Tensions are reportedly growing between Mark Harmon and his wife, Pam Dawber, that the couple has said to have reached a rough patch because of the hit-action drama.
In early March, it was reported that Katrina Law would be joining CBS's "NCIS" in a recurring role. This could also explain the suspension storyline, which could be a possible way to give the fans get used to the idea of Gibbs not being an agent anymore.