Ep 5. Fragments

In NCIS season 16 episode 5, titled "Fragments," the team investigates when a Navy lieutenant is found dead in his hot tub. The case takes a strange turn when Abby discovers a bag of money hidden in the victim's home. The team believes that the lieutenant was involved in some kind of criminal activity, but they struggle to piece together the clues.

Meanwhile, Torres receives a visit from his father who wants to mend their relationship after abandoning Torres and his mother when he was a child. Torres is torn between forgiveness and holding onto his anger towards his father. The team rallies behind Torres as he confronts his father and tries to come to a resolution.

As the investigation continues, the team discovers that the victim was working on a top-secret mission, and his death may have been connected to the classified work he was doing. The team races against the clock to find the killer before more lives are put at risk.

Throughout the episode, there are flashbacks to the team's early days working together, showing how they have evolved over the years and how their relationships have grown stronger. The flashbacks provide insight into how the team works and what motivates them to solve even the toughest cases.

The episode ends with a major cliffhanger, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats and eager to see what happens next. "Fragments" is another thrilling episode of NCIS, with a perfect combination of mystery, action, and personal drama that keeps viewers hooked from start to finish.