S17·E14 On Fire

Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for NCIS S17E14 (On Fire).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: Never invent or 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: "After Torres and Bishop are victims of a hit-and-run, Torres fights for his life in the Intensive Care Unit."
SOURCES:
[1] NCIS (2003) is a TV-14 Crime, Drama, and Action & Adventure series.
[2] Created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill. Stars Sean Murray, David McCallum, Mark Harmon, Brian Dietzen. Follows the Major Case Response Team investigating crimes connected to US Navy and Marines Corps personnel and families.
[3] Cast/Crew info (general).
[4] Mentions origin as back-door pilots of JAG in April 2003. Mentions Pauley Perrette (Abby).
[5] Mentions Sean Murray and Brian Dietzen were recurring in season 1 before becoming regulars. Rocky Carroll joined in Season 5.
Episode Title: On Fire (S17E14).
Plot: Torres and Bishop are victims of a hit-and-run. Torres is in the Intensive Care Unit fighting for his life.
Series Context: NCIS is a crime, drama, and action and adventure series. It follows the Major Case Response Team investigating crimes connected to US Navy and Marines Corps personnel and their families.
The synopsis is extremely brief: "After Torres and Bishop are victims of a hit-and-run, Torres fights for his life in the Intensive Care Unit."
The word count requirement is 280-380 words.
Problem: There is almost no information to reach 280 words without violating the "never invent or guess" rule.
Constraint Check: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing."
Conflict: The prompt 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: I cannot fulfill the word count requirement of 280-380 words without inventing facts, which is strictly forbidden by the primary instruction. I must prioritize the