That's the short answer. Well just have to wait and see with this new chapter. NCIS LA Fortune Favours The Brave cast: Who stars in NCIS Los Angeles? Oh, my God. "I do commend Nell for stepping into her power and really making a decision to serve herself rather than people-please and to serve others. I think that I spent more time at NCIS: LA than I did in my entire school career. She was so alive in the scene. Waiting. In "A Tale of Two Igors," Eric (who appeared on a handful of episodes throughout the season) revealed that he had received funding for his tech company, and that the headquarters would be in Japan. Nell has been going back and forth on the decision Hetty presented to her a while back of taking over her job as Operations Manager. Viewers may be most surprised that Nell turned down MIA Hettys job, leaving the position quite vacated going into Season 13. The only way he's been communicating with Nell is through cryptic messages and she isn't sure when he'll return. Whenever Im in a scene with Linda, Im a student. It was this miracle that we witnessed, and we knew we needed to pass on Hugos message and let it inspire others. She started as a sidekick and she really, quite effectively, was the boss this year, and I had a fantastic time playing it. NCIS: Los Angeles (TV Series 2009-2023) - IMDb This seemed like a good time [to write her out], because you probably expected Nell to take Hettys job that shes being groomed for, said Gemmill. Below, Smith opens up about saying goodbye, reflects on Nells time at NCIS as well as her own on the CBS drama and ponders the future for Nell and Eric. A report in Daily Mail has revealed that the actor Rene Felice Smith who plays the frumpily dressed Nell Jones on the show has departed from the show. For now, she's saying, "Respectfully, thank you for the opportunity, but I'm going to have to pass. RELATED STORIES Mack is an absolute legend. Never say never, right? And the scene is really a bittersweet reunion. We wanted to share Hugo's story, but we knew we also needed to create a metaphor in which to do sobecause we're not writing a children's book about a dog with a brain tumor. NCIS Los Angeles season 11: When is NCIS LA next on? NCIS LA: Nell Jones is in a rocky relationship with Eric Beale. [There were] these fun discoveries that would happen whenever I was out in the field with our incredible crew. So, its kind of this goodbye for now scene. Im on lookout from my Crows Nest, solar charging, nail biting, amongst other things. Linda and I share this mutual respect for each other, and we share this really, very special friendship. That keeps it fresh and honest," he said. As previously announced, it saw the return of Hetty (Linda Hunt), who has pretty much been MIA all season with only an occasional appearance on the computer, but her return was just in time for the team and the show to say goodbye to two long-running cast members. In the episode "Decoy," it's revealed that Eric is working at a security technology company in San Francisco. During the season . Nell is officially moving on, but before she says goodbye to OSP, Kensi ( Daniela Ruah) finds her to say goodbye. I was happy to see Nells goodbye with Kensi [Daniela Ruah] because thats been one of my favorite relationships over the years. NCIS: Los Angeles cast: What happened to Eric Beale and Nell Jones? And tonight, you get to reap the bennies! But with Nell, I really got to play so much more, and I am just so grateful to have been able to play the smart girl, quite frankly.