Ncis Los Angeles 3x10 (RELIABLE ●)

In this episode, the team works a joint operation with the LAPD to stop an explosives sale. During the sting, Deeks appears to shoot an unarmed man, leading Hetty to "fire" him and the LAPD to cut ties with NCIS.

The "paper" mentioned at the end of the episode is the official document that would transition Deeks from an to a full-time NCIS Special Agent . Ncis Los Angeles 3x10

Despite the pressure, Deeks notably leaves the papers unsigned at the end of the episode, choosing to remain a Liaison for several more seasons. In this episode, the team works a joint

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. Despite the pressure, Deeks notably leaves the papers

Throughout the episode, Hetty uses the chaos of the undercover operation to push Deeks toward a permanent commitment to NCIS.