Not a one shot but a short end to season 6 in my opinion. I felt like we were left hanging on so many things at the end of this season so this is my shot at what happens next.

They were all at breakfast. This would be a day to relax. Callen was going to his father's grave with Sam and their plane left that night. Deeks approached Hetty after breakfast and Deeks said "Hetty this IA thing is coming to a head, I can feel it. Kensi and I are gonna play sightseers for a day while I tell everything and anything I think might help. I need you to keep this safe just in case and promise me that if anything happens you will protect Kensi from any fall out. I will eat a bullet before I let them use her against me. She can also be your source for data that way as she will know everything I can think of that might help." As he left he handed her letter which she read, smiled and tucked away.

Hetty took the offered information and said "Mr. Deeks, a little cheeky for my taste but understood. I promise we will keep her safe. Enjoy your day together and I feel your instincts are improving for I too feel the end is in sight."

7 HOURS LATER

Kensi and Deeks were returning to the hotel to leave Moscow and he said "princess that is everything from birth to now. Even Afghanistan which is not something they can use against me. Now I need to know you are still all in or there is no use fighting this thing."

Kensi stopped in her tracks, turned to face him, grabbed both his hands and intertwined her fingers with his. Holding both hands in midair she said "Martin Deeks, all in is all in. I will stick with you thru this whole thing with no reservations or qualms. Do you read me buster?"

Deeks smiled and wondered how the hell did I convince this woman I was a good guy?

Kensi went on "and just for the record on Afghanistan, we have all done that or worse. You saved all of us so the greater good was served- -end of discussion."

When they boarded the planes Hetty looked at Deeks who simply nodded. She smiled and said "Oh goodie I love a good fight."

Shortly after takeoff, Hetty stood and said, "Everyone gather round" and she motioned towards the TV screen behind her. The wonder twins and Granger appeared and Hetty began "as you all know Detective Deeks is being investigated by IA. He and I both feel it is coming to a head very soon. I am charging all of you to find out what is going on and find a solution when we get back. This takes precedence over any and all cases. The detective is family and we protect our own. He has told Kensi anything and everything since he shot his dad so she will be our source. Any questions?" No one spoke, just a bunch of nods, then "Eric, Nell start digging and find out exactly what we are up against. I want chapter, verse and detail when we return. The rest of you get some rest. This has been a long case and we are back in the fire."

"Before you sign off Hetty" interjected Granger as everyone looked startled. "I need to say this now as it is something I have waited too long to say Kensi, as irritating as Deeks can be and normally is your father would approve of your choice in men and so do I. Love him and keep him close and safe. I fear it is gonna get ugly before this is over." Hetty, the twins and the agents plus Deeks all stood open mouthed as Granger said "Eric cut the feed."

After some time Deeks scratched his "styled by pillow" and muttered "wow." Then he, Kensi and the rest all took seats for the long flight. Deeks and Kensi were emotionally drained and fell into a deep sleep immediately. Sam and Hetty followed shortly. G pondered everything for a while and finally settled in for one of his cap naps.

12 HOURS AND 1 IN AIR REFUELING LATER

They landed and deplaned at NAS Coronado. As they walked to the check in area they met Granger who simply said "Their here."

Then they saw Detective Riviera and 2 uniforms waiting for them in the hanger. Immediately Hetty and the 3 agents and even Granger moved in front of Deeks as the IA detective walked up and said Detective "Martin Deeks you are under arrest for actions outside the law as an undercover agent and the murder of your father in Kentucky." As she started to read his rights, the 4 people simply stood there, refusing to let the detective thru.

"Guys, I really appreciate this but it has to be done. I trust you to sort this out. Kensi is your info. source." Then looking at Riviera he said "I'll go willingly. Can we forget the cuffs?" Her answer was to grab him and force him to put his hand in back and then cuff him. As he walked away he had his head down and as he looked back Kensi saw that frightened little boy who had been abused by an evil father.

Bright and early the next day 3 NCIS agents showed up in Lt. Bates office saying we want to see Detective Riviera and then Deeks-NOW."

Bates answer was "I will get the detective for you however detective Deeks has given me this for you agent Blye" and he handed her an envelope.

Kensi tore it open, read it and let out a sob then handed it to Sam. All it said was

Princess don't be mad, but I can't look at the 3 of you right now. I feel I have let you down somehow. Please take care of Monty and thank you for caring about a guy who isn't sure he's worth it. You are the light at the end of my tunnel. I hope to find that end someday.

Always,/s Shaggy

Sam just looked at Kensi, placed a hand on her bicep and left it there. No words were said but volumes passed between the 2 of them. Kensi knew Sam had a special place for Deeks ever since Siderov and now he was showing it.

The detective walked in at that point to find 3 very irritated agents. "What do you 3 want? This is LAPD business. We have a credible tip regarding his actions in regard to his father. We have chosen to ignore most things he did undercover as 'necessary to the cover' but it looks like he will be charged with pre-meditated murder. He lied when he entered the academy and again when he took the oath. That makes him nothing more than a dirty cop as far as I'm concerned."

Before either of them could stop her Kensi was nose to nose with the detective saying "when this is over and he is proven not guilty, I will look you up. Until then keep looking over your shoulder."

"Are you threatening a peace officer agent Blye" was Riviera's quick retort.

"Not a threat, a promise" and Kensi stormed out.

1 hour later Sam and G came out to find Kensi talking to Bates. Bates looked at them and said "Riviera is a bit of a hard nose but she is straight. You can trust her to be thorough. Now, if you need anything from LAPD you let me know. Deeks is one of mine and he is clean. I worked with him long enough to know the man and he is one of the good guys."

Ok, the next chapter is the trial. By the way, how many of you think Hetty "married" G's dad to give him citizenship and protection? I also think we'll see Anna again as she is now one of Hetty's projects-she is former Chicago PD so there is precedent!