So do we finally get a reunion?
All eyes turned to Kensi. Surprisingly she wasn't showing signs of losing it. Even a blind man could see
the smoke coming out of her ears. There was going to be hell to pay.
G then cleared his throat and said "Ok what can we do here. My big question is whether this is tied to
his mom's murder and do we have anything more on that Eric, Nell?"
We have DNA of an unknown person found at the scene. We have run it thru every data bank we can
think of including contacting MI5 and Interpol with no luck."
Sam chimed in and said ok "Nell send Steve and his team everything we have on her murder, the
hearing, trial and the DNA profile. If they get a lead it might help to match up with a suspect. That would also
tell us that this is someone out to discredit and/or kill Deeks. Kensi, let's you and I go see Bates and bring him
up to date on everything. I am also suddenly very curious as to how the IA investigation really got started. Did
Riviera instigate it or was it just an opportunity that presented itself. Since they can be instigated by a
complaint from a citizen who may or may not give their name. We need to start treating this as a stalker and
assume the same person is responsible for all of it."
Granger added "Eric, start a search thru airline records. Go back to 4 days before Deeks arrived in
Hawaii and look for anyone that we might know or who has ties to Deeks, us, or LAPD or all the above."
"Agreed" said G "I'm gonna go talk to Arkady just to be sure there is no Russian or Serbian connection
here. That could eliminate anyone tied to Siderov or possibly even Lazik and a couple other undercover ops
Marty was on." At the use of his first name Kensi's head snapped up and she looked at their team leader and
raised an eyebrow. "Yes I called him Marty. Figure one of the things we can do to show him he is part of us is
simply to use his first name. We don't call anyone else around here by their last name except Asst. Director
Granger." This causing a chuckle thru the room. Even Granger was smiling.
Granger nodded and simply said "go, I am going to work on transportation for De-er Marty. We need to
insure his safety getting back here. Gonna see if I can call in couple of favors. I'll let you know if/what I can
work out." Everyone headed out, glad to have something to do even if they all had to come back in on over the
weekend. They were still concerned about Deeks but at least they knew he was ok and that 5-0 would be
keeping an eye on him. As they left they heard "Nell, get me SecNav on the phone. I don't care what time it is
back there." The 3 agents shared a look as they left.
"When did he get so concerned about Marty" asked Sam.
"I think it's more a Kensi thing. We know he was one of your dad's best friends. Is it possible he sees
himself as a godfather, grandfather, protector or somehow doing what your dad would have asked him to do if
he died in action or at least what Granger thinks he would have asked?" G looked at Kens as he asked this.
"I don't know how close they were or if there was any agreement but I guess he could also be feeling a
little guilty for accusing me of murder to boot. I really think that was all a set up to get me to dig and lure
Claremont out. I guess it's possible. Remind me to thank him. I should ask mom about him. By the way-new
subject-remember Nate saying something about getting Marty and mom together to try and give him a family
feeling? What about if we stay there for a few days under the guise of me wanting someone watching him. He
could play with the dogs and moms step grandkids. He would love it and so would they. Mom has already
made it clear she wants to be more in his life if he'll have it. I told her almost the whole story. Left out some of
the torture stuff and all but she really wants to get to know him." This all came out in one big blurt from Kensi
as they came to the bullpen. The looked at them both with a mix of anticipation, concern and fear.
After sharing a glace both senior agents said "good idea" at the same time. This was followed by Sam
actually giggling as he said "Oh boy, meet and bond with mom-should we be checking into tuxes?"
That elicited a punch but Kensi wasn't really laughing only looking off into space with the 1000 yard
stare on her face.
G offered "guys it's after 6 on Friday night. I doubt I can find Arkady and I'm bettin LAPD is a little busy
so why don't we table this and plan on going at it about noon tomorrow. We can meet here when done. Maybe
I'll even spring for shrimp Curry for Sam and Twinkies for Kens." After eye rolls from both the other agents they
agreed and headed out.
Kensi pulled up at her moms and knocked. Julia came to the door and let her in. Julia's second
husband Mike his son Ted and daughter Emily were there and the kids could be heard in the back yard. "Good
I would like to talk to all of you."
"Honey before you start we have something to tell you." As they all sat down around the dining room
table and Ted put a beer in front of Kensi. She smiled and thanked him. She also had a nervous look,
wondering what was up. "Kensi, I told them what I could about Marty. Not all of it as I know a lot is confidential
but enough that they got a feel for it and we all agree we want him here when he comes back. He isn't that hurt
physically but based on what you said he needs some mental healing. It's time we all became family. Mike will
be out of town on business for a few days so it would be you, me and Marty- -plus 2 dogs and 2 grandkids-but
that will allow him to meet us in stages. The kids will be over on and off and Mike comes back on Saturday. I'm
thinking family cookout Sunday. I know Marty is a good cook so he and Mike can handle that. AND we won't
take no for an answer." They all looked at her. She was laughing and crying at the same time.
"I was gonna talk to you some more about that mom. Then when you started off, I thought maybe you
were gonna tell me I was a sister again! (Major up roar ensued and some comments about the grandkids
having an uncle younger than them) and Kensi went on "you have no idea what that means to me everyone.
Our shrink even suggested it. He feels Marty needs to be made a part of and see a stable family. He needs
more of an anchor than I can provide alone, especially after what happened the last time he saw his mom. He
is supposed to be back Monday or Tuesday. I'll bring him by and we can offer it. I would like everyone here for
that so he at least sees you. He knows names but no faces. Besides he will want to see Monty quickly.
Sometimes I am actually jealous of that mutt."
No reunion yet. Decided to put a little more into the "family time" discussion. It sets the tone for their personalities. And is Deeks really a moaner! Let's hear from ya.