After all, she’s not the only one who should consider making a sacrifice.
NCIS season 21 has been over for quite some time now, leaving the show’s fans ample time to speculate about what lies ahead when the next installment hits CBS this fall.
Although it’s been only several weeks since NCIS’s latest season ended on a major cliffhanger concerning Jessica Knight’s future in the show, the fandom has already devised numerous theories, each taking Jessica Knight in vastly different directions. Some fans, more invested in Jessica’s budding romance with Jimmy Palmer, aren’t as concerned about her big promotion. They hope her relationship with Palmer continues to flourish. Others, however, predict that Knight and Palmer’s future together doesn’t look promising. There’s also a simple yet plausible theory that has gained traction among fans.
The season 21 finale strongly suggested that Jessica’s new position, which takes her across the country, would inevitably separate her from Jimmy Palmer, her colleague with whom she developed deep romantic feelings, despite it starting as a light romance. For those already speculating about season 22, the prospects don’t look great. Knight’s decision seems to lead either to a breakup with Palmer or a change of heart that keeps her with the Major Case Response Team (MCRT).
However, another possibility exists—one where Palmer takes the initiative. Some fans suggest that Jimmy could decide to move with Jessica to Camp Pendleton, allowing them to continue their relationship without ending it. If this scenario unfolds in the upcoming season, it might be the best solution for Knight and Palmer’s storyline. Palmer’s decision to support Jessica in seizing her unique career opportunity would be a profound testament to his feelings for her.
In this case, Jessica benefits by getting her dream job and avoiding the worst-case scenario of choosing between her career and personal happiness.
Jessica and Jimmy’s relationship will receive a much-anticipated update when NCIS returns with season 22 on CBS later this year.