Luis Chávez

During a simulated battle, Reese's team of soldiers ends up getting captured because Reese has trained himself not to think; and in court, the evidence against Hal continues to mount.

After Nestor and Jose Alverez deliver the morning paper to their most demanding customer, Adrian Monk, they notice someone trying to steal it. While trying to stop the thief, Nestor is pushed to his death. Monk's apartment is soon turned into a hub of disorder and distractions as the police search the crime scene. Monk's nerdy neighbor Kevin stops by to check out the commotion, and also introduces his hot new girlfriend, Vicki. With no crime scene clues and no obvious suspects or motive, Monk is convinced that there must be something in the newspaper that the killer did not want him to see.

While the Cell members prepare for the final attack, Farik heads to Las Vegas to discuss the date for Youmud Din with regional Cell leaders from New York and Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, an Afghan boy, Khashul, shows up at the warehouse hoping to be trained as a jihadi. Darwyn introduces the boy to a more moderate brand of Islam in hopes of steering him away from extremist elements, while Gayle is suspicious after a visit from Bobby Habib's cousin, who tells the LAPD she thinks her ex-boyfriend may be a terrorist.

Lily and Ben help a wildlife photographer who is being attacked by an anaconda; Tommy learns a cultural lesson; Mina tries to get along with a new co-worker.