In NCIS Season 20 Episode 6, viewers witnessed a change of pace as the show’s forensic scientist, Kasie Hines, took on a different role by assisting with an investigation. This episode also shed light on an interesting aspect of Timothy McGee’s (portrayed by Sean Murray) personal life. Here’s a recap of the latest developments on NCIS.
Kasie’s Involvement in an NCIS Mole Hunt The episode, titled “The Good Fighter,” began with Kasie Hines (played by Diona Reasonover) participating in a boxing lesson. Shortly after, a mysterious man approached her. To the team’s surprise, Kasie didn’t show up for work the following day, causing concern among her colleagues, including Jimmy. Things take a twist when Kasie’s fingerprints are discovered on a laptop belonging to their late colleague, Otis Khatri, who had been murdered.
A Secret NCIS Mole Hunt It is revealed that Kasie had been recruited to conduct an internal investigation to uncover a suspected mole within NCIS. She had been working undercover within the team for approximately three months. Kasie’s undercover work left her feeling isolated, as she had to keep numerous secrets from her friends and colleagues.
McGee’s Concerns About His Personal Information As Kasie’s investigation comes to light, McGee expresses concern about how much personal information she might have gathered about him. Torres senses McGee’s unease and inquires if he has specific worries. While McGee claims not to have anything to hide, it is evident that he is anxious about what Kasie might have discovered.
An Unintentional Revelation During a conversation with Kasie about her investigation, McGee inadvertently reveals a personal detail. Kasie mentions his “obsession” with an online store called Lovey’s Sensory Chest, which sells tactile toys and developmental games for children. McGee explains that it is a store for children and reveals that the owner is Sam Lovey.
A Significant Revelation The mention of McGee’s interest in sensory and developmental toys is likely to have significant implications later in the season, as executive producer Steven D. Binder previously emphasized that every detail on the show is intentional.
Kasie’s Investigation Progress Kasie’s investigation reveals that Otis had been attempting to bypass NCIS network security, although the motive remained unclear. McGee’s analysis suggests that Otis was trying to transfer data out of the building.
New Information About Otis Further investigation by the team uncovers that Otis was not stealing from NCIS; rather, he seemed to be using their system to steal proprietary information from corporations. It appears Otis was attempting to execute a dark web ransomware scheme, holding data hostage and demanding money to release it.
Discovering the Culprit Behind Otis’s Scheme The team uncovers that after Otis’s death, someone had demanded money from a company on his list. This led to the revelation that Otis wasn’t involved in criminal activity but was targeting companies that had publicly pledged to donate to charities but hadn’t fulfilled their commitments.
An Unexpected Twist It turns out that Otis had been framed. The true mastermind behind the scheme was Agent Grayson, one of the investigators. Grayson’s motivation was to hold companies accountable for their unfulfilled charity pledges. Otis had reported suspicious activities on the NCIS servers, which put him in Grayson’s crosshairs, ultimately leading to his murder.