Set in the present day, ghosts from the past of Leroy Jethro Gibbs finally catch up to him, shattering his peaceful retirement in Alaska. In 1992, the team races to rescue a kidnapped Randy while Gibbs and Lala deal with the aftermath of their kiss.

In 1992, the team bands together to help Woody when he's accused of cuddleing a bowling rival. In the present, Gibbs returns to civilization and calls in a favor from old friend Woody.