NCIS: Origins has slowly been speeding up Gibbs and Lala’s romance and episode 17 just hinted at a major development. Since the premiere of the NCIS prequel, Gibbs and Lala have gravitated toward one another but have had a few obstacles in the way of them confirming their romantic relationship. However, it seems as though they are closer than ever to forming a couple.
NCIS: Origins has differed from the other NCIS spinoffs by focusing more on personal arcs and character development than usual. With the focus on personal dilemmas, there has also been an increasing focus on romance, with several episodes centered on the couples of NCIS: Origins, including Franks and Tish and Gibbs and Lala. While Gibbs and Lala are not a couple yet, the progress of NCIS: Origins season 1 has been pushing them closer in each episode. By episode 17, it practically confirms their interest in speeding up the process.
Gibbs & Lala More Openly Express Their Affection Towards Each Other In NCIS: Origins Episode 17
Gibbs & Lala Aren’t Trying To Hide Their Affections Anymore
While NCIS: Origins episode 17 is not particularly romantic, it does feature a key development in Gibbs and Lala’s relationship. The episode shows both Gibbs and Lala worrying openly about the other, in a manner that goes beyond police work and friendship. Gibbs is noticeably concerned when he hears Lala was elbowed, and Lala stays the night at Gibbs’ house, caring for him after he gets a head injury. While their injuries warrant worry about any member of the team, their level of care is one step above the expected response.
This is great news because it means Gibbs and Lala are not trying to hide their feelings anymore. While they still want to retain a professional working environment, their feelings are both getting stronger and they both want to care for one another. This could speed up the process of an official Gibbs and Lala romance because it could signify their feelings becoming too strong to hold together, leading to them uniting.
How A Gibbs & Lala Romance Could Change NCIS: Origins Moving Forward?
It Could Change The Team’s Dynamics
Things are finally starting to look good for Gibbs and Lala as they are starting to care more about each other and are learning to trust one another again, but there is a major hurdle coming up. The NCIS: Origins ending will see Lara Macy return to the NCIS franchise as she investigates Pedro Hernandez’s murder. Macy’s appearance could open up unresolved issues between Gibbs and Lala, pushing a wedge between them and ruining the trust they have built.
A Gibbs and Lala romance in NCIS: Origins season 2 or beyond could be amazing, but it could harm the characters if they are not careful and deliberate with their actions.
Gibbs and Lala becoming a couple could also shift team dynamics, leading to awkward interactions that get in the way of solving cases. If they get together, they both have to be certain as their relationship could make or make the NIS team. A Gibbs and Lala romance in NCIS: Origins season 2 or beyond could be amazing, but it could harm the characters if they are not careful and deliberate with their actions.