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"Look if it is the infamous Marty Deeks," Spoke a female voice.

Deeks turns as he was buttoning his shirt, he looked slightly younger than he is in the present. Standing before him was a slightly younger Sara Jackson, she had a big smile on her face.

"Well, I am damn proud that you made detective." Sara said.

Deeks grinned, "Are you?"

"Of course, I mean now I'll get a new partner but I am happy for you." Sara said.

Sara hugged her former partner and Deeks held onto her as well. Deeks felt Sara kiss him on the cheek, and Deeks just held onto her. He didn't want to let her go, and she didn't want to let him go either.

"Sara," Deeks started.

Sara shook her head and released the detective, "No. I understand the certain risks you'll face now as a detective. Don't try and butter it up, I am fully aware on what can happen while undercover."

"Yeah but they see that I am really great for the position after the Anderson case." Deeks said.

Sara smiled and touched his face with both her hands, "I know. You were brave and it makes me proud, me being your superior officer proud." Sara said.

Deeks nodded, "I'm going to miss riding along with you."

Sara's smile soften, "I know you will. I am going to miss your sense of humor and your flirting."

Deeks smiled, "Yeah."

Sara kissed Deeks on the lips one last time, and then handed him the badge he was given as a detective. Sara grabbed her hat that she put down, and now she begins to leave the newly detective.

"Hey Jackson," Deeks called out.

Sara turned, "What is it detective?"

Deeks smiled, "Nice ass."

Sara rolled her eyes as she partly laughed, "You might be a detective but I am glad you're the same Deeks."

Deeks smiled and watched Sara leave him, he glanced down at his box from his locker. It had a photograph with him and Sara in it, he picked it up and felt a little upset for leaving her but this was his dream.

A knock at the door startled present day Marty Deeks, he jolted up and nearly fell off his couch. He motioned himself toward the front door of his apartment, he nearly tripped over Monty who was laying in his way. Once Deeks reached the door and finally opened it, he was slightly happy to find what was awaiting him. Standing before him was his partner and also his two good friends.

"Hey Deeks," Kensi said.

"Hi," Deeks said.

"You gonna let us in?" Sam asked.

Deeks raised his eye brows, "Oh yeah- sure." He moved over to allow them to enter.

Callen walked in first, then Sam, and Kensi who gave him a kiss on the cheek. Deeks smiled as he shut the door behind him, he moved into the living room where the gang were at. They noticed a corner of his place a mess, and gazed their attention to Deeks.

"Just going through old things." Deeks said.

"So you're keeping busy?" Callen asked.

"Eh, sorta." Deeks said.

He walked over to Monty's dog bowl, where he added more food and clean water into the bowl. Monty walked over and began to drink the water. Deeks walked from the kitchen back into the living room.

"So clearly you all came here for something, so what can I help you with?" Deeks asked like his usual self.

"Cut the act, Deeks. We know you're not really this happy." Sam said.

Deeks looked at Sam, "Well yeah but sobbing in my apartment isn't going to help anyone."

Callen glanced at Deeks, "Maybe not but talking about it might."

Deeks noticed what they were going, he glanced at each of them. Sam had this bold look, this tough guy look like he usually had. Callen had the concern leader look, him usually being the voice of reason. Lastly Kensi just had the worry look, her being everything to Deeks just hated seeing him so broken.

"Deeks," Kensi said.

Deeks looked down, "What do you want me to say?" Deeks asked.

"We just want to know what the hell is going on in that head of yours." Sam said starting to sound threatening.

"Sam, no." Callen ordered.

"What G? He won't talk to us, not even Kensi. He thinks this just affects him, but it affects the whole team." Sam said.

Deeks looked up at Sam, their usual respect had dissolved because of this issue. Sam had been very concerned of the detective's health and really wanted everything to be alright. Sure Sam and Deeks are complete opposites but, Sam really thinks of the liason as a friend.

Deeks gazed his eyes to the messy corner, all his stuff there. All his stuff from his patrol day, his days with Sara. His days being accepted by LA PD, his past. Those days would never occur again, because what has happened as already happened. Deeks shifted his eyes back to his team, their eyes locked on him. Deeks rubbed the back of his neck, he is never good at talking about his feelings and Kensi knew that.

"I- It's hard to talk about." Deeks finally spoke.

"Enlighten us." Callen said.

Deeks felt a hand touch his shoulder, his eyes moved to see Kensi holding his arm. Her big brown eyes stared in utter concern at her partner. Deeks' blue eyes looked from her to the floor once again.

"I talk about how much LA PD hates me, but they are still like family. So its kind of complicated." Deeks said.

Deeks was about to speak again when his phone rang, he walked over and answered it. He was surpised at the person on the other line, and the others noticed it as well. Deeks was nodding and they noticed a small smile on his face. The detective continued to talk until he told the person on the other line "goodbye".

Kensi stared at Deeks, "Deeks?"

Deeks turned to them, "Well that was Liam. He called to say that Bates is out of the coma, and will make a full recovery." Deeks said.

-NCISLA-

The four of them drove off to the hospital, Callen rode in Sam's car and Kensi rode in Deeks' car. The four pulled up to the hospital parking lot, there was some bad memories happen in this parking lot recently however that didn't stop Deeks. He ran into the building, with the NCIS agents behind him.

"Yo Marty!" Shouted a familiar voice.

The agents see Liam. He has a few scratches and marks from their hostage situation similar to Deeks but most have healed. The younger officer walked to Deeks, the two shook hands and smiled. Liam turned to the agents.

"Nice to see you all." Liam said.

Deeks glanced at them and then to Liam, "So how is Bates?"

Liam grinned, "Better but complaining about wanting to leave."

"Same guy who entered this place." Deeks smirked.

Liam laughed, "He's even complained about his room. I swear you can never please the guy." Liam said.

"So he'll make a full recovery?" Callen asked.

Liam nodded, "What the doctors are saying. The only reason they called me, is they have me down as next of kin. I am not even his next of kin, they must have thought that when I was waiting for him to get out of surgery."

"Looks like your now Bates' next of kin. I am so happy for you." Deeks teased.

Liam rolled his eyes, "I'd rather be his than yours." Liam joked back.

Deeks lightly pushed him and Liam grinned at his fellow LA PD officer. Liam looked at his phone, he saw the time and knew he had to leave.

"Um, I gotta go. If Bates ask, tell him I am arranging- um you know." Liam said.

"Yeah, I know." Deeks said.

Liam nodded and headed off, the four stood there for a moment before heading up to Lt. Bates' room.

-NCISLA-

A knock at the door, and that got Roger Bates' attention. Entering was Deeks, along with the NCIS group. The man grinned and shook his head at them for visiting.

"I was pretty sure the moment I get a visit from Deeks, I'd be on my death bed." Bates joked.

Deeks partly smiled, "Probably. How are you holding up?"

Bates shrugged, "Eh could be better. How is everyone? The doctors are refusing to allow me to know anything." Bates said.

"Everything is fine and handled." Callen answered.

Bates nodded, "That is good to hear. Um Deeks can I have a word with you in private?"

Deeks nodded, "Sure. You guys mind?" He asked.

"Not at all." Sam said stepping out.

"Take your time." Callen said following Sam.

"We'll be out here, if you need." Kensi said as she left.

Deeks glanced from the door to his boss. Bates looked different and it wasn't a bad different, it was just odd for Deeks to see Bates so weak yet it didn't change Deeks thought of his boss. Deeks still thought of Bates as an ass but a good guy.

"So, what do you need to talk about?" Deeks asked.

Bates cleared his throat, "Marty what I am about to tell you will be hard."

"Roger?" Deeks spoke by first name.

"With all the men and women we lost in the department, we need knew leaders. Need fully trained officers to help rebuild LA PD." Bates said.

Deeks nodded, "I am aware."

Bates looked up at Deeks, "I am offering you a promotion as Lieutenant Deeks."

"What?" Deeks asked.

"If you accept this promotion, you're uncover days will likely end but the pay is good." Bates said.

Deeks nodded, "Alright."

"But also, you'll have to end being the NCIS liason." Bates said.

"What?" Deeks spoke in utter shock.

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