NCIS Season 22 finally reveals significant details about Alden Parker‘ enigmatic girl, referred to as Lily (Kensie Mills). The intrigue surrounding Lily began in the Season 21 finale, where Jessica Knight and her MCRT leader faced a dire situation aboard a decommissioned vessel set to be sunk.
In a tragic incident, Parker sustained a leg injury that severed an artery. As Knight searched for an escape, her mentor began to hallucinate a young girl, whom he called Lily played by child actress Kensie Mills. The show depicted visions of this mysterious character darting around the ship.
During its run, NCIS addressed numerous cases linked to the Navy. Although it is primarily a procedural series, with stories that are mostly independent from one episode to the next, CBS enriches its narrative by exploring the personal lives of its characters.
The original members of Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ Major Case Response Team had various family connections woven into the plot. Speculation arose regarding Parker’s Lily potentially being related to him, which seemed plausible given the nature of his visions of her. This brings us to NCIS Season 22 Episode 15, titled Moonlight.
Lily’s Connection To The Circumstances Surrounding Parker’s Mother’s Death Is Explored In NCIS
There have been various theories regarding Lily’s true identity, with some suggesting she was Parker’s sister who might have perished after falling overboard from a ship. This theory could clarify her initial appearance during Parker’s hallucinations while he was confined in a similar boat. It might also shed light on why the new leader of MCRT harbors a general aversion to ships, possibly due to a repressed memory.
Meanwhile, the reemergence of Roman Parker coincides with Parker’s investigation into the circumstances surrounding his mother’s death. It appears that the Parker family patriarch has been concealing the actual details of how their mother died.
Roman disclosed that Parker’s mother tragically lost her life in a horrific car accident. In their discussion during NCIS Season 22 Episode 15, it comes to light that she struggled with alcoholism, a recurring source of conflict between her and her husband.
Following a particularly heated argument, she left home one night and never came back. What Roman kept from his children was that the police had informed him she died on impact when her vehicle collided with a tree. Due to their frequent relocations at that time, Parker and his sister never had the opportunity to inquire about the details surrounding their mother’s death—until now.
This leads Parker to investigate any news articles related to his mother’s death. While searching through online reports, he stumbles upon a photograph of the accident. Although his mother is not visible in the image, he notices a young girl standing beside the black-and-white photo.
It becomes clear that Lily was present at the scene of the tragedy. A police officer seems to be speaking with her as she gazes at the wreckage. In the present moment, Parker envisions Lily beside him, her expression filled with deep sorrow.
The Reason Behind Lily’s Appearance Before Parker Continues To Be An Enigma
The mystery surrounding Lily’s origins is finally uncovered in NCIS Season 22 Episode 15, yet many questions about her existence remain unanswered. According to Parker’s findings, it appears that the young girl was a witness to the car accident that claimed his mother’s life.
However, since Roman has not disclosed specific details regarding his first hand account of the crash, Parker is left without further insights to piece together the full narrative about Lily (Kensie Mills). Additionally, it raises intrigue as to why the young girl made her debut in NCIS aboard a ship.
It’s intriguing to note that Parker experiences hallucinations of her despite being unaware of the true circumstances surrounding his mother’s death. At this point, it seems to be their only link.
If this is indeed the first time Parker discovers the details of his mother’s fatal drunk-driving accident, it raises questions about why he is seeing visions of Lily—unless there was some prior encounter that he has repressed in his mind.
How Will Lily’s Identity Impact The Remaining Episodes of NCIS Season 22 ?
As we look ahead, it’s clear that NCIS Season 22 will gradually unveil more details about Lily’s overarching narrative. Understanding her connection to Parker’s storyline is a significant development, yet, as mentioned earlier, the procedural raises numerous questions about her role.
This may prompt Parker to explore his own history more thoroughly, providing an excellent opportunity to deepen his character and establish him as Gibbs’ successor. There’s even potential for NCIS Season 22 to intertwine his personal enigma with one of MCRT’s future cases.