Now we find out if Deeks comes back or? And 5-0 is a cameo, this isn't a crossover.
JUST SHORT OF 8 WEEKS LATER ON A WEDNESAY
Nate was standing in OPS with Hetty, Granger, Nell, Eric and the 3 agents. "I am going to play a tape of
the conversation Marty and I had yesterday. This is one of the few video links we've shared. Normally just
phone or texting. I have been giving you weekly progress reports from wherever I was at the time but wanted
to be here for this one. I think you will have all your answers soon. As background, Deeks decided to spend the
whole time in Hawaii. He fell in love with the surf there and made some friends as you shall soon see. Also,
he healed a little quicker that I thought he would and even got the last piece of the puzzle. Part of that is the
people he met. Seeing their interaction gave him better insight into his relationship with all of you. Nell start the
tape. I also think you might go back and re-watch the other tape with special attention to my recap at the end"
"Hey Nate, nice to see you for a change" Deeks was grinning from ear to ear. "I'm actually at 5-0 hq. I ran into Kono at the King Kamehameha Surf Classic. I competed in the amateur division, got 3rd actually. Anyway, this was nearly 8 weeks ago and she was a judge. She showed up in an HPD T shirt. Got to talking and found out she was with 5-0 so we all did some surfing together. Steve even set me up with a workout program that I have been following. Blended it with some of the stuff Kensi and I worked on. Stuck with it the whole time and now I'm finishing up early as my brain finally made sense of it. I ended up staying here the whole time. The North Shore is amazing. Even got some footage of me surfing with some sharks swimming around behind me. Smaller ones. I think maybe tiger sharks. Guy on the next board had a helmut cam and got it. Anyway, this is the tape you wanted to play for the team. Right?"
"Yep. First I gotta say you look good. Tan, hair bleached out and it would seem the arms and shoulders are a slightly more pronounced. Surfing and Steve obviously worked for you."
"Yea, feeling better than I have in a long time. Steve's workout paid off. Also been taking some martial arts courses and Kono's been helping with that also. Nothing deep but at least a working knowledge of stuff and while I'm on the board or just loafing around I listen to voice tapes. Working on my language skills." Deeks leaned back with a big grin as Steve stuck his head in the picture.
"Hey Kensi, Sam, Nate. How goes it. Trying to take care of your boy here for ya. Gotta tell you though, from what I've found out I'm seriously thinking about puttin' him to work here and not given him back. Honestly he is a class act. Have you guys ever seen his complete LAPD file? He's the real deal. He'd fit well here. We don't really have anyone that can fill that slot currently" this from Steve but said with a huge smile.
"Yea, yea Steve, don't think you want Kensi hunting you down so I suggest you let him go" was Nate's response as they all chuckled.
Deeks responded "Easy Nate. It's ok. Just nice to be wanted. (His team all shared a sheepish look at that comment) Hey, I think I got the last of the issues figured out. The one you said was at the root of all and I had to find. The reason I haven't already signed those papers that I've had since Romania. I don't feel good enough- -am I right? Lousy self-esteem thanks to dear ole dad. Not convinced I belong or can carry my weight. (He got a grunt in response so he went on) "They have been to FLETC and get all the NCIS bulletins on terrorism and terrorists. I try- -I read everything I can. Hetty has given me access to info. and data to help me but wow. I mean Sam the former SEAL, educated, military school and a moral compass to die for AND he balances it all with a family. G has grown up in this environment. CIA, NCIS and God knows what else and then Kensi-smart, beautiful, deadly, hi maintenance, Twinkie junkie. Talk about beauty and the beast if I hadn't lived it, it would be laughable. That's why, with the help from Hetty- - Kensi and I had been doing some specialized work that hopefully makes me better. So the issue is why did Hetty pick me to be part of this, right? Obviously for 3 years or so the agents didn't think I should be there. The thing I came up with is that I'm not from the system. My thinking is outside the box they've been trained in by definition a different perspective. My background, experience and personality act as counterbalances to the team. Makes us all better. That was and is Hetty's purpose for me. Seeing these people, 4 cops and a SEAL kind a brought it home. Steve is the balance. The get it done one way or another guy and the others work with him doing what they do best and keeping him mostly close to the gray area. My best is undercover, improve, solve and figure it out later. Being there when I'm needed- -somehow. That makes the other 3 who they are. They don't worry about Kensi or anything else AND they give me a family environment-dysfunctional as it maybe it's better than any I ever had."
There was a minute of silence while in the background they heard Steve say "hang in there Marty. That's the tough part and you said it well. That should be clear to all of them and for the record LA, it was a pleasure on my part to help Marty. He is a sponge and soaked it all up quick. He gives me hope for Danny." This caused a huge laugh to break out especially at 5-0.
"Hey" barked Danny. "What's your problem-oh yea-you are your own problem. Mr. Lone Wolf and leave it to Danny to figure out your play and save your butt. What-there it is, Raisin face. See everyone. He's the issue" and again laughter broke out at 5-0. The LA group looked at G and Sam had a big grin on his face.
"We have to take those 2 to the marriage counselor so we better get going. Take care." This from Chin.
At the same time Hetty offered up a "halleluiah, he got it." Causing all the agents heads to snap up.
Deeks then continued, they thought with possibly a tear in his eye, "Anyway Nate have you explained our deal? I'll assume you have or will after this tape. I've made my decision. I am headed back to LA on the red eye Friday nite. Just need to hear from you what I'll be doing Monday after I land and get things organized."
"You will get your answer. Promise. We'll talk after they see this but do I really have to ask em? Kensi's carving lines in her desk marking the time you've been gone. Sam has been caught staring at your desk and rumor is G even commented it was too quiet without you. I'm pretty sure I can speak for them."
"AAWW Sam, you do care" and with a grin Deeks continued "No, it has to be my way Nate. After what I did, they deserve to be heard one way or another and I need to hear what they want/need/have to say- -good and or bad. If we are gonna put the band back together we have to be playing the same music. I need to know where they stand on me being part of the team as an agent as well as where Kensi and I stand. I couldn't blame her for moving on after what I did. I came to grips with everything but need to know they have also. Fair is fair. Ok?"
"I get it Marty and I'm bettin they do to. If you would contact em they would tell you. I won't speak for em but I think you are fine. Just relax. Hetty already told you the papers are ready and we even have Granger on tape! Oh and this from Director Vance-sign the damn papers Deeks. I can forward you the text if you want." That brought chuckles from everyone, even a snort from Kensi. "Also I have recommended to Kensi that you spend a few days at Julia's house. I think the environment will be good for ya. Plus the dogs are there and Kensi will be there in the evenings."
"Really, a wow-yea ok, you gonna meet me? As for staying at Julia's, guess I need to hear it from them. At this point she may not want to speak to me let alone have me at her mom's. I'll text you flight info. once I confirm the flight oh a and er Nate, thanks for everything. Without you I don't put my head back on straight and get thru this. You fixed the brain and Steve and 5-0 helped me blow off steam and point me in the right direction as far as training to be an agent." At this point they heard "glad to do it Marty and we will miss you" from everyone off screen.
Nate closed the conversation with "just doin' my job Marty but in this case I also got the satisfaction of helping a friend and family member now have a good couple days and be safe" and the screen went dark.
G said "Wow and everyone else just shook their heads.
Little longer than I like but- - -He's back- -or is he- -things can't be that easy can they. Remember what Sam once said- -and it's not Tuesday. Talk to me.