While the NCIS team investigates the link to a dead journalist and a Navy petty officer, Ziva is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father (Michael Nouri), who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father's visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner.
Magnum has an emotional connection to a case when he and every other private investigator and bounty hunter on Oahu are tasked to track down a man (Jake Matthews) accused of murder.
Stacy takes on a new protégé, Sharon, who Charles believes is far too interested in Stacy's personal life. Kita helps Jamal and Tasha search for a new nanny for the twins.
Jamal and Charles become big brothers to two boys Wesley and Yaphet, who attend their church. Tasha's frustration over Kita dating Troy comes to a head and Stacy tries to keep the peace.
Jamal decides to go to work with Charles and ends up temporarily blinding himself. Stacy challenges Charles to take care of the twins for the weekend while Tasha nurses Jamal.