NCIS Hawai'i fans have taken to Twitter to complain after it was announced that fan-favorite character Lucy, played by Yasmine Al-Bustami, will be absent from upcoming episodes.
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In Monday night's instalment, fans learned that Lucy had been selected for the Special Agent Afloat position, which she applied for when she and Kate were broken up last year.
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In a heartbreaking scene, Lucy told Kate that she had decided to accept the job, which would see her assigned to a ship, taking her away from Hawai'i and from Kate for four months.
Viewers complained that the storyline didn't make sense for Lucy, who has a fear of the ocean. One person tweeted: "Ngl, even a family situation would've made more sense as an out for Yas than putting Lucy on a giant ship, surrounded by her biggest fear, for four months. She'll be living in three lifejackets at all times for four months."
A second fan wrote: "So you're telling me that Lucy 'feet-water-death' Tara really chose floating on the her biggest fear, the dark abyss, for four months over Kate 'I stayed in Hawai'i, even after we broke up' Whistler? I know Yas needed an out for the Jesus show but... this? Really?" while another added: "I loved their final scene but can't agree they handled it well, overall. I guess it's something they had to do to explain Yas' absence but they could've gone about it a different way. It was low-key out of character for Lucy to take it."
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Other fans were left wondering when Yas might return to the show, with one person tweeting: "Okay, but how long is Lucy gone? What episode will she be back?"
© ParamountLucy will be absent for four months
Fans can rest assured that the actress will appear in the three-way franchise crossover event, which will air in January.
A number of viewers praised the moving scene, however, with one person writing: "We all need a hug but this is so heartwarming. This scene is absolutely beautiful and well written. I know their love will be so much stronger after their reunion," while another added: "The #kacy ending scene was perfection. Wow!! Sad they'll be apart for awhile but they'll get through it."
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