The Positively Positive

Michael Weatherly and Cote DePablo in NCIS, season 7, episode 13 “Jet Lag”.

Okay I’m gonna make another confession here. I had to watch this episode twice before I could think of anything to say about it. Not because it was bad, not at all, but because it confused me. I couldn’t help but wonder where it was trying to go with the whole “Ziva and Tony stayed in the same hotel room but who slept where?” part.

But after a second viewing, I got it. You see, I’m still a relatively new viewer to NCIS, having only been around since the summer before season 6 premiered. So I had to think back on when I was watching the DVD’s for season 3 and that’s when I remembered how much Tony and Ziva flirting they gave us back then. Episodes like “Under Covers” and “Boxed In” had them flirting, making innuendos, even faking sex with each other. I liked it. I may not be a fan of those two actually getting together anytime soon, but I still got a kick out of seeing them play off each other like that.

So once I realized that just because Tony and Ziva were in Paris (like Gibbs and Jenny, and we all know where those two ended up), it doesn’t mean the show is necessarily going the “Tiva” route. After that, I was able to relax and enjoy it. Then I was able to see the other part of the show I liked, which was more interaction with Gibbs and McGee, one on one. I like watching Gibbs take the time to train Tim the way he’s trained Tony in the past and this episode gave us that in spades.

Highlights….

Seeing a truly happy Tony in Paris taking pictures, buying souvenirs and enjoying the sites. Not being the “clown”, but actually acting as though he was having fun.

McGee getting caught with his feet up on his desk and watching something (not work related) on his computer. Totally reminded me of Tony getting caught like that a few times.

Ducky trying to take over for a missing Tony by making a movie reference at the crime scene.

McGee and Gibbs working the case by themselves. I just love watching Gibbs working alone with either of his “kids”.

Gibbs telling the woman’s husband that “our best agents are with her”. I just love it when he says stuff like that cuz he’d never say it when they’re around.

Tony showing his pictures to the witness and musing about what it would have been like if he’d gone into a career that was more creative. Aww.

The look Tony and Ziva shared after telling their witness that they “never get along”. Personally I think it meant that they do get along but don’t want anyone to know it.

Gibbs asking Ducky “you asking me on a date, Duck?” and Abby piping up to ask if she could come along too. LOL.

Ziva telling the Air Marshall that she once killed a man with a credit card. Oh yeah, I totally believe it.

Tony calling the Steward “Mr. Spock”. Funny that calling someone that these days means they look like Zachary Quinto and not Leonard Nimoy

Tony talking Twilight with the Air Marshall while Ziva picked his pocket. LOL’d so hard when he said he was on “Team Edward”.

Ducky telling Tony he was surprised Tony wasn’t already a member of the “Mile High Club” (people who’ve had sex on an airplane) and Tony saying he never said he wasn’t. Yeah, that didn’t surprise me at all, especially with all the stewardesses I’m sure he’s dated in the past.

Gibbs saying “Oh, there’s a time and a place for everything” after being accused of liking it rough. Excuse me while I fan myself ….did it get hot in here all of a sudden? No? Just me?

The man they just accused of being the hitman giving them his EpiPen for the witness and saving her life.

Ziva and the hitwoman getting into a knock down, drag out, girl fight. Go Ziva!

Gibbs throwing himself in front of a car to save McGee. Holy cow! I didn’t expect that at all.

LOLing when McGee asks Gibbs if he hit his shoulder and Gibbs replies “No, the car did.”. So droll, so very Gibbs.

Ziva saying that she thinks Tony’s picture would look better in black and white….and the show making that the final black and white shot. Nice, very nice.

Overall a rather confusing episode that turned into a very good one that was a little different than normal.

More NCIS….
NCIS Soundtrack, Volume 2 Review
NCIS Season7 Promo
NCIS, Season 7, episode 1 “Truth or Consequences”
NCIS, Season 7, episode 2 “Reunion”
NCIS, Season 7, episode 3 “The Inside Man”
NCIS, Season 7, episode 4 “Good Cop, Bad Cop”
NCIS, Season 7, episode 5 “Code of Conduct”
NCIS, Season 7, episode 6 “Outlaws and In-Laws”
NCIS, Season 7, episode 7 “Endgame”
NCIS, Season 7, episode 8 “Power Down”
NCIS, Season 7, episode 9 “Child’s Play”
NCIS, Season 7, episode 10 “Faith”
NCIS, Season 7, episode 11 “Ignition”
NCIS, Season 7, episode 12 “Flesh and Blood”

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