I always love when Fornell is in the episode, because the banter between him and Gibbs is great.
I enjoy these moments, too. Sometimes, I think Gibbs just tolerates him, then they'll have some sort of interaction which shows they actually like and respect each other, even if Gibbs has trouble with the sliding morality of the FBI and other government agencies.
I also think that bodyguard guy is going to be back for more later. Why else would they focus on that at the very end? This could be interesting later on...
I'm split on that. I mainly see the end newscast as a way to point out the irony of Azari being a low level mob guy, becoming mob boss and dying, then his bodyguard apparently beginning to repeat the neverending cycle. As one low-life dies, another steps to the plate. But they always keep their doors open on NCIS.
Did anyone else freak for about half a second when Fornell said something about "she said you'd react that way (or do that)," can't remember the exact words; Gibbs looked confused; then Fornell said "Your second wife" My first thought was "Jenny?" As we all know, no guarantee anyone is definitely dead on tv.