Operator error-I called a RIO a REO-just a typo that I didn't catch. Hey Jericho Steele, I think I'm getting your hate mail these days-hope I can dig out! Also, to the guest who didn't think Callen would open up to another agent-this one is NCIS-it is other agencies he mistrusts at least that's my read on it

Moving forward

"You busted them up once as I remember but they have reorganized and started actively recruiting again from what we hear. Rumor is they want to start supplying the Ortega Cartel and that one of the Cartels Afghan suppliers is in town to work some kind of deal that would include him getting some weapons also. We have a very low level CI in the Demon's organization who gets us some info. But he recently joined em so we are in the baby steps stage. If needed I can set you up with him at some point. We do have word of a couple added players as we have just picked up rumblings that the Kings set this Afghani up with a blond woman who has been on his hip since they were introduced. The Demons have also added an LA tough as an enforcer. Word on the street is he is one tough S.O.B. Plus he supposedly has ties to the Kings so they trust him up front. The 2 men and Nell continued talking for about an hour going back over some pieces and fielding questions back and forth mostly about the possibility of Deeks being blown with the Kings involved and also speculating over who the blond could be. At last Hammond said "Based on your earlier comments I take it your primary undercover has taken a powder for personal reasons any chance we could latch on to him? We need someone who is capable in that area. We really need to develop that capability out of this office. I have been talking to Vance about a unit or at least a couple agents with that particular skill on their resume. What was it you just called him- -Deeks- -funny first name?"

"Not a chance" Nell responded before G could speak. He'll be back in the fold soon as we iron out some things."

"Mark, how do you know about the Kings rebirth" asked Callen giving Nell his best 'not the time' glare.

"Wow don't you read your own detectives bulletins? We got a notice from your office about 4 months ago telling us to watch out for the Kings. It was on LAPD letterhead. They were growing and flexing again" Hammond's face almost looked like a question mark as he answered G's question. G and Nell just looked down and Nell turned a light shade of red knowing it was her who had forwarded that notice when she got it from Deeks. It went to all agents west of the Rockies as well as all agents afloat on any ship based out of a west coast port. This included all Coast Guard installations and CGIS offices. Hetty didn't want to be the one accused of "not sharing" so she had instructed Eric and Nell on sharing data. Of course she had also cautioned them about said data and that she had to sign off on it before release.

After a few more questions and general discussion the agents all shook hands and then Nell and G left to return to LA. On the ride back G said "what the hell was that about getting Deeks back Nell. You really think he'll be interested after everything that's happened or that all of us even want him back?" Obviously referring to the current situation between Deeks and his partner.

After staring daggers at G for a full 2 minutes Nell snarled "Kensi will find a way to mend their relationship. Those 2 are soul mates G. And if you and Sam don't fix your part of this mess, you will never see another paycheck, remember we saw you slam that door in his face and we've heard some of the comments you and Sam have made. That's not something you do to a teammate or family." This was followed by more glaring and finally in a very threatening tone "You all owe that man so make it happen and you will tell no one of SAC Hammond's request even Sam- -ARE WE CLEAR AGENT CALLEN or Eric and I will see that you and Sam's paychecks get lost every payday."

"YES MAAM" and they rode back to LA in silence. Why is she so wound up over Deeks? I mean, her and Kensi are close but wow!

Once back at ops they all met up to compare notes. After discussing everyone's findings and speculating on the various options they went home for the night, Eric saying he had been promised the ballistics first thing in the am. Nell added the Kings rebirth episode and reading the bulletin from LAPD that G had left out causing Sam and Kensi to both glare at him.

"What" he said, did either of you know about em" he growled. That was all it took to back the 2 off.

The next morning they all arrived and went directly to ops. Kensi looked terrible. Nell commented on her obvious lack of sleep and Kensi replied "after what happened I've had some nightmares about him coming back. There's only 1 thing that makes me sleep really well Nell" she responded.

"And that is" smirked Sam, G, Eric and Nell almost simultaneously.

"For me to know and you to find out" she responded sticking her tongue out like a 3rd grader.

The unanimous answer came back "Deeks", all 4 sharing a knowing look. Kensi, in the meantime, was turning as red as her eyes. Then G added with a smirk "tell us something we don't know Kensi."

Kensi thought about that statement and the look on G's face and offered "Deeks sleeps in the nude" in her best straight face. Nell almost spit out her Tea. Kensi started walking out of the room when she was stopped by Sam speaking.

"Way TMI" yelled Sam. "Geez Kens, where did that come from?

"Callen was being way to smug. Just reminding him some things are better left unsaid" she offered while sticking her tongue out at G "and that goes for all of you. Give Deeks and I and our relationship a rest."

"Mission accomplished then" chuckled Sam giving her a fist bump "but please no mas!" She can still have fun with it so all is not lost.

The morning wore on when finally Eric called Kensi saying the ballistics were here and he finally had some time to review them. "We'll be right there, thanks Eric." Kensi responded and the 4 agents headed up stairs.

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