Directed by Bethany Rooney
Written by Frank Cardea & Geroge Schenck
After a seemingly happy and successful Navy Lieutenant appears to have taken her own life, Gibbs and the team conduct a thorough investigation, interviewing family and friends from her past and present.
Tropes:
- Call-Back:
- The first bullpen scene starts with McGee showing off new pictures of his twin babies, who were born three episodes prior.
- Abby gets a splinter in her finger and tries her "banana peel" treatment. This time, however, it doesn't work.
- Palmer quotes one of Ducky's many phrases to Gibbs regarding the victim's time of death.
Palmer: As Dr Mallard would say, "I'll know more once I get her back on my table, Jethro." - Rape as Backstory: The victim and her friend were both abused by their teacher.
- When He Smiles: Gibbs cracks a big smile when he sees new pictures of Johnny and Morgan.
- You Are Not Alone: The episode ends with Sloane taking a rain check on drinks with the team so she can go support Gibbs, who still has to inform the victim's parents that her death was a suicide.
