Major Spoilers for NCIS Season 22, Episode 4, “Sticks & Stones”
In NCIS Season 22’s latest episode, Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen) and Jessica Knight (Katrina Law) finally face their feelings post-breakup, as they’re forced into a heart-to-heart while stuck in a camper. The conversation reveals lingering love between them, but also the realization that they can’t give each other what they need right now. Jimmy craves stability, while Jessica isn’t ready to settle down. Despite their mutual “I love you,” they decide to part for the moment—though without closing the door completely.
Dietzen and Law shared insights with TV Insider, noting the emotional depth of the scene. “The beauty of it was that we just went with our gut instincts,” said Law, while Dietzen remarked that their scenes have an easy flow, creating some of his favorite moments on the show. The actors hint that while the characters try to move on, they’ll still share glances and moments that reveal unresolved feelings.
Looking ahead, Jimmy is seen trying to reconnect with his team, taking a break from dating to focus on what helped him heal after his wife’s death—his work family. Meanwhile, Law teases Knight’s struggle between staying and chasing new opportunities, as well as an upcoming appearance by Knight’s “agent of chaos” sister, promising drama for the team. For fans, it’s clear: the spark between Palmer and Knight isn’t gone yet, and the road ahead will be worth watching.
