Kensi and Deeks entered Ops to find that the whole team was waiting for them. Including a man that Kensi didn't recognize but Deeks knew immediately. The man's name was Detective Connor Miller. He was LAPD's head handler and he was known for his nonchalance and his laziness. Kensi disliked the man immediately.

"Nice of you to join us, Detective Deeks." said Miller. His voice was deep and gravelly and he sounded like a heavy smoker. "Who's this lovely one?" sneered Miller eyeing Kensi up and down. Deeks immediately glared at the man.

"This is my partner, Special Agent Kensi Blye." said Deeks icily.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Agent Blye." said Miller.

"You as well, Detective." replied Kensi politely but Deeks could see she was having anything but polite thoughts for him.

"Now that we are all introduced," continued Hetty in her stately manner as usual "Let's get down to business. Detective?" Hetty turned to Miller.

"Right, well to be quite frank with you Deeks, we need you back out their ASAP. I have all of your alias's id's, clothes, and what not in the squad car. This isn't a new alias for you so hopefully you'll be able to get into character easily." said Miller.

"Which alias is it?" asked Deeks getting more and more wary by the moment.

"Well I know you're probably not going to like it but it's Russell Lewis."

Deeks let out a huff of air. "Who is Russell Lewis?" asked Kensi.

"Russell Lewis," replied Deeks "is a drug dealer. He deals in some of the biggest casinos in LA. He does wholesale, no retail. While he's not a big timer he'd like to think he is. The last time any of his bookies or "friends" saw him he was fleeing the country to Mexico on several charges. I'm sure his friends would love to have him back. He was sort of a "social butterfly" if you will, and he prided himself in being a free-lancer. And just why do you need him back, exactly?"

"Well the word on the street is that Austin Marg, the owner of one of the biggest casinos in LA and the one that Lewis dealt at the most is getting fed up with his current dealer. There's been whispers of him wanting Lewis back. This is the perfect chance for you to take down one of the biggest drug rings in LA."

"What about his backup?" Kensi asked. "Will he be going in alone?"

Miller smirked at Kensi "Of course he'll have backup! No need to worry little lady."

Kensi was about to interject about his "little lady" comment when Hetty interrupted.

"Is it possible that we might be able to provide Mr. Deeks with backup?"

Miller put his finger to his chin as if pondering a hard question.

"Well, now, I don't think that's in your jurisdiction, Ms. Lange." said Miller slyly. "But if you fancy Deeks that much perhaps we'll make an exception. It would lift a burden off our backs too. Well now that's all settled we can get movin'. Deeks, I'll give you ten minutes to say your goodbyes and get everything situated. We have a very short window of time before Marg finds a new dealer. I'll be out in the car." Miller walked out of the Ops center.

"Well Mr. Deeks this was quite unexpected. You will have to hurry to get your things ready in time but rest assured we'll get your information to you somehow and do not worry because we will have your back. You are all dismissed" Hetty said resolutely. "And Mr. Callen and Mr. Hanna, will you please stay behind. I have a special assignment for you."

Kensi and Deeks walked out of Ops. Deeks went to his desk. Kensi watched as he packed up various things for his operation. He was putting his things in a box and Kensi had a sense of déjà vu. It reminded her of the time Hetty "fired" Deeks. She had been just as lost and confused then as she was now. Deeks set the box on his desk and turned to Kensi who was watching him solemnly. He took a step closer to her.

"Kensi, I know we have lot to talk about when I get back. But I promise I'll call you whenever I can." They both smiled as they remembered how when he had gotten "fired" he told her he would call her.

"I have to go now. I'll call." He stepped forward to hug her.

"Well, no one's around so I guess this is okay." Kensi thought. She returned his embrace. When he pulled back he looked deeply into her eyes. He knew he was playing with fire but he had to do it. He leaned forward and softly pressed his lips to Kensi's. Kensi gasped. She was shocked. He pulled back before she could respond to his kiss. He smiled at her shocked state.

"Don't worry Fern. I'll be back." he said while grinning like an idiot. He picked up his box and left.

Kensi couldn't believe what just happened. She ran her fingers over her lips willing the feeling of his kiss to remain.

"Oh, boy." Kensi thought. What was she going to do now?

X

X

X

X

So what do you think? The next chapter will take longer to put up so sorry for the wait.