NCIS: New Orleans season 7 episode 10 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

During a paintball game, Dustin is accidentally shot with a real bullet, triggering an investigation. Meanwhile, Rita receives a job offer from the ACLU in Kansas City, causing personal deliberation. The team investigates the paintball incident, connecting it to a series of similar shootings by a skilled sniper named Tanner, driven by personal trauma. Concurrently, a search for a missing community member, Dan, unfolds. Dan is eventually found injured but alive. The episode concludes with Rita declining the job offer and accepting a marriage proposal from Pride.

Full Episode S07E10 Recap

### Opening Scene: Paintball Game Gone Wrong - **Location**: Paintball field - **Characters**: Dustin and other players - Dustin is mistakenly shot with a real bullet during a game, leading to confusion and panic among players. ### Breakfast Conversation - **Location**: Kitchen - **Characters**: Two main characters - A discussion about personal life, including a partner's involvement with the ACLU and family matters. - Mention of a crime scene they need to attend. ### Crime Scene Investigation - **Location**: Paintball field - **Characters**: Law enforcement team - Analysis of the crime scene where Dustin was shot. - Speculation about the shooter's skills and background. ### Pantry Conversation - **Location**: Pantry - **Characters**: Rita and others - Rita receives a job offer from the ACLU in Kansas City. - Discussion about pantry supplies and a missing person named Dan. ### Follow-up on Missing Person Dan - **Location**: Various - **Characters**: Rita, Jimmy, and others - Inquiry about Dan's whereabouts, revealing his importance to the community. ### Investigating the Sniper - **Location**: Various - **Characters**: Law enforcement team - Connecting the paintball incident to other similar shootings. - Analysis of the sniper's patterns and potential next moves. ### Rita's Job Offer Discussion - **Location**: Office - **Characters**: Rita and Pride - Rita discusses her job offer with Pride, who expresses support for whatever decision she makes. ### Further Investigation and Sniper Profile - **Location**: Office and various scenes - **Characters**: Law enforcement team - Deep dive into the sniper's profile and motives. - Discovery of a connection between the sniper and another individual, Sam. ### Search for Dan Intensifies - **Location**: Various - **Characters**: Rita, Jimmy, and others - Efforts to locate Dan, revealing more about his background and current situation. ### Confronting the Sniper - **Location**: Sniper's location - **Characters**: Law enforcement team, sniper (Tanner), and his partner (Sam) - Confrontation and apprehension of Tanner, the sniper, after a tense standoff. - Uncovering Tanner's motives rooted in personal trauma and resentment. ### Dan Found and Rescued - **Location**: Abandoned church - **Characters**: Rita, Jimmy, and Dan - Dan is found injured but alive, highlighting the struggles of homelessness. ### Rita's Decision and Relationship Development - **Location**: Rita and Pride's place - **Characters**: Rita and Pride - Rita decides to turn down the job offer, prioritizing her relationship with Pride. - A marriage proposal concludes the episode on a personal and emotional note.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was shot during the paintball game?

Dustin was mistakenly shot with a real bullet during a paintball game.

What discussion takes place during the breakfast scene?

The characters discuss personal life, including a partner's involvement with the ACLU and family matters.

Where does the crime scene investigation occur?

The crime scene investigation occurs at the paintball field where Dustin was shot.

What is Rita's job offer?

Rita receives a job offer to be a full-time legal director for the ACLU in Kansas City.

Who is Dan and why are people looking for him?

Dan is a community member who has gone missing, and he is important to the local community.

How is the sniper connected to the paintball shooting?

The sniper is connected through similar shootings in the area, indicating a pattern.

What leads to the confrontation with the sniper?

Investigation and analysis of the sniper's patterns and motives lead to the confrontation.

What is the sniper's motive?

The sniper, Tanner, is motivated by personal trauma and resentment from past experiences.

How is Dan eventually found?

Dan is found injured in an abandoned church, revealing his struggles with homelessness.

What decision does Rita make about her job offer?

Rita decides to turn down the job offer, prioritizing her relationship with Pride.

What significant event concludes the episode?

The episode concludes with a marriage proposal between Rita and Pride.

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