NCIS season 12 episode 2 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
The NCIS team investigates the murder of Navy officer Ned Wallace near the White House, initially suspecting a mugging. Wallace, a former presidential aide, was secretly planning to divorce his wife and had rekindled an affair with old girlfriend Courtney Reed. Reed, thought dead in a car accident, is found alive and reveals a critical flaw in her company's security system. The investigation leads to Bryce Tolson, implicated in Wallace's murder. Meanwhile, Director Vance faces a personal health scare, later relieved to learn his condition is non-cancerous.
Full Episode S12E02 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the main focus of the NCIS team in this episode?
The murder of Lieutenant Commander Edward “Ned” Wallace near the White House.
Who is Tim McGee in a long-distance relationship with?
Delilah, who is in Dubai.
What unusual item did the tourists find in Washington D.C.?
A naval officer's hat.
Who called Gibbs during the investigation?
The President of the United States.
What was the relationship between Wallace and the President?
Wallace was a presidential aide and close to the President.
Did Wallace have a history of wealth?
Yes, he came from a wealthy background with a Navy family heritage.
Who was Courtney Reed in relation to Wallace?
An old girlfriend from Annapolis and his current affair.
What critical information did Courtney Reed reveal?
A security flaw in her company's system that could expose classified documents.
Was Director Vance's health scare cancerous?
No, it turned out to be non-cancerous sarcoidosis.
How did the team confirm Reed was alive?
By finding her at a motel, contradicting the assumption of her death in a car accident.
Who was suspected of killing Wallace?
Bryce Tolson, due to his left-handedness matching the murder weapon's use.
What personal struggle does McGee face in this episode?
The challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship.
What was the suspected motive for Wallace's murder?
Potentially linked to the security flaw in Colford-Webb's system.
What was the state of Wallace's marriage at the time of his death?
He was in the process of divorcing his wife.
How did the episode conclude for Director Vance?
With relief and family support after learning his health condition was not serious.
