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One month later.

Sam was at the mess eating dinner. Sabatino sat down across from him with his own meal.

"Our friends daughter was returned to her mother's family this morning."

"So the Taliban didn't have her then?"

"No. Not sure who but she is fine and unharmed."

"Any word on our friend?"

"He's out of the country. Should be somewhere safe very soon."

Sam looked up sharply. Demarco stood there trying to act like he was tossing away his tray but in reality was listing in on their conversation. Sam stood at the same time Sabatino did. They grabbed Demarco and confronted him. It took less than five minuet's for him to admit he was the one giving the CIA information.

Sam was soon given his orders to head state side.

Los Angeles

Mac stood in front of the mirror. She was wearing one of the wedding dresses Hetty had brought in for her. It was light weight and strapless. The dress was perfect. It wasn't one of the ones she had picked. Hetty had added this one in herself.

"Oh my." Said Hetty. "It's perfect."

"Hetty you are a genius." Added Nell.

"So is this the one?" asked Kensi.

"Yes it is." Mac had to admit the dress fit her like a glove. There would be no need for alterations. "Ok let me get out of this and let's see how your dresses fit."

Nell went first. She and Kensi both choose long dresses. Nell's fit perfectly. Kensi went next. She sighed as she looked at herself in the mirror. Her belly stuck out but the dress looked good on her.

"Don't worry Kensi you look amazing." Said Nell.

"Yeah I know. I just can't believe I have two months left to go and the baby will be here."

Kensi and Nell got undressed and back into their regular clothing. It was then that they heard someone yelling from the bull pen. The women hurried out to see what was going on. There being hugged by Callen was Sam.

"Wow Kensi look at you." Said Sam moving to give her a hug.

"Sam your home."

"Yep just got in."

Sam gave each of the girls a hug including Hetty.

"Welcome home Mr. Hanna. How is our friend doing?"

"He's safe. Should be back in the US by the end of the week."

Sam had to smile when he saw Callen wrap his arm around Mackenna's waist. "So you two set a date yet?"

"In fact we did. And it's a good thing your back because I need a best man." Callen smiled hugely at Sam. "We're getting married in two weeks."

"Let me guess you got Mac pregnant?"

"No, and not for a lack of trying." Said Callen. Which got him a punch to the arm. "Ok babe you're spending too much time around Kensi." This got him another punch.

"Hetty is planning everything and it's the closest date she could get for the reception." Said Mac.

"No Mr. Hanna you better get home to your wife and family. I 've called them and Michelle knows you are on your way."

Sam said his goodbyes and said he'd be in on Monday. Hetty then turned to Callen and Mackenna.

"All right you two. We have the dresses taken care of and your suits are ready. I have a cake sampling planned on tomorrow."

"Cake sampling?" asked Kensi.

"Don't worry Kensi there will be plenty."

"Exactly why I ordered extra samples." Said Hetty. They all laughed and got back to work. Kensi was ordered to go rest on the couch and didn't complain. Her feet were swelled, her back hurt and she just wanted to sleep. And she would if she didn't have to pee ever ten minuet's.

"Deeks this is your entire fault."

"What did I do this time?"

Kensi simply pointed to her belly.

Deeks mumbled that it was Kensi who stopped taking her birth control. A second later a book smacked into his face. Lucky for Deeks it was a paperback.

"Promise me you will not throw stuff at my face when you're pregnant."

"I will not promise anything of the sort." Mac smiled at Callen.

The next day Kensi could not sit still. She had cake on her mind and couldn't wait. Mac and Callen were wondering if they were even going to get any themselves. Finally after lunch Nell and Eric came in with four boxes. They had a table set up and Nell put the cake samples out onto the table. There must have been fifteen different kinds.

"Ok guys I made up score cards. Each cake has a number. Try one and mark from one to ten how much you like it. One is not at all and ten is the best."

"Ok someone just give Kensi some before she has a fit." Said Callen. Hetty handed Kensi a fork and they let her go first. By the time they were finished everyone in the office had gotten some cake and everyone all agreed on the red velvet with the buttercream icing.

Eric came over to Callen and handed him a box. "A friend of mine has a 3D printer so I got him to make you something special." Callen opened the box to find a wedding cake topper that was the spitting image of him and Mac.

"Eric its amazing." Said Mac as she looked it over.

"Yeah well I wanted to do something special for you guys."

Mac started to laugh as she turned the figures over. Each one was holding a gun behind their backs. "Eric this is the best wedding gift ever." Mac gave the topper back to Callen and gave Eric a hug.

"Oh my god I think I ate too much." Everyone looked over at the couch. Kensi had plates of cake all around her and looked close to a sugar coma.

"That's my wife." Said Deeks. Lucky for him Kensi didn't hear him.

The next week passed quickly and soon it was the wedding day. Mac and the girls were ready and waiting on their cue. Hetty true to her word had gotten the most exclusive beach side club for the wedding and reception. How she had gotten them to close down for the entire day was a mystery.

When it was time Deeks came to get them. "You ready sis?"

"Yes I am." Deeks smiled at her and they watched as Nell, Michelle and Kensi made their way out the door. Once it was their turn Deeks held out his arm and he led her out to the sand.

The wedding was perfect. They wrote their own vows because they both knew that obeying was not something either could promise. Callen was surprised to see Gibbs and his team seated when he walked out. Even the Director had showed up. Once they were presented as husband and wife everyone stood and applauded.

Mac blushed then squeaked as Callen bent her over backwards to kiss her. Deeks let out a whistle and cat calls started from their friends. Hetty sat in the front row and couldn't help but shed a few tears. Granger put his hand on her shoulder knowing that Hetty never expected to be able to see her granddaughter married.

Once the reception got started everyone kept commenting on the cake topper. Eric was beaming with all the compliments. Dinner was served and of course the cake. Deeks found it funny when Kensi only wanted a few bites of his piece.

Finally it came time to toss the bouquet. Mac tossed the flowers and everyone backed away from the women in the center of the group. The flowers landed right in Nell's hands. She looked down at them and smiled up at Eric. Eric promptly passed out.

Granger who was standing next to him shook his head and groaned. Sam and Deeks hauled Eric to his feet and put him in a chair.

It was during this commotion that Kensi went still and clutched at her stomach. Nell called for Deeks.

"Kensi what's wrong?"

Kensi looked past Deeks to a man standing there. It was Jack.

Sam got up and moved over to Jack. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to see Kensi."

"Not a smart move Jack."

Jack pushed past Sam and walked over to where Kensi was sitting.

"Hello Kensi."

"Jack what are you doing here?"

"I wanted to see you."

"Jack, this is the Jack that walked out on you?" asked Deeks. Jack looked at Deeks then back at Kensi. Deeks stood up and moved in front of Jack. "Leave now."

"I will leave after I speak to Kensi."

"No you will leave now." Callen and Granger moved to stand next to Deeks.

"I'd leave if I were you. There isn't one person here who isn't carrying. You're surrounded by NCIS, LAPD, and CIA operatives right now." Said Callen.

Jack looked around. He had a lot of angry looking people glaring at him. "I just want to hear it from Kensi that she is ok."

"Jack I'm better than ok. I am happily married and in two months I'll be having a son. And as you can see I have a very protective family. Now I think it's time you leave." Deeks put his arm around Kensi and his other hand over her belly. He leaned in and kissed her temple.

Jack nodded and tuned to leave. He wanted to tell Kensi he was sorry for what he had done. Part of him wanted Kensi back in his life. Instead of pushing his luck he walked away.

Kensi dropped into the chair and picked up her glass of water.

"Kensi are you ok.?" Asked Nell.

"I'm fine." Kensi looked up at Deeks. "If Jack hadn't left me that morning I never would be sitting here with the best husband I could ever have asked for." Deeks leaned down and kissed her then rubbed her belly.

"I love you Fern."

"I love you too Shaggy."

Deeks took Kensi home soon after. He made sure that they were not followed and once home double checked each of the windows and door. He and Kensi already had guns hidden all over the house. He checked those too. If he had to shoot Jack he would.

The rest of the guests stayed for a few more hours and enjoyed the party. Callen even managed to dance a few songs with Mac. He spent a long time talking with Gibbs and laughing with everyone else. Mac spent a good part of the night sitting with Hetty away from the crowd.

"I am so proud of you."

"Thank you for all this."

"It was the least I could do for my granddaughter."

Soon it was time for Callen and Mac to head home. They said their good byes and drove off. Across town Jack sat at a bar trying to figure out how to get closer to Kensi without her husband finding out.