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Yep, really late for this one.

Abby episode! Abby episode! Abby episode! And new, woman writer!




Hah, lucky. He remembers Brenda and the "hell of a it"?

"Who's the lucky little vixen, Tony?"
(Notice how they don't look at each other when McGee asks.)
"Adult relationship stuff, McTween. You wouldn't understand."
"Adult relationship? You?"
"He must be dating one of those late-night chat girls again."
"She was a student putting herself through medical school."
"Hmm, I have now lost my appetite."

(He was hoping it was McGee trying to trick him like with Claire, thinking he'll like the medical stuff, because of Jeanne and all... Tim laughed a lot when he found out. The girl, less.)







"Ethel's different. She's special."
"Special Ethel? "
"Good, Tony. You're finally dating within your age range."
"Happens to be a family name. And I happen to like it. It's strong, distinguished. It says..."
""I've fallen and I can't get up"?"
"Laugh all you want, but I think Ethel and I really have something."
"Well, there are antibiotics for that, Tony."









"She's even started... I can share this. She's even started talking about role-playing."
"You're taking a drama class?"
"That's not the kind of role-playing he's talking about. Just don't you show up tomorrow wearing a diaper and carrying a whip. Okay?"



Tony didn't think of this possibility.




"Oh, that kind of role-playing. So, what is she into?"
"She's keeping it a secret till Halloween. Says it's gonna bring our relationship to a whole new level."
"Well, what if she wants you to dress up like a ballerina?"
"Well, trust me. This woman could get Gibbs into a tutu and a leotard if she wanted to."
"Not likely, in this lifetime, DiNozzo."
"No, boss. I'm sure you would never wear a leotard. But if you did, you could pull it off. I'm gonna grab my gear."
"Good idea."



Only 3 minutes in and I love her dialogue.

"Walk on the green, not in-between."








Really nice dialogue. Poor Ducky :D

"Mmm, I worship "Triplets in Their Bedroom.""
"Totally!"
"I worship getting my work done. Abby? Psh!"

"Holy mother of Einstein!"








"Wow. Mel Gibson much?"



Ouch, bad introduction of the woman. She's just randomly come to them for no real reason, just here to be paid attention to. Betting on her as the killer, the guy is too obvious.




I expected this question. Nice acting from Mark. The mother is really good too.












"If somebody was in here."
"I sense scepticism, Tony."
"Well, you sensed right, Dr. Phil."





Aww, McGee. Worried his compliment was badly taken, again.

"Just... I've never seen someone so focused before."
"Oh, I have. In a good way, I mean. Talking about you, Abbs."
"Go. Shoo."






He's kind of walking around like he doesn't know what to do.












Oh, the remote game is back!













"How many Caf-POWs you had today?"
"Um, eleven-teen."





That's the face of a guy who knows he's doomed.




"I know that sound."
"What sound? I didn't make a sound."
"It is the sound of things not boding well for poor Ethel."
"I don't want to talk about it."
"What's wrong? Are you having second thoughts about the role you're going to play?"
"She wants me to dress up like... No, I can't. It's sacrilege. I'm gonna have to end it."
"Oh, come on, Tony, it's only been two days. It's too short... even for you."
"Trust me, Ziva. There's some things a man should never do."
"We're are not talking about a man here. We're talking about you. Did you let her know?"

Why now? He only started thinking about it, just got the phone call. When you'll let her know would be better, I think.

"I need some time to process."
"If you are going to end it, do it now. It is not fair to just..."

There's something interesting in Tony's expression at the last line.











Oops, lost Abby. Why the bus driver shut down the door so quickly? Abby told him?











Tony, wth? She's a grown-up and she's the one who ditched him and more importantly, made sure she wasn't found. I love Abby, but really, she needs to own some responsibility. Well, she does it sometimes, so maybe she need to be treated her as an adult and not like a little kid who will cry if her feelings are hurt.








Oooh! Gibbs raised his voice to Abby!

"Stop!"
"You just raised your voice to me. You never raise your voice to me."
























Really, it's kind of like if McGee is just there, like a prop to Abby.

"Okay, next equation, stat. I mean please."

"In other words, my mojo has sort of hit a no-jo."










…That's not really Palmer's job, but if he's happy.

"Well, Palmer, find out who spearheaded the project. Go, now, go."
"On it."





Oh, he's finally doing something! And with Tony!




Really obvious villain.



Heeee! Travolta! The costume is kind of…tight. Hey, both McGee and Ziva's eyes strayed around the belt. (I completely missed the blonde in the background.)










Tony gave McGee a point for recognize him.

"It's Tony as Tony. I am completely impressed."




"Are you supposed to be Fat Elvis?"
"It's Saturday Night Fever. Travolta, '77. In a John Badham directed classic. I know! Looks ridiculous, right? It feels even worse. It's like I'm betraying the gods."
"I was not aware you were so religious."
"The film gods."
"So I take it this means you haven't ended things with Ethel?"
"Ethel. A man's got to do what a man's got to do. I'm gonna give Special Ethel what she thinks she wants. But this... This will always belong to me."










Did he call Ethel with the name McGee gave her? Yes he did. How McGee knew Tony wanted to break up with Ethel? Love how Ziva lean back while Tony leaves to have a better view.






"Look, Gibbs, I'm sorry... I'm sorry that I am...I'm sorry."
"Abbs. It's okay."