[s5e12]: Merry Evasion

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.

The team investigates a home invasion targeting Lily Lockhart (played by Michelle Trachtenberg ), the daughter of a U.S. Senator. The investigation focuses on whether the attack is linked to the Senator's work on international cyber warfare or a more personal vendetta. [S5E12] Merry Evasion

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. The episode ends with the team sharing eggnog

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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.