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Berlin Germany-
The Echo squad and Sasha's unit were watching the doctors operate on Deeks for ten hours straight. Sasha sent Tanner and Quintus to get some real food; seeing as how they haven't eaten in twenty four hours. When the team that was at the depot outside Ulm arrived at the hospital they were check out to make sure they weren't in critical condition, and then the doctors and nurses went to operate on Deeks. Sasha approach Echo leader.
"We owe you a debt of gratitude." Sasha said holding out his hand.
"It was nothing." Echo leader said as he reached out and shook Sasha's hand.
"It's been a few since we work with Special Agent Deeks. It was a pleasure to work with him again; albeit, the grave circumstances off the mission." Echo two said.
"You guys have names?" Sasha asked.
"We do." Echo leader said.
"We just don't use them." Echo three said stepping into the conversation after watching the heart monitor for the past two hours. "Chief you might want to brief Washington."
"Thanks for the reminder." Echo leader said. "I trust you can handle everything here?"
"There is no way I'm letting that man out of my sight." Sasha said.
"Why?" Echo scout asked.
"Because his wife would kill us if he did." Tanner said as he and Quintus walked into the hall with food.
"I think she will forgive me if I leave long enough to eat something." Sasha said.
"Deeks is married?" Echo four asked.
"Yeah, also has a kid by her." Quintus said.
"It's just last time we talked to Deeks he was dating said woman; now he's married to her. My how time flies." Echo leader said, and then excused himself.
The rest of Echo squad and the remnants Sasha's team move this little party down to the cafeteria.
N.C.I.S. L.A.
Washington, D.C.-
The L.A. had been wondering D.C. until they got word back about the massacre near Ulm, and it has been more them ten, almost eleven hours since they heard from Echo squad. Just as they were enter the headquarters at the Naval Yard Tony caught up to them.
"All of you: M.T.A.C., now!" Tony said, and then headed for the elevator.
The L.A. team didn't wait to be told twice, they were hot on Tony's trail, and stepped onto the elevator just as it was opening. To say that the elevator ride up to the bull pen was tense would have been the understatement of the century.
{Excuse the cliché, but the tension is so thick you could cut it with a knife.} Tony thought.
As the elevator stopped at the bull pen Tony jumped out so he didn't get trampled by the L.A. team as they rushed to get up to M.T.A.C.; Tony opened the door to M.T.A.C. and the group walked in.
"What do you have, or heard?" Callen asked.
"Echo leader has made contact, but I told him to give us time so you all could be here to listen." Granger said.
The person by the computer gave a thumbs up to Director Vance signifying that Echo leader was back on the line again, and Vance nodded his head to put the transmission on screen.
"This is Director Vance." Vance said.
The screen was again blank, but the audio was on speaker.
"Good to talk to you again, director." Echo leader said.
"What's the word?" Kensi said.
"Who am I speaking too?" Echo leader asked.
"Kensi Deeks." Kensi said
"Kensi Deeks. Thee Kensi Deeks." Echo leader asked.
"The one and only." Kensi said
"I've worked with Deeks when you two were dating, now he is married to you; plus you two have a child together. I've heard of you, but never spoke to you." Echo leader said. "The official word is that we we're able to get to the depot in time, but Deeks was wounded."
"Did he survive?" Sam asked.
"Deeks has been in surgery for over ten hours, and we still haven't heard an update." Echo leader said.
"So what happen on the way to the hospital?" Granger asked.
"I'm not privy to those details, I was on the helicopter that left after Deeks. Deeks was on the first helicopter that left the depot." Echo leader said.
"Where are you currently located at?" Director Vance asked.
"DRK Kliniken Berlin." Echo leader said.
"Berlin, Germany?" Noa asked.
"Yes ma'am." Echo leader.
"What's the time from here to there?" Callen asked.
"Flight time? Six to eight hours give or take." Granger said.
"What are we waiting for?" Kensi asked.
"I will try to have more information for you when you arrive." Echo leader said, and then hung up the phone.
"Director Vance." Callen said.
"One flight out from Andrews in ninety minutes, with a hop into Berlin: Check." McGee said.
Director Vance turned and looked at Callen, and then nodded his head.
"Mount up." Callen said.
Callen, Sam, Kensi, and Noa turned and exited M.T.A.C.; and then exited the building to where there to escort Andrews Air Force base was waiting. From there a hop into Berlin.
N.C.I.S. L.A.
DRK Kliniken Berlin: Berlin, Germany-
Two hours after the marines and Sasha and his group ate they made their way back to the waiting room and waited for news on Deeks surgery. Which wasn't long because there was a doctor coming, and they were covered in sweat and blood.
"Do we even want to know?" Quintus asked.
"Special Agent Deeks was in the dirt for more than what was good for him. If they didn't stop at the air base before coming here he would be dead. We had to do an emergency blood transfusion; which was successful, but the infection that we tried to avoid has cause Mr. Deeks to contract a fever of one hundred and five degrees." The doctor said.
"So the blood on you apron is form the transfusion?" Sasha asked.
"Yes." The doctor said.
"How long until Deeks comes out of the fever?" Echo leader asked.
"Mr. Deeks has been sedated for his own safety, and we will watch his condition closely in he takes a turn for the worse. We will keep appraised of the situation as it unfolds." The doctor said.
The doctor excused themselves, and then went back into the operating room. Sasha stood there after hearing the infection and fever and let his head hang low.
"Don't do it." Tanner said.
"If you would have attempted to rescue him you would have been pulled off the field in a body bag." Quintus said.
"At least you kept him alive long enough until we got there." Echo two said.
"Thanks." Sasha said.
N.C.I.S. L.A.
Hohenfels Army base; Truppenubungsplatz, Germany: Five hours later-
"That was fast." Noa said.
"Military travel plans as usually faster than civilian." Callen said.
"I don't care how long it takes, I just want to get there." Kensi said.
"Relax Kensi. I highly doubt that Sasha would let Deeks just die without getting him back to you or Conor." Sam said.
Upon mentioning Conor Kensi got all choked up. Sam pulled Kensi aside and spoke to her.
"I promised your son that I would bring the three of you together again, and I'm a man of my word." Sam said.
"Sam I haven't held my son in four months." Kensi said.
"I know, and I won't pretend to know what you're going through. Just know that I want Deeks back just as much as you, but not for the same reason." Sam said. "You want your partner and lover back, I want one of my family members back."
Kensi smiled at Sam's attempt to cheer her up.
"Thanks Sam." Kensi said.
A member of the flight line approached the four agents.
"Agents we have a helicopter that will take you to the hospital in question; if you would follow me." The member said.
Callen, Sam, Kensi and Noa followed the base personnel to the helicopter that was prepped and ready to take them to the hospital were Deeks was currently recovering at. Kensi was walking with trepidation as she made her way to the helicopter that would take to her husband.
{I'm coming babies.} Kensi thought.
N.C.I.S. L.A.
Berlin, Germany -
"Sirs." The doctor said as she approached Sasha and Echo squad.
"Yes doctor." Sasha said speaking for the group.
"We have good news: the infection is slow dissipating, but his fever is still high. We will keep him sedated until his fever has dropped." The doctor said.
"Keep us appraised of the situation." Echo leader said.
"We shall." The doctor said, and then walked away to keep tabs on Deeks condition.
Tanner blew out a breath that he was holding.
"At least the infection has passed as quickly as it came." Quintus said.
"Now if we can get Deeks back on his feet, and then take down Koza, I can put these past thirty years behind me." Sasha said.
"Well if the track record of this team continue to holds true you will get that peace." Tanner said.
"That's true." Sasha said.
N.C.I.S. L.A.
Greece: Five hours later-
Hetty watched as a helicopter landed on the far side of the platform. Hetty had a clue that the operation was winding down. This will probably be the first of many helicopter landings: people, and resources. The assault at Ulm has come and gone.
"The great Hetty Lange."
Hetty was startled by the voice that came from behind her, but it was a familiar.
"Janus Koza, Jr." Hetty said as she turned to face Koza.
"Junior, really?" Koza said.
"Senior is dead, at your hands no doubt. I'm going to take that landing is the first of many?" Hetty asked.
"What do you think?" Koza said.
"I think you got screwed, twice." Hetty said. "First, Grissom failed to deliver his package to you, and then secondly you failed to take Mr. Deeks and Mr. Pellegrino down. I think you need to tread lightly."
"Your team won't be a problem." Koza said.
"Really?" Hetty asked.
"Why should I be afraid?" Koza said.
"That is a question I'm going leave for you to answer." Hetty said.
With that being said Hetty turned and walked away.
"That's it?" Koza asked.
"You're a bright boy, Koza; figure it out." Hetty said.
Hetty continued to walk away. Koza was left standing there without a backwards glance; Koza turned and walked back to the main building and go over the plans for the final showdown.
N.C.I.S. L.A.
Seven hours after landing in Germany-
Kensi, Sam, Callen and Noa landed at the hospital where Deeks was recuperating. Kensi ran for the door, only to be stopped short. Not because Callen was calling for her to hold on, but because personnel from the hospital were stepping out onto the roof to greet the agents. The group can see the tension radiating off of her in waves. Kensi turn and looked at the city horizon and saw the sun was starting to set.
Kensi could hear the nurse drone on, but all she wanted to do is get to Deeks: her partner, her friend, her husband. It was five minutes before the nurse finally walked back to the door and lead them down to see the team that brought Deeks in; who happen to be posted in and around Deeks room.
"Sasha." Sam said, as they turned the corner and saw the team.
"Sam." Sasha said when he spotted the team.
Everybody shook hands, and then the L.A. team looked in the room and saw their downed team mate. Kensi got emotional over seeing her partner; she walked over and pulled a chair up next to Deeks bed. Kensi started to reach out for Deeks hand, but hesitated at first. Then she reach out and took Deeks hand. Everybody watch as Kensi held Deeks hand, and then kissed it.
"Do you think that I would let him die without letting seeing you again?" Sasha asked.
"Because you weren't dumb enough to let me die without getting me back to her." Deeks said waking up all of a sudden.
"Deeks!" Everybody exclaimed.
Kensi kissed Deeks and then he wiped away a few of her tears. The Los Angeles team came in and congratulated Deeks, with Noa bring up the rear.
"And who is this pretty woman in front of me?" Deeks asked.
"Easy there killer." Callen said.
Kensi smiled knowing that Deeks was paying Noa a compliment.
"What I'm married not blind." Deeks said.
Sam cracked a smile at Deeks response. He could remember specifically saying that line after seeing a couple of beautiful call girls.
"I'm Agent Noa Vega. I recently transferred to your unit." Noa said.
"Where did you transfer from?" Deeks asked.
"A.T.F." Noa said.
"There lose is our gain; okay if your name does not end with Deeks, or you're on not the medical staff you must immediately vacate the room." Deeks said.
"Try not to hurt yourself." Sasha said in parting.
"Forget you too buddy." Deeks said, with a smirk on his face.
After everybody cleared and the nurse made their round, Kensi and Deeks caught up after four months of being separated.
"Was the charade necessary?" Kensi asked.
"It wasn't the best call, but you guys we're useful." Deeks said
Kensi was upset, but Deeks and the assistant director were right: they were helpful. So instead of getting on Deeks case Kensi changed the subject.
"We missed you." Kensi said
"So how are our fur children doing?" Deeks asked.
"The night after I brought them home the stay with me to help me feel better." Kensi said. "There at my mother's until we get back."
"Any word on Hetty and Conor?" Deeks asked.
"Northern Greece; in an abandoned monastery. It's possible that Koza could be consolidating his force." Kensi said.
"Sounds good to me." Deeks said, and then attempted to get comfortable.
Before either of them could speak again Deeks drifted off to sleep again. Kensi stared at her husband for a time, and then crawl onto the bed, and into Deeks arms. Just as Kensi got comfortable Deeks wrapped his arms around her pulling Kensi into a deep embrace. Kensi smiled, and the drifted off to sleep herself. Two hours later Sam came to check on the couple.
When Sam saw that they both in the hospital bed with Deeks embracing Kensi, he smiled and shut the door behind him. Sam went to find the group and let them be. As Sam approached the group he heard Sasha giving a rundown of Deeks.
"Internal bleeding was the worst of it. Next part after that was bad because he develop an infection; which cause Deeks to develop a high fever. The fever broke about three to four hours ago maybe, it's been pretty boring around since." Sasha said.
"Well now you have us to keep you busy and to entertain." Callen said,
"Who said I would entertain you?" Sasha shot back sarcastically.
"Nobody, but you could probably stand to see a few new faces." Sam said.
"Fair enough." Sasha said.
T.B.C.
A/N: As to not bore you there will be a time jump at the beginning of the next chapter. I don't need to have another prolong scene of Deeks in another hospital bed, of sorts, after I did that in my last two stories. Though I may or may not do a chapter involving young Deeks and the head shrink.
Stay tuned; and I want to thank all of my fan: Hoosier65, blue dogs rock and all the other fans that I don't know about. Thank you for you for the views and reviews, it makes this journey all the more enjoyable.