Requiem for the boy

Chapter 18

Getting out of the car, both Dave and Deeks stared at the huge mansion in awe.

"W…We're staying here? Is this a hotel?" Deeks asked, worried there would be lots of strangers.

Kensi shook her head, "Nope, Hetty rented it for two months for us,"

Deeks stepped back; getting him a room in a seedy motel was one thing, but this…he didn't deserve this…

Dave moved behind him, "It's ok, you'll be fine, it's just a building, and it's their way of showing you they care." He placed his hand on Deeks' shoulder and guided him towards the door as Kensi and Carl walked ahead.

"It's gonna be ok right?" Deeks said quietly to Dave.

"Sure, you're gonna rock this." Dave grinned as he walked in the door.

Deeks hand tightened on his bag as he followed Kensi and his grandpa in the door.

As planned, although everyone wanted to meet Deeks at the door, that morning they had had a meeting at the breakfast table, Callen and Sam were out, Sam was swimming in the pool, whilst Callen was working on his tan and throwing the occasional tennis ball at Sam in the water, telling him to practice his evasive maneuvers underwater. Sarah was sitting beside a kiddy pool they had set up for Allie and Hetty was waiting inside for the others to arrive.

Hetty looked up as the door opened.

"We're back." Kensi called walking into the living room.

"Hey." Deeks said shyly. He could do this…he could do this…his heart was racing.

"Welcome 'home' Mr. Deeks." Hetty said, "Would you and your friend like to put your bags away?" she asked.

Deeks nodded, "Yes Ma'am we would…" Dave replied.

"Ah…Mr. Schrader, welcome, you and Mr. Deeks have the rooms at the end of the hall, interconnecting doors if I read this rightly?"

Dave nodded, "Thank you, it helps if Marty needs me and still gives him some privacy."

"W…Where are the others?" Deeks asked thinking maybe they had given up and gone home.

"I believe they are all outside enjoying the sunshine." Hetty replied.

The sound of a baby came wafting through the door and Deek jumped. "Sarah? She and the baby are still here?" he looked at Dave, "You'll keep them safe won't you?" he asked trying to be quiet but Hetty heard him.

"Who do you want Mr. Schrader to keep them safe from? I assure you you're team will protect you all and this house is protected against outside intrusion."

"Me…." Deeks said he turned tail and walked out of the room with Dave on his heels.

The others looked sadly after him.

"Oh Mr. Deeks this is not going to be an easy week."

"Come on man, they're gonna wonder where you are!" Dave said sitting on a chair as Deeks sat cross legged on his bed an hour later.

Deeks glared at him but didn't move.

"They may start thinking things…" Dave said a small grin forming. "Especially if I do this…." He ruffled his hair and untucked his shirt.

Deeks threw a pillow at him, "Sure, coz after years of making goo eyes at Kensi, they are suddenly gonna believe I'm gay…." His face trailed off as he remembered about Jakes'…."Then again…" He sighed.

Dave tucked his shirt back in, "Come on man…you've had your meds. So you're ok to do this…you need to do this you know." He prodded.

Deeks climbed off the bed and put a pair of flip-flops on. "Fine."