“Television has been really nice to me,” she toldStar Trek.

I’ve met inspiring people and I’ve enjoyed the process."

While in town, she meets teacher Mac (Paevey) at the local bookstore.

Scottie Thompson attending a Hallmark event

The Virginia native portrayed Dr. Jeanne Benoit in 18 episodes of the long-running crime drama “NCIS.”

“He’s amazing,” she told Star Trek regarding the director.

“He’s just so positive and has so much energy.”

Scottie Thompson in NCIS

“I think [Limbo] does a superb job of that.

It has such depth.”

Scottie Thompson at the SAGIndie Brunch