Michael Weatherly Talks About his Directing Debut! 

As a first-time director, Weatherly says his biggest challenge came as an actor. “By the end of this episode, I felt DiNozzo had significantly altered,” he says. “He awakens from a four-year sleep. I was glad to see him back! In this episode and the next, he’s in a Sean Connery place — pretty deadly serious with a twinkle in his eye.”

That glint may be provided by Brothers & Sisters vet Sarah Jane Morris, who debuts as a new NCIS agent — and a potential love interest for Tony. Can the buffoon really transform into Bond? “As the director, I had certain powers,” he boasts, “and I hope the audience is pleased.” Well played, Mr. Weatherly.

FOUR YEAR SLEEP?
GLINT IN HIS EYE?

And all this just happens to occur when EJ comes on the scene?

FML.
*facepalm*