For years, fans of NCIS have asked the same question: what really happened after Gibbs disappeared to Alaska?Now, they’re finally getting answers.Mark Harmon is set to return in a special Veterans Day crossover connecting NCIS and NCIS: Origins. The story begins in the 1990s, following a young Gibbs and the NIS team as they investigate the death of a naval officer. In the present day, the same case resurfaces — bringing viewers face-to-face with the older Gibbs once again.Producers are teasing major surprises, revealing that Gibbs may not be living the quiet, isolated life fans imagined. “He’s no longer alone,” they hinted.Could this tie back to Cecilia “Lala” Dominguez, Gibbs’ complicated love interest in Origins? Actress Mariel Molino recently called them “star-crossed lovers,” suggesting their story is far from over.The crossover airs November 11 on CBS and streams the next day on Paramount+.