The end is approaching

Sam and G headed back to OSP hoping that the wonder twins had come up with something. As they filed in Kensi came up behind them and said "Marty chased me out. He told me to find whoever did this and then (pause) well let's just say he was very descriptive." Everyone in the room smiled at that knowing what Deeks had done to Jack, they could imagine what he had said as well as what Kensi was thinking. Something about kicking a field goal.

"Who is watching Deeks" queried Hetty as she walked in?"

"2 LAPD uniforms are on station outside his room" offered Kensi who went on "they also said Detective Rivera from IA was coming by to talk to him about the investigation. I assume she wants to apologize. I hope he makes her grovel a little after all this."

"Uh guys, you asked us to scrub Scarli's background thoroughly and look what popped up" interjected Eric as he punched a few buttons bringing up a picture of a family gathering. "Recognize anyone?"

After about 15 seconds Kensi gasped "Oh my god, that's a younger Rivera next to an also younger Scarli. What is her relationship to him" Then she realized none of the rest of them had ever seen the woman so she walked up to the screen and pointed her out. "This is the woman who stopped me and implied Deeks did something wrong then told me if I wanted to talk to call her. She gave me her business card. We went to Hetty and that's when we hatched this plot to draw whoever's behind it out. We didn't know they would start shooting. "Guys if she knows the IA thing is dead in the water she might be going after Deeks on her own. I'm headed to the hospital, you guys keep digging to see what else might turn up or if anyone is in cahoots with her and what her relationship to Scarli is."

20 minutes later Kensi pulled into the hospital and headed to Deeks room. She noticed 2 LAPD uniforms outside his room. Then she realized one of them was part of the group that aided them in the raid. As she walked to the door, the one she didn't recognize stepped in front of her and asked for ID. As she glared at the cop she also reached for her ID but the other cop said "forget it. This is Kensi."

"Nough said" was the response with a huge grin "but be warned, he keeps asking about his sponge bath! Couple nurses have volunteered but he kept saying he was waiting for his princess. Guess that's you maam." Kensi smiled but muttered "he dies at sunup."

As she entered, G called from OPS "Kensi, so far nothing on anyone else except Jackie Rivera. Talk to Deeks to see if he knows of any Scarli relatives that might be involved. Hetty is gonna call Bates and see if she knows IA is closed and/or anything else about her."

Kensi filled Deeks in on what they knew and then said "by the way shaggy if you want a sponge bath I hear you have a couple groupies willing to do it. I'll be busy with my girlfriends and lemon drop shots."

"But Kay-Kay" then she couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing. "When we get home babe" was her comment as she gave him a kiss.

Then her phone rang-it was Eric-"Kensi, we have a lead on Rivera, we need you to back up the team as they don't know how many people may be there. Address to your phone."

"Gotta go, we got a lead on Rivera and you have guards on the door that are friends. I'll be back when this is over and we can celebrate."

"Before you go, they said I can escape today so instead of you running back and forth I'll cab it to your place and meet you there. You have the information on my dressing and stuff. I'll bring everything with me. You gotta be tired of running back and forth princess" Deeks offered as he gave her his best smile.

She grabbed him and gave him a huge kiss and said thru a big grin "a thousand thank yous, but make it your place-I'm still staying there-remember me telling you that? Easier to take care of our baby that way and I'm not really sure I want to go back to my place. I'll grab some food on the way there. Thanks again Shaggy" and she was gone.

THAT EVENING

Kensi was stretched out on the couch waiting for Deeks. In the meantime she had a beer, a tub of rocky road and Titanic on tape. It had been a long day and she nodded off after about 30 minutes. It was nearly 9 pm when she woke up. There was no sign of Deeks. She tried his phone and got nothing. Either it was off or his battery was dead and Deeks never let that happen. She checked her phone and noticed several missed calls and texts. Damn she thought-I put it on vibrate and then set it on the table. Falling asleep prevented me from hearing the phone. Damn-damn if he called and is in trouble- - -no don't go there Kens. He's fine. Just a screw up. Checking her phone she had 2 calls from OPS and 2 each from Callen and Sam. She also had several texts, all saying the same thing- -Deeks is missing.

Going directly to the hospital, she arrived at Deeks room and noticed one of the LAPD officers on the ground being tended to by 2 nurses. Sam came out of the room asking "where the hell you been?"

"Long story short-fell asleep, phone on vibrate here I am. What's going on" she snapped moving into the room. It looked like an MMA fight had taken place. "He didn't go easy Kens" offered G putting a hand on her shoulder. She simply turned, glared at him and growled "again what happened G? I need to know NOW" she shouted on the verge of losing it.

"Easy Kensi. Here is what we know." It was Sam in his normal calm, reassuring voice. Detective Rivera came to see him with 2 other uniforms. She was joined by one of the 2 standing at the door. 1 of the uniforms is in surgery, he was shot by the other guard outside. Deeks put one in an operating room also. As they took him away in cuffs, it was announced that he had outstanding warrants from IA and they were taking him in as he was well enough to go to jail. Hetty is trying to track down Bates to find out what's going on. Someone is gonna get an ass chewin' on this one or maybe several someone's" as Sam finished he added "he gave em all he had Kensi, judging by the room and the blood. We'll know more soon. All DNA should be in the LAPD files unless they aren't real cops."

Kensi was on the verge of losing it. After everything else, he has to deal with this- -I hope he's keeping it together. And then she said I'm going to LAPD, I will get answers. What was that guy's name who helped Bates-Hartman was it. I'll get some answers. So Rivera was the bad guy all along, right?"

"Uh, Kens you need to see this." It was G. As Kensi walked into the room she saw Rivera dead on the floor, blood everywhere." Kensi stopped short, looking at the other 2 agents.

"What the hell, who has Deeks. What's going on" she stammered. She had the beginnings of the 1000 yard stare on her face as Sam and G moved to hold her up. She was about out of gas.

Bet you thought it was Rivera huh. Who's left in this mess?