It's the point of no return-here we go-but we have to clear up something first. One more chapter

That Friday came and they were lucky so far. 2 pm and no cases. Hetty came in and announced "it's been a long week. If nothing comes down in the next hour-go home and enjoy." Deeks was dancin' on the inside. The jeweler had told him the cost would be under his $9500 limit due to the value and usage of the stones and bands their moms had provided so no kidneys were required, causing a chuckle from Deeks.

They all smiled and said a prayer for a quiet hour when Deeks spoke up "Kensilina, my love, how about dinner at our favorite little beach shack and a stroll on the beach. Monty is welcome there so what say?"

"Sounds great. Haven't been there in a while and they have great burgers! The walk on the beach sounds even better."

They thought they'd lucked out but Granger came in and said "agents- -and detective- -the staff has been sent home but director Vance is coming on in OPS and wants us all there." They all looked at each other and shrugged. Luckily all Vance wanted was to thank them for their efforts on a case that week and to let them know the family had made a very nice donation to the Marine Corps. Children's Fund in the team's names. As happy as they were, they would have preferred to leave.

Finally about 4 they had all paperwork sorted, filed, or packed to take with them and were ready to head out. What Kensi didn't know is they were just about the only 4 left in the building.

She and Deeks shared small talk on the way home and, after changing into shorts and flip-flops they headed out with Monty bouncing along in front of them. He knew where they were going and that he always got a few "goodies" from the staff and cooks as he laid in the shade outside the building. Finally they were done, the bill settled and they headed out. So far nothing serious just small talk and the usual banter. As they walked the beach Deeks finally said "Kens, I need to tell you something. It has been bothering me ever since our discussion about kids and marriage." She could see he was almost petrified about something.

"Deeks, relax, I got it. It just popped into my head. Nothing big. Ok?"

"Yea, well the problem is it's big to me. How I reacted and the subjects. I want to clarify and explain somethings so please listen. I will try to keep this short and understandable ok?"

"You bet Shaggy. No worries here." Is this it. He said the beach at sunset

"Great, here goes." After a deep breath he continued "I messed up. I heard baby and thought you were telling me you were pregnant and my mind went a million different directions. Here is my hopefully, understandable, response. First, yes, a bigger house-room for mom a baby and even an office or room for a gun safe, place for our books or even a second baby. I would like it close to the beach and a fenced yard. Monty is getting to the point where waiting all day may not work anymore. We need to have a rough plan, not a time line but a plan like first the new house-couple more bedrooms-mom and maybe a baby and a fence yard for Monty. Then we plan out from there as to the things we want someday-when the time is right for each one then we make the move-kids everything. My fear was that you would never know if I was marrying you because you were pregnant or because I really wanted to. Does that make sense?" As he finished Kensi didn't notice they had arrived at a little cove they liked to visit and just watch the tide and the waves at sunset. She always thought this was the place Marty was the most relaxed. They sat in the sand and just watched the sunset and didn't say a lot. There was hardly ever anyone there and this was no exception- -she thought.

As Monty went tearing off to explore the nooks and crannies she offered "we're good- -really- -I did pull that one out of left field and I like the idea of a plan, house, kids, one of us getting out of the shooting side of the business, the whole bit. We haven't really planned past dinner so we need to think about our future not react to it. And no- -I don't have to be the one playing agent. My background in criminology would allow me to move to the CSI side of the office. It would kill me not to back you up but it makes the most sense and I'm bettin' we'll wanta be sure someone goes home every day to care for Marty Jr.. You would go crazy as a lawyer or an agent without me as a partner so let's make a pact that we start working on that plan soon ok?"

Getting a nod, she looked at him but he had stopped behind her. What she didn't know what Eric was lurking behind a rock. He was dressed in black, had black grease paint on and a video camera and pick up mike. He was streaming everything since they came into sight. Monty ended up near him and he coaxed him over and got him ready. Marty had had stopped behind her and as she turned, the sunset behind him, he was on one knee. "The first step in that plan is to make sure it's the 2 of us together for ever so Kensi Marie Blye-I have loved you since you walked into that MMA gym 6 or so years ago. We have been up down and sideways, separated and together, survived 3rd hearts, Siderov and Afghanistan and thru it all we've been together and now we are all in. Now I want it to be official and forever. Kensi, will you marry me?"

She stood there eyes as big as saucers and said "I still don't see a ring."

Deeks called out "Monty heel". Monty came trotting over and stood beside his master. Around his neck was a ribbon and at the bottom of that ribbon was a black velvet box. Deeks carefully removed it and took out the ring showing it to her. "This is my promise of forever, for happiness and for a heck of a ride wherever it takes us and for a plan to get there."

Now she had tears as she looked at the ring and literally screamed "you damn betcha Martin Deeks. I am not letting you get away. Yes and for ever and ever yes, yes, yes." Then she drug him to a standing position and planted some major heat in the form of a kiss on his lips. "Let's go home" was the next thing out of her mouth.

And there it is-what do you think of everything? We have yet to know what else is going on that Marty has cooked up. Let me hear about it and we have one more chapter to fill in the loose ends!