Jimmy tried to hide his nervousness. He, Ducky, and Abby were working tirelessly to identify the remains of the kids found on the bus. He wished that they didn't have to do this at least not now. That they could wait until the next day. Give him time to find excuse to not be there. He didn't want to be there when they found out his secret. What he had been hiding from for eighteen years. It wouldn't happen like that though. Gibbs knew the pain of losing a child and wanted to give the parents answers. As soon as possible so they could have closure, say real goodbyes, and put their kids to rest for real. So far they had been working for five hours and had managed to identify all but one of the kids.

"Are you alright Mr. Palmer?" Ducky asked concerned for his young assistant.

"Oh yeah I'm fine it's just uh…" Jimmy stammered.

"Is it hard for you to work dead children because you and Breena are thinking of starting a family?" Ducky asked.

"Yeah sure let's go with that." Jimmy thought. "Yes Dr. Mallard that is what is wrong." He replied.

"Well don't let it get to you otherwise you will never be able to be a good parent. Possibly even ruin your relationship with Breena." Ducky explained.

"Thanks I will remember that Dr. Mallard." Jimmy replied relived Ducky hadn't found out the truth.

The two went back to work on preparing the bodies for the families to come and deal with them. While Abby was up in her lab trying to identify the last body. Even though they knew the names and it was the last one they still had to double check. Just in case there was a mistake. Ducky looked up and Jimmy flashed him a smile. It was fake but he had learned enough from Tony to know how to make it seem real. Then it happened Abby came down to autopsy. Instead of bounding in like she usually did. She stopped nervously at the door hugging a piece of paper to her chest nervously. She seemed afraid to come in like she had been when she first started and after Dearing.

"Abigail are you alright?" Ducky asked.

"Yeah I'm fine." Abby replied.

"Well then come on dear girl." Ducky replied.

"Ducky I uh I identified the last kid." Abby replied nervously. "It's uh…"

"Well who is it Abigail?" Ducky asked.

"Um here." Abby replied handing Ducky the paper.

"No this cannot be right." Ducky replied.

"It is I checked twice." Abby replied.

"But this says…" Ducky replied.

"I know" Abby replied.

"James Palmer…" Ducky whispered.

Ducky turned to confront Jimmy but he ran out of autopsy looking scared to death.

A/N: Sorry for another short chapter but I wanted to explain Jimmy's connection before I officially began the story. Since I already promised updates on "Home" and "Times Like This" Friday. This story will not be updated until next week. Thanks for reading so far and please review.