The wrap up-and to the guest who asked about Eddie the Tree, no I can't they are gone. I don't keep copies of my stories. Also, you know that I can't respond directly to guests right?
"Sorry Princess, we have a party to go to. Follow me. Monty-come." As they drove Kensi just kept looking at the ring. Finally he couldn't stand it and said "there is a great story behind that ring but I promised someone else they could tell it. Part of it is how the wedding band will fit with it. Not gonna let you see it but it will be described. They got home and then he said "the limo is waiting, no driving for either of us tonight- -it's party time." Besides they had to give Eric time to get to the location.
45 minutes later the limo pulled up at the MMA gym where they first met. Kensi immediately noticed where they were and the 2 buses-one a large passenger bus and the other looked a lot like a tour bus but the way and place it was parked prevented her from seeing what it said on the side. One had the look of a tour bus and the other a very large passenger bus. "Oh my God, you didn't."
With a huge grin he responded "the evening has just begun."
"What have you got up your sleeve Deeks? You know I am not a fan of surprises."
"Some can be worth it. Nothing bad is gonna happen, just relax and go with it- -future wife." And a grin big enough to hold a banana sideways appeared on his face then he just muttered "wow I like that thought" as he opened the door for her. Monty tore off ahead of them. Someone is in there was all Kensi could think before he ushered her in. And then all hell broke loose. All their friends were their cheering and screaming. Barb and Julia came up to Kensi and walked her away. The plan was for them to tell her everything-the ring, its history and how everyone came to be there. As they moved off to the side, Deeks went another direction and jumped up on the stage.
"Ok, everyone settle down. Tonight is gonna be just a fun night. As you know she said yes and I am delirious." (to which Sam yelled out what's new?) and Deeks just smiled going on "before we get the party really rolling Director Vance has something to say."
Leon took the stage and began "Detective Deeks talked to me about a month ago and asked that he be allowed to propose to agent Blye. It was both seeking permission and to insure they could remain as partners after she said yes. And for the record, you will take a drug test Monday Agent Blye!" That brought a huge round of laughter before Leon calmed then down and went on "I agreed. The whys are not important. I explained them to Marty and that's all that matters. I had one condition and now it's time to finalize that condition. Will Lt. Bates please join me up here?" Shortly the Lt. arrived and stood beside Leon. He did not look happy as he knew what was happening. Marty had told him everything. He was a friend and supporter and deserved to know up front. "Kensi please join us." After she made her way to the stage, standing beside Deeks, Vance went on "I believe you have something to say detective."
"Thank you Director Vance. Lt. Bates, thru everything you have been behind me. You took a chance on a young cop and made him a great detective. I owe you everything but it is time to move on. I feel I can make a difference at a higher level so I hereby tender my resignation from LAPD with regrets but knowing that you have trained me well."
After Bates shook Deeks hand he said "I could talk all night about Marty, some of it even good (that got a chuckle from the crowd and a smile from Deeks) but I have watched Marty grow with NCIS, with Kensi and have seen the good work he has done. He has found a home here and he belongs with you. Detective I accept your resignation with great sorrow but also knowing that you are doing the right thing." Then he gave Marty a hug, had a short, private conversation with him and walked off the stage.
At that point Leon produced a bible and handed it to Kensi. Then "saying Martin Andrew Deeks please raise your right hand, place your left on the bible and repeat after me." After giving him the NCIS oath Vance turned to the crowd and went on "the agreement is that if agent Deeks became an agent I would allow him and his current partner to remain partners as long as I am around. Hetty will advise them of any conditions she wishes them to adhere to. Now let's have some fun. I understand Chopping Wood is performing?" Deeks swallowed his teeth at that remark and Kensi just stood there. She was in shock at what had just happened as well as the director's comment.
As Vance stepped down Deeks walked to the mike and said "thanks to everyone for being here and for making this a happy night for both of us. I trust Nell and our moms to fill Kensi in on everything that went into this and for everyone's help and participation. This is obviously a day I could never dream of. Growing up I just wanted to wake up in the morning and know I was still alive and now I don't want to sleep as it is time I can't spend with the most amazing woman I have ever met. I am still in shock that she said yes but I'm sure I'll get used to it. I also have to say a special thank you to Hetty, Ganger and Director Vance for their kind words and support in pulling this off. And to Nell and Eric, I owe you big time. The wonder twins put all this together and Kensi had no clue. Now it's time to party. To kick it off I promised myself a long time ago after a little confrontation with Kensi that I would someday sing for her. So here it is." He walked over and picked up an electric guitar and, after making sure it was on and tuned he stepped back to the mike and went on "this will also serve to introduce the music for tonight. Kip set this up so I'm hopin' they are back there 'cause we have been known to punk each other. Now let's get this done." He then stepped back and played the intro rift to 'God Only Knows' by the Beach Boys. Looking at Kensi she understood his meaning perfectly and then she literally started screaming as walking out on stage was Mike Love followed by the rest of the Beach Boys. They all grabbed their instruments as Mike joined Marty at the Mike and sang back up for him. This brought the house down. When they were finished Marty announced "that was a little bit of how I feel but now this is for pure fun and then I'm done. I think someone is gonna like it." At that point the band broke into the intro to 'Help Me Rhonda' as Deeks beamed. This time he helped the group by singing back up until Kensi jumped on stage and grabbed him and started to dance. To everyone's amazement Deeks was a great dancer.
Sam looked at G and simply said "should have known. That man continues to amaze us and now he is an agent."
After the song Kensi stepped to the mike. "Mom and Barb have told me the whole story about putting tonight together. I thank each and every one of you for that and for your trust and faith in Marty and I. I especially thank Nell and Eric and Kip. I'm not gonna ask how you 2 knew my favorite group was these guys behind me. This is amazing. But most of all, thank you to the man who amazes me every day with his patience, knowledge and courage. He has given me renewed faith and I have given him my heart and I know it is in good hands. Becoming an agent almost brought tears to my eyes cause I never thought he would. We all worried about him going back to LAPD and getting killed but now that won't happen. Finally Lt. Bates, I know you are losing a great cop but thank you for all you've done for him and letting him work with us these last years. Now-please-it's party time let's have some fun. Oh and the thank you whoever thought of the bus so we don't have to worry about you all getting home. Again thanks all." And party they did. The 'slightly dysfunctional family had no problem partying as one big family.
The last thing Kensi remembered was Michelle Hanna saying "that man saved me and my family. Take care of him he is special to us Kensi even if Sam will forever deny it."
Kensi spent a lot of time looking at her ring. The story behind it and the meaning of everything was mind boggling.
Fade to back and cue the fat lady. Hope you enjoyed it. Fill the little square with your comments.