The scene when Mac discovers the truth is electrifying. Sinise tends to be at his best when he can come on strong, and there is not much stopping him. It's not the secret itself which is so surprising, but how it finally comes out. I'll put it this way - another character puts into words succinctly where to put the blame.
What is more compelling takes place with Dr. Sheldon Hawkes (Hill Harper). As the only person of color on the entire team, Hawkes stands out. Period. Ever since the second season when he joined the team as a field investigator, this has never been an issue. The former medical examiner brings his knowledge as a valuable aid. Even though he has never gone through the police academy, forensics is a good fit for someone with his skills. The level of caring he shows week to week makes him want to seek justice for the crime victims, and it's never a bad thing for people employed by the police department. This being said, there are those who do not feel the same way about Hawkes as his colleagues.
The focus of this storyline is racism. What better way to deal with it than to bring back Michael Elgers, the Neo-Nazi implicated in a house explosion ("Green Piece)? Matt McTighe really makes his persona loathsome this time as he displays complete and utter ignorance. For Mac and Det. Don Flack (Eddie Cahill), they handle Elgers by failing to respond to his taunts. Also, they will wait on evidence before they haul him in. No need to waste the paperwork.
So who takes Elger's bait? Det. Danny Messer (Carmine Giovinazzo), naturally. Giovinazzo has played the role of his street smart cop well ever since coming on screen five seasons ago. The same rough edges Danny has with his colleagues help him to understand the criminal mentality. Considering his older brother, Louie, is a man with ties to a gang ("Run Silent Run Deep"), it's amazing Danny has stayed on the legal side of the law for so long. Becoming a cop has been one of his greatest achievements.
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