However, episode 14 just hinted at what might come in the next few episodes for theNCIS: Originscouple.
He takes this to mean that Lala took his advice to call Eddie after Lala said she missed him.
Lala and Gibbs' conversation is brief but signifies something major:Lala is single.
NCIS: Origins has teased their Gibbs and Lala romance for a while now.
Now, it seems as though the pair is closer than ever to getting together.
Despite the awkwardness, the couple still missed each other.
They both still have trust issues with themselves and each other.
Lala and Gibbs also struggle to tell each other everything.
Pedro Hernandez’s murder particularly hangs between them.
They are not yet entirely vulnerable with each other, which is a large factor behind their trust issues.
She needs time to focus on herself before moving on.
That is something Lala will need to understand.
However,making a move too soon might shatter what they have spent so much time building.
For one thing,slow-burn relationships are so much more exciting on television.
The build-up can lead to dramatic climaxes and palpable tension, which make each episode an exciting experience.
Having Lala and Gibbs get together in a short time frame kills that same interest.
Slow-burn relationships are also the most common pop in of relationship in theNCISfranchise.
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