'NCIS: Los Angeles' season 8 spoilers: Key takeaways from the winter break to tide us over until the January 2017 episode 12 finale

In the most recent episode of “NCIS: Los Angeles” titled “Tidings We Bring,” Kensi and Deeks are seen celebrating Christmas together, but will it still be a happy one considering what happened between them recently? It is also revealed that the holiday atmosphere is already here and members of the squad are already excited to spend time with loved ones.

Spoiler alert! This article contains “NCIS: Los Angeles” spoilers. Read on if you would like to know what happens next before the next episode airs.

Spoilers reveal that the National Security Agency and NCIS will come together to bring viewers a fresh bout of action. The official synopsis for Season 8 Episode 12 reveals that someone will be working alongside the NSA. As for NCIS, it will be deeply involved in a high-profile case.

Viewers will soon get to see NCIS go head on against foreign cyber hackers threatening the government, writes Tripped Media. Members of the NCIS will be involved in the case more than ever due to the large organisation involved. Callen (Chris O’Donnell) and Deeks (Christian Olsen) will be working closely with Ana (Bar Paly) and Sam (LL Cool J).

Other spoilers say that viewers will get to see Kensi Blye (Daniela Ruah) cope with her new motherhood struggles. Viewers will get to see how she learns to balance taking care of her baby and working at the same time. Later on, she will get frustrated and will start complaining over a lot of people. However, it is comforting to know that, despite these, Deeks will remain patient and loving to Kensi.

NCIS would also not be too far behind with regard to holiday festivities. As Christmas approaches, the show is expected revolve around a pleasant and joyful atmosphere even when they are not on the field investigating and capturing criminals. On the other hand, Hetty will still try to find the mole in her team but time could run out before she gets an answer.

“NCIS Los Angeles” airs every Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS, although it is currently on break to return for Episode 12 in January 2017. It also airs every Tuesday on TEN Channel in Australia.