Know-how is each a blessing and a curse, and outdated recollections can hang-out you, particularly once they’re the type you may’t speak about!
Critically, what the hell simply occurred on NCIS Season 22, Episode 8? Simply once we’re about to get a breakthrough on the mysterious “Lily,” Parker is thrown one other curveball.
We’ve been piecing collectively the puzzle of this little ghost woman haunting Parker’s thoughts, however when he lastly reaches out to “welcome her in” as Dr. Grace prompt, Lily runs away.
However she leaves behind a chilling word that reads: “You may’t inform anybody.” Parker is left standing there, confused and unsure of what to do subsequent.
So now, the massive query is: will Parker preserve this secret to himself, because the word suggests?
Or will he divulge heart’s contents to Dr. Grace — or another person — about what’s happening?
We are able to all guess the place this would possibly go, however earlier than we dive deeper into that, let’s speak about this week’s case.
Whereas it was an attention-grabbing thriller in its personal proper, it additionally tied into Lily’s storyline in additional methods than one.
Everyone knows that expertise is a double-edged sword. It connects us in methods we by no means thought potential, nevertheless it additionally opens the door to vulnerability.
This week, Lt. Winslow wasn’t killed by a hacker however by his spouse, Ashley, and her lawyer boyfriend, Cliff, who stole hacker tech from one in every of Cliff’s shoppers.
Why did they do it? Ashley needed out of her marriage to Winslow, however the prenup meant the one approach she’d get any of his cash was if he was useless. So, they made it occur.
The enjoyable a part of how the crew cracked the case was because of Kasie, who turned the stolen hacker tech towards the duo with McGee on the wheel, so to talk.
McGee obtained to have some enjoyable with it, digging again into his “McGeek” roots (we noticed that on NCIS Season 22 Episode 7, too, however I don’t suppose it was as massive a “rush” as this was.)
However, severely, although, it’s time for McGee to get again to his story with LaRoche.
The writers have a lot to work with right here — each for Timothy McGee as a personality and for Sean Murray as an actor.
His expertise and years with NCIS ought to put him entrance and middle.
McGee’s been sidelined extra currently, spending extra time with Jimmy and Kasie than with the remainder of the crew. It’s time he obtained the popularity he’s earned.
Talking of the crew, seeing how supportive they have been of Parker and his mysterious “Lily” dilemma was heartwarming.
Jimmy and Kasie have been somewhat excessive with their makes an attempt to reassure him, nearly performing like they have been making an attempt to promote Dr. Grace as some form of miracle employee primarily based on their very own experiences along with her.
(I believe they’re just a bit misplaced and needs to be used extra sparingly as a result of they have been making an attempt somewhat too exhausting with this one. They’re not cute, irrespective of how exhausting they fight.)
However Torres, however, shocked me.
Torres almost misplaced his life because of Parker’s erratic driving when Lily appeared whereas Parker was taking Torres, Jess, and himself to observe up on one thing.
Regardless of that shut name, Torres didn’t berate Parker for not apologizing. As a substitute, he understood.
Parker realized he wanted assist to make sure he wouldn’t put anybody at risk once more, and when he did apologize, Torres didn’t make him really feel worse.
He’s been by way of his personal struggles, so he will get it. His response to Parker was genuinely touching: “I obtained your again.” It’s moments like these that make you’re feeling like Parker has discovered his place with this crew.
Torres additionally requested Kasie to talk to him like he was Gibbs as a result of all of the tech jargon goes proper over his head, and he simply desires it in plain English.
It’s clear that Gibbs nonetheless holds a particular place in his coronary heart, nevertheless it’s additionally evident that Parker has discovered his personal spot there, too. And I’m there for it as a result of I used to be actually uncertain for some time whether or not Torres was all in with Parker or not.
The entire crew rallying round Parker was a pleasant contact — properly, everybody besides McGee, who appeared surprisingly indifferent from all of it. It’s odd, proper? Is he planning to go away the crew?
Now, let me let you know one thing.
Music performs a large function in setting the tone for key moments on TV, and if the music throughout that scene with Parker and Jess within the workplace is any indication, I believe everyone knows who Parker is probably going going to speak to about that word.
It’s not going to be Dr. Grace. Oh, he’ll discuss to her once more (perhaps about his mom), however not about that word.
No, Parker goes to speak in confidence to Jess. All the scene within the workplace was telling.
The swelling music and his “touched by an angel” second when he revealed he knew Jess shared with Dr. Grace his perception in angels — one thing he instructed her once they have been trapped on that ship final season — have been large clues.
It wasn’t only a passing remark.
It resonated with him, nearly like he was shocked she didn’t suppose he was “woo-woo” as he mentioned earlier to Dr. Grace.
Truthfully, I assumed Parker was going to ask her out proper there. And actually, I believe she was ready for it.
She could have mentioned she wasn’t going to pry anymore, however her look after Parker goes past simply coworker-to-coworker concern. She likes him. And there’s no denying that Parker feels the identical approach.
He’s affected person, we all know that, however the spark between them is simple.
Even when I’m simply hoping that spark will catch hearth, that music swell? It’s the largest giveaway. It’s like The Thorn Birds music, individuals — undoubtedly a inform.
However let’s speak about Dr. Grace for a minute. Parker wasn’t too thrilled along with her prying into his relationship together with his mom, nevertheless it’s clear he is aware of deep down that that is one thing he has to confront ultimately.
The thriller of his mom’s historical past is certainly one to look at unfold, however what actually stands out is that stunning second when Parker kissed Dr. Grace on the pinnacle as he left the espresso store.
It caught them each off guard, and it exhibits that one thing is opening up in him.
Whereas he most likely doesn’t see Dr. Grace as a romantic associate between Lily and Jess, Parker is certainly experiencing a shift.
As a facet word, when Dr. Grace prompt Parker welcome Lily within the subsequent time she seems, he instructed her he wasn’t into that “woo-woo” stuff.
I couldn’t assist however suppose it was a nod to Cole’s American Gothic days as a result of that present was as “woo-woo” because it will get.
On a last word, Dr. Grace additionally requested Parker to attempt to observe when Lily exhibits as much as see if there’s a connection to what triggers her look.
You already know what triggers Lily to indicate up? Jess! Yep, we cracked the code, Parker. Jess is his Lily.
And if we need to dig somewhat deeper, perhaps that “You may’t inform anybody” word Lily left behind isn’t nearly preserving secrets and techniques — perhaps it’s about Parker’s hidden emotions for Jess.
Whereas Parker doesn’t absolutely perceive it but, I’ve a sense he’ll divulge heart’s contents to her about every little thing as a result of he gained’t be capable of assist himself.
I’ve to say, if this storyline goes in that route, I’m all in. The chemistry between Parker and Jess is simple, nevertheless it’s undoubtedly going to be difficult.
And talking of difficult, let’s discuss concerning the automotive scene.
Did anybody else get a love triangle vibe when Jess confirmed up uninvited to hitch Parker and Torres on their case?
This was the identical scene the place Parker nearly crashed the automotive as a result of he noticed Lily standing on the sidewalk — as a result of, in fact, Jess was there once more!
If that’s the route this goes, properly, Torres won’t be so fast to have Parker’s again anymore.
Now, I’m passing the baton to you. What did you consider this hour? Is there a connection between Lily and Jess?
Do you suppose there are sparks between Parker and Jess? Might a love triangle with Torres be on the horizon?
And what about McGee? Are you happy with how his character is being handled this season? Drop your ideas within the feedback!
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