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ALONE
CHAPTER 3
"I can't believe you just said Deeks' mom is in here because of him, Callen!" Kensi angrily spat at her friend.
"No I didn't mean it that way Kensi, I just meant that because the fire was deliberate that maybe this is someone's way at getting at Deeks. That's all. I didn't mean to imply…" Callen pleaded.
"Didn't sound like that to me. He's just turned off his mom's life support for heaven's sake Callen" she glared.
Deeks walked over and rubbed his hand on her shoulder, "Kens, it's okay. I know what Callen was meaning by it and he's right. If this was a deliberate act there could be someone out there that doesn't like me."
"If that's the case Mr Deeks then I suggest you have someone accompany you at all times. At least until we know what and who we may be dealing with and since it's very late, I suggest we all go home and try to get some rest. We'll get a fresh start on it in the morning" Hetty nodded.
The team all realised that Hetty made sense and all nodded duly in response. After filling in the last few forms of paperwork that he had to do regarding his mother's death, Deeks headed out to his car to drive home.
"Where do you think you're going?" Kensi grabbed his arm.
"Uh home? Where else?" Deeks shrugged.
"Alone? I don't think so buddy" she shook her head emphatically.
"Kens, I have Monty I have to look after, I'll be fine. I have my gun you know" he grinned.
"Yeah, still no way. You are coming home with me and Monty as well"
"Kensi"
"No ifs, buts or maybe's Deeks. That's it! Now Callen can drive your car back to your apartment while we go inside to collect your dog and some clothes. Understood?" Kensi crossed her arms angrily across her chest.
"Yes ma'am!" Deeks saluted, "I am officially under NCIS protection as of now"
Kensi nodded, "Glad you see things my way"
"Don't I usually?" Deeks smiled, "Eventually"
While Callen parked Deeks' car in his usual parking area, Kensi and Deeks went upstairs so he could pack a bag and things for Monty. They heard a toot of the horn from Sam's Challenger as their sign that Sam had swung past and collected Callen.
"Kensi are you sure it's okay for the both of us to stay? I mean I could put Monty in a police kennel for a while" Deeks said rifling through his wardrobe.
"Deeks it's fine, honestly. I love Monty and…"
"Me?" he cheekily grinned.
Kensi rolled her eyes, "Monty I love…you I tolerate"
"Hah! Liar. You told me you love me not even a few hours ago when we were alone before"
"You're right…I lied about that" she grinned broadly, "Pack the white shirt, I like you in that one"
"Oh really? Are you going to want to start dressing me in the mornings too Kens?" he snickered.
"I'd probably do a better job" she smirked.
"Hey!" Deeks feigned being wounded, "I think we are done here so let's get going"
Kensi nodded and helped Deeks load dog and clothes into her car and make the short trip back to her house. Arriving soon after, Deeks led Monty to Kensi's little courtyard at the back, placing his dog bed, food and water in the laundry for him, while Kensi brought in his bags.
"Spare room for these Kens?" Deeks asked as he took his bags off her.
"Spare room for the bags, you can sleep in my room"
"Really? Wow…I'm honoured" he smiled.
"No funny business" she said, looking at his innocent looking face, "Yet"
"There is hope" he grinned.
Kensi took the chance to get in the shower first and as she came out of the bathroom, she noticed Deeks sitting on the couch, resting his head on his arm, his eyes struggling to stay open.
"Deeks, shower then bed" she pulled his arms.
"Want to join me?" he mumbled.
"Missed your chance…I've already had my shower. Come on!" she dragged him to the bathroom.
Deeks undressed and stepped into the steaming hot shower, his muscles relaxing with every drop of water. Five minutes later he stepped out and into his sleepwear of t-shirt and pants, heading out to find Kensi already in the bed. He pulled back the covers and got in, snuggling down to get comfortable.
"Deeks?" Kensi turned to him.
"Yeah Kens?" he returned the look.
"How long have you known Shep?"
"A long time. Shep was the officer who came to the house when I shot my dad. He helped when I had to go to court for the trial. He kind of looked out for me. When I told him I was thinking of joining the police, he helped train me for getting entry and then helped me to work my way up the ladder to make detective. He was my first partner and instructor and he showed me the ropes. Taught me everything there is about being a detective and going undercover. He told me to never ignore the little things in a case because they may seem insignificant at the time but later on they could be a huge help. Everything I know about police work I know from him. He certainly saved my ass quite a few times when I was starting out in the field."
"Is he married?" she asked.
"Divorced. His wife, Narelle left him for another guy six years ago. That cut him pretty hard but he's getting over it now"
"Kids? Or girlfriend?"
"Not as far as I know. I think Narelle had three miscarriages so they were thinking of adopting or fostering but I don't think they ever got around to doing it. Mind you I haven't seen Shep since I started at NCIS. I've only rung him every so often and I remember he moved to San Diego for a couple of years to get away from it all, so I could be wrong. To be honest, because the miscarriages upset Shep and Narelle so much I didn't want to add to their grief so I never asked if they went further with that plan for kids. No girlfriend, the last time I asked, he said the break up with Narelle kind of bucked his confidence around"
Kensi nodded, "The marriage break up and the miscarriages would be tough for anyone to go through"
"Yeah. He's certainly gone through a lot" Deeks sighed.
"You'd never leave me right Deeks?" Kensi asked softly.
He turned and cupped her chin, "Never Kensi. For better or worse you are stuck with me"
"We're not married doofus" she rolled her eyes.
"Not yet Kensi Blye, but we will…one day"
Kensi rolled over and switched off the lamp, "That's if I'll say yes" she smiled.
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The next morning Kensi got up early and took Monty for a jog along the beach. She decided to let Deeks sleep a little longer, considering he had a rough day at the hospital with his mother. She came back, barely out of breath and opened the front door and quickly filled Monty's dinner bowl and water bowl in the laundry before heading to the shower. As she was dressing, she heard Deeks groan and lazily open his eyes.
"Well good morning sleepy head" she grinned, "Breakfast?"
"I should take Monty out first", he sighed, as he yawned and stretched.
"I've already done it. We went for a jog to the beach. The waves are dead today so I wouldn't bother if I were you"
"Well look who's turning into a little surfer chick" he laughed.
Kensi reached over and threw a pillow right in his face, "Never call me a chick again, Shaggy. Now come on, I'm not getting in trouble for being late at Ops because of you"
Nodding, Deeks dragged himself from bed and showered and changed before sitting down to eat breakfast with Kensi. He went outside and checked on Monty before patting him goodbye and grabbing his go-bag and heading to the car with Kensi.
"Oh Kens, can we quickly stop at the vet surgery around the corner from Ops? I need more tablets for Monty"
"Tablets?" Kensi sounded surprised, "he's okay isn't he?"
"Worming tablets Kens", Deeks laughed, "It's a regular thing needed for dogs"
"Oh right…sure we'll stop" Kensi chuckled, though feeling her cheeks blushing in embarrassment.
They turned the corner and Kensi parked her SUV in the lot before going inside with Deeks. He grabbed the pack of tablets off the shelf and walked to reception as he noticed Kensi walking over to the pen in the corner, housing four little puppies.
"How much?" Deeks asked Susan, the vet nurse.
"Sixty dollars" she smiled.
"Geez Monty you get more expensive for your daddy every time" he shook his head, pulling out his wallet. He handed over his credit card and waited for a receipt.
"I'm sorry sir, this card has been declined"
"What? No that can't be right. I know there's money in that account" Deeks said surprised.
"I'm sorry sir. Do you have another card you can use?" Susan shrugged.
"Uh…here try this one", Deeks handed over his savings card.
"I'm sorry sir this one's also been declined. Perhaps there is a bank problem?"
"Deeks?" Kensi enquired, as she came over hearing Deeks' concern.
"My cards have been declined Kens. There's no money in the account"
"Here use my card for now. We'll ring the bank as soon as we get to Ops, okay?" she soothed.
Nodding, he watched Kensi hand over her card and taking the tablets he turned and walked out the door to the car.
"Deeks!" she called out, "Wait up I'm coming!" Kensi hurried to the car.
"I don't get it Kensi, there should be plenty in the account" Deeks shook his head.
"Look we're here at Ops. Go straight to your desk and ring up the bank. It's probably just a computer glitch or something"
He nodded, but seemed unsure as he walked in the large wooden doors to the Operations Centre in the Spanish style building. He headed straight for his desk in the bullpen, sitting down and dialling the number for the bank as Kensi waited by her desk.
Sam and Callen had been practising in the firing range and saw Deeks' face draining of colour when they came into the bullpen as he listened on the phone.
"Kensi what's going on?" Callen asked.
"Ssshh" she admonished, "Just wait"
Shakily hanging up the phone, Deeks looked at Kensi and shook his head, "It's not a glitch. Someone has cleaned out every cent from my bank accounts"
"Oh Deeks" Kensi walked over and wrapped her arms around his shoulders, "it's okay we'll fix it"
"You don't understand Kens, I can't even pay for my mom's funeral now" he broke from her grasp and strode angrily away to shoot something at the firing range.
"Deeks!" she cried after him.
"Kensi let him go" Sam held her back, "Let him blow off some steam"
"Guys, I think we can now be certain that someone is after Deeks" Callen declared.
Any guesses who's after Deeks? Reviews would be amazing! Until next time – take care everyone. Much love – Tanya xxx