Sheriff vs. Agent
Chapter 18 Fun, fun, fun
Until her daddy takes the T-bird away!
NCIS-OSP
Hetty and the wonder twins are getting set up to view the DVD from Marty and Claire. Sam and Callen are out following up on two leads and are not expected to be back for at least 2 hours. So, the coast is clear.
"Eric, clear the room," Hetty instructs.
The auxiliary staff all leave and the sliding door is locked.
Eric brings the DVD up on the big screen. "Ready to start?" He asks Hetty.
"Yes, let's go." Eric starts the DVD.
They see Marty & Claire exit their car, Claire's BMW. They each grab luggage and gear and walk to the marina dock. They are shown to a 2-man Zodiac, load up and get in with life-jackets on. We follow them as they cruise to a medium sized houseboat. They pull up beside it, Marty gets out and Claire passes all their stuff up to him. She then motors to the bow and ties up the Zodiac. She gets aboard, walks to the stern where she joins Marty as they wave, then disappear into the cabin. FADE TO BLACK.
The next sequences show:
Waterskiing. Individual, 2-ski and 1-ski. Twosome, same ski configurations. Trick – her on his shoulders. Low ski jump – single and duo. Waving and clowning around in all set ups.
Parasailing. 2-man. 4 minute shot of a 30-minute ride.
Wake board. Marty only. Pulled by ski rope & dropped the rope. 1 trick tried – flip. 1st try he nailed it. 2nd & 3rd WIPE OUT! Claire thinks it is hilarious! Nevertheless, she looks on with obvious admiration at her boyfriend's skill. It reminds Marty of surfing; a distant reminder. The huge difference is the time sitting on the board, enjoying the peace of the ocean swells. It won't replace time on the Pacific!
Swimming & diving. Various shots of the pair doing the usual lake activities.
Final scene: Claire is seated in a beach chair on the rear deck of the houseboat, Marty behind her with his hands on her shoulders. She is wearing a bronze 1-piece swimsuit with a gauzy white cover-up. Her legs are crossed with the cover-up falling off to the sides. Her arms are crossed with her hands in her lap. They both are sporting huge grins and talking to each other. They wave to the camera, and as the scene tightens on them, she relaxes her hands. Her engagement ring comes into view. Marty is heard to say, "She said yes!"
Cut to the credits.
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Oos Center
All 3 viewers clap, cheer and shout "CONGRATULATIONS!"
"Hetty, did you know?" Nell asks.
"Yes, they told me when we discussed how to handle the video." She responds.
"How to handle it?" Eric is puzzled.
"Whether to show it to the entire team, or not."
"Ah, the hard feelings issue," Nell catches on.
"Exactly," Hetty admits. "Do you think we should show it to the whole team?"
"Well, I think they should have the opportunity," Nell muses.
"I agree," Eric voices.
"I agree also. I will make the team aware of the video, and set a view date/time. They can decide to watch it or not."
"I hope nobody watches it in order to ridicule Marty or Claire," Nell opines.
Hetty & Eric agree.
"One more thing," Hetty adds. "When I spoke with them, they suggested a video call during which the DVD would be shown. I no longer think the call is a good idea."
Nell and Eric agree.
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THE DAY AFTER
Roger sends Kensi a TXT:
R: sorry 2 step on a line Kens
K: I over reacted, sorry 2
R: can Katie and I bring pizza for supper? Toppings?
K: y, no green pepper or pineapple! I have beverages.
R: 6:30?
K: k, thanks, I will behave
R: U better! Katie is sensitive!
K: & U?
R: tough guy, but bruise easy!
K: aw!
No further response.
PIZZA
Kensi opens the door, Katie ambushes her.
"Kessie! Are you ok?"
Kensi steers them to the couch, Roger heads to the kitchen to begin setting up.
"I am getting better," Kensi tells her young friend.
"How did you get a boo-boo?" Katie is curious.
"I didn't tell her to ask!" comes from the kitchen.
Kensi chuckles, "I bet. Well, I was in a very old building, and part of the roof fell on me."
"Did it hurt?"
"Yes, a lot."
"I sorry, Kessie." Katie stands and kisses Kensi's head.
"I'm getting better. Thank you for coming with pizza, sweetie."
"You are welcome."
Roger joins them. "Here or kitchen table? We do better at a table."
"Table," Kensi agrees. They relocate.
Supper talk is light, mixed with laughter.
After ice cream (Rocky Road) it is back to the couch; Katie between the adults. Kensi turns on "The Little Mermaid", sound low for Katie. The child relocates to in front of the TV so she can hear. The adults keep voices low.
Roger starts, "Kens, I'm sorry about last evening; I guess there are some things that I need a heads up on."
Kens scoots over to him, touching knee to shoulder.
"Yes, but I overreacted, big time. Deeks-
"Why Deeks? Why not Marty?"
"When he came to us from LAPD as a liaison, he was Detective Deeks. It never changed."
"I'm just asking. The others are Sam, Callen (no 1st name), Eric, Nell. Even Hetty. Anyway, go on."
"Marty had several nicknames for me. Princess, Fern, Kensalina, Sugar Bear, Kens, Kensikins. I think that's all."
"Fern?"
"From Beauty and the Beast."
"Ah, well, do you want me not to use any of those? I don't want to upset you, Kensi."
"I'll say this; Kens, babe, sweetheart are ok. I'll think about the rest. Ok?"
"Ok. Now, if I can find care for Katie, may I take you to dinner and dancing Saturday evening? Slow dancing."
"I'd like that. The slower the better."
They embrace and kiss.
Katie is oblivious.
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NCIS-OSP, DVD CHAOS
Hetty has called a meeting of all the staff. They gather in the atrium and along the balcony above.
"Thank you all for joining me. Several of you have asked me how Detective Marty Deeks is doing since he left us. I can tell you that he is doing well; he is the sheriff in Middlebury, Indiana. A few months ago, there was a case where he and NCIS overlapped; during that case he suffered severe injuries. He has fully recovered. He is staying in Indiana for the foreseeable future. Mr. Callen and his team have tried to get Marty to return to us. We have not been successful to date. About a month ago Marty and his new girlfriend – his deputy Claire Mason – went to Lake James in northern Indiana for a weekend. They had their Saturday activities recorded for posterity, and a DVD made. He sent me a DVD, and I have viewed it. I am going to schedule a showing of that DVD, here in the atrium. Friday evening, 2 weeks from now. You are all invited; Please respond to me by email if you plan to attend. The DVD is PG, so no worries. If attendance is too large for this space, we will reconsider the venue. Any questions?"
"Why did he leave?" Someone shouts.
"That is a personal, and confidential matter. We will not discuss that. The DVD does not allude to the answer."
"Others?"
"What happened to Deeks and Kensi?" another shouts.
"We will not discuss anything of a personal nature. Never." Hetty declares.
Hetty waits. Kensi is still at home, recovering. Fortunately for her.
"Nothing else? Very well, let me know as directed, if you plan to view the DVD. Thank you," Hetty departs to her office.
Callen and Sam approach her. "Can you give us a heads up, Hetty?" G asks.
Sam looks quite perturbed.
"No heads up needed. The DVD shows normal weekend lake activities; with one kicker – which I will not discuss."
"Hetty, this raises questions again. As we saw today."
"Yes, it does. I have reviewed the DVD, as I said. Marty and Claire sent it to us of their own free will; I am free to show it, or not. I elect to show it. As you know, Detective Deeks was quite popular with the staff; he often had a kind word for everyone. You are free to attend, or not."
"Hetty-
"Anything else, Mr. Hanna?"
"No."
He and Callen stomp out.
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RING RING
"Kensi here."
"Kens, Callen. Have you heard about the DVD from Deeks?"
"Yes, I asked for a private viewing."
"And?"
"Hetty is thinking about it. I got the impression the answer will be NO."
"Maybe if the whole team asks?"
"Eric and Nell saw it with Hetty."
"WHAT? You've got to be kidding me!"
"Nope, I wasn't happy. Didn't matter. Are you and Sam going to watch?"
"I dunno. You and Roger?"
"I asked, she's thinking about inviting him."
"Damn! We need to talk to her again. Bye, Kens."
"Bye, guys."
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HETTY'S OFFICE
Sam and G approach again.
"Gentlemen," Hetty looks up.
"About the DVD," Callen starts.
"No news," she stares.
"Roger should be invited."
"Under consideration."
"The team?"
"With everyone else."
"Exceptions?"
"None."
They stomp out, again.
Hetty calls Ops. "Eric?"
"Yes, Hetty?"
"Guard that DVD with your LIFE!"
"Yes, ma'am!" Actually, Eric makes a copy and puts it on Hetty's secure server – then he destroys the original.
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TBC