I had this scene running in my head from the beginning of OMNI. A little more confrontational and a bit harder to come back from, but I like it.
The team stands in the bullpen packing up for the night and celebrating another case closed.
"Glad to have you back, Deeks." Sam says, "Wasn't the same without you."
"Boring." Deeks says.
"Quiet." Callen says. Everyone laughs. "While we are all happy to see you back, are you sure you're ready?"
"I told you guys, I'm fine."
"I just don't want to see you pushed back in too soon."
"Do you not want me here?"
"Of course not." Kensi says.
"I'm just worried." Callen continues.
"About what?"
"About Kensi."
Deeks looks confused. "What about Kensi?"
"Yeah, what about me?" Kensi is starting to get angry.
"Partners need to trust each other."
"I do trust him." Kensi says.
"I don't." Callen says, "I'm responsible for this team. I have to know that when I send you out there, you're both ready to do what ever it takes protect each other."
Silence falls in the room.
"We all saw you hesitate today. You couldn't take the shot. What if next time the gun is pointed at Kensi?"
Deeks grabs his bag and walks out of the room. Kensi flows him outside.
"Deeks." Kensi says. "Deeks wait!" Kensi follows him to his car.
Deeks stands facing his car but doesn't get in. Kensi come sup behind him. She puts his hand on his shoulder.
"He's wrong."
"No he's not." Deeks says flatly. "What if a gun is pointed at your head and I can't pull the trigger."
"You will."
"How do you know?"
"Because the guns pointed at my head. I would be more worried if it was pointed at yours." Deeks looks up at her. "You will always protect me and I will always protect you, to fault sometimes. Would you give your life save mine?"
"Of course." Deeks answers with no hesitation.
"That's how I know."