It’s been years since Pauley Perrette left NCIS, but the impact of her departure is still felt by both fans and the cast. In a recent candid moment, Sean Murray—who plays Timothy McGee—opened up about how much he misses working with Perrette, revealing a side of the story that fans rarely hear.

“I miss her every day,” Murray admitted in a podcast interview. “Pauley brought so much heart and energy to the set. Abby wasn’t just a character—she was a part of our family.” His voice softened as he reflected on their on-screen chemistry and the many years they shared side by side. “We grew up together in a way. We were just kids when this all started.”

While Perrette’s exit was surrounded by tension behind the scenes, Murray focused only on the good times and their friendship. “No matter what happened later, I’ll always be grateful for those years,” he said. Fans flooded the comments with emotional responses, many echoing the same message: NCIS has never quite felt the same without Abby. And now, knowing how much Murray still cares, that feeling hits even deeper.