💡 While the team "put together" the operation to save Deeks' career and catch a mole, the episode ends with Deeks being told to "sign the damn papers" to solidify his place in the NCIS family. "NCIS: Los Angeles" The Debt (TV Episode 2011) - IMDb
The shooting was actually faked to get Deeks back into the LAPD undercover to find a mole. Ncis Los Angeles 3x10
LAPD Lieutenant Bates acknowledges that Deeks has found a "home" with the NCIS team. He encourages Deeks to finally sign the papers and make it official. 💡 While the team "put together" the operation
Throughout the episode, Hetty uses the chaos of the undercover operation to push Deeks toward a permanent commitment to NCIS. He encourages Deeks to finally sign the papers
Kensi is left in the dark and is devastated by Deeks' supposed firing, causing significant tension between them once the truth is revealed.