Almost done getting oks and then we gotta see what our boy cooks up. nherbie set the bar hi. Gotta not just repeat hers but you need to read Cotillion sequel #2- -Only Deeks-this is the first part of seeing Julia.

The team spent the day in the bull pen and cleared paperwork and/or did some work on their ongoing cases that weren't ready for the entire team to work on. What Kensi didn't know is that Deeks sent Nell a detailed email regarding the things he thought the jeweler wanted to know. About 3:00 pm Deeks cell rang. "Go for Deeks. Yea. Ok, really, come on, really why me. (pause) Yes sir. Will do sir. On my way." Hanging up the phone he went on "wow, Bates is on his horse. I gotta go down and play Q & A with a bunch of rookie undercover cops Kens. He said I'd be done by 6 so see you at the ranch. I'll bring Yummy Yummy with me, that ok?" Getting a nod and a smile she went back to her paperwork, not noticing the breath Deeks slowly released as Sam and G just smiled. What she didn't know was he had also texted Julia and arranged to stop by later. He was going over everything and figured timing-week to get drawings, week to make the ring, week of 'just in case' so he gave it 3 weeks.

As soon as he was out of earshot he called Julia. When she answered he spoke "Julia, this is Marty. I can be there in about 20 does that still work for you? (pause) Ok, great see you in a few." Then he called Nell and said "Ok let's call it 3 weeks and 2 days, set it up and plan for Friday the 15th. Remember the temporary stage, they'll bring their own sound stuff unless I tell you different or u hear from Kip." Getting a cheery 'you got it' he said 'thanks. Headed to Julia's now." Shortly after hanging up he got a text 'good luck' from Eric

Nell left shortly after Deeks thru the side door so Kensi didn't spot her. Armed with Deeks email and her knowledge she went to see the jeweler. After giving him her thoughts on Kensi he handed him Deeks email. Scanning it he said 'Wow, this is gonna be a challenge. Lotta parts that disagree so to speak-elegant but grounded, lacy but not fancy for example. Picking excerpts from the email."

"Maybe so but he nailed her. You know what I do so suffice it to say these two are on the front lines of that. There's, by nature and definition is not a normal relationship. They spend all day together. They have had ups, downs and everything in between so let's go over it all and I'll try to clarify for you.

After almost 2 hours he leaned back and shook his head. "So she is capable of dressing up and hobnobbing with the jet set but prefers jeans and T's as long as Marty's there, hence the elegant but grounded. She is tough but at home she has stuffed animals and reads modern bride so the lacy side. Smart beautiful-the picture of her tells me that and those mismatched eyes are mesmerizing. Capable of literally whipping most men but prefers rocky road and Deeks on the couch with her. He is one lucky man." All this from the jeweler as he began scribbling in earnest. Then he added. I'll have sketches and notes in a week. Then a week max to create the final product. I'll text you and then you can bring him in. Oh, one final question-nicknames-sometimes they help."

Chuckling, Nell responded "Fern, Kens, Kensilina, Ladybird, and Princess and the most frequent but there is a list."

An eyebrow was raised and he thought he had the perfect idea, if he could just pull it off without it being past elegant.

"Oh and I assume this note on the bottom is the top end of his price range?"

"Yep he said anything past that and he hoped you would take a kidney in kind or carry the balance."

"That's rich-great sense of humor also-if a little strange."

"That's our boy-she gets him even when the rest of us are scratching our heads. They were just meant to be." With that Nell looked at her watch. She had been there almost 5 hours and it was pushing 8 pm. Eric would be pacing she thought. Then she smiled and also thought he needs to learn to be more flexible anyway. She then texted Deeks with what the jeweler had said and got back a thumbs up emoticon.

BACK 5 HOURS TO DEEKS LEAVING

Deeks arrived at Julia's and took a deep breath and let it out very slowly then mused that is happening way too often lately. When he got to the door and knocked Julia answered right away. Opening the door she said "come on in Marty- - -my goodness you look scared to death. Beer or something stronger? This must be serious-Kensi is ok isn't she?" (Kensi had given her mom the basics of their job, but not a lot of detail)

Deeks chuckled and grinned as he relaxed for some reason. This just felt good, like a second home even though he hadn't been here that much. Like her girls friends, she tended to keep her mom and Deeks separate. "Beer please, only if you join me and she is better than good, see remains amazing." She smiled again and relaxed thinking oh boy, only 1 thing would make him this nervous. Kensi says he never rattles under pressure but he is clearly way past nervous.

"I've always felt serious discussions should be held in the kitchen, come on let's relax and then you can tell me what has you wound up." After they had settle on a couple stools and Deeks had a couple swallows he began.

"Well, a, yea, ok no, yea it's like this." He was interrupted by a huge grin and laugh from Julia. "What" he stammered.

"One of the few things Kensi told me about you-she is as tight lipped about you and her as she is about her friends with you by the way-is that you are solid as a rock under pressure that would break all but a very few men and that your whole life is a testament to that fact. So that means one of 2 thing my permission to marry her or how to dump her."

OhBuddys plot bunnies made me stop here so send all nasty notes to him!