NCIS season 22 may have just given the plot that Alden Parker really needs to fully establish himself as MCRT’s leader. NCIS season 22, episode 6 shows the team dealing with a kidnapping attempt gone wrong regarding one of Washington’s most influential philanthropists, Melinda Martin. However, things take a turn for the worse when Melinda’s past sneaks up on her, and with it, so does Parker’s.
As the team hurries to solve the case before Melinda is put in any more danger than she already is, she reveals she has a connection to the Kansas City Mob. Her daughter is the mob boss’ granddaughter. Besides setting up NCIS season 22 with a potential season villain in Carla, the mob’s boss, the episode also reveals an inner look at Parker’s career before he was part of the MCRT and his own connection to the deadly crime organization.
Parker’s Unexpected Kansas City Mob Connection In NCIS Season 22 Explained
Parker Has A History With The Mob From His Time At The FBI
As the NCIS team investigates Melinda’s connection to Carla, Parker identifies the father of her baby as Carla’s son, who died 20 years ago, while she was still pregnant. Parker reveals that he had originally chased after the Kansas City Mob during his time in the FBI, where he even had a special task force dedicated to catching Carla. However, even though they came close a few times, Carla always managed to escape after a confidential informant conveniently died.
Parker promises to keep an eye on her and puts up her mug shot in his office, hinting that his pursuit of justice against Carla is not over yet.
Carla manages to escape in NCIS season 22, episode 6 as well, as one of Carla’s crew members takes the fall for the crimes surrounding Melinda’s case. While the MCRT is shocked that Carla is walking off, Parker is used to it by now. Parker promises to keep an eye on her and puts up her mug shot in his office, hinting that his pursuit of justice against Carla is not over yet.
NCIS Season 22, Episode 6 Delves Deep Into Parker’s Pre-MCRT Days
Backstory Information About Parker Is Rare
While he remains a well-liked leader and loyal team member, not much is known about Parker’s backstory before he joined the MCRT at NCIS. The NCIS season 21 finale revealed Parker carries a traumatic memory regarding a young girl named Lily, but when asked about it in season 22, Parker dismissed it, saying he does not remember the moment. Now season 22 has revealed more information about Parker’s FBI career before NCIS, but some details are still vague.
Having a season villain with close ties to Parker’s past could lead to a great character arc for Parker. As a reserved character, Parker prefers to stay in the present, but a deeper look at his past could be great for revealing more about his character and his life before he joined NCIS. A character arc is also the one thing that Parker is missing to transform him from a good character to a great one.