NCIS season 15 episode 6 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In a blend of domestic humor and crime investigation, the episode juxtaposes light-hearted scenes, like a man using paper towels instead of napkins, against a darker plotline involving the discovery of Navy Petty Officer Jake Miller's body under a lawnmower. Miller's part-time job as a groundskeeper and his hobby of ham radio play key roles in unraveling a cocaine smuggling operation. The episode culminates with the charity event at a playground for disabled children, where a donation mix-up by Nick is humorously resolved.

Full Episode S15E06 Recap

### Scene: Home Conversation and Golf Course Mishap - **Character Introduction**: A man discusses with a friend about setting the table with paper towels, leading to a domestic disagreement. - **Golf Course Incident**: At a golf course, a character named JJ accidentally damages a lawnmower. Hank insists on playing the ball where it lies, leading to the discovery of a body underneath the mower. ### Scene: Charity Donation at Work - **Nick's Interaction**: Nick is approached by a colleague about donating to "Inclusion Town," a charity for building playgrounds for kids with disabilities. The process of donation is done electronically, with other team members also contributing. - **Call to Action**: Torres is notified about a dead petty officer at Quantico and leaves to investigate. ### Scene: Crime Scene Investigation - **Discovery of the Victim**: The victim is identified as Navy Petty Officer Second Class Jake Miller, who worked part-time as a groundskeeper. - **Initial Analysis**: Dr. Palmer suggests the lawn mower didn't kill Miller, as there's not enough blood. The real cause is suspected to be a broken neck. ### Scene: Investigating Miller's Background - **Miller's Routine**: Miller's routine is revealed, including his early morning starts and dual roles at the golf course and navy base. - **Team Discussion**: The team discusses potential leads, including surveillance footage of a red car and Miller's cell phone records. ### Scene: Apartment Investigation and Interrogation - **Miller's Apartment**: Investigating Miller's apartment, they discover his interest in ham radio. - **Interrogation at Southeast Sand and Turf**: A landscaping company is questioned about their connection to Miller. ### Scene: Abby's Lab and the Vet Clinic - **Abby's Discovery**: Abby discovers a bloodstain on Miller's shirt, not matching his blood type. - **Vet Clinic Visit**: The team investigates a veterinarian who treated the suspect, discovering broken rake tines used in a struggle. ### Scene: Ham Radio Communication and the Search for Ricochet - **Radio Communication**: McGee uses Miller's ham radio to reach out to his contacts. - **Ricochet's Identity**: The team investigates a ham radio user named Ricochet, leading them to a new suspect. ### Scene: Charity Donation Confusion - **Nick's Generosity Misunderstanding**: Nick inadvertently donates a large sum to the charity, causing a mix-up. ### Scene: Unraveling the Cocaine Mystery - **Drug Discovery**: The team discovers that the sand from the golf course bunker was mixed with cocaine, leading them to conclude that Miller was killed for knowing too much about the drug smuggling operation. ### Scene: Confrontation and Arrest - **Confrontation with Evelyn Gomez**: The team confronts Evelyn Gomez, the owner of Southeast Sand and Turf, leading to her arrest and the unraveling of the drug smuggling operation. - **Culmination at the Playground**: The episode concludes at the playground built by the charity, with Nick resolving his donation issue and participating in the charity event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main character in the scene discussing setting the table?

A man who used paper towels instead of napkins, causing a domestic disagreement.

What incident occurs at the golf course?

JJ damages a lawnmower, leading to the discovery of a body underneath it.

What charity does Nick get approached to donate to?

Inclusion Town, a charity for building playgrounds for kids with disabilities.

Who is the dead person found at the golf course?

Navy Petty Officer Second Class Jake Miller.

What was Jake Miller's part-time job?

He was a part-time groundskeeper at the golf course.

How does the team initially suspect Miller died?

They suspect he died from a broken neck, not from the lawnmower.

What hobby of Miller's is discovered at his apartment?

Ham radio.

What does Abby discover about the bloodstain on Miller's shirt?

It's not his blood, suggesting another victim or the killer.

What leads to the unraveling of the drug smuggling operation?

The discovery that the sand in the golf course bunker was mixed with cocaine.

How does the episode conclude?

With the arrest of Evelyn Gomez and the resolution of Nick's charity donation mix-up at the playground event.

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