DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NCIS OR ANY OF ITS CHARACTERS

Based very loosely on Josh Groban's You're Still You

After All

I was taken from this world too soon. Darkness surrounded me, until I looked for you and saw the light of our love shining bright. The strength of our love beats on in my heart. Even if I close my eyes I can see your face. The face of the man I adore.

You were and always will be my hero. Conquering all the evils of the world, righteously; you've earned my unending love. Through it all, after all the scars of fighting for our freedom, you're still the man I love for all eternity.

Yet, as time has past I see you're hurting from your losses. That pain strikes my soul. I want to ease that pain. Beneath it I can see you, the man that I fell in love with. So no matter how much you hurt inside, you're still him.

You've always had my unending faith. I never once doubted your love for me or your ability to succeed at anything you set your mind to. You were content to just let me love you. You never asked for more than that. I needed you to know, I was assured in our love.

I know the heartache that you suffered throughout your life. The painful memories that burdened you; that they weighed heavily upon you were no secret. Rising above them we found each other and our love was the blessing we both sought.

Even from afar I know you will always be the man I loved. Staying true to yourself is a testament to the truth of that love.

One day there may come another who will see all the wonder that encompasses you. You are loveable today, just as much as the day I found you. Don't hide away all that you have to offer, because you may receive a love that you deserve. You are a man meant to love, after all.