W. Davd Phillips

One of my favorite shows on tv is NCIS. I understand it may be the most watched show on television actually. The last episode before Christmas was entitled “Faith”. The episode tells the story of an enlisted son of retired Colonel-turned-preacher is found dead. The team believes he may be the victim of a hate crime. Meanwhile, Gibbs’ father comes for a holiday visit. (You can watch the whole episode here). At the end of the episode, the NCIS team share Christmas with a few folks in a creative, inspirational way.

A couple of notes on the clip to help you better understand the scene:

1. Special Agent DiNozzo gives his “Secret Santa” gift to Delores, the director of HR. She is known as a very difficult lady.
2. McGee pulls some strings to get expensive and restricted satellite access to the Indian Ocean so Fisher can see his mother on Christmas.
3. Gibbs’ Father comes to see him for Christmas. They have a difficult relationship but towards the end of the episode a time of healing and hope develop between them. Gibbs’ dad helps him finish making toys for the Children’s hospital where Gibbs is set to play Santa.

Here is the clip:

Often times, our Christmases are filled with trinkets and simple gifts that do not have real meaning. But we can change people’s lives with our investment in theirs. Did you do that this Christmas?

PS: The music behind the video is Kangaroo Cry by Blue October. It’s a powerful song. The whole song with words are in this clip: