1 00:00:00,680 --> 00:00:02,114 (REGGAE MUSIC PLAYING) 2 00:00:04,320 --> 00:00:06,436 (WHOOPING) 3 00:00:11,680 --> 00:00:13,557 Yeah! 4 00:00:15,840 --> 00:00:17,672 -Take it easy. -Come on! 5 00:00:20,200 --> 00:00:22,760 Dude, did you hear the guy at the hotel this morning? 6 00:00:22,840 --> 00:00:24,558 They spotted mako sharks. 7 00:00:25,160 --> 00:00:28,198 Please. They go after seals, not this hard body. 8 00:00:28,280 --> 00:00:30,590 Brad, this isn't a joke. 9 00:00:30,800 --> 00:00:34,953 The odds of a shark attack against humans is like 10,000 to 1. 10 00:00:35,040 --> 00:00:37,236 I saw it on Discovery Channel. 11 00:00:38,360 --> 00:00:39,998 I don't know, bro. 12 00:00:40,080 --> 00:00:43,755 Fine. You girls stay up here where it's safe, 13 00:00:43,840 --> 00:00:47,310 I'm gonna get up close and personal with the coral reef. 14 00:02:01,920 --> 00:02:04,639 GIBBS: The body was in the water less than 24 hours. 15 00:02:04,720 --> 00:02:07,155 NAS Key West tagged and bagged and shipped it over. 16 00:02:07,240 --> 00:02:08,833 We have an I.D.? 17 00:02:08,920 --> 00:02:12,675 Seaman Russell MacDonald. Nineteen. 18 00:02:12,760 --> 00:02:14,592 Assigned to the USS Foster. 19 00:02:14,680 --> 00:02:17,320 -Destroyer. Spruance class. -Hey, look at that! 20 00:02:17,400 --> 00:02:19,516 New kid on the block's been doing her homework. 21 00:02:19,600 --> 00:02:23,150 USS Foster left Roosevelt Roads Naval Station 22 00:02:23,240 --> 00:02:25,595 two days ago en route to Norfolk. 23 00:02:27,240 --> 00:02:29,038 This is her position now. 24 00:02:29,120 --> 00:02:30,758 The body was found here, in the Bahamas. 25 00:02:30,960 --> 00:02:33,156 -Roosevelt Roads? -Yeah. 26 00:02:33,240 --> 00:02:35,311 -That's Puerto Rico. -Yeah. 27 00:02:36,440 --> 00:02:39,000 -I love Puerto Rico. -I'm glad. 28 00:02:39,080 --> 00:02:40,309 No, boss, you don't understand. 29 00:02:40,400 --> 00:02:43,677 -I love Puerto Rico! -You been there a lot? 30 00:02:43,760 --> 00:02:46,070 No! No, that's just it. I've never been there! 31 00:02:46,160 --> 00:02:50,279 I mean, I'm so wanting to go! Ever since I was a kid, I was so 32 00:02:50,960 --> 00:02:52,280 wanting. Sorry. 33 00:02:52,400 --> 00:02:54,994 -l just always... -Wanted to be there. 34 00:02:55,800 --> 00:02:57,029 Yeah. 35 00:02:58,320 --> 00:03:01,278 Sometime night before last, Seaman MacDonald went overboard. 36 00:03:01,360 --> 00:03:02,634 Anyone see or hear anything? 37 00:03:02,720 --> 00:03:05,439 No. Didn't know he was missing till he failed to report for duty. 38 00:03:05,520 --> 00:03:08,114 -Anything in the medical? -We'll get all that when we get onboard. 39 00:03:08,200 --> 00:03:09,713 Anything else unusual? 40 00:03:12,200 --> 00:03:15,238 DUCKY: This is exactly how he was found. 41 00:03:15,320 --> 00:03:16,640 Dress whites? Why? 42 00:03:16,720 --> 00:03:18,996 No one knows. There were no formal events scheduled. 43 00:03:19,080 --> 00:03:21,310 -The sword? -Officer's ceremonial. 44 00:03:21,400 --> 00:03:22,879 Our man's enlisted. 45 00:03:22,960 --> 00:03:25,190 Yeah. Doesn't make much sense, does it? 46 00:03:25,280 --> 00:03:27,874 Here's something else for the mystery tour. 47 00:03:27,960 --> 00:03:30,520 This so-called ceremonial sword 48 00:03:31,160 --> 00:03:33,879 is sharp enough to slit someone's throat. 49 00:03:34,080 --> 00:03:35,195 Do you know why they drive 50 00:03:35,280 --> 00:03:38,193 on the left-hand side of the road in England? 51 00:03:40,080 --> 00:03:41,912 Dates back to medieval times. 52 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:44,992 Most people were, and still are, right-handed. 53 00:03:45,240 --> 00:03:50,076 It allowed them to slash at one another when passing on horseback. 54 00:03:50,200 --> 00:03:51,235 (EXCLAIMING) 55 00:03:52,760 --> 00:03:57,197 Why, you might ask, doesn't this hold true 56 00:03:57,280 --> 00:03:59,157 for the rest of Europe? 57 00:03:59,560 --> 00:04:03,918 -Why the chain on the waist? -These... 58 00:04:09,840 --> 00:04:12,912 These were attached to it, each 25 pounds. 59 00:04:13,080 --> 00:04:16,596 Now whether he put them on himself or someone did it for him, 60 00:04:16,680 --> 00:04:19,194 that much weight sent him down fast. 61 00:04:19,720 --> 00:04:23,759 Well, if you'll excuse me, I'll get our poor seaman out of his wet clothes. 62 00:04:23,840 --> 00:04:26,309 You're not gonna say, "And into a dry martini," are you? 63 00:04:26,400 --> 00:04:27,470 No. 64 00:04:28,480 --> 00:04:32,235 No, we'll save that for later, for me, I'm afraid. 65 00:04:34,720 --> 00:04:36,791 The seaman's local. Address is in the file. 66 00:04:36,920 --> 00:04:40,276 You don't have to do the dirty deed. CACO already notified next of kin. 67 00:04:40,360 --> 00:04:41,555 Why me, boss? 68 00:04:41,640 --> 00:04:43,870 Wouldn't a woman be more sympathetic? 69 00:04:43,960 --> 00:04:47,919 -That's why Kate is going with you. -I'm sure Tony can handle it alone. 70 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:50,594 When did an order turn into a debate? 71 00:04:59,200 --> 00:05:02,875 -I hate this. I really do. -Is it gonna be that tough? 72 00:05:04,280 --> 00:05:05,873 You have no idea. 73 00:05:06,200 --> 00:05:07,599 No, I don't. 74 00:05:14,800 --> 00:05:16,871 -Tony? -Yeah? 75 00:05:17,640 --> 00:05:19,153 Take a breath. 76 00:05:20,560 --> 00:05:22,358 Think of Puerto Rico. 77 00:05:22,720 --> 00:05:24,074 Good idea. 78 00:05:26,200 --> 00:05:28,316 According to what's been reported, 79 00:05:28,400 --> 00:05:32,075 Russell didn't seem to have a lot of friends on the destroyer. 80 00:05:32,160 --> 00:05:35,516 No, he had many friends on the ship. 81 00:05:36,400 --> 00:05:39,995 -He told me so in his letters. -Was this sword Russell's? 82 00:05:40,880 --> 00:05:43,759 It was my husband's. He was Scottish. 83 00:05:44,440 --> 00:05:47,034 He served in The Black Watch regiment. 84 00:05:48,360 --> 00:05:50,795 Russell's file says he's deceased. 85 00:05:51,200 --> 00:05:55,512 He was Killed in a car accident when Russell was 12. 86 00:05:56,400 --> 00:05:58,311 Russell was devastated. 87 00:05:59,520 --> 00:06:02,956 Did Russell seem particularly obsessed with the sword? 88 00:06:04,520 --> 00:06:06,511 I don't understand why you... 89 00:06:06,600 --> 00:06:09,240 A similar weapon was found with the... 90 00:06:10,080 --> 00:06:11,559 Near Russell. 91 00:06:12,080 --> 00:06:14,959 Mrs MacDonald, in Russell's letters 92 00:06:15,040 --> 00:06:18,590 did he seem, you know, down or depressed? 93 00:06:20,720 --> 00:06:22,597 Russell had his quirks. 94 00:06:23,480 --> 00:06:26,916 But a mother knows things about her son. 95 00:06:27,480 --> 00:06:30,279 He would not have killed himself. 96 00:06:33,720 --> 00:06:35,393 It's a mortal sin. 97 00:06:42,520 --> 00:06:44,113 Are these interviews always that difficult? 98 00:06:44,200 --> 00:06:46,316 -I guess. -You guess? 99 00:06:46,400 --> 00:06:48,437 I've never interviewed a victim's mother before. 100 00:06:48,520 --> 00:06:50,352 Well, I thought you'd been a Baltimore homicide cop. 101 00:06:50,440 --> 00:06:52,272 I always had someone else interview the mother. 102 00:06:52,360 --> 00:06:54,431 -This was your first? -Yeah. 103 00:06:54,960 --> 00:06:57,520 Why did you assume I'd have no idea how bad it was gonna be? 104 00:06:57,600 --> 00:07:01,116 -I didn't think you would. -That is so presumptuous! 105 00:07:01,320 --> 00:07:02,833 -Kate? -What? 106 00:07:03,400 --> 00:07:04,629 Breathe. 107 00:07:12,960 --> 00:07:15,600 The commander's on a call with LANT fleet, sir. 108 00:07:15,680 --> 00:07:17,557 He'll catch up with you as soon as he can. 109 00:07:17,640 --> 00:07:19,199 We appreciate it, Master Chief. 110 00:07:19,280 --> 00:07:21,556 Did you have any contact with Seaman MacDonald? 111 00:07:21,640 --> 00:07:24,598 Can't say I did, sir. Kept pretty much to himself. 112 00:07:24,680 --> 00:07:28,150 Seems to be the general consensus or the party line. 113 00:07:29,480 --> 00:07:31,994 We got you set up in the XO's quarters. 114 00:07:32,080 --> 00:07:34,674 It's small, but it's private and secure. 115 00:07:34,920 --> 00:07:36,831 I'm sure it'll be fine. 116 00:07:38,840 --> 00:07:39,989 Enter. 117 00:07:40,880 --> 00:07:43,349 Lieutenant Commander Robbins, Agent Gibbs. 118 00:07:43,480 --> 00:07:46,233 -Appreciate you giving up your... -Not a problem. 119 00:07:46,360 --> 00:07:50,513 NCIS is always welcome aboard, sir. You can expect excellent cooperation. 120 00:07:50,600 --> 00:07:52,273 I appreciate that, Master Chief. 121 00:07:52,360 --> 00:07:55,193 -If you need anything... -l won't hesitate. 122 00:07:58,680 --> 00:08:00,717 Now, why didn't that sound sincere? 123 00:08:00,800 --> 00:08:03,394 You get used to it. They either stonewall or kiss ass. 124 00:08:03,480 --> 00:08:05,994 To them, we're the Internal Affairs of the navy. 125 00:08:06,080 --> 00:08:08,594 -So, basically, they hate us. -No. 126 00:08:09,480 --> 00:08:10,595 Pretty much. 127 00:08:10,680 --> 00:08:13,433 Set up the laptop and establish a feed from NCIS. 128 00:08:13,520 --> 00:08:14,874 I'm on it. 129 00:08:16,520 --> 00:08:19,990 We're not all sleeping here, are we? Together? 130 00:08:23,000 --> 00:08:24,752 I'll take the couch. 131 00:08:27,840 --> 00:08:30,480 -Afternoon, gentlemen. -Afternoon, sir. 132 00:08:31,280 --> 00:08:32,475 Okay, let's dispense with the small talk. 133 00:08:32,560 --> 00:08:35,791 Which one is his bunk, Petty Officer Carnahan? 134 00:08:35,880 --> 00:08:38,759 -Below mine, sir. -Thank you, Petty Officer. 135 00:08:38,960 --> 00:08:41,236 -You knew MacDonald? -Not well. 136 00:08:41,440 --> 00:08:44,637 -He pretty much kept to himself. -Kept to himself. 137 00:08:44,960 --> 00:08:49,636 He like to listen to music? Like to read? 138 00:08:49,720 --> 00:08:51,119 I really didn't notice, sir. 139 00:08:51,200 --> 00:08:54,955 Your bunk is right above his, but you didn't notice? 140 00:08:55,560 --> 00:08:57,039 I'm a private kind of person. 141 00:08:57,120 --> 00:09:00,590 Well, if you had to venture a wild guess, Carnahan, 142 00:09:01,200 --> 00:09:03,635 what do you think MacDonald liked to do? 143 00:09:04,600 --> 00:09:06,477 Spend his life at work. 144 00:09:06,960 --> 00:09:09,395 Computers run the weapons systems, the radar, the sonar. 145 00:09:09,480 --> 00:09:11,357 We're the backbone of the ship here, Agent DiNozzo. 146 00:09:11,440 --> 00:09:13,317 The brightest of the brightest under your command. 147 00:09:13,400 --> 00:09:14,515 I like to think so. 148 00:09:14,600 --> 00:09:16,477 Where was Seaman MacDonald in the food chain? 149 00:09:16,560 --> 00:09:18,437 -He was good. -How good? 150 00:09:18,520 --> 00:09:20,033 That depends on what you're comparing him to. 151 00:09:20,160 --> 00:09:21,514 All right, compared to you. 152 00:09:21,600 --> 00:09:24,638 I trained at MIT, MacDonald was a year out of high school. 153 00:09:24,720 --> 00:09:27,838 The best IT guy in our office is 22. Harvard. 154 00:09:27,960 --> 00:09:31,237 When he gets stuck, he calls his 14-year-old nephew. 155 00:09:31,480 --> 00:09:34,313 -MacDonald was very good. -How very? 156 00:09:34,920 --> 00:09:37,389 When he was focused, better than anyone here. 157 00:09:37,480 --> 00:09:38,993 Including you? 158 00:09:40,160 --> 00:09:43,118 -Including me. -Had he been focused lately? 159 00:09:44,240 --> 00:09:48,757 -No. Hadn't been for a long time. -You think he offed himself, Lieutenant? 160 00:09:50,160 --> 00:09:51,673 It's possible. 161 00:09:52,680 --> 00:09:56,514 He was troubled. There was definitely something bothering him. 162 00:09:59,200 --> 00:10:01,760 He was having a hard time adjusting to ship life. 163 00:10:01,840 --> 00:10:05,310 -I suggested he get into counselling. -Was he receptive? 164 00:10:05,520 --> 00:10:08,353 No, ma'am. He just wanted to talk to me. 165 00:10:08,640 --> 00:10:12,349 -What were his issues? -I wouldn't get into them. 166 00:10:12,760 --> 00:10:15,354 It was obvious that Seaman MacDonald was disturbed, 167 00:10:15,440 --> 00:10:17,397 but I wasn't qualified, ma'am. 168 00:10:17,480 --> 00:10:19,073 But you did talk to him. 169 00:10:19,160 --> 00:10:22,278 As his medical corpsman, not his psychologist. 170 00:10:25,080 --> 00:10:28,277 All I know is that he had this mysterious friend. 171 00:10:28,360 --> 00:10:31,557 I mean, he was from here, but he wasn't here. 172 00:10:31,880 --> 00:10:33,871 It didn't make any sense. 173 00:10:34,240 --> 00:10:37,756 But he seemed obsessed with him. 174 00:10:38,640 --> 00:10:42,952 Do you think that Russell MacDonald was capable of taking his own life? 175 00:10:44,520 --> 00:10:46,079 Off the record. 176 00:10:47,120 --> 00:10:48,599 Definitely not! 177 00:11:05,640 --> 00:11:06,960 TONY: So, here's what we got. 178 00:11:07,040 --> 00:11:09,316 A dead kid wearing dress whites for no reason, 179 00:11:09,400 --> 00:11:12,119 with a sword he shouldn't have on, which is not supposed to be sharp, 180 00:11:12,200 --> 00:11:14,794 at the bottom of the ocean, with weights on. 181 00:11:14,880 --> 00:11:17,110 He was a brilliant but troubled computer tech 182 00:11:17,200 --> 00:11:19,476 who lived at work, and had a mysterious friend. 183 00:11:19,560 --> 00:11:22,393 Okay, so, given the circumstances, probably not an accidental death. 184 00:11:22,480 --> 00:11:24,391 So, suicide or murder? 185 00:11:24,480 --> 00:11:26,278 The CO suggests he could have killed himself. 186 00:11:26,360 --> 00:11:28,351 The corpsman he confided in and his mother 187 00:11:28,440 --> 00:11:29,510 are adamant he never would have. 188 00:11:29,600 --> 00:11:32,240 All right. Something else to consider. 189 00:11:32,320 --> 00:11:34,789 I found this in Seaman MacDonald's rack. 190 00:11:34,920 --> 00:11:36,752 You know, that razor-sharp sword he was wearing? 191 00:11:36,880 --> 00:11:39,474 He was teaching himself how to use it. 192 00:11:51,560 --> 00:11:54,552 We found a couple more things on MacDonald's body. 193 00:11:54,640 --> 00:11:57,280 He was wearing this around his neck. 194 00:11:57,600 --> 00:12:00,513 It's just your average St Christopher medal. 195 00:12:00,720 --> 00:12:04,270 But here's what's really odd. He had this in his pocket. 196 00:12:05,160 --> 00:12:08,278 My guess is it's some sort of character charter 197 00:12:08,360 --> 00:12:09,794 for a fantasy game. 198 00:12:09,920 --> 00:12:11,319 What kind of game? 199 00:12:11,400 --> 00:12:13,118 It looks like an MMORPG. 200 00:12:13,200 --> 00:12:15,271 -MM. What? -MMORPG. 201 00:12:15,880 --> 00:12:18,235 It's a massive multiplayer online role-playing game. 202 00:12:18,320 --> 00:12:19,594 They're huge on the Internet. 203 00:12:19,680 --> 00:12:21,751 And a character charter would be what? 204 00:12:21,840 --> 00:12:24,229 It's like a character's manifesto. 205 00:12:24,320 --> 00:12:26,880 His goals, moral stance, creed. 206 00:12:27,280 --> 00:12:28,395 You're kidding me. 207 00:12:28,480 --> 00:12:30,437 No, they really get into this stuff. 208 00:12:30,560 --> 00:12:33,074 There can be, like, thousands of players on one site alone. 209 00:12:33,160 --> 00:12:34,559 Well, it's comforting to know that 210 00:12:34,640 --> 00:12:37,871 Russell's computer skills were being put to good use on $1 billion ship. 211 00:12:37,960 --> 00:12:39,633 He's a computer geek? 212 00:12:39,720 --> 00:12:42,792 Yeah, worked in the Combat Information Centre. 213 00:12:42,880 --> 00:12:45,394 That is a perfect gig for a power gamer. 214 00:12:45,720 --> 00:12:49,714 I mean, he was working on combat, it was just more like the medieval kind. 215 00:12:49,800 --> 00:12:54,397 -Abby, are games like this violent? -Well, there's poisonings, thieveries, 216 00:12:54,480 --> 00:12:57,632 stabbings, decapitations, the occasional garrotte. 217 00:12:57,720 --> 00:12:59,358 I'd say that's violent. 218 00:12:59,440 --> 00:13:00,919 What should we look for on his hard drive? 219 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:03,594 If he's any good, he won't leave any footprints. 220 00:13:03,680 --> 00:13:06,672 So where's the evidence, if there is evidence? 221 00:13:07,120 --> 00:13:08,440 Cyberspace. 222 00:13:08,560 --> 00:13:09,994 Theoretically, yeah. 223 00:13:10,080 --> 00:13:11,229 Can you find it? 224 00:13:11,320 --> 00:13:13,277 Maybe. These gaming sites are run 225 00:13:13,360 --> 00:13:16,352 by anonymous server clients in every country on the planet. 226 00:13:16,480 --> 00:13:18,915 MacDonald's file didn't show any foreign language skills, 227 00:13:19,000 --> 00:13:21,037 you're probably looking for something run in English. 228 00:13:21,120 --> 00:13:22,349 That's good. 229 00:13:22,440 --> 00:13:25,319 The machines are state-of-the-art. Think government excess. 230 00:13:25,400 --> 00:13:29,075 Well that'll eliminate the weekenders, and the lo-fi guys. 231 00:13:29,200 --> 00:13:30,998 I mean, I'll give it a shot, you know. 232 00:13:31,120 --> 00:13:32,190 The sword. 233 00:13:32,280 --> 00:13:33,429 Yeah. What about it? 234 00:13:33,520 --> 00:13:36,751 The blade has nicks in it. Contact with hard metal. 235 00:13:37,040 --> 00:13:38,439 Another sword? 236 00:13:38,520 --> 00:13:41,751 -It's possible. -Two sailors playing with sharp swords. 237 00:13:41,880 --> 00:13:44,633 Once in a while you might miss. I'm on it. 238 00:13:44,800 --> 00:13:48,953 Abby, have fun with your MMROPG. 239 00:13:54,600 --> 00:13:55,670 What? 240 00:13:55,760 --> 00:13:58,195 -MMORPG. -Thank you. 241 00:13:58,280 --> 00:13:59,793 You're welcome. 242 00:14:00,920 --> 00:14:03,514 -Can I talk to Ducky now? -Yeah. 243 00:14:07,400 --> 00:14:08,629 You might wanna warn us about 244 00:14:08,720 --> 00:14:10,438 what you're working on after lunch, Ducky. 245 00:14:10,520 --> 00:14:13,911 Yes, I suppose gazing directly into an exposed digestive system 246 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:15,877 doesn't aid the actual process. 247 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:17,718 Not after the meal we just had. 248 00:14:17,800 --> 00:14:21,953 Yes, I'm sorry about that, my friend, but sometimes gaining valuable insight 249 00:14:22,040 --> 00:14:24,600 requires suffering small indignities. 250 00:14:24,840 --> 00:14:27,912 I recall one case, a young woman, not much older than yourself. 251 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,798 She ingested a small piece of jewellery... 252 00:14:29,880 --> 00:14:30,995 Ducky? 253 00:14:31,080 --> 00:14:32,718 -Yes? -What have we got? 254 00:14:32,840 --> 00:14:33,875 Oh, aah... 255 00:14:34,200 --> 00:14:35,873 Anoxia, 256 00:14:35,960 --> 00:14:39,237 sea water in the stomach, foam in the trachea. 257 00:14:39,320 --> 00:14:42,756 -Classic death by drowning. -A slight haemorrhaging of the inner ear 258 00:14:42,840 --> 00:14:45,753 possibly caused by this rapid shift in pressure. 259 00:14:45,840 --> 00:14:47,114 Because he sank so fast. 260 00:14:47,200 --> 00:14:48,429 That's correct. 261 00:14:48,520 --> 00:14:51,592 Then here we have dirt. 262 00:14:52,520 --> 00:14:56,832 Yes, his fingers grabbed whatever he was touching when he succumbed. 263 00:14:57,440 --> 00:15:00,034 There's a good chance Abby will deduce 264 00:15:00,200 --> 00:15:02,669 the dirt came from the ocean floor. 265 00:15:03,000 --> 00:15:06,470 -Which means? -That Seaman MacDonald was alive 266 00:15:07,000 --> 00:15:09,037 when he went into the sea. 267 00:15:11,160 --> 00:15:14,437 Stainless steel blade, acid-edged and hand polished. 268 00:15:14,520 --> 00:15:18,070 The fittings, guard, and pommel are 24 carat gold plated. 269 00:15:18,680 --> 00:15:21,672 As late as the 1800s, a sword like this would have been used 270 00:15:21,760 --> 00:15:24,149 to defend against an enemy trying to board a ship. 271 00:15:24,240 --> 00:15:28,154 Only the blade would have been sharp enough to take a man's limb off. 272 00:15:28,360 --> 00:15:30,874 I always liked pirate movies. Didn't you? 273 00:15:30,960 --> 00:15:32,075 Not really. 274 00:15:32,200 --> 00:15:34,191 Of course, today it wouldn't stand much of a chance 275 00:15:34,280 --> 00:15:37,193 against a 9-mill, H and K MP5 Parabellum, would it? 276 00:15:37,280 --> 00:15:40,432 -I guess you like gun movies, t00? -I like all weapons, sir. 277 00:15:40,520 --> 00:15:43,160 I can really appreciate that, Ensign. 278 00:15:43,240 --> 00:15:45,516 Are all the officers' ceremonial swords accounted for? 279 00:15:45,600 --> 00:15:48,797 Yes, sir. I checked with 32 officers, found 32 swords, 280 00:15:48,880 --> 00:15:50,553 including my beauty. 281 00:15:50,640 --> 00:15:52,438 We're gonna need to take a look at all of them. 282 00:15:52,520 --> 00:15:53,794 Yes, sir. 283 00:15:54,400 --> 00:15:57,040 So where do you think MacDonald could have acquired the sword? 284 00:15:57,120 --> 00:15:58,440 The only place that would have sold them. 285 00:15:58,560 --> 00:15:59,834 The Base Exchange. 286 00:15:59,920 --> 00:16:03,038 -Roosevelt Roads Naval Station? -Yes, sir. 287 00:16:03,120 --> 00:16:06,670 If a clerk was lax in checking I.D.'s, he could have bought one as a souvenir. 288 00:16:06,760 --> 00:16:09,149 But he'd have to hide it onboard. 289 00:16:09,320 --> 00:16:10,594 Why's that? 290 00:16:10,680 --> 00:16:13,069 Enlisted men aren't allowed to carry weapons on ship. 291 00:16:13,200 --> 00:16:14,759 That'd be insane. 292 00:16:15,840 --> 00:16:18,480 -We're taking care of you, I trust. -Very nicely, Skipper. 293 00:16:18,560 --> 00:16:22,110 -I didn't know the boy very well. -No one did, it seems. 294 00:16:22,200 --> 00:16:24,953 He was doing some maintenance work on my computer last week. 295 00:16:25,040 --> 00:16:26,758 He seemed to be in a bit of a daze. 296 00:16:26,880 --> 00:16:29,679 So I had a corpsman administer a drug test. 297 00:16:29,960 --> 00:16:31,030 He was clean. 298 00:16:31,120 --> 00:16:33,191 The toxicology test we gave him came up negative. 299 00:16:33,280 --> 00:16:35,191 What do you make of the uniform, the sword and all? 300 00:16:35,280 --> 00:16:36,395 Not sure. 301 00:16:36,480 --> 00:16:38,949 But we think he was involved in an online fantasy game. 302 00:16:39,040 --> 00:16:40,633 Like an MMORPG? 303 00:16:41,120 --> 00:16:42,190 Yeah. 304 00:16:43,080 --> 00:16:45,754 My children play. A lot. 305 00:16:46,680 --> 00:16:48,876 Well, we think he might have taken it a step further 306 00:16:48,960 --> 00:16:51,839 and staged real fights with someone onboard. 307 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:54,753 Onboard? How would that be possible? 308 00:16:54,840 --> 00:16:56,319 Well, Skipper, I'm sure you know this ship 309 00:16:56,400 --> 00:16:57,834 better than anyone else under your command. 310 00:16:57,920 --> 00:16:59,354 Inside and out, Agent Gibbs. 311 00:16:59,440 --> 00:17:02,831 So, if you wanted to stage a sword fight with another shipmate 312 00:17:02,920 --> 00:17:04,718 and not get caught... 313 00:17:06,800 --> 00:17:09,872 Damage Control, in the Machine Shop, at night. 314 00:17:13,080 --> 00:17:14,275 (KEYBOARD CLICKING) 315 00:17:20,640 --> 00:17:24,349 Damn! King's guards again. 316 00:17:24,720 --> 00:17:28,031 Okay, I'm turning left into the dungeon 317 00:17:28,600 --> 00:17:32,559 and I spy a great staff of power! 318 00:17:36,080 --> 00:17:37,195 (EXCLAIMING) 319 00:17:37,280 --> 00:17:38,873 Kick their asses! 320 00:17:38,960 --> 00:17:41,076 I've already surpassed the third level of the fortress 321 00:17:41,160 --> 00:17:43,959 and made it into the dungeon corridor of the castle's inner stronghold. 322 00:17:44,080 --> 00:17:47,835 After, of course, slaying two gnomes, a drunken dwarf, and a frenzied ogre. 323 00:17:47,960 --> 00:17:49,234 Of course. 324 00:17:50,480 --> 00:17:53,393 You know, this reminds me of something. 325 00:17:56,000 --> 00:18:00,073 Actually, I can't think of a thing it reminds me of. 326 00:18:02,240 --> 00:18:05,949 The night Seaman MacDonald died there were three laceration injuries. 327 00:18:06,040 --> 00:18:08,759 Two were work-related, verified by the division officers. 328 00:18:08,840 --> 00:18:10,751 -The other? -A prank gone wrong, 329 00:18:10,840 --> 00:18:12,433 in front of seven witnesses. 330 00:18:12,520 --> 00:18:14,113 It didn't involve a sword. 331 00:18:14,200 --> 00:18:16,714 Well, there have to be injuries that don't have witnesses. 332 00:18:16,800 --> 00:18:19,235 All the time, ma'am. Mostly after a liberty call. 333 00:18:19,320 --> 00:18:21,789 A surprising number of shaving cuts. 334 00:18:23,240 --> 00:18:25,595 Chief, it would be helpful if I could get some of the files 335 00:18:25,680 --> 00:18:27,478 of any of the questionable lacerations. 336 00:18:27,560 --> 00:18:30,632 -Going back how far, ma'am? -A couple of months? 337 00:18:31,040 --> 00:18:33,077 I'll need a couple of hours. 338 00:18:33,160 --> 00:18:34,912 I like the symmetry. 339 00:18:36,600 --> 00:18:38,876 MacDonald's mystery friend 340 00:18:39,560 --> 00:18:41,995 did he ever mention being afraid of him? 341 00:18:42,080 --> 00:18:44,310 He only talked about him once. 342 00:18:44,480 --> 00:18:47,836 It was more like Seaman MacDonald was in awe of him. 343 00:18:56,400 --> 00:19:00,837 -You're a prince, Ducky. -Is that a safe occupation in this... 344 00:19:01,440 --> 00:19:03,033 What is this game you're playing? 345 00:19:03,160 --> 00:19:04,389 The Immortals. 346 00:19:04,480 --> 00:19:06,835 And being a prince is pretty safe. 347 00:19:06,920 --> 00:19:09,150 Unless the elf sorceress invades the king's apartment 348 00:19:09,240 --> 00:19:11,277 and turns you into an ogre. 349 00:19:11,360 --> 00:19:13,510 Whoa! Whoa! I just dodged a flaming arrow! 350 00:19:13,600 --> 00:19:14,670 Well done. 351 00:19:14,760 --> 00:19:18,993 -I'm almost there, Ducky. -And where exactly is "there"? 352 00:19:19,080 --> 00:19:22,357 -The innermost stronghold of the castle. -The keep. 353 00:19:22,440 --> 00:19:25,592 -Yeah, see? You're catching on! -Not really. 354 00:19:26,720 --> 00:19:29,917 Remember the character charter I found in the dead seaman's uniform? 355 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,115 The booklet? 356 00:19:31,200 --> 00:19:35,910 The booklet contained his character's name, "Weylin," and his creed. 357 00:19:36,200 --> 00:19:38,032 I just don't know if he was playing The Immortals 358 00:19:38,120 --> 00:19:39,793 or some other online game. 359 00:19:39,880 --> 00:19:42,599 And that's what you're trying to find out? 360 00:19:42,680 --> 00:19:45,115 Yeah, if I can get into the keep, 361 00:19:45,200 --> 00:19:48,238 I can open a log of all characters that have played The Immortals. 362 00:19:48,320 --> 00:19:51,756 -What's that coming towards you? -It's an orc! 363 00:19:57,960 --> 00:19:59,758 I just got dismembered! 364 00:19:59,840 --> 00:20:02,593 Now I have to infiltrate the castle again. 365 00:20:03,000 --> 00:20:04,991 Would this help, my dear? 366 00:20:05,560 --> 00:20:07,437 Oh, yes. 367 00:20:18,680 --> 00:20:22,560 Gibbs, good guess, MacDonald got his sword at Roosevelt Roads. 368 00:20:22,640 --> 00:20:25,519 If he was sword fighting with someone, they probably bought it there, too. 369 00:20:25,600 --> 00:20:26,635 (CELL PHONE RINGING) 370 00:20:26,720 --> 00:20:29,314 -Yeah? -I found the site MacDonald frequented. 371 00:20:29,400 --> 00:20:32,358 -He was playing his character, Weylin. -Like the singer? 372 00:20:32,440 --> 00:20:35,193 More like the mystical half-elf warrior Weylin. 373 00:20:35,280 --> 00:20:37,351 It's W-E-Y-L-I-N. 374 00:20:37,440 --> 00:20:39,590 That charter we found on MacDonald's body, 375 00:20:39,680 --> 00:20:41,990 it referred to his main rival, Kinvaras. 376 00:20:42,080 --> 00:20:44,435 Their main mode of combat was parle. 377 00:20:44,520 --> 00:20:46,716 -Abby? -Sword fighting. 378 00:20:46,800 --> 00:20:48,154 And here's the big whoop. 379 00:20:49,280 --> 00:20:50,998 Fine, whoop me. 380 00:20:51,080 --> 00:20:54,357 The guy who plays Kinvaras logs on from the Foster. 381 00:20:54,880 --> 00:20:56,837 The same ship you're on. 382 00:21:12,640 --> 00:21:14,597 Who would have thought that Pong would turn to 383 00:21:14,680 --> 00:21:16,717 online role-playing games? 384 00:21:17,000 --> 00:21:18,070 Pong? 385 00:21:18,680 --> 00:21:20,512 Yeah, the first video game. 386 00:21:21,400 --> 00:21:24,597 And what are the odds of Seaman MacDonald's character... 387 00:21:24,720 --> 00:21:25,755 Weylin. 388 00:21:25,920 --> 00:21:28,389 -Fighting online in... -The Immortals. 389 00:21:28,480 --> 00:21:31,199 -Another seaman's character... -Kinvaras? 390 00:21:31,280 --> 00:21:33,191 And both of them are on the same destroyer? 391 00:21:33,280 --> 00:21:35,396 About the same as Seaman MacDonald being found 392 00:21:35,520 --> 00:21:37,511 at the bottom of the sea with chains around his waist? 393 00:21:37,600 --> 00:21:39,989 Sounds like something that should happen in the game. 394 00:21:40,080 --> 00:21:43,755 -Beheading is more likely. -Why do they use such weird names? 395 00:21:43,960 --> 00:21:47,396 When you're a computer geek invading dungeons and fighting ogres, 396 00:21:47,480 --> 00:21:49,312 Jethro doesn't cut it. 397 00:21:50,880 --> 00:21:52,553 Neither does Tony. 398 00:21:52,680 --> 00:21:55,399 (MAN ANNOUNCING OVER P.A)) 399 00:21:55,480 --> 00:21:57,198 Seaman MacDonald bought an officer's sword 400 00:21:57,280 --> 00:21:58,953 and was teaching himself how to use it. 401 00:21:59,040 --> 00:22:01,395 I think he found out who else onboard was role-playing... 402 00:22:01,480 --> 00:22:02,550 Kinvaras. 403 00:22:02,640 --> 00:22:04,836 And decided to take it to the next level: Reality. 404 00:22:04,920 --> 00:22:06,718 But, boss, if they both had to have swords, 405 00:22:06,800 --> 00:22:10,111 chances are they bought them at the Navy Exchange in Puerto Rico. 406 00:22:10,200 --> 00:22:12,953 I could helo there, make an undercover purchase of a sword, 407 00:22:13,040 --> 00:22:16,635 bust the clerk, swap the bust for info on who bought the swords from the ship. 408 00:22:16,720 --> 00:22:17,949 Could be there and back in 24 hours. 409 00:22:18,040 --> 00:22:19,917 -SiX. -Twelve. 410 00:22:20,520 --> 00:22:22,989 This is not a negotiation, DiNozzo. 411 00:22:24,360 --> 00:22:25,430 Six. 412 00:22:53,680 --> 00:22:54,750 Damn! 413 00:23:01,640 --> 00:23:03,711 This is gonna take a while. 414 00:23:21,720 --> 00:23:23,950 Can I help you, Petty Officer? 415 00:23:24,160 --> 00:23:25,833 What do you think? 416 00:23:26,240 --> 00:23:28,117 I think they look good on you. 417 00:23:28,200 --> 00:23:29,554 -Yeah? -Yeah. 418 00:23:30,640 --> 00:23:32,597 -I'll take them. -Okay. 419 00:23:33,160 --> 00:23:35,356 Would you like anything else? 420 00:23:36,240 --> 00:23:38,709 How about a naval officer's sword? 421 00:23:39,760 --> 00:23:43,754 -You know I can't sell you that. -My friend said I could get one here. 422 00:23:43,840 --> 00:23:46,070 Your friend is wrong. I could get in trouble. 423 00:23:46,160 --> 00:23:49,073 It's not like it's drugs or anything, it's just a stupid sword. 424 00:23:49,160 --> 00:23:52,551 Well, the navy has these rules, okay? Take it up with them. 425 00:23:52,960 --> 00:23:54,473 I'll pay extra. 426 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:58,719 Come on. I just want to take it home as a souvenir. 427 00:23:58,800 --> 00:24:00,552 Nobody's gonna know. 428 00:24:03,840 --> 00:24:06,753 -$600. -They retail for $400. 429 00:24:06,880 --> 00:24:08,553 I could lose my job. 430 00:24:10,760 --> 00:24:12,080 $500. 431 00:24:12,640 --> 00:24:15,473 All right. All right. All right. 432 00:24:23,080 --> 00:24:24,150 Thank you. 433 00:24:25,480 --> 00:24:29,951 Now, look, I know you're gonna take this the wrong way but I'm NCIS. 434 00:24:30,040 --> 00:24:32,395 And you've got some explaining to do. 435 00:24:32,520 --> 00:24:34,397 (SPEAKING IN SPANISH) 436 00:24:36,520 --> 00:24:40,115 All want is some information. Okay? No, no, that's all I want. 437 00:24:47,720 --> 00:24:50,360 Once you settle down, we're gonna be just fine. 438 00:24:50,440 --> 00:24:51,874 Hey! Now listen, 439 00:24:53,960 --> 00:24:56,110 you gotta love Puerto Rico. 440 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,991 Hey, look at these marks. 441 00:25:08,840 --> 00:25:10,160 More here. 442 00:25:13,680 --> 00:25:16,513 These are about two sword-lengths from the cuts in the other one. 443 00:25:16,600 --> 00:25:19,797 MacDonald and Kinvaras were starting to take their game very seriously. 444 00:25:19,880 --> 00:25:23,589 -We don't know that yet. -Well, I checked all the officers' swords 445 00:25:23,680 --> 00:25:25,353 and there wasn't a scratch on any of them. 446 00:25:25,440 --> 00:25:27,750 Abby has not concluded that the other metal that 447 00:25:27,840 --> 00:25:30,195 MacDonald's sword came in contact with 448 00:25:30,280 --> 00:25:31,793 came from another sword. 449 00:25:31,880 --> 00:25:34,030 Then why did you send Tony to Puerto Rico? 450 00:25:34,120 --> 00:25:37,476 It's called being thorough. Hunches do not hold up in court. 451 00:25:37,560 --> 00:25:38,709 Well, it's not just a hunch. 452 00:25:38,800 --> 00:25:41,997 Two people stated that he wasn't prone to suicide. 453 00:25:43,600 --> 00:25:47,150 -Why are you pushing this, Kate? -Because it makes sense. 454 00:25:48,880 --> 00:25:52,953 -He's Catholic. -And so are you. 455 00:25:53,600 --> 00:25:56,877 You cannot let personal situations colour your judgement. 456 00:25:56,960 --> 00:26:00,112 I don't. But you hired me because of my knowledge 457 00:26:00,200 --> 00:26:01,679 and my experience. 458 00:26:01,760 --> 00:26:04,479 You've never seen how a suicide can tear up a Catholic family. 459 00:26:04,560 --> 00:26:06,392 They take it very seriously. 460 00:26:06,480 --> 00:26:09,552 Somehow I don't think this guy's the catechism type. 461 00:26:09,640 --> 00:26:11,472 He was wearing a St Christopher medal 462 00:26:11,560 --> 00:26:12,709 when they found him. 463 00:26:12,840 --> 00:26:14,956 Even the most hardened criminals wouldn't cross that line. 464 00:26:15,040 --> 00:26:17,031 It's part of the culture. 465 00:26:17,120 --> 00:26:18,349 (CELL PHONE RINGING) 466 00:26:21,520 --> 00:26:22,715 Yeah. Gibbs. 467 00:26:24,280 --> 00:26:25,395 Hey, it's me. 468 00:26:25,520 --> 00:26:27,557 Hey, your ears must have been burning. 469 00:26:27,640 --> 00:26:29,790 Better not be from the tropical sun. 470 00:26:30,840 --> 00:26:31,989 Here's what I have. 471 00:26:33,760 --> 00:26:35,797 Hang on. The reception's not good here. 472 00:26:35,880 --> 00:26:37,359 Let me see if I can get to a better spot. 473 00:26:37,440 --> 00:26:40,796 It's DiNozzo. I'm gonna go up top, see if I can get a better signal. 474 00:26:55,000 --> 00:26:58,072 The Base Exchange was selling swords to enlisted. 475 00:26:58,160 --> 00:27:00,071 One was definitely to Seaman MacDonald. 476 00:27:00,160 --> 00:27:01,195 There were three other seamen 477 00:27:01,280 --> 00:27:02,873 who illegally bought officer swords. 478 00:27:02,960 --> 00:27:04,519 And I've got their descriptions. 479 00:27:04,640 --> 00:27:06,278 Okay, where are you? 480 00:27:06,480 --> 00:27:10,872 I'm waiting for my helo to arrive. It's gonna be a couple hours, though. 481 00:27:11,040 --> 00:27:12,678 (TROPICAL MUSIC PLAYING) 482 00:27:13,040 --> 00:27:15,793 Hey! What is that? 483 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,320 It's music, Gibbs. 484 00:27:17,560 --> 00:27:19,358 Don't be so paranoid. 485 00:27:20,360 --> 00:27:22,476 You know I'm a professional. 486 00:27:33,160 --> 00:27:36,471 Yeah! This one matches the description Tony gave us. 487 00:27:41,000 --> 00:27:44,834 The name's not on the list of suspicious injuries at sick bay. 488 00:27:45,320 --> 00:27:46,833 How many people on this boat? 489 00:27:46,920 --> 00:27:51,118 This ship has 323 enlisted, 32 officers. 490 00:27:51,880 --> 00:27:54,838 You're lucky this isn't an aircraft carrier. 491 00:27:58,080 --> 00:28:00,799 -What? -Petty Officer Ronald Zuger 492 00:28:00,880 --> 00:28:02,951 cut his arm on a plate-glass window last month. 493 00:28:03,040 --> 00:28:05,190 Only there were no glass shards in the wound. 494 00:28:05,280 --> 00:28:08,910 -Matches the description? -To a tee. Guess where he works? 495 00:28:23,000 --> 00:28:24,991 Impressive swordsmanship. 496 00:28:27,040 --> 00:28:29,077 Killed anyone else lately? 497 00:28:29,240 --> 00:28:31,675 The last time I looked there was nothing in the UCMJ 498 00:28:31,760 --> 00:28:33,876 about virtual homicide, sir. 499 00:28:34,440 --> 00:28:37,717 -You're not under arrest. -Then why am I here, sir? 500 00:28:37,880 --> 00:28:41,430 Well, for starters, there's a little matter of misappropriation 501 00:28:41,520 --> 00:28:42,999 of government property. 502 00:28:43,080 --> 00:28:46,710 -Everyone in CIC plays online a little. -Well, here's a flash. 503 00:28:46,800 --> 00:28:48,677 They don't give you guys top-notch equipment 504 00:28:48,760 --> 00:28:50,319 SO you can have a better gaming experience. 505 00:28:50,400 --> 00:28:53,870 Well, they wouldn't have top-notch equipment if it weren't for guys like me. 506 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:56,469 Guys like you and Seaman MacDonald? 507 00:28:57,680 --> 00:28:59,671 Okay, what came first, 508 00:29:00,160 --> 00:29:02,754 the online chicken or the CIC egg? 509 00:29:05,080 --> 00:29:07,071 I didn't know he was onboard for a long time. 510 00:29:07,160 --> 00:29:09,197 Must have been quite a shock. 511 00:29:09,280 --> 00:29:12,079 Actually we had a pretty good laugh over it. 512 00:29:12,160 --> 00:29:13,992 He's not laughing now. 513 00:29:15,080 --> 00:29:16,229 Is he? 514 00:29:19,200 --> 00:29:20,520 (COMPUTER BLEEPING) 515 00:29:23,080 --> 00:29:24,150 Yes! 516 00:29:35,800 --> 00:29:36,835 (PHONE RINGING) 517 00:29:39,120 --> 00:29:41,475 -NCIS. -That's very official. 518 00:29:41,560 --> 00:29:43,676 Gibbs isn't answering his phone. Where is he? 519 00:29:43,800 --> 00:29:45,438 Having a talk with Kinvaras. 520 00:29:45,640 --> 00:29:48,951 Well, if he's anywhere near as whacked out as his rival, 521 00:29:49,040 --> 00:29:50,633 tell Gibbs to watch his neck. 522 00:29:50,720 --> 00:29:52,438 You got into MacDonald's diary? 523 00:29:52,560 --> 00:29:53,675 I did. 524 00:29:53,760 --> 00:29:55,956 This guy had diarrhoea of the keyboard. 525 00:29:56,040 --> 00:29:57,792 It's going to take me a while to get through it. 526 00:29:57,880 --> 00:30:00,235 I'll do it. I want to. 527 00:30:00,920 --> 00:30:02,115 Cool. 528 00:30:02,320 --> 00:30:05,676 Seaman MacDonald saw you as some sort of authority figure. 529 00:30:05,760 --> 00:30:07,114 I outranked him, sir. 530 00:30:07,240 --> 00:30:09,880 -That's not what I mean. -I didn't kill him, sir! 531 00:30:09,960 --> 00:30:12,395 Okay. Have you ever killed him? 532 00:30:14,480 --> 00:30:15,879 In the game? 533 00:30:16,480 --> 00:30:17,550 Sure. 534 00:30:17,720 --> 00:30:20,439 Kinvaras has beheaded Weylin lots of times. 535 00:30:20,520 --> 00:30:22,477 You were better than him. 536 00:30:23,200 --> 00:30:24,599 Lots better. 537 00:30:25,160 --> 00:30:26,673 Pissed him off. 538 00:30:27,320 --> 00:30:29,118 Is that when you decided to fight for real? 539 00:30:29,200 --> 00:30:32,113 -I never said we fought for real, sir. -Tony! 540 00:30:35,840 --> 00:30:38,514 I found this hidden in your rack, amigo. 541 00:30:39,960 --> 00:30:43,669 It won't take long for the crime lab to match up the metals. 542 00:30:43,960 --> 00:30:47,840 Look, it was his idea. Take the game to the next level. 543 00:30:47,920 --> 00:30:49,558 I thought it was kind of cool at the time! 544 00:30:49,640 --> 00:30:51,836 -Until you got cut. -Yes, sir. 545 00:30:52,400 --> 00:30:54,391 That frighten you, Zuger? 546 00:30:54,520 --> 00:30:57,990 When you found out that MacDonald was playing for real? 547 00:30:59,480 --> 00:31:01,676 Kinvaras is never frightened. 548 00:31:02,520 --> 00:31:04,557 And I've never quite known what Weylin was thinking. 549 00:31:04,640 --> 00:31:07,871 Where were you the night that MacDonald went overboard? 550 00:31:07,960 --> 00:31:10,679 I was helping a friend with a computer problem 551 00:31:10,760 --> 00:31:12,353 most of the night. 552 00:31:12,680 --> 00:31:14,034 Big problem. 553 00:31:15,200 --> 00:31:16,713 Huge, sir. 554 00:31:17,560 --> 00:31:20,359 MACDONALD: I'm constantly being scrutinised by the crew. 555 00:31:20,480 --> 00:31:23,279 Every move I make is monitored by calculating eyes. 556 00:31:23,400 --> 00:31:26,233 I'm sure at this point they're in allegiance with Kinvaras. 557 00:31:26,360 --> 00:31:28,510 I can't let them know I'm onto them. 558 00:31:28,600 --> 00:31:30,079 The element of surprise 559 00:31:30,160 --> 00:31:33,232 will be a great advantage for my final triumph. 560 00:31:44,600 --> 00:31:46,910 Petty Officer Zuger said he was helping you 561 00:31:47,000 --> 00:31:50,231 the night Seaman MacDonald went over. Is that true? 562 00:31:51,600 --> 00:31:52,874 In a way. 563 00:31:53,200 --> 00:31:56,670 Are you gonna help me out here, Petty Officer Carnahan? 564 00:31:56,840 --> 00:32:00,913 I've been downloading a lot of stuff off the Internet onto my PC. 565 00:32:02,120 --> 00:32:03,269 Porn? 566 00:32:03,600 --> 00:32:06,831 I was pretty sure my CO was suspicious, so I hired Zuger. 567 00:32:06,920 --> 00:32:10,959 -He cleaned out the hard drive. -A considerable amount to clean out. 568 00:32:11,880 --> 00:32:14,713 I have a lot of free time on my hands, sir. 569 00:32:15,400 --> 00:32:17,471 As I thought. Abby matched 570 00:32:17,560 --> 00:32:21,394 the dirt lodged under Seaman MacDonald's fingernails 571 00:32:21,480 --> 00:32:24,438 with the sedimentary composition of the ocean floor. 572 00:32:24,520 --> 00:32:27,672 Any signs the suspect had a dance partner before he went over? 573 00:32:27,760 --> 00:32:30,195 There were abrasions on his hands. 574 00:32:30,440 --> 00:32:31,635 No sign of a struggle? 575 00:32:31,760 --> 00:32:34,991 No. The only bruising I could see is where the chain was attached. 576 00:32:35,080 --> 00:32:38,789 No, I'm afraid the only struggle this poor fellow endured 577 00:32:38,880 --> 00:32:40,917 was the one to breathe when he hit the bottom. 578 00:32:41,160 --> 00:32:42,275 Okay, thanks. 579 00:32:42,360 --> 00:32:44,237 I wish I could say it was my pleasure. 580 00:32:44,320 --> 00:32:45,515 From what I hear, 581 00:32:45,600 --> 00:32:47,830 the afterlife could be a vast improvement 582 00:32:47,920 --> 00:32:49,240 for a young man so troubled. 583 00:32:49,360 --> 00:32:51,192 You know, there's a great book I should send you... 584 00:32:51,320 --> 00:32:52,833 Gotta go, Duck. 585 00:32:53,440 --> 00:32:54,839 There are no signs the victim struggled 586 00:32:54,920 --> 00:32:57,833 and our only suspect has an iron-clad alibi. 587 00:32:57,960 --> 00:33:02,079 -Sure looks like a suicide to me. -I don't think it's that simple. 588 00:33:02,160 --> 00:33:03,514 You are letting your personal experience 589 00:33:03,600 --> 00:33:04,670 get in the way here. 590 00:33:04,760 --> 00:33:08,355 No, I'm not talking about his religious morals. 591 00:33:08,680 --> 00:33:10,876 Okay, I've been reading this diary for hours 592 00:33:10,960 --> 00:33:14,157 and MacDonald gives no indication of an intent to kill himself. 593 00:33:14,240 --> 00:33:16,959 -Just the opposite, in fact. -Go on. 594 00:33:17,040 --> 00:33:20,351 MacDonald seems resolved to continue his battle with Kinvaras 595 00:33:20,440 --> 00:33:22,033 after he leaves the ship. 596 00:33:22,120 --> 00:33:24,839 So why would a man so intent on his mission 597 00:33:24,920 --> 00:33:27,719 no matter how deranged, off himself and end it? 598 00:33:27,800 --> 00:33:31,475 -What else is in his diary? -I'm on the last entry right now. 599 00:33:32,080 --> 00:33:34,356 Get me Petty Officer Zuger's records now. 600 00:33:34,440 --> 00:33:35,714 I'm on it. 601 00:33:36,640 --> 00:33:40,190 I need Petty Officer Zuger's records, please. I'll hold. 602 00:33:42,720 --> 00:33:43,835 What? 603 00:33:43,920 --> 00:33:46,560 Aren't you the least bit interested to know what I brought you back 604 00:33:46,640 --> 00:33:48,392 -from Puerto Rico? -No. 605 00:33:48,480 --> 00:33:50,312 -Listen to this. -Hey, yeah. 606 00:33:50,720 --> 00:33:53,075 MacDonald says that after he makes his escape 607 00:33:53,160 --> 00:33:57,279 he'll destroy his enemies by releasing a great plague against the realm 608 00:33:57,360 --> 00:34:00,159 as the sun sets beneath the next full moon. 609 00:34:00,240 --> 00:34:02,311 -File's on the way. -Plague? 610 00:34:03,880 --> 00:34:05,075 Plague. 611 00:34:06,520 --> 00:34:07,715 Yeah, here it is. 612 00:34:07,800 --> 00:34:10,758 MacDonald had applied for the NBC programme. 613 00:34:11,760 --> 00:34:14,274 Nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. 614 00:34:14,360 --> 00:34:17,000 Passed the physical, flunked the psych. 615 00:34:17,080 --> 00:34:19,754 So what's the realm he's talking about? 616 00:34:19,920 --> 00:34:21,877 I think it's the Foster. 617 00:34:21,960 --> 00:34:25,191 MacDonald was convinced that the crew was aiding his enemy. 618 00:34:25,280 --> 00:34:28,113 He's gonna set a bio bomb off on this ship. 619 00:34:29,440 --> 00:34:32,478 -Tell me it's not a full moon tonight. -Sorry, boss. 620 00:34:32,560 --> 00:34:35,439 -What time does the sun set? -23:37 Zulu. 621 00:34:35,520 --> 00:34:39,070 -About an hour from now. -Get Zuger in front of this computer 622 00:34:39,160 --> 00:34:41,276 and see if he can find out anything about MacDonald 623 00:34:41,360 --> 00:34:43,351 or a bio weapon in that game site. 624 00:34:43,440 --> 00:34:46,000 Navy ships do not carry bio-chemical weapons 625 00:34:46,080 --> 00:34:48,151 nor would they have the material to make one. 626 00:34:48,240 --> 00:34:50,117 Contact Reynolds at Homeland Security. 627 00:34:50,200 --> 00:34:53,989 He'll know if there's anything unaccounted for in this region. 628 00:34:54,800 --> 00:34:57,633 -Where's the captain? -In a staff meeting. 629 00:34:57,960 --> 00:34:59,394 Hey, you can't go in there! 630 00:34:59,480 --> 00:35:03,360 Skipper, I have reason to believe a bomb, possibly containing a bio agent 631 00:35:03,440 --> 00:35:05,795 is set to detonate aboard this ship by sunset. 632 00:35:05,880 --> 00:35:08,315 -How real do you think that threat is? -Very real. 633 00:35:08,400 --> 00:35:10,277 -Sound general quarters. -Yes, sir. 634 00:35:10,360 --> 00:35:12,954 Deploy the flying squad. Start with the ventilation systems 635 00:35:13,040 --> 00:35:15,429 and alert sick bay of the situation and have them stand by. 636 00:35:15,520 --> 00:35:16,840 Aye, aye, sir. 637 00:35:18,120 --> 00:35:19,872 (MAN ON P.A.) General quarters! General quarters! 638 00:35:19,960 --> 00:35:23,157 All hands, man your stations. Stand by for further. 639 00:35:23,240 --> 00:35:24,719 General quarters! General quarters! 640 00:35:24,800 --> 00:35:25,870 What are you doing, sir? 641 00:35:25,960 --> 00:35:27,792 Do you know anything about a bomb aboard this ship? 642 00:35:27,880 --> 00:35:28,995 What? 643 00:35:29,080 --> 00:35:31,435 Did MacDonald ever talk about delivering a virus aboard the Foster? 644 00:35:31,520 --> 00:35:32,669 No! I don't think so. 645 00:35:40,160 --> 00:35:41,992 Let's get on your site now! 646 00:35:42,080 --> 00:35:43,832 I wanna know if there's even the slightest clue 647 00:35:43,920 --> 00:35:47,800 about MacDonald setting off any kind of bio bomb aboard this ship. 648 00:35:48,040 --> 00:35:49,917 Reynolds says there's no known material missing 649 00:35:50,040 --> 00:35:51,713 but the intel's soft. They'll continue to check. 650 00:35:51,800 --> 00:35:53,120 Stay on him every five minutes. 651 00:35:53,200 --> 00:35:54,793 Well, he expressly told me to wait for his call. 652 00:35:54,920 --> 00:35:57,719 I expressly don't give a damn. Ride his ass. 653 00:36:09,360 --> 00:36:11,954 (DISTORTED VOICE) Die, Kinvaras! Die! 654 00:36:12,040 --> 00:36:13,872 No! He can't do this! 655 00:36:13,960 --> 00:36:16,270 -What's going on? -I'm not sure. 656 00:36:22,240 --> 00:36:24,072 Weylin hacked me. And Kinvaras is gone. 657 00:36:24,200 --> 00:36:26,589 Is MacDonald covering his tracks? 658 00:36:28,560 --> 00:36:30,551 You listen to me very closely. 659 00:36:30,640 --> 00:36:34,918 There's a good chance that a bio bomb is going off on this ship by sunset. 660 00:36:35,000 --> 00:36:37,469 Right now, you're the best shot we've got to find it. 661 00:36:37,560 --> 00:36:38,994 You give me answers 662 00:36:39,080 --> 00:36:42,550 or I will make sure you're the last one in line on the evac. 663 00:36:42,640 --> 00:36:47,077 Did MacDonald even hint, in any way, of taking out this crew? 664 00:36:47,160 --> 00:36:48,798 No, sir. Nothing. 665 00:36:51,400 --> 00:36:55,075 Go over MacDonald's diary again. Maybe we missed something. 666 00:36:55,520 --> 00:36:59,912 I want to know every detail that happened between you and MacDonald. 667 00:37:03,280 --> 00:37:05,749 Skipper, the hospitals in Raleigh are on standby 668 00:37:05,840 --> 00:37:09,754 and the helos from the Washington and the Bryan are on their way. 669 00:37:27,520 --> 00:37:30,080 We've got a little more than 20 minutes, Zuger. 670 00:37:30,160 --> 00:37:32,595 What is it you're not telling me? 671 00:37:34,520 --> 00:37:36,431 Do you want the crew of this ship to die? 672 00:37:36,520 --> 00:37:40,070 He was crazy, you know. He really thought he was immortal! 673 00:37:40,160 --> 00:37:41,878 He thought you were Kinvaras, didn't he? 674 00:37:41,960 --> 00:37:43,678 That's why you fought with real swords. 675 00:37:43,760 --> 00:37:47,310 I thought we were just playing the game. And then he tried to kill me. 676 00:37:47,400 --> 00:37:49,755 -So you killed him? -No! l just... 677 00:37:50,600 --> 00:37:53,160 -I just challenged him! -Challenged him to what? 678 00:37:53,240 --> 00:37:55,151 To go UA. Like he was always talking about! 679 00:37:55,240 --> 00:37:58,278 I told him to take his sword and swim to shore! 680 00:37:58,680 --> 00:38:01,752 Why was he wearing weights if he was gonna swim? 681 00:38:02,280 --> 00:38:05,238 Why did he have weights chained to his waist? 682 00:38:06,840 --> 00:38:11,118 I told him that was the only way he could prove to me he was immortal. 683 00:38:12,800 --> 00:38:14,996 Why would you let him do that? 684 00:38:16,400 --> 00:38:17,993 To win the game. 685 00:38:23,080 --> 00:38:24,798 This isn't helping us. 686 00:38:24,880 --> 00:38:27,076 -Anything else in those diaries? -I've been over them twice. 687 00:38:27,160 --> 00:38:29,231 Well, go over them again, Kate! 688 00:38:34,280 --> 00:38:36,590 Nothing yet, sir, and it's almost sunset. 689 00:38:36,680 --> 00:38:39,115 Have Agent Gibbs report to my sea cabin now. 690 00:38:39,760 --> 00:38:42,718 I'm missing something. I know I am. How much time? 691 00:38:42,840 --> 00:38:44,114 A little over five minutes. 692 00:38:44,200 --> 00:38:46,111 This stuff MacDonald said about cutting off the head 693 00:38:46,200 --> 00:38:47,349 so the body will die. 694 00:38:47,440 --> 00:38:50,193 I mean, we're assuming that is part of setting up 695 00:38:50,280 --> 00:38:51,839 a "plague against the realm." 696 00:38:51,920 --> 00:38:53,479 But what if it meant two separate things? 697 00:38:53,600 --> 00:38:54,670 Okay. 698 00:38:55,440 --> 00:38:57,829 Zuger's website and his character were destroyed. 699 00:38:57,920 --> 00:38:59,149 And the plague against the realm 700 00:38:59,240 --> 00:39:01,834 could simply be referring to a computer virus. 701 00:39:01,920 --> 00:39:03,718 Leaving "cutting off the head" as another threat. 702 00:39:03,800 --> 00:39:04,835 Exactly. 703 00:39:04,920 --> 00:39:07,912 And MacDonald was sure that the crew was aligned with his enemy. 704 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:10,469 He made it clear he was just as threatened with them 705 00:39:10,560 --> 00:39:11,834 as he was with Kinvaras. 706 00:39:11,920 --> 00:39:13,274 So he's talking about the crew 707 00:39:13,360 --> 00:39:15,556 when he refers to cutting off the head so the body will die. 708 00:39:15,640 --> 00:39:19,110 -That's what I'm thinking. -Who's the head of the crew? 709 00:39:25,040 --> 00:39:27,554 My ship is in chaos because of your hunch, Agent Gibbs. 710 00:39:27,640 --> 00:39:29,836 I'd characterise it more as a deduction, Skipper. 711 00:39:29,920 --> 00:39:31,718 Whatever the hell it is, it's pretty damn flimsy. 712 00:39:31,800 --> 00:39:33,791 I appreciate that. It's all we have to go on. 713 00:39:33,880 --> 00:39:35,518 The seaman's mental attitude is... 714 00:39:35,640 --> 00:39:37,551 Is there some kind of NCIS protocol... 715 00:39:37,640 --> 00:39:38,835 It's not the boat! 716 00:39:38,920 --> 00:39:40,194 -It's a ship. -It's the skipper. 717 00:39:40,280 --> 00:39:41,873 Where are you about this time every day, sir? 718 00:39:41,960 --> 00:39:44,554 -I don't see what that has to do... -Just answer the question, sir! 719 00:39:44,640 --> 00:39:46,392 -Here. Every day I send a... -We gotta go, now! 720 00:39:46,480 --> 00:39:48,630 -Go! Go! Go! Go! -What the hell? 721 00:39:58,880 --> 00:40:00,393 You all right? 722 00:40:02,360 --> 00:40:04,112 -Are you okay? -Yes. 723 00:40:18,920 --> 00:40:22,550 I'm finding this very hard to understand, Abby. 724 00:40:23,760 --> 00:40:25,194 Where did I lose you? 725 00:40:25,280 --> 00:40:29,592 I think somewhere around the part about Weylin and Kinvaras. 726 00:40:29,680 --> 00:40:33,594 -Okay. Seaman MacDonald was Weylin. -Got that. 727 00:40:33,920 --> 00:40:37,231 And Petty Officer Zuger was Kinvaras. 728 00:40:37,320 --> 00:40:40,551 Yes, I remember that 'cause it sounds a lot like Canaris. 729 00:40:40,640 --> 00:40:43,871 -What? -A German navy admiral, World War Il. 730 00:40:44,760 --> 00:40:46,956 Okay. Whatever works for you. 731 00:40:47,040 --> 00:40:49,554 So we've got MacDonald, Weylin, 732 00:40:49,640 --> 00:40:53,793 and Zuger, Kinvaras, battling online in The Immortals game. 733 00:40:54,680 --> 00:40:56,512 Zuger always wins, 734 00:40:57,160 --> 00:41:00,630 so MacDonald challenges him to a fight, like, for real. 735 00:41:01,000 --> 00:41:04,630 And they both buy officers' swords at the Navy Exchange in Puerto Rico. 736 00:41:04,720 --> 00:41:06,279 But they were enlisted. 737 00:41:06,400 --> 00:41:07,959 Let's say they bought their commissions. 738 00:41:08,040 --> 00:41:10,554 That was done at one time, you know. 739 00:41:10,920 --> 00:41:13,833 So they're sword fighting and MacDonald wins. 740 00:41:14,320 --> 00:41:18,314 He cuts Zuger. Zuger gets pissed, and he goes back to the one thing that 741 00:41:18,400 --> 00:41:20,789 he knows he can beat MacDonald at. 742 00:41:21,120 --> 00:41:22,155 The Immortals. 743 00:41:22,240 --> 00:41:23,674 Yes and no. 744 00:41:24,120 --> 00:41:27,317 Zuger realises that MacDonald has tripped out 745 00:41:27,400 --> 00:41:29,550 and thought he really was Weylin. 746 00:41:29,640 --> 00:41:32,029 So Zuger challenges him to prove it. 747 00:41:32,120 --> 00:41:34,475 MacDonald puts weights around his waist 748 00:41:34,560 --> 00:41:38,918 jumps ship, and tries to walk across the bottom of the bay to dry land. 749 00:41:39,280 --> 00:41:40,793 You know, Abby, 750 00:41:40,880 --> 00:41:44,396 sometimes the dead make more sense to me than the living. 751 00:41:46,200 --> 00:41:47,429 Me, too. 752 00:41:59,160 --> 00:42:00,639 You all right? 753 00:42:01,120 --> 00:42:03,839 I just can't get over how the line between reality and fantasy 754 00:42:03,920 --> 00:42:06,434 was so blurred for Seaman MacDonald. 755 00:42:06,720 --> 00:42:10,111 For him, destroying Zuger's website 756 00:42:10,200 --> 00:42:14,159 was every bit as real and violent as trying to kill the skipper. 757 00:42:14,800 --> 00:42:18,509 I'm so glad my parents pushed me into sports in high school. 758 00:42:19,520 --> 00:42:23,434 Aren't you interested at all in what I brought you back from Puerto Rico? 759 00:42:23,560 --> 00:42:24,914 -Sure. -All right. 760 00:42:30,200 --> 00:42:33,875 -You've gotta be kidding. -It's a bikini. Two-piece. 761 00:42:35,040 --> 00:42:36,235 A bottom. 762 00:42:37,880 --> 00:42:40,156 -And a hat? -Puerto Rican. 763 00:42:40,240 --> 00:42:42,709 Any chance you're gonna try that on? 764 00:42:42,840 --> 00:42:44,194 You first. 765 00:42:44,560 --> 00:42:48,076 -Trust me, not gonna fit. -Pigs. I work with pigs. 766 00:42:53,080 --> 00:42:54,479 It's a fantasy RPG book, 767 00:42:54,560 --> 00:42:57,473 complete with character sheets and dice. 768 00:42:57,760 --> 00:42:59,956 Baby steps, Gibbs, baby steps. 769 00:43:00,400 --> 00:43:04,030 -It's in Spanish. -There's just no pleasing you, is there?