S14·E18 M.I.A.

Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for NCIS S14E18 (M.I.A.).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: If details are missing, omit them.
Constraint 4: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 5: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 6: Word count target: 280-380 words.
SYNOPSIS: "To carry out a sailor's dying wish, Gibbs and the NCIS team reinvestigate a murder case that was originally ruled an accidental death."
SOURCE [1]: General info about NCIS (Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure).
SOURCE [2]: Cast/crew info (no specific episode details).
SOURCE [3]: General info about NCIS.
SOURCE [4]: History of the show (JAG pilot, Pauley Perrette/Abby).
SOURCE [5]: Cast info (Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, Rocky Carroll).
Episode Title: M.I.A.
Episode Number: Season 14, Episode 18.
Plot: Gibbs and the NCIS team reinvestigate a murder case that was originally ruled an accidental death to carry out a sailor's dying wish.
The synopsis is extremely brief: "To carry out a sailor's dying wish, Gibbs and the NCIS team reinvestigate a murder case that was originally ruled an accidental death."
The word count requirement is 280-380 words.
Problem: I cannot invent details. If I only use the provided synopsis, I will only have about 30 words.
Constraint Check: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing."
Conflict: The user asks for 280-380 words, but the instructions say "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing" and "Never invent or guess... plot points."
Resolution: As an archivist following strict instructions, I cannot fulfill the 280-380 word count requirement without violating the "never invent or guess" rule. However, I must attempt to provide the most professional response possible. If I write only the facts provided, the text will be very short.
Wait: Let me re-read the prompt. "Write a grounded 280-380 word episode recap... Use only supplied facts. Never add dialogue, scene order, character names or plot events not explicitly present. If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather