NCIS season 12 episode 22 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In NCIS 12x22, a dinner date turns shocking when a man proposes with his grandmother's ring, leading to a car crash outside. The NCIS team investigates the crash, revealing the victim, Navy Ensign Janine Wilt, was a Cyber Warfare Engineer with classified work. Her death, initially thought to be a car accident, is discovered to be a murder. The team uncovers her involvement in stopping a drug ring and delves into a sinister online chat room. The suspect, a misled youth, is confronted and stopped from a dangerous act, highlighting the dark influence of the internet.

Full Episode S12E22 Recap

### Scene 1: Romantic Dinner and Proposal Gone Wrong - A woman and a man are having dinner. The woman jokes about the man loving his truck and dog more than her. - The man coughs up a ring, proposing to the woman, who is shocked as it's only their 11th date. - Suddenly, they are interrupted by a crash outside. ### Scene 2: NCIS Office - Morning Banter - Bishop greets her colleagues with a nickname for Jake. They discuss Jake's relationship with Gibbs and the team. - Jake mentions his surprise that the team refers to themselves as "the gang." - The team teases Jake about Gibbs, leading to a discussion about Gibbs' brief phone conversations. ### Scene 3: Car Crash Investigation - The team investigates a car crash involving Navy Ensign Janine Wilt, who died from a cut throat, not the crash. - They find she was likely trying to reach a hospital and had classified information in the Navy database. ### Scene 4: High School and Coach Curry - Bishop and Gibbs visit Ensign Wilt's high school basketball team and talk to Coach Curry. - They learn about Wilt's private work, possibly involving computers. ### Scene 5: Cyber Warfare Engineer Discovery - McGee uncovers that Wilt was a Cyber Warfare Engineer with Naval Intelligence. - The team wonders if her work led to her death. ### Scene 6: Director Vance and Captain on Espada de Satanás - Vance and a Captain discuss Wilt's work on a drug ring operation called Espada de Satanás. - The Captain assures that Wilt's covered status should have protected her. ### Scene 7: Tony and Bishop on Gibbs and Jake's Relationship - Tony and Bishop discuss Gibbs and Jake's growing friendship. - The team gets busy analyzing Wilt's car and belongings. ### Scene 8: Abby's Lab - Car and Weapon Analysis - Abby finds a glove print with blood in Wilt's car, suggesting someone else was with her. - They theorize the killer was in the car, possibly hiding until attacking Wilt. ### Scene 9: Investigating Korkmaz and His Daughter - The team investigates businessman Adem Korkmaz, suspecting a connection to Wilt's murder. - They meet Korkmaz's daughter, Layna, who was in a chat room with Wilt. ### Scene 10: Confrontation with Alfredo Montez - The team interrogates Alfredo Montez, a former drug trafficker. - Montez reveals his fear of the drug ring and denies knowing who hacked his server. ### Scene 11: NSA Involvement and Jake's Dilemma - NSA is monitoring Korkmaz, and Jake faces a conflict between his NSA job and helping Bishop. ### Scene 12: Gibbs and Team Analyzing Chat Room Data - The team discovers a chat room linked to Wilt's murder, with Bradley Simek (Hellbent427) as a suspect. - They find Simek has fled, taking his mother's car. ### Scene 13: The Final Confrontation on a Bus - The team tracks down Simek on a bus, where he's holding a bomb. - Gibbs talks Simek down, revealing Simek didn't kill Wilt but was manipulated by others. ### Scene 14: Closing Moments - The episode ends with the team reflecting on the case and the impact of online influences on youth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the woman having dinner with at the beginning?

She is having dinner with a man, possibly her partner.

What is the significance of the ring coughed up by the man?

The ring represents a marriage proposal, which the woman finds too soon as it's only their 11th date.

Who is Navy Ensign Janine Wilt?

She is a victim in a car crash, later revealed to be a Cyber Warfare Engineer with Naval Intelligence.

What did the team discover at the crash site?

They found that Wilt died from a throat cut, not the crash, and was trying to reach a hospital.

What was Ensign Wilt's job?

She worked as a Cyber Warfare Engineer with the Office of Naval Intelligence.

What operation was Wilt involved in with Naval Intelligence?

She was involved in an operation against Espada de Satanás, a drug ring.

How did Gibbs and Bishop find out about Wilt's high school involvement?

They visited her high school and spoke with Coach Curry, who mentioned Wilt's involvement in coaching basketball.

What did Abby discover about Wilt's car?

Abby found a glove print with Wilt's blood, indicating someone else was in the car.

Who is Adem Korkmaz?

He is a businessman investigated for a potential connection to Wilt's murder.

What role did Korkmaz's daughter play in the investigation?

Layna Korkmaz was in a chat room with Wilt and provided information about her interactions there.

Who is Alfredo Montez?

He is a former drug trafficker and computer consultant for a drug ring.

What conflict does Jake face with the NSA and NCIS?

Jake is torn between his loyalty to the NSA and helping Bishop with the investigation.

Who is Bradley Simek (Hellbent427)?

He is a suspect in the chat room linked to Wilt's murder.

How does the episode resolve the conflict with Simek?

Gibbs talks down Simek on a bus, revealing he didn't kill Wilt but was manipulated by others in the chat room.

What theme is explored in this episode?

The episode explores the impact of online influences and chat rooms on youth and their actions.

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