Dynamic Deeks

Chapter 1 – Line Up Shakeup

"Mr Deeks, LAPD called," Hetty announced as she stepped silently into the bullpen where her team were currently finishing after-action reports. They all looked up at her proclamation, different expressions on each of their faces. Hetty chose her next words very carefully. "They have some paperwork that they need you to go over for their records and they mentioned asking your assistance in planning setting up an operation for another of their undercover detectives."

She noticed that some of the tension had left the team, most notably from Miss Blye. She disliked when her partner was called away by LAPD for operations; often without proper backstopping or backup. Hence why she was so happy when Mr Deeks had come to her those months ago.

"They say what the paperwork was about?" Deeks asked, confused and yet curious with what Hetty was doing. LAPD didn't ask for his input, they told him where to go.

"They did not, Mr Deeks. All they asked was that if you could be at the precinct at around 4 this afternoon," Hetty replied. "I told them that it would not be an issue."

"Right," Deeks stated. He knew when he wasn't being left a choice. "Guess I'm going downtown this afternoon."

"Before you go Mr Deeks. I have some paperwork of my own that I need you to look over and sign," Hetty informed Deeks. "Nothing serious. Just forms to do with your liaison position with us here at NCIS."

"No worries. I'll come and deal with them before I head over to LAPD," Deeks said. Hetty smiled once before stepping away, heading back to her desk. Deeks was still confused with what Hetty had said. It made next to no sense to him but there was nothing he could do about it at the moment. "Anyone up for a basketball game?"

Smiles all round were quickly followed by the whole team heading for the gym.

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"You had some papers for me Hetty," Deeks asked as he stepped up to her desk. The others were off doing their own thing and Deeks needed to leave soon to head down to the precinct.

"I do Mr Deeks," Hetty said, gesturing at the seat in front of her desk. "Please, sit."

"Thanks. So how many pages do I have to read?" Deeks asked as he sat. He hoped it wasn't too many, especially if LAPD had papers had papers for him to read as well. Or more than likely, files.

"Just one, Mr Deeks," Hetty stated, handing Deeks a single piece of paper.

"Hetty this is," Deeks started, yet found himself unable to finish he was so surprised.

"It is, Mr Deeks. All it needs is your signature and for it to be delivered," Hetty finished for him, holding out a pen. Deeks flashed Hetty a grin, took the pen from her and signed the document.

"Does LAPD really need me?" Deeks wondered.

"They do not," Hetty revealed. "I suspected that you might like the evening to yourself and so I took it upon myself to provide an explanation."

"Meddling in your agent's lives again Hetty?" Deeks insinuated.

"If I believe it is for their own good, then I will put a hand in to adjust the situation," Hetty declared seriously. Deeks stared at his boss, trying to decide what she meant by that statement and not wholly liking what his mind was coming up with. He shook his head to clear those thoughts away and stood.

"So, same time tomorrow morning?" Deeks asked as he folded the paper and put it in his back pocket.

"I will be here, Mr Deeks," Hetty said, sitting back in her chair. Deeks smiled, before turning and heading back to the bullpen. Callen and Sam were still elsewhere but Kensi was waiting for him.

"So, all sorted out with Hetty?" Kensi asked. She was curious what paperwork Deeks had to sign, especially since LAPD also wanted him back for paperwork and 'assistance' in setting up an undercover op.

"Yep, all good. Now just have to go down to the precinct. See what they want," Deeks answered, moving to his desk and packing his bag. "We good? I know you get nervous when I go down to LAPD."

"We're good as long as you don't have to go undercover for them," Kensi replied honestly. "Since it's just paperwork, I'll see you tonight?"

"I'm not sure how long I am going to be there for. How about we play it by ear? If I am finished early enough, I'll call you, otherwise I'll see you tomorrow at work," Deeks proposed. He knew he was lying to Kensi but he felt the surprise he had for her would be worth it. And he needed tonight to himself, just as Hetty suspected.

"Ok. Not my favourite way to spend an evening but I'll make do," Kensi said, already making plans for a nice long soak.

"I'm sure the tub of mint choc chip is just hiding in your freezer by accident," Deeks commented, practically able to read his partner's mind. His bag packed, he slung it over his shoulder and turned to leave. "I'll see you later then?"

"You will. Either today or tomorrow," Kensi assured him. "You always know how to find me."

"I do," Deeks said, grinning like a Cheshire cat, he turned and headed out of the mission. "I do."

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Deeks woke to an empty bed just as the first rays of sunshine were striking the water. He had slept fitfully, worrying over his lie to Kensi, or rather his multiple lies to her over the last 5 months. He knew that she would know by the end of the day that he had been deceiving her and he hoped that the reason he had done so would be enough to forestall too much pain and suffering.

Grumbling to himself, he climbed from his bed, showered and headed out, perturbed about what the day would bring. He stopped on the way to the Mission for coffee and breakfast but he could not delay the inevitable forever and soon found himself parking in his spot just before 7am. Grabbing his bag and coffee, he entered the Mission, hoping the day didn't turn out as bad as his gut was telling him it could.

Entering the bullpen, Deeks found it empty; just like it should be at this time of the morning. He went to place his bag onto his desk but dropped it onto his chair instead when he saw the folded sheet of paper in the middle of his workspace. Setting his coffee down, he picked up the piece of paper and unfolded it.

Good Morning Mr Deeks.

Would You Please Join Me In The Armoury.

Deeks wasn't sure what Hetty was up to but knew that standing around wouldn't get him answers; he pocketed the refolded message, picked up his coffee and headed for the armoury. Entering, he found Hetty seated at one of the workbenches, running a cloth along the blade of a Katana.

"Good morning Hetty," Deeks greeted Hetty as he moved to stand beside her bench. He noticed several cases sitting on the other bench but paid them no mind; cases like that were always being delivered. Someone would be in soon to inventory and put away the contents.

"Good morning Mr Deeks, Hetty replied, looking up from her work. "I trust you are prepared for today's events."

"Not really," Deeks said truthfully. "I'm actually worried about how they will react to me having lied to them."

"Especially your partner," Hetty noted astutely. Deeks' nod was all the reply she needed. "I'm sure that they will be able to look past that and understand the reasons for your having wanted to do this yourself."

"Thank you for your confidence Hetty," Deeks said gratefully. He had noticed how she hadn't mentioned his lying; rather that she had phrased it has him wanting to complete this challenge on his own.

"You're welcome, Mr Deeks," Hetty acknowledged, going back to her Katana. Deeks was about to leave when Hetty spoke again. "There are three cases sitting on that bench there for you."

"Those are for me?" Deeks asked surprised. He made his way across the room and stood before the cases. Two of them were rifle cases while a smaller, handgun-sized case sat beside them where it had previously been hidden from his view. "What's in them?"

"Open them and find out Mr Deeks," Hetty responded, sounding like a mother speaking to her child on his birthday. Deeks just grinned and picked up the small case, setting it atop the other two before popping the locks and opening it.

"Hetty, is this?" Deeks asked as he looked over at his boss.

"It is, Mr Deeks. I had it picked up and returned here after you handed it in," Hetty answered as Deeks lifted his Smith & Wesson 910 from the case. He looked it over, noting that it had been cleaned before returning it to the case and setting it aside. He popped the locks on the top rifle case and opened it. What was inside caused him to open his mouth in a gobsmacked expression while at the same time preventing him from emitting any sound at all. Hetty noticed this and couldn't help but smile. "Are you alright, Mr Deeks?"

"Ah, yes Hetty. Just very surprised," Deeks managed to get out after gathering himself. He ran a hand along the gun, admiring it and wondering why it was here in the first place. "Why this?"

"Why not?" Hetty countered. Seeing Deeks' perplexed expression, she continued. "I have observed several of your shooting sessions with Miss Blye. Your marksmanship has greatly improved from what it was when you first asked her to teach you to shoot. I felt that those abilities should not be wasted. They, combined with your natural athleticism, will make you into a very capable and dangerous agent, Mr Deeks."

"And the second case?" Deeks asked once he processed what Hetty had told him.

"Alternate barrels along with a selection of optics and other attachments so that you may customise your weapon as necessary," Hetty revealed, standing. Deeks turned back to look at his gift, still amazed that she had got it for him. She placed her Katana back into her weapons display before shutting it. "I will leave you to it Mr Deeks. I have a few preparations to make before your team arrives."

"On that note Hetty, how should I tell them?" Deeks enquired, again concerned about how they would react.

"Leave that to me," Hetty said as she turned to leave.

"You have something planned Hetty. I can tell," Deeks called after her. Hetty stopped and turned to look back at him, a cheeky grin plain upon her face.

"A lady needs to know how to have fun, Mr Deeks," was all she said before she turned away and continued out of the armoury.

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"Come on, you know he choked," Callen said as he and his partner walked into the Mission.

"I don't know anything about it G," Sam replied, smiling. "All I know is you lost."

"Whatever," G said as they turned into the bullpen. "Ah, something seems off here."

"More like absent," Sam said as he sat at his desk. Callen took his own desk, setting his bag beside it before looking back at Sam. "No Deeks."

"And no bag either," Callen observed. "Except for when he was away on that op at FLETC, he has beaten all three of us into work, everyday, since just after Christmas."

"Good morning guys," Kensi called as she walked into the bullpen. She didn't even notice Deeks' absence until she had sat down and looked across at his unoccupied desk. "Where's Deeks?"

"We were just wondering that ourselves," Sam replied feeling unsettled.

"He hasn't been late a single day in almost 6 months," Callen stated to his colleagues. "Now suddenly he isn't here. Something's up."

"And what might that be, Mr Callen?" Hetty asked, appearing as if my magic between their desks.

"Why don't you tell us Hetty?" Callen retorted. Her perfect timing, not a coincidence to him. "I think you know what's going on."

"I do not know what you are implying Mr Callen," Hetty said calmly, deflecting his gaze. "But I do have some news."

"Is it about Deeks?" Kensi demanded. She was worried about her partner. He hadn't called her last night so she had assumed she would see him here today, just as they had discussed. Now he wasn't here and she was getting nervous. "Do you know where he is?"

"Detective Deeks resigned from the LAPD yesterday evening," Hetty declared, shocking the three of them.

"Why? What happened?" Kensi asked, clearly shocked at what the Operations Manager had just said about her partner. She stood and got ready to leave, intent on finding Deeks. "I'm going to go find him."

"Did they try and force him to go undercover again? He has always been concerned with them calling him back," Sam said, considering accompanying Kensi in her search for Deeks. He may not have got along with Deeks at first, but if he had learnt anything in the last 5 years, it was that what was on the outside didn't necessarily define the character of a man. Deeks had taught him that. "I'll go with you Kens."

"I'll get Eric and Nell on trying to find him," Callen offered as they all started to move, a plan sorted between them to find Deeks.

"Slow down, I haven't finished yet," Hetty ordered. She was silently happy at their immediate action but she needed to corral them a little longer. Behind her, Nell and Eric descended the stairs and joined the others in the bullpen. "Thank you for joining us Mr Beale, Miss Jones."

"What's happening Hetty? I thought I heard you say that Deeks resigned," Nell questioned her boss, not quite believing what she had thought she had heard. In her mind, Deeks would never abandon Kensi like that. She had noticed them growing closer.

"He has Miss Jones," Hetty replied to the analyst's shock. Now she needed to be careful or this could go badly. "In light of Mr Deeks' resignation, I have been granted permission to assign two new agents to this team."

"We don't want new agents Hetty," Sam asserted with Kensi's and Callen's agreement. "This team works great as it is now. The only new agent we want is Nell."

"I am happy you feel that way, Mr Hanna. One of the two new agents is indeed Special Agent Nell Jones," Hetty announced to the team. The surprise on Nell's face was mirrored by the rest of the team's. "Congratulations Miss Jones. It has been a long time coming." Congratulations flowed from everyone before the situation resumed.

"Who is the other new agent?" Callen asked Hetty.

"I don't care who they are Hetty. If Deeks isn't my partner, then I want Nell. I don't care who this other agent is," Kensi said adamantly. She grabbed her stuff and started to head for the door. "I need to find Deeks."

"Hold up Miss Blye. Before you leave, I would like you to meet the other new agent to this team," Hetty told Kensi. Kensi turned to glare at the Operations Manager but Hetty just let it roll off her.

"Who is it then?" Kensi questioned impatiently. She didn't care who they were, they weren't going to be her partner.

"That would be me," called a familiar voice from the balcony above them. They all looked up in surprise and disbelief as Hetty spoke.

"May I introduce NCIS Special Agent Marty Deeks."

Author's Note

Hi everyone and welcome to Chapter 1 of Dynamic Deeks. I hope you all enjoy the trip. Please comment and review as it will all be appreciated. I hope to have Chapter 2 out in 7-10 days' time. Again, please enjoy.