Suggested by @mashmaiden to continue the Houseguest Drabble Series. Itâs quite long.
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Deeks: This is getting ridiculous.
Kensi, in a soothing tone: I know, baby, but it wonât be that much longer.
Deeks, not soothed at all: Really? Cause it already feels like itâs been forever. Look, you know I love Anna and Callen, and at any other time, Iâd probably love to have them here, but I we have no room, itâs been two days, and the twins are starting to babble in Russian.
Kensi, putting a hand on his arm: Sweetie, calm down. I donât think babies can learn another language in 48 hours.
Deeks: Callen is very determined. *he takes a deep breath and rub s his hands over his face* Iâm sorry. Iâm just tired and need some caffeine. Donut and Croissant were feeling extra social last night.
Kensi, grimacing: I know. I heard you get up a lot. Letâs go see if thereâs any coffee left.
They find Callen, Anna, and Rosa in the kitchen.
Anna: Good morning. Thank you again for letting us stay another night.
Kensi: Youâre welcome. I hope the twins didnât wake you up too much.
Anna: I brought ear plugs.
Callen, pouring them each a coffee: And you know I donât sleep much.
Deeks, nodding: SoâŠany updates.
Callen: Arkadyâs not answering my texts.
Deeks, in exasperation: Alright, thatâs it.
Kensi: What are you doing?
Deeks, halfway out of the kitchen: Taking care of this once and for all. *then on reconsideration, he grabs a bottle of alcohol on the way out*
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Deeks: Arkady! Open the door.
The door pops open a crack and a sliver of Arkadyâs face appears.
Arkady: Deeks, what are you doing here?
Deeks, shouldering his way in: Here, I brought you a housewarming gift.
Arkady, quirking an eyebrow at the wine: This is not my house.
Deeks: Exactly. Where are Yuliana and my mom?
Arkady: They are in back. I believe they mentioned something about lunch. Though I have not been considered in a plans.
Deeks, heading for the back door: Wonderful.
He finds Roberta and Yuliana happily chatting and relaxing on lawn chairs.
Yuliana, instantly wary when she sees him: Berta, who is this?
Roberta, sitting forward: Itâs my my son, Martin. Marty, whatâs going on? Is something wrong?
Deeks, holding up a hand: No, mama. Nothingâs wrong. Well, assuming you consider seven people sharing one bathroom not wrong. Did you notice the homeowners of this home are missing in action?
Roberta, shrugging: Hey, I didnât make them leave.
Deeks: No, you just made them extremely uncomfortable with your fighting and death threats via sewing needle.
Arkady, from behind Deeks: Yes, they fight likeâlike shrews. Or yapping dogs, nipping at the defenseless.
Yuliana, stands up and instantly begins berating him in Russian.
Arkady, to Deeks after retorting in Russian: See, this is reason we did not marry.
Roberta, hand on her hip: Excuse me, what did you call me?
Deeks, whistling sharply: Alright, that is enough! In two sentences or less, explain your top grievance with this man. *he gestures to Arkady and then Yuliana* You go first.
Yuliana, haughtily: Arkady told me he had been tasked with a very important job for US government two weeks before our wedding. I never saw him again. And he took my engagement ring with him.
Deeks: Not a good look, man.
Yuliana, warming up now: He also lies! All the times with the lies and the stories. He told meâ
Deeks, interrupting: On any other day, I would love to pull up a chair and listen, but right now Iâm on a tight schedule. So, if you wouldnât mind. Mom?
Robert: Well, I suppose itâs not that bad, but last week he never showed up for our weekly dinner at my house. *she glares at Arkady and he cowers a little* Iâm also not a big fan of some of the things I heard about you from your ex. Iâve dated jerks before, Ari.
Deeks, nodding: Ok, so now we have the grievances. What type of reparations do you think are necessary for you both to get over this Russian scoundrel and vacate the premises?
Yuliana glances at Roberta and they shrug a couple of times before nodding.
Yuliana: A sincere apology would suffice. Otherwise, I will never leave.
Arkady: Apologize? For what? I have done nothing! Ok, perhaps I tell a few lies. But these are nothing.
Deeks, leaning close to him: Arkady, you either apologize to these ladies with the best of your con-man abilities or I will have you arrested for trespassing on private property.
Arkady: You are not agent anymore.
Deeks: You forget Iâm friends with your son-in-law, Sam Hanna, and several other law enforcement agents who would happily put you behind bars.
Arkady: You would not dare. *Deeks raises an eyebrow and Arkady puts on a contrite expression* Yuliana, my former love, I am deeply sorry for abandoning you on our wedding day. I donât deserve your love. Roberta, my dear, my feisty womanâ
Deeks: Speed it up.
Arkady: Roberta, I promise to never treat you so poorly again. Will you forgive me?
Roberta: What do you think, Yuliana? Should we forgive this pathetic man?
Yuliana: It was satisfying to see him grovel. Why not? Roberta, do you have plans?
Deeks, as they wander off, making plans to go shopping: Oh, thank god. Maybe I can finally get some sleep.
Arkady: But first you just drive me home since I ride here with your mother.
Deeks, talking to himself: A jury would accept a plea of insanity.
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Can you write a fanfic about what if the team discovered Deeks was a cop before his and Sam's jail scene. Like what if Kensi and Deeks actually fought in the house, but during that exact moment, Beale finds out and drops the bomb on Kensi and Deeks and that leads to a whole new story. I hope you'll please consider it.
A/N: Oh, Anon, I am so sorry that this has been sitting in my inbox for so long. I changed a few little things to fit the scenario. Iâm not sure if this was intended to lead to a multi-chap fic, but for now Iâll leave it at this scene.
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A Different Path
Kensi had never met anyone as infuriating as Jason Wyler in her life. From the moment heâd walked over from a punching bag in the MMA gym, heâd questioned her, smirked her, and generally made a nuisance of himself. At the moment, he was impeding her ability to gather evidence. She almost hoped he turned out to be involved in Zunaâs death so she could have the pleasure of arresting him.
âOr maybe you found what you were looking for before I got here,â he was saying, not playing into Kensiâs attempt to flirt. âMaybe you found some cash. Maybe you should empty those pockets.â He stared her down, not moving any closer, and she didnât know if it was the intensity of his blue eyes or the implicit threat, but she felt a shiver move up her spine.
âDonât touch me,â she warned, discreetly reaching for her gun tucked in her waistband.
âThen show me you didnât take anything from of mine or Zunaâs.â He tilted his head to the side, challenging her just a hint of a smirk playing at his lips, though his eyes remained tight and wary. She resisted the urge to move back.
âOr I could punch you in the face,â she offered from between her teeth, not quite managing the light tone sheâd intended. He fully grinned at that.
âYou can try,â he drawled. Kensi tensed, caught between kicking him somewhere that would be sure to shut him up or pulling her gun on him.
Her phone buzzing insistently in her pocket, and after a moment of consideration she answered, keeping an eye on Jason Wyler the entire time. He had moved back ever so slightly, still close, in her space.
âLet me guess, thatâs another boyfriend you sent dirty pictures to,â Wyler said, tilting his head to the side in a way that made her want to snap back at him. She didnât know how he could joke and stare her down at the same time.
âItâs my boss. Beale, this isnât a good time,â she hissed as she held the phone to her ear. She was a little surprised that Wyler expected her explanation or her answering at all.
âKensi, are you with Jason Wyler?â Eric asked, a note of tension in his voice that had her reaching for her gun again. Wyler watched her just as warily, his hand creeping behind his back too.
âYes,â she responded shortly.
âOk, we were right, heâs not actually Jason Wyler.â She gripped the butt of her gun at Ericâs confirmation. âHeâs an LAPD detective.â
âWait, can you repeat that?â She must have heard Eric wrong. There was no way the sketchy guy in front of her was a cop.
âHeâs an LAPD Detective named Marty Deeks. Hetty wants you to stand down immediately,â Eric repeated, emphasizing the last part.
âGot it, thanks,â she said distractedly, hanging up.
âThat wasnât your boss, was it?â WylerâDeeks asked.
âNo, and youâre not Jason Wyler. Youâre an LAPD Detective.â His mouth dropped open slightly at her answer, then faster than she had thought possible, he had his gun aimed directly at her.
âWait, stand down detective,â she said slowly. Raising her hands above her waist, she resisted the instinct to attack. âIâm a federal agent with NCIS.â She expected the usual question about the agency, but instead recognition crossed his face, and he relaxed every so slightly.
âLet me see your badge,â he requested, and Kensi retrieved her wallet from her other back pocket. He took it with his free hand, eyes roving over her picture and the accompanying information for several seconds.
Despite her annoyance at the situation, she couldnât help but approve of his caution. It would be stupid to take her at her word.
Apparently satisfied, he snapped the wallet closed, and handed it back. âSpecial Agent Kensi Blye. I knew you didnât look like one of Dannyâs girls. Sorry about almost shooting you.â
âWell, I almost kicked you, so Iâd say weâre even.â
He snorted at that, his mouth quirking up in a half smirk.
âSo, Kensi Blye, care to tell me why youâre screwing up my undercover operation?â he asked, crossing his arms over his chest. âIâve been under for months.â
âThatâs impressive. Unfortunately, my team has been tasked with investigating Daniel Zunaâs death,â Kensi explained. âIâm afraid thatâs going to take priority over whatever youâre involved in.â
âYeah, thatâs not happening,â Deeks said confidently. âCome on, my boss is going to wanna talk to your boss.â
God, he was infuriating. Kensi had to fight against the inexplicable desire to smile as he headed for the door. She could tell he was going to be trouble.
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A/N: I hope this was ok and not too different from canon events.
Thanks for the prompt!
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Can you write a fanfic about what if the team discovered Deeks was a cop before his and Sam's jail scene. Like what if Kensi and Deeks actually fought in the house, but during that exact moment, Beale finds out and drops the bomb on Kensi and Deeks and that leads to a whole new story. I hope you'll please consider it.
A/N: Oh, Anon, I am so sorry that this has been sitting in my inbox for so long. I changed a few little things to fit the scenario. Iâm not sure if this was intended to lead to a multi-chap fic, but for now Iâll leave it at this scene.
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A Different Path
Kensi had never met anyone as infuriating as Jason Wyler in her life. From the moment heâd walked over from a punching bag in the MMA gym, heâd questioned her, smirked her, and generally made a nuisance of himself. At the moment, he was impeding her ability to gather evidence. She almost hoped he turned out to be involved in Zunaâs death so she could have the pleasure of arresting him.
âOr maybe you found what you were looking for before I got here,â he was saying, not playing into Kensiâs attempt to flirt. âMaybe you found some cash. Maybe you should empty those pockets.â He stared her down, not moving any closer, and she didnât know if it was the intensity of his blue eyes or the implicit threat, but she felt a shiver move up her spine.
âDonât touch me,â she warned, discreetly reaching for her gun tucked in her waistband.
âThen show me you didnât take anything from of mine or Zunaâs.â He tilted his head to the side, challenging her just a hint of a smirk playing at his lips, though his eyes remained tight and wary. She resisted the urge to move back.
âOr I could punch you in the face,â she offered from between her teeth, not quite managing the light tone sheâd intended. He fully grinned at that.
âYou can try,â he drawled. Kensi tensed, caught between kicking him somewhere that would be sure to shut him up or pulling her gun on him.
Her phone buzzing insistently in her pocket, and after a moment of consideration she answered, keeping an eye on Jason Wyler the entire time. He had moved back ever so slightly, still close, in her space.
âLet me guess, thatâs another boyfriend you sent dirty pictures to,â Wyler said, tilting his head to the side in a way that made her want to snap back at him. She didnât know how he could joke and stare her down at the same time.
âItâs my boss. Beale, this isnât a good time,â she hissed as she held the phone to her ear. She was a little surprised that Wyler expected her explanation or her answering at all.
âKensi, are you with Jason Wyler?â Eric asked, a note of tension in his voice that had her reaching for her gun again. Wyler watched her just as warily, his hand creeping behind his back too.
âYes,â she responded shortly.
âOk, we were right, heâs not actually Jason Wyler.â She gripped the butt of her gun at Ericâs confirmation. âHeâs an LAPD detective.â
âWait, can you repeat that?â She must have heard Eric wrong. There was no way the sketchy guy in front of her was a cop.
âHeâs an LAPD Detective named Marty Deeks. Hetty wants you to stand down immediately,â Eric repeated, emphasizing the last part.
âGot it, thanks,â she said distractedly, hanging up.
âThat wasnât your boss, was it?â WylerâDeeks asked.
âNo, and youâre not Jason Wyler. Youâre an LAPD Detective.â His mouth dropped open slightly at her answer, then faster than she had thought possible, he had his gun aimed directly at her.
âWait, stand down detective,â she said slowly. Raising her hands above her waist, she resisted the instinct to attack. âIâm a federal agent with NCIS.â She expected the usual question about the agency, but instead recognition crossed his face, and he relaxed every so slightly.
âLet me see your badge,â he requested, and Kensi retrieved her wallet from her other back pocket. He took it with his free hand, eyes roving over her picture and the accompanying information for several seconds.
Despite her annoyance at the situation, she couldnât help but approve of his caution. It would be stupid to take her at her word.
Apparently satisfied, he snapped the wallet closed, and handed it back. âSpecial Agent Kensi Blye. I knew you didnât look like one of Dannyâs girls. Sorry about almost shooting you.â
âWell, I almost kicked you, so Iâd say weâre even.â
He snorted at that, his mouth quirking up in a half smirk.
âSo, Kensi Blye, care to tell me why youâre screwing up my undercover operation?â he asked, crossing his arms over his chest. âIâve been under for months.â
âThatâs impressive. Unfortunately, my team has been tasked with investigating Daniel Zunaâs death,â Kensi explained. âIâm afraid thatâs going to take priority over whatever youâre involved in.â
âYeah, thatâs not happening,â Deeks said confidently. âCome on, my boss is going to wanna talk to your boss.â
God, he was infuriating. Kensi had to fight against the inexplicable desire to smile as he headed for the door. She could tell he was going to be trouble.
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A/N: I hope this was ok and not too different from canon events.
Thanks for the prompt!
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A/N: It can never be said that I donât run with an idea. Do we think Kensi and Deeks have successfully rid their house of Russians?
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Deeks, genially: Anna, so good to see you. I take it your here to retrieve your long lost husband. Donât worry, weâve kept him fed and watered.
Anna, smiling: Hey, Deeks. Actually, I was wondering if I could come in.
Deeks, resigned: Of course. Welcome, the more the merrier. *then just under his breath* Whatâs seven people in a 2-bedroom house? We can just get bunk beds.
Kensi, standing to greet her: Anna, hey, how are you?
Anna, pausing to say tweak each of the twinsâ cheeks: Ah. Iâve been better. I think I might be more stressed than leading up to our wedding.
Callen, rising to kiss her: I thought you said things were calming down between your dad, Yuliana, and Roberta.
Deeks: The worldâs most dangerous and disturbing love triangle.
Rosa, chuckles: I donât know about that. You havenât heard Robertaâs story with the two electricians.
Kensi, wryly: Fantastic.
Deeks: Anyway, getting back on track. Whatâs going on? Is Arkady dead? Do we need to send in the CIA or call a Russian ambassador?
Anna, cracking a thin smile: No, fortunately there was no bloodshed as of when I left. However, Yuliana began sharing some of my fatherâs more colorful behavior and your mother *she nods to Deeks* joined in. The switch was remarkable and a little unnerving.
Callen: And you just left them?
Anna, shrugging: What else was I supposed to do? It got very awkward after a while. When I left, Yuliana was sharing a bottle of wine with Roberta while Arkady tried to defend himself.
Kensi: So, thereâs a small chance that they might reach an accordance soon?
Deeks, snorting: Are you kidding? You know my mom, Kens. She will happily talk about every minuscule mistake Arkady has ever made for as long as Yuliana will listen. It looks like weâre in for the long haul.
Anna: We can get a hotel, right Callen? Itâs not a big deal.
Kensi: No, no, no. You can stay here. Weâll figure out something.
Rosa: So⊠sleepover in the den?
Callen, happily: Iâll make some popcorn.
Deeks, pursing his lips as he puts his his arm around Kensi: Kensalina, I fear we have just unofficially adopted two Russians.
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Update:
I have very shaky balance and donât know how to stop reliably. Off to watch some YouTube tutorials.
As most you have probably figured out at this point, I tend to do similar things day to day. I donât like change, surprises, or putting myself out there. Occasionally though, I can be quite impulsive and randomly decide to but roller skates. Even though I have never roller skated before in my life.
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As most you have probably figured out at this point, I tend to do similar things day to day. I donât like change, surprises, or putting myself out there. Occasionally though, I can be quite impulsive and randomly decide to but roller skates. Even though I have never roller skated before in my life.
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A/N: Iâm finally back with this story again! Iâm hoping that I can get it wrapped up before July, but no promises.
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In Miss Blyeâs Class, Part 32
Despite the specter of Monica hanging over them, they had a good night. Caleb contributed significantly to keeping the mood light. He was delighted to have uninterrupted time with Kensi and made use of the opportunity. After dinner, he showed Kensi all his new books, as promised, even reading two all by himself.
Kensi seemed just as excited by his reading as Deeks, even though she got to seem him practice his skills every day. Heâd come to love these moments of quiet simplicity. There wasnât any pressure on any of them to be anything but themselves.
He watched Kensi help Caleb decode a difficult word, and he glanced up, seeking Deeksâ gaze, his approval with a wide grin. Deeks grinned back, reaching over to smooth an unruly curl down. It instantly sprung back up. Just like it always did.
âThatâs one of the biggest, hardest words Iâve ever read!â Caleb exclaimed.
âI know, kiddo. Iâm so proud of how hard youâve worked on your reading,â Deeks said wholeheartedly.
âMe too,â Kensi agreed. âYouâve made so much progress these last few months.â
This alone was enough to convince that he needed to have a serious conversation with Monica. Up to this point, heâd held back for Calebâs sake, and maybe because despite it all, he still felt some tiny bit of compassion for her. All that had gotten him was Monica pushing as many boundaries as she could.
He was done. He wouldnât put his relationship with Kensi in jeopardy. Not anymore.
They spent another half an hour playing and talking before it was Calebâs bedtime. Kensi decided to leave then, and he briefly imagined a time when sheâd stay for a bedtime story and the good nights. He didnât let his imagination drift too far with that daydream, but it was on his mind as he kissed Kensi goodbye at the door, lingering for a few extra seconds even though theyâd both said their goodbyes already.
Once Kensi left, he ran the normal nighttime routine with Caleb: bath, teeth brushing, talking over the day, before a final bookâthis time read by Deeks. He made sure Caleb was fully asleep before he crept out and headed for the patio, pulling up Monicaâs number on his phone.
âHello, Marty. I did not expect to hear from you so soon,â she answered after a couple rings. âDid you miss me?â
âNo. Monica, we need to talk,â he said, not taking the bait. She chucked, her voice fading for a second as though sheâd turned away from the phone.
âIâm sorry, but Iâm a littleâŠoccupied tonight.â
âI donât care. After the last week, you can deal with some inconvenience. Now, we can either talk now or meet here.â
He could almost feel her debating the consequences of blowing him off for whatever plans she may or may not have. After several seconds, she sighed dramatically, the sound loud in his ear.
âAlright. Iâll be over in half an hour.â
***
Deeks was waiting in the driveway, leaning against his truck, when Monica pulled up to the curb in a black car. He didnât want to chance Caleb hearing the conversation they were about to have if he happened to wake up.
Monica raised an eyebrow at his position as she approached, but didnât comment. Uncrossing his legs, Deeks straightened, meeting her at the halfway point.
âThis is cozy,â she joked, mimicking his posture. âSo, what is so important that you pulled me away from what promises to be a very nice date?â
âDid you question Kensi about our relationship?â he asked bluntly. Monica didnât show any sign of guilt or embarrassment, her expression blanking for a second before she laughed throatily.
âOh, so the teacher went and tattled. I was 50/50 on which way sheâd go. You know, sheâs spunky. I like thatââ
âOn my god, Monica, stop. This isnât a game. What were you thinking asking Kensiâs those questions?â
She shrugged flippantly. âLike I told her, Iâm just looking out for you. I wouldnât want you to get hurt.â
âThat is not your job or your business. How many times do I have to tell you that you no longer have a say in my personal life before you get it? That ended when you divorced me,â Deeks reminded her.
âThat may be true, but sheâs also in Calebâs life. And Iâm still his mother,â she shot back, taunting him. âI still have a say in his life. Especially when it comes to such big changes.â
âNo, you donât. Not anymore. Youâre the one who terminated your parental rights. If you want visitations we can get lawyers to work out an agreement, but this cannot go on. You donât get to walk back in whenever you want and make demands. I wonât let you do this to us anymore.â
âI thought we didnât need a contract,â Monica said, reminding him of his own words from a time when he was younger and far more naive.
âI thought so too, until you started interfering in our lives. Itâs not fair to either Caleb or me to have you just showing up without warning and expect us to drop everything.â
âA mother should be allowed to see her son.â
That pushed him over the edge. Heâd tried to remain polite and in control, but everything that heâs kept back since she left came pouring out.
âOh donât give me that crap, Monica. You abandoned him. Thatâs what itâs called when you leave a child without any warning or way of contacting you,â he snapped, inhaling deeply to regain even a tiny bit of control. He didnât need the neighbors hearing the entire conversation. âLook, I have tried so hard to move on and not be bitter about any of this.â
He drew his hand through the air to encompass the last five years. âI know people change, sometimes what they thought they wanted doesnât make them happy anymore, and-and I accept that, but the way you left destroyed both of us when you left. Monica, you didnât even give me any warning. It took me so long to begin trusting another person, for Caleb to stop asking when you were coming home, and now that weâve finally found peace and happiness, you come in like some kind of wrecking ball.â
Monica shifted from one foot to the other, and opened her mouth like she was about to defend herself, but he cut her off with a shake of his head.
âI donât want to hear whatever excuse youâre going to come up with. Youâve manipulated our son, questioned my girlfriend, and violated my privacy.â He shook his head, licking his bottom lip. âThereâs, uh, thereâs no excuse for any of that. I wouldnât believe it anyway at this point.â
Her face fell slightly at the last part, but he refuses to feel any guilt. She shifted from one foot to the other, looking down with her lips pursed, then lifted her chin.
âSo, what exactly do you want if itâs not an apology?â she asked.
âWe agree to put parameters on your visitation and parental rights,â he responded. âIâm going to get a lawyer. I suggest you do to.â
âAnd if I donât?â
âThen Iâll do whatever is necessary to protect my family.â He let that hang in the night air for a few seconds, then nodded. âHave a good rest of your night, Monica.â He didnât wait for a reply, heading for the front door again.
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A/N: I know this is a little heavier and dramatic than most of this story. I hope thatâs ok. Monicaâs just one of those people who doesnât know when to stop.
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A/N: Iâm finally back with this story again! Iâm hoping that I can get it wrapped up before July, but no promises.
***
In Miss Blyeâs Class, Part 32
Despite the specter of Monica hanging over them, they had a good night. Caleb contributed significantly to keeping the mood light. He was delighted to have uninterrupted time with Kensi and made use of the opportunity. After dinner, he showed Kensi all his new books, as promised, even reading two all by himself.
Kensi seemed just as excited by his reading as Deeks, even though she got to seem him practice his skills every day. Heâd come to love these moments of quiet simplicity. There wasnât any pressure on any of them to be anything but themselves.
He watched Kensi help Caleb decode a difficult word, and he glanced up, seeking Deeksâ gaze, his approval with a wide grin. Deeks grinned back, reaching over to smooth an unruly curl down. It instantly sprung back up. Just like it always did.
âThatâs one of the biggest, hardest words Iâve ever read!â Caleb exclaimed.
âI know, kiddo. Iâm so proud of how hard youâve worked on your reading,â Deeks said wholeheartedly.
âMe too,â Kensi agreed. âYouâve made so much progress these last few months.â
This alone was enough to convince that he needed to have a serious conversation with Monica. Up to this point, heâd held back for Calebâs sake, and maybe because despite it all, he still felt some tiny bit of compassion for her. All that had gotten him was Monica pushing as many boundaries as she could.
He was done. He wouldnât put his relationship with Kensi in jeopardy. Not anymore.
They spent another half an hour playing and talking before it was Calebâs bedtime. Kensi decided to leave then, and he briefly imagined a time when sheâd stay for a bedtime story and the good nights. He didnât let his imagination drift too far with that daydream, but it was on his mind as he kissed Kensi goodbye at the door, lingering for a few extra seconds even though theyâd both said their goodbyes already.
Once Kensi left, he ran the normal nighttime routine with Caleb: bath, teeth brushing, talking over the day, before a final bookâthis time read by Deeks. He made sure Caleb was fully asleep before he crept out and headed for the patio, pulling up Monicaâs number on his phone.
âHello, Marty. I did not expect to hear from you so soon,â she answered after a couple rings. âDid you miss me?â
âNo. Monica, we need to talk,â he said, not taking the bait. She chucked, her voice fading for a second as though sheâd turned away from the phone.
âIâm sorry, but Iâm a littleâŠoccupied tonight.â
âI donât care. After the last week, you can deal with some inconvenience. Now, we can either talk now or meet here.â
He could almost feel her debating the consequences of blowing him off for whatever plans she may or may not have. After several seconds, she sighed dramatically, the sound loud in his ear.
âAlright. Iâll be over in half an hour.â
***
Deeks was waiting in the driveway, leaning against his truck, when Monica pulled up to the curb in a black car. He didnât want to chance Caleb hearing the conversation they were about to have if he happened to wake up.
Monica raised an eyebrow at his position as she approached, but didnât comment. Uncrossing his legs, Deeks straightened, meeting her at the halfway point.
âThis is cozy,â she joked, mimicking his posture. âSo, what is so important that you pulled me away from what promises to be a very nice date?â
âDid you question Kensi about our relationship?â he asked bluntly. Monica didnât show any sign of guilt or embarrassment, her expression blanking for a second before she laughed throatily.
âOh, so the teacher went and tattled. I was 50/50 on which way sheâd go. You know, sheâs spunky. I like thatââ
âOn my god, Monica, stop. This isnât a game. What were you thinking asking Kensiâs those questions?â
She shrugged flippantly. âLike I told her, Iâm just looking out for you. I wouldnât want you to get hurt.â
âThat is not your job or your business. How many times do I have to tell you that you no longer have a say in my personal life before you get it? That ended when you divorced me,â Deeks reminded her.
âThat may be true, but sheâs also in Calebâs life. And Iâm still his mother,â she shot back, taunting him. âI still have a say in his life. Especially when it comes to such big changes.â
âNo, you donât. Not anymore. Youâre the one who terminated your parental rights. If you want visitations we can get lawyers to work out an agreement, but this cannot go on. You donât get to walk back in whenever you want and make demands. I wonât let you do this to us anymore.â
âI thought we didnât need a contract,â Monica said, reminding him of his own words from a time when he was younger and far more naive.
âI thought so too, until you started interfering in our lives. Itâs not fair to either Caleb or me to have you just showing up without warning and expect us to drop everything.â
âA mother should be allowed to see her son.â
That pushed him over the edge. Heâd tried to remain polite and in control, but everything that heâs kept back since she left came pouring out.
âOh donât give me that crap, Monica. You abandoned him. Thatâs what itâs called when you leave a child without any warning or way of contacting you,â he snapped, inhaling deeply to regain even a tiny bit of control. He didnât need the neighbors hearing the entire conversation. âLook, I have tried so hard to move on and not be bitter about any of this.â
He drew his hand through the air to encompass the last five years. âI know people change, sometimes what they thought they wanted doesnât make them happy anymore, and-and I accept that, but the way you left destroyed both of us when you left. Monica, you didnât even give me any warning. It took me so long to begin trusting another person, for Caleb to stop asking when you were coming home, and now that weâve finally found peace and happiness, you come in like some kind of wrecking ball.â
Monica shifted from one foot to the other, and opened her mouth like she was about to defend herself, but he cut her off with a shake of his head.
âI donât want to hear whatever excuse youâre going to come up with. Youâve manipulated our son, questioned my girlfriend, and violated my privacy.â He shook his head, licking his bottom lip. âThereâs, uh, thereâs no excuse for any of that. I wouldnât believe it anyway at this point.â
Her face fell slightly at the last part, but he refuses to feel any guilt. She shifted from one foot to the other, looking down with her lips pursed, then lifted her chin.
âSo, what exactly do you want if itâs not an apology?â she asked.
âWe agree to put parameters on your visitation and parental rights,â he responded. âIâm going to get a lawyer. I suggest you do to.â
âAnd if I donât?â
âThen Iâll do whatever is necessary to protect my family.â He let that hang in the night air for a few seconds, then nodded. âHave a good rest of your night, Monica.â He didnât wait for a reply, heading for the front door again.
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A/N: I know this is a little heavier and dramatic than most of this story. I hope thatâs ok. Monicaâs just one of those people who doesnât know when to stop.
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My older nephew is now able to read books like âElephant and Piggieâ and the like with a little support and reads any words he sees around him. He also scored really well on both his reading and math assessments. In a couple years, heâs probably going to be better at math than I am.
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A/N: This will just continue indefinitely.
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Kensi, Deeks, Callen, Rosa, and the twins are around the table for dinner.
Rosa, passing around a bowl of green beans: So, Callen, you never mentioned how you and Anna met.
Callen, glancing to Kensi and Deeks: Uh, itâs a little complicated.
Rosa: More complicated than meeting while youâre both undercover for different agencies and believe the other to be a criminal?
Callen, after an extended pause: Um, maybe not.
Deeks, with a wry smirk: Rosaâs pretty resilient when it comes to this stuff.
Kensi, feeding Caleb some mashed potato: Just if you could leave out Arkadyâs more inventive crimes for now.
Callen: That leaves approximately two stories I can tell.
Deeks, nodding: And theyâll still probably involve multiple crimes. *he pauses to give Sophia a spoonful of purĂ©ed carrots* What about your lovely bride? Any updates on the standoff?
Callen: Last I heard, Yuliana was making a verbal list of all Arkadyâs transgressions while they were together. It could take a while.
Kensi: I guess we better fix up the couch.
Rosa: He can have my room. As long as you donât mind flowers. I pain a lot.
Callen: Thatâs really generous of you, but Iâve slept on worse than a couch many times before.
Deeks: By choice. *the doorbell rings and he gives Sophia a mock severe look* Hey, donât eat all my potatoes while Iâm gone. *she giggles*
Deeks, looking through the window: Ah, speak of the devil. Kens, Callen, itâs Anna. At this point, we might as well just invite the entire Arkady clan over and call it a day.
Kensi, sighing: Iâll get the vodka and more blankets.
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A/N: Somehow it felt kind of weird for Rosa to call Callen âuncleâ. Shall I continue with this series?
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A/N: Just a fluffy little Densi fic. Set in season 7.
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Youâre My Everything
âYouâre a falling star, youâre the getaway car. Youâre the line in the sand when I get too far,â Deeks sang quietly under his breath as he wiped down counters.
He didnât realize he had an audience until Kensi spoke. âThatâs pretty.â Looking up to where she leaned in the doorway, and flashed her a grin.
âYou talking about my freshly ruffled locks?â he joked, earring an eye roll.
Pushing off the wall, she joined him at the counter, moving into his space.
âNo, the song. Whatâs it called?â
âEverythingâ by Michael BublĂ©. Iâm sorry, heâs not from a boyband.â
Kensi playfully swatted at his arm, and he dodged it with a chuckle. âI know who Michael BublĂ© is,â she insisted. âI just donât know that song.â
He lived for these moments when they just got to be carefree. It made everything else worthwhile. With that in mind, he wound his arms around Kensiâs waist, tugging her towards him.
She came easily, falling into his chest with a little smile that showed she wasnât really irritated with him.
âIt makes me think of you,â he murmured, explaining when Kensi frowned. âThe lyrics to the song. Youâre my falling star and you reign me back in when I get a little crazy.â
âOh, what other words remind you of me?â she asked, looping her arms around his neck.
âAnd you play it coy, but itâs kind of cute, when you smile at me you know exactly what you do,â Deeks sang. He lightly tugged on Kensiâs hand, and after the briefest hesitation, she let him guide her towards the middle of the kitchen.
He kept their bodyâs pressed close as they swayed in small circles while he continued to sing. Kensiâs eyes never left his, her expression turning softer and even a little dreamy.
Pushing her out from him, Deeks spun her in a circle. âYouâre every line, your every word,â he paused, and dipped her, holding it for an extra second until he finished. âYouâre my everything.â
When they straightened up, Kensi curled her fingers in his hair, tugging his mouth to her for a deep kiss.
âYouâre my everything, too,â she whispered against the corner of his mouth.
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