NCIS’ forensic psychologist Jack Sloane (played by Maria Bello) left after three years in series 18. In True Believer, Jack and Gibbs (Mark Harmon) travelled to Afghanistan where they helped a group of young girls from being trafficked. By the end of the dramatic episode on CBS, Jack had come to a life-changing decision.
WARNING: This article contains spoilers from NCIS.
Jack had been seen struggling with work at NCIS as she didn’t see the good in what they were doing.
While they were preventing bad guys from carrying out unthinkable acts, she wasn’t feeling the benefits of the job so when she saw for her own eyes what good she could do in Afghanistan, Jack knew she had to stay.
She told Gibbs that NCIS was no longer for her and for now at least, she wanted to spend time there helping to rescue those in need.
Prior to them parting ways though, the pair shared an unexpected romantic moment.
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NCIS had been teasing for years the romance between Gibbs and Sloane but nothing had been done about it.
They stayed purely colleagues throughout until this very last moment in season 18’s eighth episode.
Before leaving, Gibbs passionately kissed Sloane, leaving fans emotional wrecks as they were no longer able to be together.
Despite this farewell, the crime drama has majorly hinted at a possible return of Sloane.
Actress Maria Bello who plays Sloane was originally contracted for just three years.
She was never intended to stay for any longer so the plan was always for her to leave during series 18.
CBS chose not to renew Bello’s contract for another series but given this email, it looks like the door is remaining open for Sloane to rejoin the team.
Seeing how she is still very much alive and well, this could be a possibility.