NCIS: Los Angeles season 12 is coming next month on CBS. The latest installment will be exploring a lot of stories, considering what has happened to the real world over the past few months. Yet, it will also continue to address some existing storylines -- particularly the romantic relationships.

NCIS: Los Angeles season 12 could further explore G. Callen's (Chris O'Donnell) romance with Anna Kolcheck (Bar Paly). The latter returned in the previous installment, and fans were hoping that she could make frequent appearances moving forward.

At the moment, it remains to be seen where Callen and Anna's relationship is heading. But, executive producer R. Scott Gemmill told TVInsider that O'Donnell's character is nearing to a point where he wants to make a commitment he never thought he would.

This could be an indication that he's potentially ready to be in a relationship with Anna in the new season. After all, the series doesn't feature a lot of romantic storylines, with the recent one featured Marty Deeks (Eric Christian Olsen) and Kensi Blye's (Daniela Ruah) wedding.

However, Callen and Anna's romance may progress slower considering everything that's going on in their lives. They could be facing a lot of problems that could challenge both of them. Their conflicting decisions could impact their relationship, as well.

Callen and Anna have been through a lot and their experiences could complicate things between them. While they can team up and work together, there's a question of whether or not they could build a stable life together. Still, it's interesting to see them in a larger commitment in NCIS: Los Angeles season 12.

Both of them have a fair share of vulnerabilities. Callen, in particular, struggles to let people enter his life because of what happened to him in the past. The two could lean on each other while dealing with their emotions and conquering the demons inside their head.

Meanwhile, NCIS: Los Angeles season 12 will address some timely issues within the policing world. This has been a huge topic in recent months so it only makes sense for the procedural drama to explore such themes. The stories could reflect what's happening in the real world at the moment.

In a recent interview with The Washington Post, Gemmill discussed how they take on police-related stories in the new season. The executive producer explained that they don't just look at the officer, but at the community and the victim, as well. They're going to view it not only through one lens.

NCIS: Los Angeles season 12 arrives on Sunday, Nov. 8, on CBS.