Tony has avoided dealing with the growing distance between himself and the rest of the team for years now but when he finds himself left alone to cope with a gut wrenching situation he must finally confront his issues in order to lean on them for the support he desperately needs.

Chris did not come to the past because Wyatt is evil. The truth is so much worse than that. Nor did Chris come to the past alone. Spying on their mysterious whitelighter one day Piper, Phoebe and Paige are stunned to learn the horrible truth.

Kono goes over to Steve's place one night to comfort him after Danny inadvertently hurts his feelings. Unexpected feelings develop between them that changes everything, not only for the two of them but for the entire team and many of their friends and family.

After Gibbs returns from Mexico Tony's NCIS career reaches its lowest point and, with relations with his team at an all time low, he seriously considers running away again. His life changes for the better, though when a long time friend and off and on again lover moves to DC to be with him.