A/ T: By now we've all seen the last episode and we all know that Jack is officially back. To be honest with you I really don't trust him and I fear the worst. After the episode it was hard for me to continue writing him as a descent guy...but oh well! I've made him a douche before and this was time for a change.
So enjoy!
"Deeks! Come on man, wake up," Sam softly nudges the sleeping form of Deeks. Somewhere along the night he had finally managed to close his eyes and allowed himself a bit of a rest.
"Hmmm...what..." he slowly opens his eyes and as soon as his mind is brought back to reality he quickly stands up rubbing his face "I am awake...I am awake!"
His nose instinctively follows the smell of fresh hot coffee as he moves Sam out of his way. Callen is standing right behind him with two steaming cups in his hands. "I figured you'd want a sip," he smirks.
"God, please make this drinkable," Deeks closes his eyes in pleasure as he places the cup on his lips and lets a huge doze of caffeine run through his system. "It's strong, but I wouldn't want it any other way right now. So, do we have any news?" he takes one more sip.
"Booker is awake," Reilly joins the trio and almost makes Deeks choke on his coffee with his exciting statement.
"Really? Can I see him?" he wipes the spilled liquid that drops from his jaw.
"Yes. I've talked with the doctors, he is in room 215 waiting for you."
This is all the invitation Deeks needs and he immediately rushes towards the elevator. The door opens as soon as he presses the button and he hurries inside.
"Aren't you coming?" he asks looking at Callen and Sam.
"He said he would only speak to you," Callen points at him.
"Well, we are a team. If he trusts me, then he should trust you. It's not debatable, you are coming." Deeks pulls them both in the elevator before the doors close, leaving only Jack behind.
Those five seconds that it takes for them to reach the second floor, feels like an eternity to Deeks. Booker must have something vital to share with them.
He has to. He was the last person to have seen Kensi alive. His heart is pounding and his mind is racing. He tries to hide his shaking hands but it's vain. Callen and Sam have already noticed his nervousness but they say nothing. After all, Deeks doesn't need to hear anything from them. Booker's words are important right now.
They quickly walk into the room and find Booker lying on the bed.
He looks pale, rugged and in pain. Deeks wonders if he is really as pugnacious as Kensi once described him to be. His query will soon be answered.
"It took you long enough. I've demanded to speak to you since last night," Booker caustically demands an explanation.
All three agents look at him puzzled.
"They said you were sedated and the anesthetics would take hours to wear off," Deeks tries to justify them, but deep down he is angry at the doctors and nurses. Had they lied to him about his condition? Was he able to talk to Booker all long and now because of them valuable time has been lost?
"Anyway, I only asked for you," Booker points at Deeks. "The others can go."
"No!" Deeks shakes his head. "They are with me and they are staying. Besides, how do you know you can trust me anyway? How do you know I am Deeks?"
"I don't appreciate your sarcasm. Kensi used that tone with me occasionally so I've learned how to distinguish it from plain humor."
Deeks can't help himself but smile. "Well, I don't want to brag, but she learnt from the best."
"She also said you are a cocky Detective with a surfer attitude, who manages to get under everyone's skin. No wonder why she likes you."
Deeks tries to divert his look in order to hide his blushed cheeks, but Callen's smirk makes it obvious that he is busted. So, Kensi has been talking about him….No….There's no time for that. He needs to keep his mind focused.
"Look, I know what happened and we probably don't have much time," Booker continues. Kensi showed me a picture of you and told me if anything happened to her you were the only one I could trust. Actually she mentioned these two goons as well," he points at Callen and Sam "but I can never be too careful. Two can keep a secret. Four is just a threat."
"You said it yourself. Kensi trusts them and I trust them. So please, tell us what you know. Kensi's life may be in danger and we are losing valuable time," Deeks practically begs.
Booker hesitates for a minute before speaking but finally gives in. "Everything went down too quickly. One minute we were setting a trap for the White Ghost and the next minute we are under attack. These masked men came out of nowhere and started shooting at anyone who dared to make a move. After they shot me, I laid bleeding on the ground trying not to make a move or show any sign that I was still alive. But I had a plan. I had a GPS tracker in my hand, so as soon as one of them came close enough to me, I discretely planted it in the pocket of his pants."
All three agents look at each other as they realize the meaning of those words.
"Does that mean we might have a location?" Deeks manages to say full of hope.
"Yes! If it's still transmitting. I don't have the appropriate equipment here, but with my help, your team in LA might be able to track the signal down."
Before they can even blink Callen is already on phone with Eric filling him in on their latest progress.
Deeks approaches Booker and places a hand on his shoulder. "Thank you!" he whispers.
"Just so you know, I told her to stay with me in the panic room. She just didn't listen to me. Do you have any idea how hard it was for me to hear her fight, but not be able to assist her? I am just an analyst. I am not a coward and certainly not a trained fighter."Booker looks down at his hands and a single tear drops down his cheek.
This is such an unlike behavior for the eccentric analyst. Kensi described him as a trustworthy weirdo. Deeks never pictured him to be so...sensitive. Even Kensi would be pleasantly surprised by this softer side of him. This weirdo may have just saved her life. Deeks doesn't say anything. He just smiles at him in gratitude.
Of course he knows how he feels. The same uselessness consumed him as he witnessed the attack over the phone. As he listened to Kensi struggle and fight for her life. And the final strike came when he heard her attacker make the ultimatum.
Just thinking that Kensi might be dead makes his own heart stop.
Four endless months have gone by since she got assigned to this forsaken place, during which time he only got to hear her voice twice. He only got to see her through a selfie she once sent. He often wonders when was the last time he actually saw her.
What was she wearing?
What were the last words she spoke to him?
What were his to her?
He tries to recall their last encounter as often as he can out of fear he might forget it. He hates to admit it - not to mention that Kensi will probably tease him for the rest of his life if she ever finds out - but he often calls her at home just to hear her voice on her answering machine.
God he's missed her.
But now, they are one step closer to finding her. She is still alive, he knows it and he feels it. He refuses to give in his fears so he picks up all his courage and walks out of the room. He will find her no matter what, and he will kill the man who dared to keep her away from him.
Within seconds all three men are back in the car followed by Jack and they head back to base camp to gear up and plan the rescue mission.
At first Deeks was hesitant about whether they should include Jack to the operation, but he soon realizes that they need as much help as they can use. Even if it comes from Kensi's ex-fiancé.
Should he feel threatened by him?
For a reason he can't quite explain, he is not. His instinct tells him he can trust this man despite his past behavior towards Kensi. He genuinely seems eager to help them. Maybe he sees it as an opportunity to redeem himself for his past mistakes.
It is likely Kensi will forgive him once she finds out he was the one who helped them get her back, but in no way she will be willing to allow him back into her life. They are back at base in no time, gathering every available ammo and weapons and soon enough they have the location of the GPS.
They could be walking into a trap, but they don't care. Risk is their middle name. Granger is in no position to follow them, so he decides to run the operation from the base as Deeks, Callen, Sam, Jack and five of his men leave to get their agent back.