NCIS fans have never stopped hoping for the return of Pauley Perrette’s beloved Abby Sciuto. And now, with the highly anticipated Tony & Ziva spinoff in the works, the door may finally be opening for an epic comeback. The new series promises to take familiar characters into uncharted territory — and what better way to surprise fans than by bringing Abby back into the fold?

The chemistry between Abby, Tony, and Ziva was always electric, and viewers would love to see that spark reignited. With the spinoff focusing on Tony and Ziva’s life on the run, raising their daughter, and facing new dangers, it would be the perfect moment for an old friend like Abby to step in and offer help — or even get pulled into the action herself.

Rumors have swirled that the producers want to tie the spinoff more closely to NCIS’s legacy, and Abby’s return would be the ultimate way to do that. Fans are already buzzing online at the mere possibility, imagining what kind of explosive reunion could take place.

While nothing is official yet, one thing is certain: the NCIS universe still has plenty of surprises left, and Abby’s shocking return could be the biggest one of all.