Hetty orchestrates a special Christmas surprise for Kensi and Deeks by providing a secure satellite phone link. Their resulting phone call—awkward yet heartfelt—is a major milestone for the "Densi" relationship.
Callen and Sam are ambushed while transporting Lily and must go "dark," navigating Los Angeles on foot without their usual tech support. Key Character Developments [S5E12] Merry Evasion
For those looking for details on Original Air Date: December 17, 2013. Hetty orchestrates a special Christmas surprise for Kensi
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The episode ends with the team sharing eggnog (though mostly brandy, according to Deeks) at the boatshed, reinforcing the "found family" theme of the series.
Fans often cite this as an episode where Hetty’s role as a "fairy godmother" shines, as she bypasses security protocols just to give her agents a moment of connection.
While the team is in LA, Kensi is on a dangerous mission in Afghanistan hunting the "White Ghost". She is joined by Vostanik Sabatino and learns the grim fate of the sniper she replaced.