The mysterious box that Kensi had on her desk reappears a few weeks later on Deeks' desk. What's in it? We'll have to wait to find out. Deeks has it, but hasn't opened it yet.

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."

If this was Lost, this was the moment that Deeks declared that Kensi was his constant. She got him through the torture and recovery. "Kens, I just want you know that the place that I went to in my head to stop the pain was you. I just kept thinking about your smile, and your laugh. Everything. It's the only thing that got me through. For whatever it's worth."

"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: 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.

Hetty gives Deeks a phone too! Kensi calls Deeks and they talk for the first time since she was shipped off to Afghanistan.

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

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

Pictured in this NCIS: Los Angeles photo: Miguel Ferrer as NCIS Assistant Director Owen Granger and Eric Christian Olsen as LAPD Liaison Marty Deeks.

Who doesn't adore Eric Christian Olsen as Deeks? He's pictured here on the episode "War Cries."

After an explosion hits the fish market, Deeks goes undercover as a construction worker.

Marty Deeks on NCIS: Los Angeles.