Kensi stakes out the mall by sitting on a bench with a baby carriage.

Sam and Callen grab and question John Stikler, played by Lawrence Kao, at the mall.

Kensi searches for the White Ghost in Afghanistan.

Deeks sends Kensi a photo and he's looking quite dapper in the suit.

Kensi sends Deeks a photo via text after they miss each other in video briefings.

Hetty gives Kensi a secure phone to call home. And, she's not the only one.

Deeks: This thing? Kensi: Yes. Our thing. Deeks: I'm sorry. I didn't -- I didn't hear you because there are so many people walking by. Maybe say it louder. Once more just for me. Kensi: I hate you. Deeks: You don't. You don't. You don't hate me. Kensi: Our thing. Deeks: Wow. Phew. Kensi: You have to promise me something too. Deeks: Anything. Kensi: Promise you'll be patient with me. Deeks: See you tonight. Kensi: Yeah.

"It's a love story." - Deeks had a difficult time after he was tortured. When Kensi came over and sat with him, he finally was able to fall asleep.

Deeks didn't come out and declare his love for Kensi, but this was the conversation that changed everything for these partners. Snyder's death allowed their hearts to open just a little. "You smell like sunshine and gun powder. Two of my favorite things."

The team must hunt down a war criminal before he disappears on NCIS: Los Angeles. "Iron Curtain Rising" is the 11th episode of the show's fifth season.

Marty Deeks and Kensi Blye go out for dinner in an actual restaurant on season 5 episode 2, "Recovery"

Kensi and Deeks try to find the balance in their partnership on NCIS: Los Angeles. "The Frozen Lake" is the tenth episode of the show's fifth season.