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NCIS: Los Angeles - S08E21 - Battle Scars
 

NCIS: Los Angeles season 8 episode 21

Battle Scars

 
After a highly decorated Navy Captain, Charles Langston, kidnaps a Veterans Affairs administrator who has been siphoning funds, the NCIS team must work with Hetty’s former Vietnam War colleagues, now-retired Admiral AJ Chegwidden and Admiral Sterling Bridges to solve the case.
 
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NCIS: Los Angeles / S08E21 : Battle Scars
Season 8, Episode 21 | Aired on April 23, 2017 | TV-14 | 45 min. | CBS
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  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 1 - High-Value Target
    Episode 1
    High-Value Target
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 2 - Belly of the Beast
    Episode 2
    Belly of the Beast
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 3 - The Queen's Gambit
    Episode 3
    The Queen's Gambit
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 4 - Black Market
    Episode 4
    Black Market
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 5 - Ghost Gun
    Episode 5
    Ghost Gun
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 6 - Home Is Where the Heart Is
    Episode 6
    Home Is Where the Heart Is
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 7 - Crazy Train
    Episode 7
    Crazy Train
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 8 - Parallel Resistors
    Episode 8
    Parallel Resistors
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 9 - Glasnost
    Episode 9
    Glasnost
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 10 - Sirens
    Episode 10
    Sirens
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 11 - Tidings We Bring
    Episode 11
    Tidings We Bring
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 12 - Kulinda
    Episode 12
    Kulinda
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 13 - Hot Water
    Episode 13
    Hot Water
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 14 - Under Siege
    Episode 14
    Under Siege
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 15 - Payback
    Episode 15
    Payback
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 16 - Old Tricks
    Episode 16
    Old Tricks
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 17 - Queen Pin
    Episode 17
    Queen Pin
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 18 - Getaway
    Episode 18
    Getaway
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 19 - 767
    Episode 19
    767
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 20 - From Havana with Love
    Episode 20
    From Havana with Love
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 21 - Battle Scars
    Episode 21
    Battle Scars
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 22 - Golden Days
    Episode 22
    Golden Days
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 23 - Uncaged
    Episode 23
    Uncaged
  • NCIS: Los Angeles - Episode 24 - Unleashed
    Episode 24
    Unleashed

NCIS: Los Angeles season 8 episode 21 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In NCIS: LA, Hetty makes a critical life decision, prompting Admiral Chegwidden's arrival. The team investigates VA Administrator Bryant's kidnapping, uncovering his disdain for veterans and possible embezzlement. Charles Langston's disruptive donation at the VA links him to the case. A confrontation at Yaniv's house reveals a hidden gold stash, tied to Hetty and her old comrades' covert past, leaving questions about the gold's ownership and their next move.

Full Episode S08E21 Recap

### Scene 1: Troubled Reflections and Arrivals - **Henrietta "Hetty" Lange** receives a troubling medical prognosis and decides to leave the hospital, expressing her desire to handle some unfinished business. - **Admiral Albert Jethro Chegwidden**, a former Navy SEAL and JAG commander, arrives in Los Angeles after being contacted by Hetty, indicating her need for help. ### Scene 2: A Kidnapping in Broad Daylight - **Robert Bryant**, a VA Administrator, is kidnapped by a homeless man while driving to work. Despite the public setting, there are no solid eyewitnesses or surveillance footage of the incident. - **NCIS Agents Callen, Sam Hanna, Kensi Blye**, and **Marty Deeks** are briefed on the case and begin their investigation, suspecting the involvement of a disgruntled veteran. ### Scene 3: Investigating Bryant's Kidnapping - The team splits up to gather information. Callen and Hanna visit Bryant's house, only to find it already under FBI jurisdiction, leading to a tense exchange with **Agent Morris**. - Kensi and Deeks head to the VA to understand more about Bryant's work and reputation. They discover discontent among the staff and veterans, hinting at possible motives for the kidnapping. ### Scene 4: VA Hospital Confrontation and Discovery - A mysterious veteran named **Charles Langston** makes a scene at the VA hospital, donating $50,000 and demanding immediate care for the waiting veterans. - Kensi and Deeks identify Langston as a potential suspect in Bryant's kidnapping, noting his resemblance to the kidnapper's description and his unusual behavior at the VA. ### Scene 5: The Search for Langston and Hetty's Old Friends - Callen and Hanna track down Langston's address, only to find two retired admirals, **Chegwidden** and **Bridges**, already there. Tensions rise as their intentions remain unclear. - Hetty reveals the complex history she shares with Chegwidden, Bridges, and Langston, involving covert operations during the Vietnam War and efforts to rescue stranded operatives. ### Scene 6: Confronting Bryant and Uncovering Corruption - Bryant is found and interrogated. His dismissive and uncaring attitude towards veterans, combined with indications of embezzlement at the VA, make him a deeply unsympathetic figure. - The team learns about Langston's past heroic deeds and his current crusade against government corruption and injustice towards veterans. ### Scene 7: Showdown and Revelations - A dramatic confrontation unfolds at Yaniv's house, leading to a shootout. Kensi and Deeks narrowly escape danger with Langston's help. - In the aftermath, the team discovers a hidden stash of gold bars, revealing a long-held secret about the funds Hetty, Chegwidden, Bridges, and Langston had accumulated during their covert operations in Southeast Asia. - The episode ends with unresolved questions about the gold's rightful ownership and the future actions of Hetty and her old comrades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Henrietta "Hetty" Lange?

Henrietta "Hetty" Lange is a key figure in NCIS: LA, known for her intelligence and leadership. She receives a troubling prognosis in this episode and decides to leave the hospital to handle unfinished business.

Who arrives in Los Angeles after being contacted by Hetty?

Admiral Albert Jethro Chegwidden, a former Navy SEAL and JAG commander, arrives in Los Angeles after being contacted by Hetty.

What is the main case the NCIS team is investigating?

The NCIS team is investigating the kidnapping of Robert Bryant, a VA Administrator, who was abducted by a homeless man while driving to work.

What leads do Callen and Hanna find at Bryant's house?

Callen and Hanna find that Bryant's house is already under FBI jurisdiction, leading to a tense interaction with Agent Morris, but they don't get solid leads on the kidnapping.

What unusual behavior is observed at the VA hospital?

Charles Langston makes a scene at the VA hospital, donating $50,000 and demanding that all waiting veterans receive immediate care, which is unusual and raises suspicions.

Who are the two retired admirals Callen and Hanna encounter, and what is their connection to Hetty?

Callen and Hanna encounter two retired admirals, Chegwidden and Bridges, who have a complex history with Hetty involving covert operations during the Vietnam War.

What attitude does Bryant show towards veterans and his work at the VA?

Bryant shows a dismissive and uncaring attitude towards veterans, combined with indications that he may be embezzling funds from the VA.

What is revealed about the stash of gold bars found at the end of the episode?

The stash of gold bars is revealed to be a long-held secret, accumulated by Hetty, Chegwidden, Bridges, and Langston during their covert operations in Southeast Asia. The episode ends with questions about the gold's rightful ownership and the group's future actions.

 
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