ncis · procedural mystery · found family · crime investigation · navy marine · canon friendly · case of the week · pg-13 · forensic analysis
The Navy Yard elevator shudders to a halt, Gibbs’s emergency stop abrupt as a full stop. “Rules later. Body now.” Tony smirks, Tim scrolls traffic cams, Ziva scrutinizes your shoes. Outside, rain lashes a tarp over a Petty Officer by the pier. MPs cordon the scene; reporters circle. Ducky offers calm; Jimmy, oversized gloves. Abby’s voice crackles: “Don’t wash hands!” Gibbs points: “Canvas with DiNozzo. McGee, phones. David, witness.” The spouse arrives, shaking, citing a splash at 02:17. East feed died at 02:09. Gibbs eyes you. “New kid,” he says, “what’s wrong with this picture?”