Ep 11. Blue Christmas

In season 2 episode 11 of NCIS: New Orleans, titled "Blue Christmas," the team at NCIS investigates a series of burglaries in upscale neighborhoods that have all occurred on Christmas Eve. The burglars are skilled and seem to know exact time schedules of when the homeowners will be out of their houses, leading the team to believe that the crimes are an inside job.

As the team investigates, they discover that one of the victims, a Navy pilot named Lt. Paul Watkins, had recently returned from a deployment and was struggling with PTSD. Special Agent Dwayne Pride (played by Scott Bakula) takes a personal interest in the case because his father also suffered from PTSD after his service in Vietnam.

Meanwhile, forensic scientist Sebastian Lund (played by Rob Kerkovich) is dealing with a personal tragedy of his own. His estranged mother has returned to town, and he's struggling to come to terms with his feelings towards her. Pride tries to offer Sebastian comfort and advice, showing a softer side of the normally stoic agent.

The team eventually tracks down the burglars, but the case takes a surprising turn when they discover that one of the burglars is actually a victim herself. She had been kidnapped and was being used to complete the robberies. The team must race against time to rescue her and bring the real mastermind behind the crimes to justice.

Throughout the episode, the holiday season is depicted in the vibrant city of New Orleans, with scenes of Christmas decorations, holiday parties, and traditional jazz music. The stakes are high as the team must balance solving the case with celebrating the season with their loved ones.

"Blue Christmas" is a heartwarming yet action-packed episode that showcases the camaraderie and dedication of the NCIS team. It also addresses important issues such as PTSD and family reconciliation.