Ep 9. Pay to Play

In the NCIS season 14 episode 9 titled "Pay to Play," the team is investigating a series of murders that are happening in random parts of the city at the same time each day. Gibbs and his team believe that the murders are linked to a high-stakes poker game and are determined to find the killer and stop the game.

As the investigation progresses, the team discovers that the poker game is run by a notorious gambler and criminal mastermind named Etienne Valiquette. Etienne is known for his ability to manipulate and control the game and the players, making him one of the most dangerous men in the city.

In order to get closer to Etienne and his organization, the team enlists the help of an undercover agent named Tess. Tess is a skilled poker player and is able to get a seat at the table with Etienne and the other high-rollers.

As Tess begins to gather information on Etienne and his organization, she discovers that the poker games are just the tip of the iceberg. Etienne is involved in a variety of criminal activities, including money laundering, drug trafficking, and even human trafficking.

With the help of Tess and some clever detective work, the team is able to pinpoint the location of the poker game and raid it. However, they are too late to stop the killer from striking again. The team must race against the clock to catch the killer before he strikes again and to bring Etienne and his organization to justice.

As the investigation intensifies, the team must navigate a web of lies and deceit in order to get to the truth. They are constantly under pressure from their superiors to solve the case quickly and efficiently, but they are also determined to do what is right and to bring the guilty parties to justice, no matter the cost.

In the end, the team is able to solve the case and bring the killer and Etienne to justice. They are hailed as heroes by their superiors and the public, but they know that their job is never truly finished. They must continue to fight against crime and protect their city from those who would do it harm.