NCIS LA HQ-PRESENT DAY THE MORNING BEFORE THE MEETING
"Agents, Hetty requests your presence in OPS." The 3 made quick work of the stairs on their way to the big screen hoping something was gonna give on this case to move it forward.
As they walked in looking towards the big screen Sam said "What's the reason for the Beale Peal Eric?" Just then a phone number pinged on Eric's console. He looked at it and said in a very exited voice, "Kensi, the special alert number you and Deeks set up with me just got a text. It's good-no noodles" this last part delivered with a big smile. Sam and G just looked perplexed as did Owen who was already there. Only Hetty, who had a small grin seemed not to be surprised. The last time 'noodles' had been mentioned was before they went to "train" at the kill house with the TRO's and that was by Deeks.
"Put it on the screen Eric. Let everyone have a look" said G looking at Kensi and getting a nod in return. The text read Mellissa remember our secret meeting on 59th street on the 2nd. I'll be bringing at least 20 long stemmed roses, maybe more. I'm sorry, but I finally figured it out. I screwed up. R we good sunshine? It was signed I'm trying babe, Justin.
They all stared at it. Kensi finally offered "It's Deeks. No one else has that number. If were ever under duress or in deep trouble and/or separated, we have a special number set up to with Eric to use that alerts the other to trouble. Plus, he didn't use 'noodle' which would have meant sending under duress. This number is untraceable so he should be able to talk his way out of using it if caught or he is just in the clear and sent it to us cause he has no way to contact Bates. LAPD wouldn't have a basis to figure out the code anyway. As usual Deeks finds a way. Gotta love that guy!" And then she turned bright red realizing what she just said. Oh well had to let em know someday.
"Huh" G said questioningly.
Thinking quickly knowing G was referring to the very last thing she had said she offered "you think you and Sam are the only 2 with good trade craft? Noodle is our code word meaning disregard this-I'm in trouble-come quick and come heavy. We set up this special number thru Eric. He and Nell know what to do if a message comes in on this line. If possible we also leave the line open so Eric or Nell can trace and listen in. Same way we have several meeting spots around town based on needing to meet clandestinely. Deeks is the one who instigated all this Sam. He took your talk after Vakar all those years ago very seriously. We change parts of it every 6 months" Kensi announced smugly "and he has been working really hard to become-in his words-'good enough that Sam and G will accept me as an agent so I can sign those papers'. I have been doing the training and he is ready. Just has to sign the papers." This had both agents perplexed but had Hetty letting out a silent sigh of joy.
"Trace complete, he was in a bar, video shows he was alone" offered Eric as he tapped into the cameras at the bar and saw Deeks setting alone. He looked up at the camera and winked. He did this every couple minutes for about 10 minutes. Obviously to tell them he was ok and all was going as planned.
Sam and G simply shared a smile. Hetty offered "well done Agent Blye. Now we can finalize our plan. Kensi, remember your overall responsibilities on overwatch." Real subtle Henrietta!
"Uh guys, if we could get back to the issue at hand. How does this sound. The meeting is at 2 pm on 59th street-remember the Clandinesta Sam and G busted up is just off 59th and it is still owned and operated by the Kings. The time of the meeting is 2 o'clock pm-he isn't bringing her breakfast but roses-and there will be at least 20 bad guys-long stemmed roses have thorns. That make sense to anyone or everyone" Nell announced with a grin on her face then added "Well done shaggy!"
After staring at each other everyone looked to Kensi. "Yea, that makes sense. He knows he needs back up and he is coming to us. And yes, that last part means just what it says-he's trying and he understands. I can only hope he means Jack or it's just his way of saying he's fighting Max to remember he is Marty-the man we know he is. It's an olive branch to me either way. Eric text this back. 'Looking forward to our being together now that you're yourself again. Uncle B. wants us both to be careful as your crazy aunt is in town and she's changed her looks. Be ready for a shock when you see her. You know I'm not big on flowers but I am big on the fact you cared enough to get them for me' and sign it 'still your Mellissa'. Got that Eric?" As Eric finished typing he gave up thumbs up and said "sent."
G and Sam looked at Kensi and realized their little sister and her partner did have it together. Then as one they just smiled. Sam then offered "does that mean you 2 are gonna put this back together Kens?"
"It means we have good trade craft. Putting something back together requires those involved to be in a room and working it out. We will do that if we ever get to be in a room together. Best I can give you is pretty sure we're good. The issue is trust and that is not something easily put back together in a 'slightly dysfunctional family'. But he says he figured it out. If that refers to Jack then we are golden because he doesn't feel I betrayed his trust. Anything else and it means I read it wrong- -so then we'll have to wait till we're face to face to sort it out."
Hetty offered "be that as it may, now all we can do is wait and prepare for tomorrow. Det. Deeks knows we're coming and, if I'm right, you also told him that he might be compromised. Well done Agent Blye."
As Hetty arrived at her desk, Owen walked up, said "they are better than we thought" and walked away. He didn't see the brief smile that flashed across Hettys face. Has he finally grown a heart?
BRIEFING-BOAT SHED-DAY OF THE MEETING
"Ok, then" said G "let's get started." To begin, emergency-fire and EMT's are on alert. They will stage 2 blocks away and arrive if/as called. We have 3 LAPD officers who have volunteered to be our eyes inside the Clandinesta. They will have button cams, enter and remain separate to give the best possible view of the room. They are experienced undercovers and are known to the Kings. Getting in won't be a problem. We have broken you into 3 primary groups, each one with a 3 man SWAT contingent. ON MY COMMAND we will breach all 3 entrances at the same time. You will take down security outside in your area and then the lead agent and 1 more person will enter. Any more and we fall all over each other and run the risk of too many people shooting. I will call if we need more back up. Each team leader has a comm unit so we can hear everything. Our techs will co-ordinate. If you here either of these voices- -Nell—"and she responded "or Eric" and he responded "you will follow their direction without question or delay. They are the overwatch and have eyes on all aspects of the operation and communication with everyone involved that has a comm unit. We have an undercover in play. You all know him-Detective Marty Deeks (his picture popped up on the screen. They had taken it of the tapes last night so it was current). He is to be kept alive at all costs. His current cover will be buried after this op so no need to arrest him." G listed the players they knew and provided pictures for each man to allow them to memorize faces. Continuing "there will be two snipers on overwatch. Agent Blye from our office and Agent Olsen from the San Diego office. FYI if you accidentally shoot or hurt Det. Deeks, you can expect a visit from Agent Blye or as we refer to her Bad Ass." Several of the people in the room who knew or knew of Kensi chuckled. "The panic word for this is lighthouse. That means come quick and heavy. If you hear direction from either sniper you will need to react also. Most likely they will be telling you they have a green light or they are taking the shot. We expect this to be a brawl but we should be at equal or better strength than the perps. We expect outside security to be set up here, here, around the corner here and by this corner in the back." G was pointing to an overhead photograph of the area as he talked. "The outside security needs to go down quietly. I will lead my group in thru here and take out this group. Agent Hanna will also take a group and enter here. Since we have DEA here also, agent De Campo, you lead your team in thru here and handle the group on the corner then proceed to this point. Clean up anyone who tries to leave and then enter to provide numbers inside. I need just need a volunteer to lead the last group. They will take the 4th corner and the last entrance to the building."
Do I hear a 4th? Gotta cover all the corners of a square. Who do you want to run that group? How do you want this to end?