(A/N: My version on what will happen when the team finds out about Deeks' dad.)

"So Hettie was the one who told you?" Callen questioned.

"Yeah, I guess that sums up our personal lives in general," Deeks quipped, nodding. "Hettie knows more about them than we do."

"Well, I'm glad he's dead—" growled Kensi, unusually bloodthirsty.

"—because a car accident was probably a less painful death than the alternative," agreed Sam.

"What do you mean, 'the alternative?'" asked Deeks.

"You said he tried to kill you?" clarified Callen.

"Yes."

"With a shotgun?" clarified Sam.

"Yes."

"While you were ten?" clarified Kensi.

"Yes."

The three agents exchanged indecipherable glances.

"Then he should consider himself lucky he's already dead," said Callen grimly.