"It had been a long day at work, I was giving Kensi a lift home because I drove her to work that morning. She asked me to stay with her again, she wasn't ready to be alone yet. She was scared that Beaumont was going to come back, I was too. He didn't seem to get the message the first time" Deeks told the other detectives. "We stopped by my place to pick up some stuff, and then got some dinner. When we got to Kensi's, I saw Beaumont's car parked across the street. I gotta admit the guy had some balls. That, or he was really stupid, I already told him to stay away from her twice".

"So what did you do when you saw him waiting there?" the detective asked, yet again making notes.

"I told Kensi to wait in the car, I didn't want her to have to go through anything more because of him. When I approached the car, he wound down his window and stuck a gun in my face. I dove for cover. Before I could get my gun out, Beaumont had already got out of the car. He grabbed me and pinned me, holding his gun to the side of my head. I thought for sure I was going to die" Deeks said, recalling the life changing moment.

He paused for a moment, gathering together his thoughts. "Please continue Detective Deeks" the man in the corner said, rather impatiently.

"Next thing, Beaumont says to me 'Are you ready to die hero'. I closed my eyes, anticipating the pain that was coming. I heard a gunshot, but didn't feel anything. No searing pain, nothing. I opened my eyes in time to seen Beaumont fall to the ground. I looked to the side to see Kensi standing there, gun in her hand, shaking" Deeks said, exhaling a deep breath he didn't even realise he had been holding in. "My partner saved my life, it's as simple as that. If she didn't shoot him, I wouldn't be here talking to you guys".

"Okay Deeks, I think we have heard enough" one of the detectives said.

"Good, am I free to go?" Deeks asked bluntly.

"Yeah, you can go… Oh and Deeks, one more thing. You don't happen to know anything about the bruises on Mr Beaumont's body do you?"

"Apart from the one on his jaw that I gave him, which he completely deserved, I know nothing about them" Deeks answered making sure to hide the smile that threatened to spread across his face. Of course he knew how they got there, and he deserved every single one of them and much, much more.

"Right, of course you don't… you can go now"

"Thank you gentlemen" Deeks called out as he strolled out the door, a somewhat smug grin gracing his lips.

"C'mon Bad Ass Blye, we better get to work" he said as he put and arm around his partners shoulders, surprised that she didn't push it off. At that moment Kensi was too relieved to really care. Relieved that it was finally all coming to an end. She wouldn't have to ever face Aaron Beaumont again, she was safe. And she had her partner to thank for that.

As the two young agents strolled into the bullpen, Sam and Callen immediately jumped up from their desks, ditching their paperwork eager to find out how the interviews went.

"How'd it go?" Sam asked as he gave Kensi a quick big brotherly hug. He knew she wasn't really one for affection, but he felt the need to show that he was there for her. Callen followed suit, letting Kensi know that he had her back too.

"It went okay I think, I just told them exactly what went down" Kensi told the guys.

"Yeah, they asked if I knew anything about the bruises they found on Beaumont's body, I had to try hard not to smile" Deeks chuckled, as did Sam and Callen.

"They asked me about that too… you guys had something to do with that didn't you" Kensi said as she eyeballed the two senior agents.

"I have no idea what you're talking about Kensi" Callen said. "You know what she's talking about Sam?" he asked looking over at his partner.

"Don't think I do G" Sam replied, pleading innocence.

"Oh c'mon guys, I know it was you"

"We don't have any clue what you're talking about Kens, maybe you just have a guardian angel?" Callen suggested.

"You know Callen, I think you're right" Kensi said, looking over at Deeks, giving him a little smile. A smile that just made Deeks heart melt completely. He sort of was like her guardian angel, always there to protect her in dangerous situations. He felt a deep sense of pride knowing that Kensi thought he was in fact her guardian angel.

In true ninja style Hetty appeared at the entrance of the bullpen. " We do not have a case at this point. Gentlemen, I suggest you settle in and get those mountains of paperwork under control. Miss Blye, a word in my office please?" Hetty asked, although it was more of a strong recommendation rather than a question. No way would you ever turn around and refuse.

Kensi looked over at Deeks who gave her a nod and one of his gorgeous smiles. She turned and followed Hetty to her desk. "Please take a seat Miss Blye, may I offer you a cup of tea?"

"No, I'm fine thank you Hetty"

"Are you really my dear?" she asked the young agent, studying her face with a strong determination to breach Kensi's defences. "I know things haven't been easy for you lately, I just want to make sure that you are feeling okay"

"Yeah, I'm okay Hetty, really. Things have been tough, I'll be the first to admit that. But I'm getting through it, with a lot of help from my partner" Kensi said with a smile. She was still blown away at how amazing he had been. The softer, caring side of Deeks had really gotten under her skin, in the best kind of way.

"Ahh yes… Mr Deeks" Hetty said, a mischievous grin on her face.

"Am I missing something here Hetty?" Kensi asked, a little confused about the way she had just said his name. Like she knew what had been going on the whole time, like she knew that Deeks would be the one to break down her walls. Sometimes she thought Hetty had planned this all long. It was as though she had partnered them up together for other reasons. Did Hetty know how she felt about Deeks. Kensi couldn't help but think that she did. Of course she did. Hetty knew everything, even things about yourself that you don't even know yet.

"Things will work themselves out in the end Miss Blye. Sometimes the things we have been looking for, or rather denying ourselves, have been right in front of us all along. Sometimes we just need to take that leap of faith to achieve what we truly desire. Trust not only your mind, but your heart as well Miss Blye" the pint sized ninja assassin told her, rather cryptically. Kensi was slightly confused, was Hetty really saying what she thought she was saying.

"Thank you Hetty" Kensi replied as though she actually understood her. She stood up and headed back to the bullpen to join the guys in the mountains of paperwork.

Deeks looked over at her, as if to say 'what was that all about'. Kensi just gave him a sweet smile, and started on her rather large pile of paperwork. After Hetty's little pep talk, she was feeling rather confident that her life was finally about to change for the best…

I banged out this chapter in one night so that I didn't keep you all waiting too long for Deeks interview. Hope you liked it.

Please keep those reviews coming it is much appreciated. I would like to say thank you to 'pallysdeeks', 'That Aussie Gurl', 'kath46' and 'jmlane1966' for all your fantastic and encouraging reviews throughout this story so far. You guys are great! Thank you to everyone else who has taken the time to read and review.

Kepp an eye out for the next chapter... hoping to get some serious Densi happening very soon.

Thanks,

Beka.