NCIS season 14 episode 4 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

On the U.S.S. Hoover, Jenn and her mother engage in Navy life during a Tiger cruise. The NCIS team investigates the murder of Lieutenant Vivian Mills, the ship's navigator. They deal with various suspects, including a celebrity onboard and an imposter posing as a civilian. Ultimately, they discover that Merrick Gomer, an embittered ex-husband, committed the murder to prevent exposure over denied visitation rights. Meanwhile, McGee faces a personal dilemma about keeping his engagement ring secret from Delilah but eventually proposes to her spontaneously.

Full Episode S14E04 Recap

### Scene 1: Aboard the U.S.S. Hoover - Jenn and her mother discuss Jenn's Navy duties and the Tiger cruise. - Jenn's mother insists on joining Jenn, despite Jenn's reluctance. ### Scene 2: Jenn Meets Elmer - Jenn jokes with her mother about a love affair with "Elmer," actually a piece of equipment. - Jenn's mother expresses interest in Jenn's Navy life. ### Scene 3: NCIS Team Discusses a Case - The team talks about a murder on the U.S.S. Hoover. - They mention the ship's navigator, Lieutenant Vivian Mills, was found dead. - There's concern about keeping the murder low-key due to civilians on board. ### Scene 4: Interrogation and Investigation - David Kemmons, a Tiger on board, is interviewed but becomes defensive. - The team uncovers the victim's relationship with a man, not her cousin as initially claimed. - The team explores various leads, including a celebrity onboard and an imposter. ### Scene 5: Confrontation and Resolution - The imposter, a paparazzo, is confronted but denies murder. - The real murderer, Merrick Gomer, is eventually caught attempting to flee with his son. - Gomer's motive is revealed: fear of exposure by the victim for his denied visitation rights. ### Scene 6: McGee's Personal Dilemma - McGee struggles with how to keep his engagement ring a secret from Delilah. - Bishop offers to keep the ring safe, but McGee worries about it being discovered. ### Scene 7: McGee's Improvised Proposal - McGee decides to propose to Delilah in a spontaneous and heartfelt moment, abandoning his original elaborate plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jenn speaking to at the start of the episode?

Jenn is speaking to her mother on board the U.S.S. Hoover during a Tiger cruise.

What is Jenn's job in the Navy?

Jenn's specific job isn't detailed, but she is shown performing duties aboard the U.S.S. Hoover.

What is a Tiger cruise?

A Tiger cruise is an opportunity for friends and family of Navy personnel to experience Navy life firsthand.

Who is Elmer?

Elmer is humorously referred to as Jenn's "love affair," but is actually a piece of equipment on the ship.

Who is the murder victim on the U.S.S. Hoover?

The murder victim is Lieutenant Vivian Mills, the ship's navigator.

What is the NCIS team's concern regarding the murder?

The team is concerned about keeping the murder low-key due to the presence of civilians on the Tiger cruise.

Who is David Kemmons?

David Kemmons is a civilian Tiger on the U.S.S. Hoover, initially interviewed about the murder.

What is revealed about Lieutenant Mills' relationship?

It's revealed that Mills was in a romantic relationship, not a cousin relationship as initially believed.

Who is the paparazzo and what is his role?

The paparazzo is an imposter who boarded the ship illegally to take photos of a celebrity, but he denies the murder.

Who is Merrick Gomer and why did he commit the murder?

Merrick Gomer is the real murderer, who killed Lieutenant Mills because she was going to expose him for his denied visitation rights.

How does McGee propose to Delilah?

McGee proposes to Delilah in an impromptu and heartfelt manner, discarding his original elaborate plan.

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