The episode provides significant emotional depth for , revealing the "sad family secret" regarding her mother's declining health, which ultimately sets up her eventual departure from the series to become a full-time caregiver. NCIS: Season 14, Episode 20 | Cast and Crew

: What begins as a simple ransomware scheme quickly escalates into a much darker investigation involving a cold-blooded murderer and frozen remains.

: Special Agent Alex Quinn takes a leave of absence to assist her mother, Marie Quinn (Mercedes Ruehl), who is struggling with Alzheimer's disease. Cast and Production

In Season 14, Episode 20, titled "A Bowl of Cherries," the team tackles a high-stakes cybercrime that leads them to a grim discovery. Plot Summary

: The episode features regulars Mark Harmon (Gibbs), Sean Murray (McGee), Jennifer Esposito (Quinn), and Wilmer Valderrama (Torres). Writer : The episode was written by Brendan Fehily . Original Air Date : April 4, 2017. Notable Moment