Warning: Spoilers ahead for “NCIS” Season 23, Episode 6 — “Page-Turner”

The latest episode of “NCIS” unveils a startling revelation about the mysterious death of Alden Parker’s mother, Eleanor. In “Page-Turner,” viewers learn that Jimmy Palmer, portrayed by Brian Dietzen, has obtained Eleanor’s original autopsy report. The findings reveal that her injuries do not align with those typically seen in a fatal car accident. This prompts a concerned Kasie Hines, played by Diona Reasonover, to urge Jimmy to share this crucial information with Alden. However, as the episode concludes, Jimmy and Kasie remain the only ones privy to the truth behind Eleanor’s death.

Alden Parker has been haunted by his mother’s passing for years. Initially, he believed that Eleanor died from a stroke long after she had left their family. However, his father, Roman, played by Francis X. McCarthy, later provides a different narrative, explaining that Eleanor perished in a car crash when Alden and his sister, Harriet, were still children. Roman tells Alden that Eleanor had been drinking, which led to the tragic accident. While this seemed to tie up the loose ends, Roman’s suggestion that he hadn’t been entirely truthful left questions lingering. Unfortunately, Roman’s death in the Season 22 finale left these questions unanswered.