Anchor

An NCISLA Fan Fiction

Episode References: "Blye, K: Parts 1 & 2" (3X16 & 3X17), "Crimeleon" (3X15) & "Deliverance" (2X10). With a nod to "Neighborhood Watch" (3X22).

He was her lifeline. In a situation that was spinning so wildly out of control, Marty Deeks was the anchor that kept Kensi Blye from floating away. He used humor to make her laugh and was the serious and caring partner she needed in the garage. Also, she trusted him to keep her mother safe while she hunted down her father's killer. A part of her wished she could ask him to come with her to finish all of this, but it was her fight and it didn't seem fair to involve him so deeply. She wanted to tell him everything when he came to her apartment with the bad coffee, but they were interrupted by the phone call from Hetty. The drive to the Mission was silent as she couldn't risk falling apart in front of her partner.

Callen and Sam were her brothers, but Deeks was more. He was her partner and best friend. She trusted him above the others and knew he would always believe in her no matter what. Letting him in wasn't easy, but he was there like an annoying itch that never went away. In the beginning of their partnership he was a nuisance she tolerated, but that changed after he saved her from the Russians. She altered her destiny by placing her hands in his in that laser covered room.

The scene in the garage was unnerving on another level as well. While Deeks was checking her ribs, he made some comment about dream sequences. He was staring at her intently then looked away when she put her shirt back on. Really? What was that about? And earlier he mentioned saving the damsel in distress. Kensi was no damsel that needed saving. She fought her own battles thank you very much. Although, it was nice to have someone watching her back while kicking some butt. If only he didn't stare at her so much when she was dressed in revealing outfits during ops. It made her warm and led her to say stupid things like her being his type. That didn't come out right and gave him the wrong idea. His gorgeous blue eyes and fluffy blond hair did nothing for her. No way no how.

After the altercation with the female assassin, Kensi needed to hear Deeks' voice. It soothed her battered soul in a way that nothing else could. Her fight was almost over and she gleaned from listening to him all of the strength she required to finish it. If she had spoken to him, she would have broken down and collapsed. In order to move on with her life, she had to confront Peter Clairmont and put her demons to rest.

At the end of the day, her father's killer received retribution from Granger's hand. If she had done it, a part of her might have been lost. She would have become a vigilante and that is not what Kensi Blye is. As Deeks put it, she would have been no different from the criminals they put away on the job. He was her voice of reason during this tumultuous time. If Dom were still her partner, she might not have made it through this ordeal. He didn't have the level of compassion and strength Deeks did. Kensi was grateful that he was there for her. The men in her life didn't stick around. They either died or left. However, she knew that Deeks would only leave her under duress. He was her rock even when he exasperated her. If needed, he would take on her burdens in a heartbeat. That kind of loyalty is hard to find. If she were willing to open her heart to something more, he would be the best man to explore a future with. But old habits made her afraid and she was currently overwhelmed with everything that happened today. Maybe someday she could revisit the possibility. For now, she needed to heal old wounds from her childhood. At least now Kensi understood why her mother wanted to take her away from her dad. She could try and forge a new relationship with the mother she abandoned.

Her partner would be there tomorrow. He did say that she owed him a drink every night for the rest of his life. That meant he wasn't going anywhere and would be there for her as long as she wanted. Her soul wanted forever with Deeks even if her heart and mind weren't ready to handle the concept. Little did she know, that an upcoming op would test this theory and wreck havoc with their emotions and 'thing.'

THE END

Author's Note: A companion piece from Deek's POV is next. The title is "Lifeline."