NCIS season 12 episode 3 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Ducky from NCIS rekindles memories of his childhood friend Angus Clarke after a car blast investigation leads back to him. Amidst the case, involving secret dossiers on Naval officers and a burnt body initially thought to be Angus, Ducky travels to England. There, he uncovers a connection between Angus and a smuggling ring run by the Albanian mafia. The mafia's ringleader, Gareth Godfrey, is revealed as Ducky's temporary aide. In a tense standoff, Ducky uses his medical expertise to subdue Godfrey, who confesses to the crimes. The episode

Full Episode S12E03 Recap

### Introduction - **Location**: Various places including Smithsonian, Mount Vernon, Foamhenge - **Characters**: Main speaker (unnamed), Man on phone ### Smithsonian Call - **Scene**: Main character on phone, discussing sightseeing cover for covert activities. - Visited Smithsonian, Mount Vernon, Foamhenge - Asserts they're not being followed ### NCIS Office - **Scene**: NCIS office, discussing Burton Moore’s background. - **Characters**: Abby, McGee, Tony, Gibbs - Burton Moore's history revealed: Geologist, Peace Corps volunteer - Abby finds minor criminal record for animal rights protest - Team discusses Moore's personal preferences, hinting at thorough background checks ### Park Ranger Inquiry - **Scene**: Continued in NCIS office, discussion shifts to a park ranger. - McGee and Abby's suspicious behavior noticed - McGee’s protective behavior towards Abby highlighted - Gibbs enters, team briefed on a car explosion in Virginia ### Car Blast Site Investigation - **Scene**: Car blast site in Virginia. - **Characters**: Gibbs, Tony, Ducky, Jimmy - Discovery of troop deployment orders in burnt car - Angus Clarke identified as car's renter, revealed as Ducky’s childhood friend ### Ducky's Memories of Angus - **Scene**: Flashback to Ducky’s memories with Angus Clarke. - **Characters**: Young Ducky, Angus Clarke, others - Explores their friendship and Ducky’s emotional connection to Angus - Ducky reflects on playing “What's the Time, Mister Wolf?” with Angus ### Autopsy and Discovery - **Scene**: Autopsy room. - **Characters**: Ducky, Jimmy - Realization that the burnt body isn't Angus due to dental records - Ducky recalls an old fight with Angus, confirming the dental discrepancy ### Train Station Encounter - **Scene**: Train station. - **Characters**: Ducky, Gareth Godfrey (posing as Gareth Ahmeti) - Ducky's interaction with Godfrey, unaware of his true identity - Ducky’s preparation for a trip, helped by Godfrey ### NCIS Office: Investigation Continues - **Scene**: Back in NCIS office, team analyzes case details. - Discovery of victim Samuel Colpepper's connection to Angus - Colpepper's intentions of visiting NCIS before his death - Uncovered evidence of Colpepper having dossiers on Naval officers ### Ducky's Trip to England - **Scene**: Ducky and Bishop in England, investigating Angus’s disappearance. - **Characters**: Ducky, Bishop, Margaret Clarke, Gareth Godfrey - Visiting Angus's office, finding email evidence linking him to Colpepper - Encounter with a woman at Angus's office, unclear relationship ### Confrontation and Revelations - **Scene**: Continued in England, confrontation with Peter Velo and discoveries. - Link between Albanian mafia and military personnel replacements established - Gareth Godfrey's true identity as mafia member revealed - Ducky and Margaret Clarke held at gunpoint by Godfrey ### Showdown and Resolution - **Scene**: Final confrontation and resolution. - Ducky uses medical knowledge to incapacitate Godfrey - Godfrey confesses to prostitution and smuggling operations - Ducky's emotional closure with Margaret Clarke ### Epilogue - **Scene**: Ducky and Margaret reflect on their past and choices. - **Characters**: Ducky, Margaret Clarke - Discussion of past regrets and potential future - Emotional conclusion to Ducky's journey

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Burton Moore and what is his background?

Burton Moore was a geologist and a former Peace Corps volunteer with a minor criminal record for protesting animal rights.

What does the NCIS team discover about a park ranger?

The team discusses a park ranger who had visited them earlier, hinting at a possible background check.

What happens at the Virginia car blast site?

The NCIS team investigates a car blast in Virginia, finding troop deployment orders and identifying the car renter as Angus Clarke.

How is Ducky connected to Angus Clarke?

Ducky and Angus Clarke were childhood friends, sharing fond memories and a close bond.

What discrepancy does Ducky find during an autopsy?

Ducky realizes the burnt body isn't Angus Clarke due to a mismatch in dental records.

What is Ducky's interaction at the train station?

Ducky interacts with Gareth Godfrey at the train station, unaware of Godfrey's true identity.

What evidence is found in Angus's office?

In Angus's office, dossiers on Naval officers are found, linking him to the victim Samuel Colpepper.

Who is Peter Velo and what is his role?

Peter Velo is involved in the case, revealing a link between the Albanian mafia and military personnel replacements.

What is Gareth Godfrey's true identity?

Gareth Godfrey is revealed to be Gareth Ahmeti, a member of the Albanian mafia.

How does Ducky confront Gareth Godfrey?

Ducky uses his medical knowledge to incapacitate Godfrey, leading to Godfrey's confession about his criminal operations.

What was the nature of the criminal operations?

The operations involved prostitution and smuggling rings, run by the Albanian mafia.

How does the story conclude for Ducky and Margaret Clarke?

The story concludes with Ducky and Margaret Clarke reflecting on their past and contemplating their future.

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