Ok let's get this reunion over with or will we? Promise it will happen sometime. Support comes from unexpected places many times.
Monday was paperwork and anticipation. Finally Nate appeared on screen saying "Ok he'll land early
Tuesday morning. He plans to go to LAPD Hq. to talk with Bates and then come here. I will be with him all the
way. I'll text you when we heave LAPD.
"How was that" asked Nate after closing the connection.
"Perfect" came Deeks response. "I'll meet you at LAPD tomorrow at 8:30 a.m." and then he grabbed his
bags and went to find a cab. He had landed at 6:00 am this day and Nate met him. They had gone to a coffe
shop and talked until he knew the agents would be in. He needed his wheels and Nate had told him Kensi had
already straightened up his place and was working on hers. That meant she wouldn't miss his truck. Then Nate
headed out. He wanted Marty to have some space to re-acclimate.
Settled in the back of the cab for the 45 minute ride he pulled out his phone and dialed. We he heard
Someone answer he took a deep breath and in a slightly meeker voice than he planned spoke. "This is Marty
Deeks. I got back a day early and wanted to meet you alone. Are you free for breakfast in about, call it 9:30? I
buy and you pick the spot." A moment later "yes maam, I know where it is see you there and a thank you. I
hope this isn't an inconvenience for you. Good. Ok see you then and thanks again and I will try to call you Julia
from now on."
Deeks walked in 10 minutes early to try and pick a spot they would be alone and yet he could see if any
unwanted (friend or foe) came in. Soon Julia arrived. Deeks stood up and waved at her. She made a bee line
to him and surprised him by wrapping him in a big bear hug. His initial reaction was shock but he soon relaxed
and actually enjoyed the embrace. Settling in and getting their orders out of the way Deeks began by saying
"thanks for agreeing to meet me. I just felt we needed some time to talk before I moved in on ya. Are- - -"
"Marty, stop and listen. We don't need a 2 hour conversation about this. I haven't seen you since that
day you knocked on my door and told me you knew Kensi. I saw love then and I still see it. I know the kind of
hi maintenance she is believe me. I have asked her hundreds of times to bring you over but her answer is that
she spends 24/7 with you and needs a break. She doesn't want to lose you and is afraid proximity will breed
contempt I think. You don't get that as you never had the kind of relationship that would lead to being 'too
close' so it's different for you. I get that also. Maybe down the road you take separate vacations or agree to a
guys' night out and a girls' night out on a regular basis. The point is that you need to know she adores you.
Jack almost swore her off men and it took you 5 years to get her to admit she loved you to herself then you.
That isn't gonna change but neither will her commitment to you. She is in it no matter what, period. Do not
worry about her or your teammates. Worry about healing, finding who did this. As for staying at my place you
will get to meet my new family, Kensi's 2nd family over the next few days so just enjoy being part of a
functioning family that all WANT. YOU. THERE. Is that clear enough for you. You can pitch in by cooking. I
hear you make a mean lasagna and you and Mike are responsible for grilling at the family cookout Sunday. He
will get back Saturday midday. I almost hope you throw her over your shoulder and haul her off to the bedroom and don't come out for 2 days. Between talking and a-er-other physical pursuits that should get you two on the
same page." Marty had a huge grin on his face, bordering on shock and laughing out loud. She added said
"what?"
Laughing out loud he spit out "I see where Kensi gets it. I think you answered all my concerns. I just
was worried Kensi did this because Nate asked or pushed her too, not because she wanted to. Not sure she
wouldn't break my arm if I tried your other suggestion, although it sounds fine to me!"
As the both laughed out loud Deeks found out that Julia had the same 1000 watt, perfect smile just like
Kensi's as she said "trust me when she said 'all in today, tomorrow and the next day.' Of that there is no
doubt." At that point their food came and they made small talk as they ate. Marty had ordered his eggs
scrambled and Julia noticed he was eating 1 handed. "Are you gonna be able to do some cooking or is the arm
still too sore?"
"What, no a I'm just taking it easy, giving it some time. I am doing some light lifting and stuff but don't
want to push it if I don't have to. I'll be fine." He paused for a few seconds before continuing "also thank you for
what you said. You made this a lot easier. Seeing an actual functioning family will be a new experience for me.
I do have1 more tough call to make then I'm ready to face the flock so to speak."
"Wouldn't be to a young lady named Danielle would it?" Deeks head snapped up. Oh, she knows all.
Ok. Chuckling she went on "She told me all. I'm like her-not happy but not mad. It happened. You had reasons
that made sense at the time. You and Kensi weren't together-end of story, period. Turn the page and move
on. Make my baby happy, that's all she wants. Now make that call and thank her for me also."
"Wow, definitely like mom like daughter if she is truly as ok as you say with all this. And yes, that's the
call. Her testimony was key to me being released." After some small talk he said "thank you again and I will
tell her about getting back early by the end of the week but I don't want that in the way up front." He ended it by
saying "you are an amazing woman Julia, I see why Kensi is the way she is. Thank you isn't near enough.
"That got him a big smile and a knowing nod. They walked out together and this time the embrace was not at
all awkward.
"Hello, this is Dani" was what he heard and taking a big breath:
"This is Marty. I wanted to call and thank you for your testimony. It was probably more than I could
expect but I am thankful for you doing it."
"Not a problem. I have actually been in touch with Kensi a couple times including finding out you
were shot. You sound good. I'm glad all is well and I am happy for you. She is very nice and absolutely striking.
Are you still in Hawaii? She said you were due back tomorrow."
"A, well, er no. I came back a day early to take care of some things. Please don't tell anyone. I will
tell Kensi later in the week but some things needed doing. This is one of them. I owe you. If you EVER need
something I better be your first call. Got it?" He could hear her smile on the other end. After 20 minutes and
four more apologies for his actions they parted.
Lotta people reading this. Thanks for that, but very few comments. Anyone got any thoughts?