Know-how is each a blessing and a curse, and outdated recollections can hang-out you, particularly once they’re the sort you possibly can’t speak about!
Severely, 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 lady haunting Parker’s thoughts, however when he lastly reaches out to “welcome her in” as Dr. Grace steered, 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 hold this secret to himself, because the word suggests?
Or will he confide in Dr. Grace — or another person — about what’s happening?
We are able to all guess the place this may go, however earlier than we dive deeper into that, let’s speak about this week’s case.
Whereas it was an fascinating thriller in its personal proper, it additionally tied into Lily’s storyline in additional methods than one.
Everyone knows that know-how is a double-edged sword. It connects us in methods we by no means thought attainable, 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 all Cliff’s shoppers.
Why did they do it? Ashley wished out of her marriage to Winslow, however the prenup meant the one method she’d get any of his cash was if he was lifeless. 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 in opposition to the duo with McGee on the wheel, so to talk.
McGee received 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, critically, 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 heart.
McGee’s been sidelined extra currently, spending extra time with Jimmy and Kasie than with the remainder of the crew. It’s time he received 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 appearing like they have been making an attempt to promote Dr. Grace as some type of miracle employee based mostly on their very own experiences along with her.
(I believe they’re just a bit misplaced and ought to be used extra sparingly as a result of they have been making an attempt somewhat too laborious with this one. They’re not cute, irrespective of how laborious they struggle.)
However Torres, alternatively, stunned me.
Torres practically misplaced his life because of Parker’s erratic driving when Lily appeared whereas Parker was taking Torres, Jess, and himself to comply with up on one thing.
Regardless of that shut name, Torres didn’t berate Parker for not apologizing. As an alternative, he understood.
Parker realized he wanted assist to make sure he wouldn’t put anybody in peril once more, and when he did apologize, Torres didn’t make him really feel worse.
He’s been via his personal struggles, so he will get it. His response to Parker was genuinely touching: “I received your again.” It’s moments like these that make you are 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 needs 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 — nicely, everybody besides McGee, who appeared unusually 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 an enormous 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 open up to Jess. Your complete 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 stunned she didn’t suppose he was “woo-woo” as he mentioned earlier to Dr. Grace.
Truthfully, I believed 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 method.
He’s affected person, we all know that, however the spark between them is plain.
Even when I’m simply hoping that spark will catch hearth, that music swell? It’s the most important giveaway. It’s like The Thorn Birds music, folks — positively a inform.
However let’s speak about Dr. Grace for a minute. Parker wasn’t too thrilled along with her prying into his relationship along 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 shocking second when Parker kissed Dr. Grace on the pinnacle as he left the espresso store.
It caught them each off guard, and it reveals that one thing is opening up in him.
Whereas he most likely doesn’t see Dr. Grace as a romantic companion between Lily and Jess, Parker is certainly experiencing a shift.
As a facet word, when Dr. Grace steered 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 monitor when Lily reveals as much as see if there’s a connection to what triggers her look.
You understand what triggers Lily to indicate up? Jess! Yep, we cracked the code, Parker. Jess is his Lily.
And if we wish to dig somewhat deeper, perhaps that “You may’t inform anybody” word Lily left behind isn’t nearly maintaining secrets and techniques — perhaps it’s about Parker’s hidden emotions for Jess.
Whereas Parker doesn’t totally perceive it but, I’ve a sense he’ll confide in her about every part as a result of he gained’t be capable of assist himself.
I’ve to say, if this storyline goes in that course, I’m all in. The chemistry between Parker and Jess is plain, nevertheless it’s positively going to be difficult.
And talking of difficult, let’s discuss in regards to the automobile scene.
Did anybody else get a love triangle vibe when Jess confirmed up uninvited to affix Parker and Torres on their case?
This was the identical scene the place Parker nearly crashed the automobile as a result of he noticed Lily standing on the sidewalk — as a result of, after all, Jess was there once more!
If that’s the course this goes, nicely, Torres may not 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 glad with how his character is being handled this season? Drop your ideas within the feedback!
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