devastated. Lt. Bates approached her at the memorial service with an envelope of some of his personal effects. It included a key to his apartment, his badge and other paperwork.

"Do you need someone to go with you to his apartment Mrs. Deeks?"

"Umm, no. I . . I'll be fine but thank you. Can you tell me who has Monty?"

"I'm sorry, I thought you knew. Apparently, Monty had been sick and had to be put down. Deeks was pretty broken up about it."

More tears fell down her cheek. She had hoped to take Monty home with her and she would at least have something of her son. But now….

A few days later, she unlocked the door and slowly walked into Deeks' apartment.

It was quiet, eerily so. She stood for a minute to allow her eyes to adjust to the lack of light. She carefully went around and opened curtains and windows. When she turns around the first thing she notices is a bookshelf full of books. She recognizes his favorites, his law books and DVDs but wait, these aren't all his?

Then she sees the first of many photographs. Her son with a woman with dark hair, a beauty, and Martin's arms holding her close, that familiar smile on his handsome face. Pictures from the beach, with Monty and then she sees an oversized picture hanging on the wall. It was Martin and . . . his bride? He's married? Looking around further she saw an album. She opened it and saw a copy of a marriage license.

Martin Andrew Deeks

Kensi Marie Blye

May 25, 2012

Kensi. Roberta wracked her brain trying to remember where she heard that name before. His partner. She talked with her when Martin was shot. Funny, Martin never mentioned her again after that. But her son was always very secretive about his work. It was for her protection because of his undercover stuff. Apparently he had been keeping a few secrets from his mama.

Roberta was trying to fight her tears as she continued through the apartment and ended up at her son's bedroom door. She felt she shouldn't go in but she needed to know more about this other part of his life. Roberta pushed the door open and stood to take everything in. At its base, it was his room but you could see the additions of her. Clothes, the bedding was now more gender neutral, so much to take in. Roberta had reached her limit. She needed to get out and process what she found out. She'll come back another time to pack things up.

Roberta was not expecting company when the doorbell rang. As she dried her hands on her apron, she called out, "I'm coming." She pulled open the door, "Can I….." her scream was blood curdling. Deeks quickly reached for his mom and pushed her inside, his wife right behind him closing the door. Marty ushered his mom to the well worn sofa and sat her down while Kensi ran for a glass of water.

"Mama! . . . Mama, look at me." Roberta had her eyes squeezed shut not wanting to see what she was sure was a ghost.

"You . . . You're dead . . . I talked to Lt. Bates. How . . . are you here?" Roberta finally opened her eyes and saw the beautiful blues of her son. With a shaky hand she reached out to touch his scruff. At that she dissolved into tears. Marty gathered up his mom in a hug and tried to reassure her.

"Mama, it's okay. I'm alive. I am so sorry. I can explain everything, I promise. Please stop crying." Roberta looked back at her son and then noticed the hand of who she assumed, was his wife squeezing his shoulder. She then looked up to see the face that was in all the pictures in his apartment.

"I assume you're Kensi, my daughter-in-law?" Kensi smiled and offered her hand. "I am very happy to finally meet you Mrs. Deeks. I am so very sorry for what you went through. I know your son will explain it all. But I want you to know how much I love him and how happy we are together."

Roberta accepted Kensi's hand as she looked at her son. There was that smile she saw in the pictures. He loved her and apparently she made him happy. "So, you want to tell me why I wasn't invited to the wedding and why you had to get blown up in order for me to find out you were even married?" Deeks looked appropriately scolded. "And Kensi, it's Roberta or Mama, whatever you're comfortable with."

"Mama, for what it's worth, Kensi had hassled me for a few years to tell you about us. Blame me not her. But Mama, I promise you, I love her with all my heart." Roberta looked between the two, saw the same look on each of their faces and smiled. She had her son back and now a daughter. Who knows, maybe grandchildren won't be too far behind.

Roberta became a regular at The Residences, Deeks and Kensi's new home. Monty was very happy to see Roberta and she him. Now that Deeks had been promoted and would no longer be going undercover, it was safe to have his mom more involved in his life. Roberta had tried to give them back the pictures and other personal effects she had packed up from his apartment. But they explained that they were all copies and she was welcome to keep whatever pictures she wanted. Which she did happily.

The first time the moms met went better than expected except now there were two moms hinting at grandchildren. The two agents had to sit through a dinner filled with embarrassing stories and pictures - PICTURES - from their youth. Julia and Roberta felt justified after all they went through when they thought Kensi and Deeks were dead. The newlyweds agreed they had every right to be moms and actually started to enjoy their teasings.

There were more gatherings and celebrations over the years that included their team. They welcomed her and she enjoyed cooking for all of them. Roberta even got Kensi in the kitchen to teach her to cook. Deeks always had a wary eye with each offering. But his Wonder Woman proved that she could do anything, even learn to cook.

Deeks felt complete in his life, almost. He married his best friend, his soul-mate. He was able to have his mom in his life. Kensi and her mom were getting along much better. Only one more thing would make his life perfect - a baby.

Now to convince his wife that she really could do anything.