Chapter 3

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Deeks head had been stuck in clouds for most of the day. "I have a daughter. She's been out there 4 years and I've never known." He thought to himself.

Everyone started to arrive back at the mission later that day after a long day questioning family members, interviewing possible witnesses and tracking down leads and making an eventual arrest.

Kensi and Deeks walked back in to the mission first. "Kensi." Said Deeks. Kensi stopped and turned her new partner. "Knowing now that I have a daughter I can't go through life not knowing her. I keep trying to picture what she looks like, a mix of you and me. I want to meet her."

Kensi swallowed. "Deeks I, I um haven't told her anything about you."

"Wait, what did you say when she asked where her dad was."

"I told her that her dad had moved away."

"Right, well I guess that makes sense. That's what I did."

"Listen I'll talk to her tonight and see what we can set up.

"Yeah, okay."

"I gotta go and pick her up from the sitter. I'll see you later"

"Yeah." Replied Deeks

Cut to Callen and Sam talking as they drove back to the mission

"So what do you think Sam?"

"What do I think about what?"

"Deeks and Kensi?"

"What about them G?

Callen shot Sam a look.

"What was that look for G? Deeks already admitted they dated."

"Yeah, but the way Kensi reacted when she saw him, she was shocked Sam

"People tend to react like that when they come back into your life unexpectedly G."

"And the fake names I mean what is with that?"

"You're really asking that G, the person with over 100 aliases.

Callen shot Sam a look. "Fair enough. Maybe he was working undercover?"

"Maybe. I still think there's more to it."

"Like what G?"

"Like I think that Deeks Is Catherine's father?"

"Explains the freak out by Kensi. She thought she'd never see him again and there he is. He just magically pops back into her life."

"Maybe not so magically Sam"

Callen looked at Sam. "Hetty"

"You think Hetty did this G?"

"It would not surprise me if she did. Deeks didn't just land at OSP for no reason. None of us landed at OSP for no reason."

"You think they'll tell us."

"No probably not." Said Callen

Sam and Callen continued their drive back to the mission and headed home for the night.

Cut to Kensi's place.

Kensi had dropped by the sitter and had picked up Catherine who was now sitting at the dining room table drawing while Kensi was making dinner. She looked over at her daughter while the thoughts of what Hetty and Deeks had said to her ran through her mind. She closed her eyes took a deep breath and walked over to her daughter and sat down next to her.

"What are you drawing sweetie?"

"Me and you at the beach Mum"

"Ah I see, there's the sun and the waves and the sand, and there's you and there's me. Very good." She said as she smiled at her. Kensi looked at her daughter. After seeing Deeks today for the first time in 4 years she could see parts of Deeks in Catherine, her eyes, her nose, her love for the beach and the ocean.

"Catherine I saw your dad today."

"You saw dad?" she asked.

"Yeah, he wants to see you."

"He wants to see me? What if he doesn't like me." She said

"Then he's just silly because you're absolutely gorgeous. Come here." She said with a smile as she hugged her daughter.

"How about you draw a picture for your dad and you can give to him when we see him okay?"

"Okay Mum"

Kensi smiled as she walked into the other room and pulled out her phone and dialed Deeks's number.

"Deeks, its Kensi. I spoke to her and she's..well she's drawing a picture to give to you right now."

Deeks smiled.

"So how does tomorrow work for you?" She asked

"Tomorrow tomorrow is good. Where do you want to meet?"

"She loves the beach. How about we meet there about noon?"

Deeks smiled. "Loves the beach, definitely my daughter." He thought. "Sounds great. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Bye" she said as she hung up the phone.

"Come on Catherine, time for bed."

"But I want to finish the drawing for dad."

"Alright you can finish the drawing for your dad then food, then bed."

"Okay Mum." Said Catherine as she went back to her drawing.

Kensi served up dinner as Catherine was finishing up her drawing. Catherine turned her mum and showed her the drawing. "That looks great sweetie. I'm sure he'll love it." Said Kensi with a smile.

"Alright time for a shower, then bed. I'll come and tuck you in." Catherine nodded and headed out of the room. Kensi collapsed on the couch. She was a nervous a million things running through her head. "How would Catherine react to Deeks, how would Deeks react to Catherine, and how much will Deeks want to be in her life."

20 minutes later Catherine was showered changed and Kensi was sitting by her bedside tucking her.

"What's daddy like Mum." Said Catherine.

Kensi thought for a moment. "Well I won't spoil the surprise for you" She said as she tickled her but he kind of looks like Shaggy from Scooby Doo."

Catherine laughed "I like Shaggy" she said.

Kensi chuckled. "Me too sweetie, me too. Come on time for bed." Said Kensi as she tucked her and kissed her good night."

Kensi turned off the light and leant against the doorframe. "What the hell did I mean me too? Do I have feelings for Deeks, Max…"

Kensi took a deep breath and pushed the thoughts out of her mind and changed and relaxed back on the couch, falling asleep not long after.

Cut to the next morning

Kensi woke up to find Catherine sitting in front of her dressed and ready to go.

"Morning Mum"

"Morning Catherine. You are up very early. "You're excited aren't you?"

Catherine nodded.

Kensi smiled, got up and pulled Catherine into her. "I can tell, but first I need some coffee and you need some breakfast, come on."

Kensi cooked breakfast for Catherine and made coffee for herself. Before they knew it, it was time.

"Catherine, you ready to go? Come on we're going to be late. You've got your picture"

"I'm ready." Said Catherine who was standing by the door waiting.

"Kensi smiled. "Alright, let's go."

Kensi and Catherine headed out on their way to the beach to meet Deeks.

Meanwhile at Deeks's apartment

Deeks was sitting on his couch passing the time until he finally gets to meet his daughter. Normally Deeks was calm under pressure, but he was nervous about meeting her. He finally decided to bite the bullet and head out a little early go for a walk on the beach.

Cut to the beach

Deeks arrived at the beach earlier than Kensi as predicated. He took off his flip flops and started walking by the water edge trying to calm his nerves about his daughter.

Meanwhile Kensi had arrived at the beach, she unload some gear out of the car and grabbed Catherine's hands as they walked down onto the beach. She quickly spotted Deeks down by the ocean. With Catherine by her side she walked down towards him. "Deeks" she yelled as she got closer. Deeks turned around and saw Kensi and who he assumed with Catherine next to her. Deeks smiled, she was gorgeous the perfect mix of Kensi and himself.

"Hi Deeks" she said

"Hi, hi Kensi." He said not taking his eyes of the little girl.

"This is Catherine" She said as she motioned to her daughter.

Deeks bent down so he was eye level with the little. "Hi Catherine. I'm.."

Deeks didn't know what to say, he didn't know whether to call himself Marty or Dad.

Kensi took the lead. "Catherine, this is your dad." She said

"You look like Shaggy" she said

Deeks laughed as Kensi chuckled. "Catherine that's not nice."

Catherine looked up at Kensi and said "But you called him Shaggy mom."

Deeks laughed. "That was wrong. I shouldn't have done that."

"It's alright Kensi" he whispered. He looked at Catherine "I kind of do look like Shaggy don't I."

"Yes" she giggled.

"You can call me whatever you want okay."

"Okay Shaggy Dad."

Deeks laughed.

"I draw you a picture." She said as she pulled it out of the bag and handed it to Deeks."

"Wow you are a great artist. I'm going to put this on my fridge for everyone to see."

"Not for everyone, just for you." She said with a serious face.

"Alright just for me I promise." Said Deeks.

"Will you make sandcastles with me?" She asked Deeks

"Sure, why not I am the sandcastle master." Said Deeks as he smiled.

Catherine giggled as they sat down in the sand making sandcastles with the buckets.

"You've done a great job raising her Kensi. She's a great kid." As he turned the bucket upside making another part of the castle.

"Thanks Deeks." She said as she ran her hand over Catherine's hair.

"Now, every princess deserves a tower. What do you say you help me make one." He said to Catherine.

Catherine nodded and moved over by Deeks, who was helping her build the tower.

Kensi looked on. Kids like Deeks, especially Catherine, they had connected almost instantly. She smiled as she watched them bond.

Deeks and Catherine finished making the sand castle. "Mom, look what we made"

Kensi smiled. "Wow that looks amazing. Great job!"

Catherine smiled. "Mom, can we walk in the water."

"Sure babe" she said.

"Can Dad come with us?" she asked.

"Uhh sure, if he wants."

Catherine turned to him. "I'd love too" said Deeks.

They grabbed their bags as they took off their shoes and headed down to the water.

"Mom, how come you dad don't live in same house. All my friends mom and dad live together."

Kensi and Deeks looked at each other. "I'll let you handle this one" said Deeks

"Thanks Deeks." Kensi turned to look at Catherine, who was looking at her mom. "Well your dad has been away for a little while and when he came back to into town he didn't know we were here her found a place of his own."

"Ohhh, okay mum" said Catherine as they continued to walk through the water.

"Wow, that was easy." Said Deeks.

Kensi smiled. "Just wait, she'll be asking more questions later trust me."

In the meantime Sam had arrived at the beach with his family unbeknownst to Kensi and Deeks.

They finished their walk and started heading back to the car.

"Thanks Kensi for today. I know it can't have been easy."

"Thanks Deeks, you really did great with her today. She really likes you."

"She's an amazing girl. Just like her mom."

Kensi smiled. "We better get going.

"Alright" he said as he bent down to say goodbye to Catherine. "It was really nice to meet you and hang out with you today. Thank you for the picture. You be good for your mom okay"

"Will you come and play again soon Daddy?" she asks

"Deeks looked at Kensi and she nodded subtly. "Sure, you just ask your mom to call me okay."

"Okay I will" she said as she leant forwards into Deeks and gave him a hug.

"Thank you that was a good hug" Said as they withdrew from the hug. "I'll see you again soon okay" Said Deeks as he left. Catherine nodded.

"Bye Deeks" said Kensi

Sam had witnessed the exchange between Kensi Deeks and Catherine and while he couldn't hear what was said the picture formed a thousand words.

Sam walked up to Kensi who was now loading everything back in the car.

"Kensi"

Kensi turned around to see Sam standing there.

"Hey Sam, what's going on."

"Deeks, he's Catherine's father isn't he."

Kensi took a deep breath and stared at Sam.

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