NCIS season 23 finale to feature Kayla Vance's return

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Naomi Grace returns as Leon Vance's daughter Kayla in the upcoming NCIS season 23 finale. The episode, scheduled to air next Tuesday, centers on the team processing Vance's death while investigating a new explosion.

The season 23 finale airs at 8 p.m. on CBS on May 12. In an exclusive sneak peek, Kayla opens up to Jess about missing her father and the boxing workouts they once shared. She notes she has not returned to the gym since his death. Jess, whose own father was an NCIS agent, reflects on the challenges of living in a parent's shadow, asking whether one is honoring a legacy or trying to outrun it.

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