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.
💡 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 Ncis Los Angeles 3x10
In Season 3, Episode 10 of NCIS: Los Angeles , titled the "paper" refers to the formal NCIS Agent paperwork that Marty Deeks is pressured to sign. Episode Summary: "The Debt" In this episode, the team works a joint
The shooting was actually faked to get Deeks back into the LAPD undercover to find a mole. "NCIS: Los Angeles" The Debt (TV Episode 2011)
The mole is revealed to be Quinn from Internal Affairs. After the case is closed, Deeks is welcomed back to the team. 📄 The Significance of "The Paper"
Kensi is left in the dark and is devastated by Deeks' supposed firing, causing significant tension between them once the truth is revealed.