EachNCIS: Originscharacter has a unique and compelling backstoryfilled with personal struggles.

However, Franks has remained one of the bestNCIS: Originscharacterseven with the addition of everyone else’s story.

His story with Tish only adds to his appeal.

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Franks' temporary address all but confirms that his relationship with Tish is on unstable ground.

Franks' temporary address all but confirms that his relationship with Tish is on unstable ground.

Instead, episode 14 danced around the subject rather than give a direct answer.

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Franks moving out signifies that the couple has separated, but it could also reference a breakup.

All that is clear right now is that Tish needs time to think about the future of their relationship.

Tish and Franks clearly love each other.

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Neither side is right, but neither side is wrong either.

That is part of what makes their separation so heartbreaking.

Both characters had their reasons.

Tonantzin Carmelo as Tish and Kyle Schmid as Mike Franks in NCIS: Origins

Franks wanted to look into the attack to protect Tish, and Tish wanted Franks to honor his words.

Tish and Franks are alsoNCIS: Origins' best couple.

They have the depth and understanding of a couple that has been together for a long time.

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However, there are still at least 10 years before the setting ofNCIS: Originsand the premiere ofNCIS.

As a result, the couple does not have to break up now inNCIS: Originsseason 1.

NCIS: Originsairs Mondays at 10 p.m.

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