Oh
Do you mind go ahead
You and tell for business something like that
Well actually you forget about business
No, you should try it sometime maybe I will
Oh
All right, you ready for this here it comes
Matisse nope mook
Oh
Bingo, no says on well you really do suck at this so you wouldn't buy it absolutely not I
Mean, I don't know if I would I mean it depends. I guess it depends kind of the price. I mean, yeah
No, I definitely I definitely would hazen the new guy or is he hazing you haze me Kenzie, please
Sirot
Monique oh bing bing bing Sam proceeds to the bonus round and Kenzie wins the consolation prize otherwise known as a steaming bucket of
fail
What cases this it's not a case. It's Anna Klein my best friend from childhood
Who's visiting LA our father's were stationed at Camp Lejeune. We stayed close meeting her for lunch today married four-year-old son
Was she in our business? She thinks I am
Told her I was a curator at a gallery a curator
Well, I had to choose a cover story art galleries are cool
Lamorous filled with sophisticated people who know about art
I once dated a girl for three months. We thought I was a dentist
Dr. Deeks DDS and one night we're at dinner and her feeling falls out and she's sitting across me
She's crying out and pain begging for me to help what you do ordered shots of 151 proof rum told her
Soak it in it kill all the germs pretty soon. She couldn't even feel her face let alone her tooth. It was
hilarious
You know
Everyone in our line of work has this regrettable
Necessary choice either be a hermit or be a color story
Eddie cover story is just a more dignified way of saying lie. I am lying to my friend
But sometimes it's better to just leave the lie in place
If a loved one really cares about you
You speaking from experience, honey
It's amazing how much one can learn from field manuals, mr. Callan
Ladies and gentlemen, it's that time again. Oh, you may want to cancel any impending lunch plans
Anyone heard from Nate? No not a call not even an email. We don't even know where he is
What do you have for us Eric the anatomy of a perfect hit
Cyprus meet special agent Dan Williams and CIS
Yesterday he was meeting a contact. He was aware that he was being watched. This trade craft is good
Spotted all the security cameras and exits. He's keeping an eye on the crowd
She's running interference, but for home this guy upstairs in Williams's room
Williams is focused on the threats in the lounge, but not upstairs
Flirty ladies keeping them busy. She's staying anonymous too the shape of her hair is hiding her face from the cameras in the lounge
Just like that cheeks kuff you obscuring his face from the camera
Cocktail waitress is only serving people who are head-on to the cameras. All we can see is the back of her head
Has to look natural with the outfits
No ID possible. Oh
Right there. What was that?
He sent a file from his PDA to the NCIS cloud before he got killed
Unfortunately, it got corrupted that sporty couple. They're tipping off the guy in the room
Agent Williams was killed by an injection of succinyl choline causes instant cardiac arrest made it look like he died a natural causes upon
First examination 20 minutes ago a man used a Canadian passport to enter LAX from London
INS photo caught 18 points of interest 16 of which match
John White
It's an alias, but where's he now being detained by customs at LAX. He's been told it's a routine search
They're waiting for us arrest him. He may not talk could be in town for something bigger
Well, we could take a chance let him go tail him see what he's up to
Just snatch him later. It's risky
He killed one of ours
And if he's detained he already suspect he's being gained because in town for something bigger it might be a risk worth taking
If he does get away, it's gonna be on us
I like a little bit of pressure it does make things more interesting I
Want you two to cover the other end of the case
Agent Williams was investigating a rebel group in Chetnym
He's suspected they were buying small arms from a corrupt source inside the Navy
Now how far are we away from fixing that father Williams sent from his PDA? We're moving slowly
Surely it's 13% complete
Dentist gallery curator
Point of your cover story is simplify your life now make it harder
This is the man who once posed as a sommelier for an entire year
I've got my vintage's varietals and appellations down pat. How could I forget?
Merlot Bordeaux Pino
You bought a gold pin and you wore it
It was my day-to-day cover story and I earned that pin I didn't buy it I took classes and I graduated
I went all out to develop my palate
You were a pin shaped like a corkscrew
For a year you were a magician once not magician
Illusionist you bought a white rabbit G he came with the hat there he is
Here we go
It's going around the block again
Something's not right. Cabby's taking my circles
He's not taking him to a meat. This is the meat. He knows the cab driver
It's going down right now in front of us
I
Stopped it. No, it's not. I know I should have told
I
Was a gypsy cab Kenzie fake medallion number fake plates drivers in the wind
I didn't get a good enough look to even give a description move. I'll have Eric keep checking for cameras
Now we're headed into the boat house
Lost them for now kids pull them out of your hat
Williams is investigating a rebel group in Chechnya called the grusny emirate
Islamic radicals with ties to al-Qaeda founded nine years ago by vaykar
No known last name just vaykar one name grand tradition of share
Madonna Bano, ah great and this is the best image we've got while planting subway bombings in Moscow
Probably isn't a photo-friendly occupation or a safe one vaykar was killed by russian forces seven years ago
Well hiring a hit squad of this caliber to take out an American agent isn't cheap
Williams file says the grusny emirate only has five million dollars in liquid assets
Something doesn't track. They can't afford it. I mean the money or the spotlight that comes with killing an NCIS agent
Unless it was personal
John Craig British citizen former SAS at a creed and hill
So John throwing away 20 years of service become a killer for hire. I'm curious
My pension didn't hold my interest
My pension wasn't great either, but I got hobbies and a gold corkscrew pin
Don't ask
I'm a professional
Either charge me or release me actually there's a third option
Because you're a foreign national and you're a suspect in the murder of a federal agent. You're classified as an enemy combatant
Do you know what that means John?
It means you play ball with us so we ship your ass off the prison in an undisclosed location with a whole lot of sand in
Very little regard for human rights
Is that professional enough for you?
What sort of deal are you offering?
Gentlemen someone in the city is gonna die very soon unless you give me an incentive to help
We can reroute your prison flight from Tunisia to Florida. I would take that
If you think Tunisian prison cuisine sucks. Well, believe me the lack of plumbing is even worse
I'm in Los Angeles for a hit
My team's been hired to complete a lethal action on a local target. Who's the target?
I don't know who hired you. I don't know I get my fee via wire transfer
But we're a team
Same as you with security protocols
We don't know the name of the target or the targets location until we check in at a predetermined rally point
Who's driving the tax?
my contact
It's all I know about the head
But you off the board there is no hit anymore, right?
wrong
Each of us has a backup in place
In case this exact scenario should occur
If I don't turn up to do the job then my backup does
He doesn't hear from me within the next hour
He goes in
Has your backup met the rest of the team members?
No
You want to pose this Craig's backup walking to the squad's rally point
Tell him Craig didn't check in you're stepping up when they take me through the plan
We will have the target's name and location. I stay with the hit squad
You get a tactical team into position at the kill point. You move in when the hit happens
We take these guys out
Craig is the only one we positively ID'd in Cyprus, which means we can't arrest them till right before the hit goes down
Catch them red-handed while they already on high alert
This is a dangerous app we're talking about
I know this is the only way but it doesn't mean I gotta like
Call your backup tell them everything's fine
You're gonna tell me everything there is to know about him these are highly trained individuals
For the military and intelligence. You're at last five minutes. That's my problem
Appreciate your concern John just make the call this time. I'm driving
His name is Nathan Wilson
Take me through your cover story
I'm Nathan Wilson a former green beret buddy John Craig's from our contracting days in the Greenson
You get to go
My butt Mike is up running. I'll be here with Kenzie and Deakes. We hit a distress where we'll be inside in less than 60 seconds
And the distress word is ab or cadaver
Which one of you is Terry? I'm Nathan Wilson. I
Don't know you John Craig mrs. Check-in call
Why wouldn't John check in I don't ask questions I just stick to the plan
He's clean I find this all very interesting why is that because I'm Nathan Wilson
Did John Craig give us the ring and tell you gotta move in now now yet. He didn't say the distress word. I know my partner
Okay, so tell me who the hell is this guy Terry?
I know we haven't met but this guy has got to be a cop John is a professional
If he doesn't check in it's because he's been arrested and he gave up this location in my name
I don't know why I
Don't know who the hell this guy is and I hope to God you haven't given him any information on the target because this guy
Is a cop this guy's the cop Terry
He's covered his own ass he's outraged
Encounter accusing standard police protocol when your covers being blown
I heard all about it from a Fed that John and I worked with in the green zone
You both have ten seconds to sort this thing out the loser dies
Ten go
Seven six five
Three
Two
I'm impressed John would have needed a new pair of skivvies
Welcome to the team Nathan
You best
Target's name is Emma Mastin location Sherman Oaks
Eric I need everything on Emma Mastin. She lives in Sherman Oaks
Emma Mastin 29 years old no criminal record looks like she's a stay-at-home mom
Perfect credit normal balances and Oliver accounts
married to
Clay Mastin who also checks out no criminal record both clean
Well hire a pro-hit squad to take out a soft target like her. I'm gonna whack some lady in the suburbs. I
Watch cheese back you to pay Emma Mastin a visit see what you can dig up on her
Keep your cover story simple
Dr. Deeks
Eric we're gonna need help getting in the front door. I'm on it
Initial surveillance indicates the target goes to this fields market on Moorpark every Tuesday at 4 p.m
How long was the initial surveillance period four weeks or Intel is solid?
Tradecraft is a dying art. Nice to see someone pays attention to the details. Well, welcome to the 18
We'll be positioned inside the grocery store when the target enters. This will be an undercover operation will be
Posing his employees
Why this market?
We went out parking lot right here house, but what what makes this the ideal location? I thought you asked questions
The parking lot is a half a block from the police station
Her house has neighbors potential witnesses who may remember anomalies and the market has multiple exits
And access to three different freeways within what half a month and a security camera blind spot located right here
We'll make sure she lands on it and when she does y'all struck
Oh if you miss for any reason I'll be there to complete the objective
Yes, head eats me. What are you have Sam? I got the hit squads game plan is going down this afternoon
I need a tactical team in position at the fields market on Moorpark
I
Do you know about alarms enough to two years LAPD robbery division I
Did an urban counter-surveillance course at Quantico graduated top of my class. I guess there's book smart and then there's
I wasn't bragging of course not you were just one-upping me
I'm not a one-upper not normally somehow just with me, but have fun running point great. Have fun watching
This is master where from life feed security. Oh, it took you guys so long
Let me take a look at the Q-pad
Here we go
Okay, was the system error just needed to key in the master override code mommy the strange man
Is snooping Joshua this man is our guest be polite. He made all the noises go away. What's up, little man? I'm Marty
Do play through games I do I do but I'm actually I'm actually working right now Joshua
Mommy, can he play well if it's okay with you Marty?
Yeah, no absolutely show me the way
So how old is he he's six my god mine's four it all happened so fast it blows my mind you're a working mom
Sure, that's my husband clay
You're awesome at this when do I go you tell me what yeah, like you said it feels like things happen so fast
Right when we started dating it got pregnant. How are you so much better than we were in love
Take it as a sign
Beautiful family. I'm really lucky to have clay
Nonna, I see a shame. Oh
I've actually never heard that language before miss Massen. I just had to ask what uh, what is it? It's Chechen
There's something you need to know my partner and I are federal agents and CIS
Someone wants you dead
That doesn't make any sense
Please leave my house Emma
We're not here to arrest you
We're here to help you but to do that you have to work with us
Go
You're in serious danger you and your family. I need to know the truth for your family's sake, please
Be honest with me
Sometimes it's easier to just leave the lie in place, isn't it?
I
Nathan
I'm pullo bad. Dada. I'm going to be behind the door. I don't mean to lose to you guys. I don't speak Arabic
It's not Arabic. It's farce. I don't speak daddy there. The syringe is in the bag. Don't stick yourself
No gun you won't need one
So I didn't know what I was making paper is what the car had the mom shot
I'm just
They're carnage. She's a vector in risk. I'm going to make one of us. I'm gonna have my mom
I'm gonna make one man but Chechen I don't know. I don't want you to pull me down
Hello?
Deeks.
Baker's still alive.
Oh, but the file said he was killed seven years ago by Russians.
The file was wrong.
Baker's the one who put the head out on Agent Williams.
Now he's got him after Emma Mastin.
What's up, dude?
Why does Baker want you dead?
He's alive.
He hired a hit squad.
I have no idea why some Chechen psycho wants me of all people dead.
Emma, can you stop lying to me, please?
We're here to protect you.
We can only do that if you help us.
No.
Even if you stop this hit squad, he'll just send another one.
There is a way to end this right now.
Who are you?
Someone who is willing to do anything to protect her family.
That is not an answer.
Let them come.
Use me as bait.
I can't ask you to do that.
I'm in no position to authorize it.
I'm volunteering.
I want to do it.
Why, Emma?
Because if Vacar did send these people, I need to send a message back to him.
And what message is that?
It is not going to be easy.
Talk to your team.
This is your best shot.
Hello?
We need to meet.
NCIS must be in real trouble if the Duchess of Deception is meeting me in person.
Almost as much trouble as you were in Cape Town.
Cape Town?
Who is Emma Mastin?
I haven't heard that name in a while.
She's a former Shadidka.
That's Chechen.
Oh, for Black Widow.
Women whose terrorist husbands are killed in action.
Islamic groups take advantage of their grief,
program them to become suicide bombers.
But she obviously wasn't a suicide bomber.
She was no run-of-the-mill grieving widow either.
She started as an operative, intensive training by XKGP.
She's fluent in five languages.
Run by Grosny Emirate.
Oh.
And she was good, solid tradecraft, but scary.
Easily as deadly as any of the men.
Pardon my language, but how the hell did this woman wind up a housewife in Sherman Oaks?
Typical Cinderella story.
If Cinderella was a Chechen assassin...
Callan's in place.
Once Terry moves in on Emma, he'll intercept him.
We'll have this squad for attempted murder.
I'll be with the tactical unit on site.
I still don't feel comfortable about putting her at risk like this.
Keep her tail on her outside the market.
Everything goes smoothly.
We'll take this crew down.
Guys, that file that Special Agent William sent from his PDA, it's now restored.
I'm sending it to the main screen.
A sonogram.
First trimester.
Date indicated as January 7th, 2004.
Same month, Fakar was supposedly killed.
Looks familiar, doesn't he?
Joshua.
I just spoke to my source.
Evidently, Emma was a former Grozny-Emerick operative.
She thought her husband, Vakar, was dead.
Seven years ago, he was seriously wounded in a raid by Russian forces and barely survived.
He wanted everyone to think he'd been killed.
Emma discovered she was carrying his unborn child, flipped sides.
Agent Williams figured out that Vakar had a child.
And when Vakar knew what Williams knew, he hired that hit squad to take him out.
Now, Emma's the only thing standing between him and the thing that wants more than anything else in the world.
Yes, son.
The End
Waiting on Callan's signal, he'll give us the green light to move in.
Take care of the employees.
They're tied up in the back.
Syringe is prepped.
Ready to go.
Good.
If you lose your opening, give me the word.
I'll clean up.
All right.
Thanks.
All right.
Thanks.
Protective detail just moved Josh away. He's secure for now.
Emma's a former operative and she's got situational awareness.
She knew what this was about from the very start.
That's why she offered herself up. She's not a self-tire. She just looks like one.
That's why Vakar sent professionals to take her out.
All right.
Hi. Welcome to Phil's Market.
What kind of cheese is this?
It's cheddar. It's been aged for five years. Would you like to try one?
Maybe another time.
Grab it.
If you like that sauce, you really need to try the new cuts our butcher got in today.
They're that good, huh?
I wouldn't steer you wrong. They're just around the corner. I'd be happy to show you.
Just go right at the next aisle. She'll be out in just a moment.
Okay. Thank you.
She's in the blind spot. Callum's about to tell Terry the syringe is jammed.
Get ready to move in.
Terry.
Syringe malfunction. Time to step up.
Move on by command.
Where is that?
Sam, I don't see Terry anywhere.
Do not move in. I repeat, do not move in.
Self-disrupt. Terry's changing up his plan.
Thank you.
This woman's good.
She's maintaining her cover.
It was the hit squad still watching her.
Get your shut off.
Thanks a lot, buddy.
You're welcome.
Terry's gone, Sam.
I don't have a meter, Gene.
Damn it. Move in now.
Let's go. Move in. Move in.
Federal agent!
Federal agent, nice try.
Likewise.
Stay down.
This team's a decoy.
Who's got eyes on Emma?
Kenzie and Deese.
I don't know.
She'll be heading home.
It's coming.
Good.
It's coming.
Good work.
That's good.
We're blocked off from her.
It's a setup.
Cover my back.
Ready? Go.
Go.
Follow me.
Come on.
Not bad for a magician.
Illusionist.
Okay, great. Thank you.
So, Joshua's protective details should be here any minute now?
I thought I left that life behind.
From what I saw, you seem to still be pretty good at it.
My husband's on his way home.
He's gonna want answers.
He raised Joshua like his own flesh and blood.
I will tell him anything about my past that he wants to know,
but I can't tell him the truth about Joshua.
About his real father, Fakar.
Emma.
This is one lie that I need to keep in place, Kenzie.
If this man loves you as much as you love him,
it's not gonna matter.
The truth will not pull you apart.
If anything, it's gonna bring you closer.
What happened? What's going on?
Who's this?
Thank you.
For everything.
There's something I need to tell you.
So, Emma and her family got their happy ending.
New names, new locations, and brand spanking new cover stories.
There's still one loose end.
You guys had an audience today.
Fakar.
He was there.
How'd it go with your friend?
I blew it. That's how it went.
Felt like Anna saw straight through my cover story.
It gets easier, right?
Yes.
You're lying.
Am I?
Good night, Eddie.
Good night.
Oh, Sylvia.
Good night.