If youโve been hoping for a reunion between NCIS exes Special Agent Jessica Knight (Katrina Law) and Dr. Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen), you might have to wait a little longer. While itโs unclear if theyโll ever rekindle their romance, the show is shaking things up by introducing Erinn Hayes as Wendy Hill, a new character who may have a connection with Jimmy.
According to TV Insider, Wendy is one of Jimmyโs neighbors, and the two cross paths at a homeowners’ association cocktail hour. The outlet also shared a first-look image from the upcoming episode, Close to Home (airing March 3), where Wendy and Jimmy appear to be getting cozy over drinks. Whether this turns into something more remains to be seen, but fans will have to tune in to find out.
Meanwhile, Knight and Jimmyโs relationship remains in the pastโfor now. According to executive producer Steven D. Binder, the former couple parted ways because they wanted what was best for each other. However, he hinted that their story may not be over just yet:
โAll the while, I think youโre going to get a sense that maybe theyโre better off together. So we need to see how theyโre not better off together first before we see that theyโre better off together. And thatโs the funโseeing how theyโre not better off.โ
Whatโs Next for Jimmy in NCIS Season 22?
Binder also teased more exciting developments for Jimmy in Close to Home. Not only will his ex play a role in the episode, but his daughter, Victoria, will team up with him to help track down a notorious bank robberโdescribed as a โD.B. Cooper type.โ
Additionally, Jimmy will have to go undercover, putting him in close proximity to other women. This could put Knight in an awkward position, as she watches from afar while Jimmy takes center stage in the operation. โWeโll see how mature she is when Jimmyโs undercover, the belle of the ball, and Knight has to watch through a camera,โ Binder teased.
With NCIS Season 22 continuing to bring surprises, fans will have to wait and see whatโs in store for Jimmyโwhether that means a new romance, rekindled feelings with Knight, or something entirely unexpected.
