NCIS season 18 episode 7 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Gibbs and Ronnie's search for a car leads to a discovery not matching their expectations. At NCIS, team members humorously discuss parenting challenges and a COVID tester's apparent crush. Investigating Petty Officer David Avila's murder, they suspect a hit, noting a missing passenger, Luis Carter, recently out of prison. The team learns Carter took an item from Avila's car, and he insists he's innocent, caught in a wrong-place-wrong-time scenario. They uncover Avila's past gang affiliation with the Lincoln Street Saints, realizing his charity work might have concealed illegal activities. The investigation culminates in a raid at a barbershop, exposing a ghost gun operation and implicating the barber in Avila's murder. Jimmy emotionally reads a letter to his late wife, grappling with his grief and loss.

Full Episode S18E07 Recap

### Scene: Ronnie and Gibbs in the Car - Ronnie and Gibbs discuss a GPS issue while searching for a car related to a case. - Gibbs mentions his disrupted "chi" (energy) and spots the car, noting it's not the expected one with a flat tire. ### Scene: COVID Tester Crush and Parenting Woes - At the office, team members joke about a COVID tester's apparent crush and discuss the challenges of parenting. - Jimmy offers surface wipes, revealing his mother has moved in to help with his children. ### Scene: Crime Scene Investigation - At a crime scene, Gibbs, Bishop, and Jimmy examine Petty Officer David Avila's body, suspecting a hit due to the excessive gunfire. - They note a missing passenger, Luis Carter, recently released from prison, and speculate his involvement. ### Scene: Analysis of the Crime Scene - Back at the office, the team analyzes evidence, including a soda cup with Carter's prints and a blood pattern suggesting an item was taken from Avila's car. ### Scene: Luis Carter's Story - The team interrogates Carter, who insists he's innocent and was just at the wrong place at the wrong time. - Gibbs offers help, but Carter is defensive, insisting he didn't betray Avila. ### Scene: Gibbs and Jimmy's Personal Talk - Gibbs and Jimmy have a personal conversation about coping with loss and grief. - Jimmy is concerned about his emotional state since losing his wife. ### Scene: Discovering Avila's Gang Affiliation - The team discovers Avila was previously affiliated with the Lincoln Street Saints gang, making him the likely target of the hit. - They realize Avila might have been using his charity work as a cover for illegal activities. ### Scene: Confronting the Barber - The team raids the barbershop, uncovering the ghost gun operation and arresting the owner, revealing Avila's involvement in illegal activities. - Jimmy reads a heartfelt letter to his late wife, expressing his unresolved feelings and grief. ### Key Themes - The struggle of balancing professional duties with personal challenges. - The impact of grief and loss on individuals. - The complexity of criminal motives and hidden pasts.