: The narrative explores the cycle of abuse and the strength of the "found family" unit within the Deeks-Blye household.
: The NCIS team is called to investigate after a woman is spotted fleeing the scene where her husband was murdered. [S14E5] Flesh & Blood
: The investigation triggers painful memories for Deeks regarding the domestic abuse he and his mother suffered at the hands of his father, Gordon Brandel. : The narrative explores the cycle of abuse
: Deeks’ mother, Roberta Deeks (played by Pamela Reed), visits Los Angeles to meet Rosa , the young woman Kensi and Deeks recently brought into their family. Gordon Brandel. : Deeks’ mother
The episode focuses on an investigation and deeply personal character development for Special Agent Marty Deeks: