NCIS season 16 episode 10 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

On Christmas, NCIS investigates the murder of Jerome, a homeless Navy vet. At the suspect Vicious's home, they find a baby, leading to a confrontation where Vicious is killed. The team struggles to care for the baby at their office, uncovering that he was sold by his biological mother, Tanya Jacobs, due to financial and addiction issues. Efforts to find the baby's adoptive parents, Pete and Judy Shaw, ensue. The episode concludes with the baby's adoption being finalized, reflecting the team's personal struggles and the spirit of Christmas.

Full Episode S16E10 Recap

### Scene: Christmas Celebration at the Shelter - **Location:** Homeless Shelter - **Characters:** Shelter staff, Santa, Vicious (Albert Leary), Jerome (Navy vet) - **Events:** - Shelter staff and volunteers celebrate Christmas. - Vicious, a known troublemaker, arrives causing tension. - Staff looks for Jerome, who is found dead. ### Scene: NCIS Office and Crime Scene - **Location:** NCIS Office and Columbia Heights - **Characters:** NCIS team, Police, Shelter Staff - **Events:** - NCIS team discusses holiday plans. - News of a dead Navy vet, Jerome, reaches the team. - The team investigates the crime scene. - A knife, possibly the murder weapon, is found. - Vicious is identified as a suspect. ### Scene: Confrontation at Vicious's Home - **Location:** Vicious's Home - **Characters:** NCIS Agents, Vicious, Baby - **Events:** - NCIS confronts Vicious at his home. - A baby is found in Vicious's possession. - Vicious is shot dead in a confrontation. ### Scene: NCIS Office - Handling the Baby - **Location:** NCIS Office - **Characters:** NCIS team, Baby - **Events:** - The baby is brought to the NCIS office. - Team struggles with baby care. - Investigations continue to find the baby's mother. - Vicious's phone is checked for leads. ### Scene: Jerome's Background and Baby's Origin - **Location:** Various Locations (V.A. Center, NCIS Office) - **Characters:** NCIS team, Jerome's acquaintances - **Events:** - Jerome's past as a homeless vet with PTSD is revealed. - It's discovered the baby was sold, not stolen. - Tanya Jacobs, the baby's mother, is identified. ### Scene: Resolution and Finding the Baby a Home - **Location:** Various Locations - **Characters:** NCIS team, Tanya Jacobs, Adoptive Parents - **Events:** - Tanya Jacobs, struggling with addiction and hardships, explains the baby's sale. - NCIS works to reunite the baby with his adoptive parents. - The team reflects on personal struggles and the spirit of Christmas. - The baby is finally handed over to his new family. ### Scene: Final Moments - **Location:** Gibbs' Home, Adoption Agency - **Characters:** Gibbs, Sloane, Adoptive Parents - **Events:** - Gibbs and Sloane share a Christmas drink. - The baby's adoption is finalized with Pete and Judy Shaw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Vicious?

Vicious, real name Albert Leary, is a suspect in Jerome's murder.

How is Jerome, the Navy vet, found?

Jerome is found dead at a homeless shelter.

What does the NCIS team find at Vicious's home?

They find a baby in Vicious's home.

What happens to Vicious during the confrontation with NCIS?

Vicious is shot dead during a confrontation with the NCIS team.

Why is the baby at the NCIS office?

The baby is brought to the NCIS office after being found at Vicious's home.

Who is Tanya Jacobs?

Tanya Jacobs is the biological mother of the baby found with Vicious.

Why did Tanya sell her baby?

Tanya, struggling with addiction and financial issues, sold her baby for money.

Who are Pete and Judy Shaw?

Pete and Judy Shaw are the adoptive parents of Tanya's baby.

How does NCIS discover the baby's origin?

Through investigations and Tanya Jacobs' confession.

What is Jerome's background?

Jerome is a homeless veteran who struggled with PTSD and alcoholism.

How does the episode reflect on Christmas?

The episode intertwines the spirit of Christmas with themes of compassion and redemption.

Where do Gibbs and Sloane end up for Christmas?

Gibbs and Sloane share a Christmas drink at Gibbs' home.

What is the final outcome for the baby?

The baby is reunited with his adoptive parents, Pete and Judy Shaw.

What does the NCIS team struggle with at their office?

The team struggles with taking care of the baby at their office.

How does the episode conclude?

The episode concludes with the baby's adoption being finalized and the NCIS team reflecting on their personal journeys.

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