Why Kensi’s Re-Assignment is good for Densi

By Bridget Liszewski | January 3, 2014 | Feature | wikiDeeks.com

Well it was inevitable. We all knew it was coming. Yet once it got here we didn’t feel any more prepared did we? It still stung and continues to hurt each week. Nothing will feel “right” until it’s over and we’re back to normal. Everyone where they should be and who they should be with. Of course I’m talking about Kensi’s new assignment and thus the temporary separation of Deeks and Kensi’s partnership. Ever since Daniela Ruah broke the news that she was expecting a baby mid-season we knew that this would have to play out on screen in some shape or form. I must say how thrilled I am that they decided to not have the pregnancy be an on-screen story line for Kensi and instead developed this special ops mission for Kensi. I know Ruah’s put in a lot of extra work in order to film these scenes and not have Kensi missing from any of the episodes. That’s something I think is safe to say all fans greatly appreciate. So while it may not be a lot, at least we will have some Kensi and therefore some Densi in all episodes during this “break”. Now despite all those positives it would still be very easy for Densi fans to feel as though we’ve been cheated. I mean we finally get what we’ve been waiting seasons for: movement in the personal relationship between Deeks and Kensi! Then, just like that, it’s taken away from us. They are ripped apart just as things are looking promising for our favorite couple and miles and miles and no communication are put in between them.

But no, I won’t do it! I won’t go negative. I’m choosing to look on the bright side and see how this separation really could, in the end, turn into a good thing for Deeks and Kensi. I mean, exhibit number one, isn’t the old saying true? Absence really does make the heart grow fonder right? Breaking Densi apart just when they really and truly were ready to give their “thing” a go can’t do anything but make them miss each other even more right? While they apart I think this time really will just make them both see how much they truly care for the other person.

I also think this will do nothing but re-affirm their partnership. They’ve always had a strong partnership and this will only make it stronger. They will get to “try on” new partners while they are apart. I think ultimately they will see how their partnership is the best one for each of them, both professionally speaking and personal of course. Plus if one of the side effects of this is seeing Deeks and Nell partner up, who am I to argue with that? Meanwhile, if Kensi is stuck working with Sabatino I think it’ll only reaffirm to her what a “special” bond she’s got with Deeks and nothing else (or anyone else) can compare to that.

We haven’t heard much about what Kensi’s mission is other than to hunt down the “White Ghost” and kill him. I don’t think the writers would be doing a multi-episode arc if the “White Ghost” wasn’t going to be big! There’s definitely a part of me that feels that there will be a personal connection between Kensi and this target. Is it possible that it’s Jack or related to him in some way? I think it could be good for Densi in that Kensi may be forced to deal with facts about her past relationships and deal with any left over issues that may still exist.

At least given Hetty’s Christmas surprise for Kensi, Densi will not be left waiting until the mission is over to communicate. It may not be much, but at least they should be able to communication via secure phone lines. Let’s face it, these two have never had the best communication skills and this separation may force them to improve their skills in this area. I mean Deeks is always joking around and “never says what he means” while we all know that while Kensi has a lot of skills, communicating is not one of them. Being apart may force them to find ways to communicate better and make these few and far between chances to talk really “pack a punch.” They won’t have many chances so when they do; they need to really convey a lot of feelings in those talks.

Last but not least, a final reason I believe this separation may be worth it in the end for Densi and their fans: the REUNION! We never got to see any of the physical side between Deeks and Kensi when they finally got together. However, when these two are finally reunited, they are bound to have some sort of physical “explosion”. Well we can only hope right? I think if we get to see even a small part of that reunion that Densi fans everywhere will be rejoicing.

So fear not Densi fans. Let’s choose to not dwell on the fact that our favorite couple has been separated just when things were finally going our way. No instead, let us focus on the positive.  So choose with me to believe that Deeks and Kensi will come out of the separation stronger and better than ever and truly ready to give their “thing” a go! All there’s left to do now is sit back and enjoy as it all plays out!

Bridget Liszewski is a staff writer for Show Ratings TV. You can check out her NCISLA reviews HERE.  Follow Bridget on Twitter: @CoffeeByCaskett