Warning! Spoilers ahead for NCIS season 22, episode 9, "Humbug."Nick Torres' secret girlfriend's identity is teased by NCIS season 22 executive producer Steven D. Binder. CBS' longest-running series is back to its procedural format after a packed season 21 due to its shortened run. This means that NCIS season 22 has time to tackle cases that don't necessarily have a bigger impact on the show. It also allows the police procedural to progress certain personal plots for its main cast members. That includes Nick, who is revealed to be back dating in the NCIS season 22 midseason finale.
Speaking with TV Insider, Binder comments on the revelation that Nick is once again romantically involved. "Humbug" doesn't reveal who he is seeing, prompting theories and speculations from fans. While the producer remains mum about her identity, he shares new clues as to who it might be. When asked if it's Jessica Knight's sister, Robin, he says that he "can neither confirm nor deny this rumor." Read his full quote below:
I can tell you that we’ve seen this person before. This will be a character who has been on the show before and will be back again and it’s going to cause some issues with some of his team members—one in particular, may or may not be related.
What Torres’ Potential Relationship With Jessica's Sister Means For MCRT
It's Curious What Jessica's Reaction Would Be
Robin is the younger sister of Jessica. She has only appeared in one episode, all the way back in NCIS season 20, "Turkey Trot." Despite her rather brief involvement in the show thus far, this fuels the rumor that she is actually who Nick is seeing. However, since not much is known about her and the news of his dating comes as a shock in "Humbug," it's difficult to say when exactly they reconnected outside Navy Yard and started going out. From the looks of it, Jessica seems oblivious to the relationship between her sister and co-worker.
It's worth noting, however, that Nick did say earlier in NCIS season 22 that he is ready to date again after the traumatic end of his affair with Ellie Bishop. For context, the pair's relationship follows a long line of slow-burn romances in the police procedural. Unfortunately, despite their clear feelings towards each other, Emily Wickersham's decision to leave the show effectively ended their connection. Unlike Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David, there doesn't seem to be any chance for reconciliation, so Nick moving on makes sense.
Our Take On Torres’ New Relationship In NCIS Season 22
It's A Good Way To Expand His Story Beyond Being Part Of MCRT
Ultimately, giving Nick a new love life is a good way to develop his personal story. Almost everyone from the MCRT currently has something going on for themselves besides solving crimes for the organization. Even Parker has a mystery with Lily. However, with Nick's family drama already resolved in NCIS season 21, he has been mostly resigned to being part of the agency, with barely any arc outside of Navy Yard. Admittedly, seeing him date someone else would be difficult for anyone who rooted for him and Bishop, but Wickersham is gone and is unlikely to return.
Source: TV Insider
