A small group of people were gathered in the cemetary that morning, in the front the NCIS agents that she had called her family stood next to her parents. It was interesting the people she came from, they were lawyers believe it or not and happened to disapprove of her gothic ways in all forms. Though they loved her none the less, something that Tony could not say about certain family members.
As they listened to her church leader give his last respects, Tony couldn't help but roll his wheel chair forward. He looked down a the casket, it was amazing intricate and brillant at the same time. She had designed it for herself, modeled it after the old coffin she slept in. Though this one was completely transparent, she said it would be better if she ever had to be exhumed and it would drive her parents wild. He laughed softly and pressed his hand against it.
NCIS agents around the departments had placed different things that reminded them of her in the casket, though Tony's item was something that reminded him of how close they were. That silly farting hippo was her pillow, he smiled and lowered his head to rest against the lid of the casket.
"Hey Abbs, I never thought you would beat me. I mean come on, you know I was always faster. I'm glad you went your own way though, that's how you lived ya know? Your own way, you are so amazing. You taught me how to live Abby, when I needed someone to take care of me you were there. And you know what, you never masqueraded as my best friend you were my best friend. And I know Abbs, you loved me...I'm so sorry...I loved you too Abby but my heart...it choose someone else. I knew you understood, it was in your eyes. And by what you did, I definitely knew you understood. God I'm going to miss you Abbs, you were closer than my sisters could ever get you know? I let you in, and that hippo...he is just as good a friend as any. Hope he talks to you like I did, I mean after all I know you would miss my loveliness right?" He smirked and stroked the casket gently, "There will never be a good bye for you Abbs that is worth anything...you were too special and you knew it. You blessed us each day you walked here and we didn't see it till you were gone...Abbs...I'll be seeing ya." He rolled his chair back, eyes clouded as he looked up at Gibbs.
He was ever silent, though all had heard Tony's heartfelt good bye to a dear friend. Gibbs' hand fell upon Tony's shoulder and the two passed that knowing look to each other before watching everyone say good bye. When all had finished Gibbs leaned down to Tony and spoke softly, "You did good Tony, she would have appreciated that from you."
"I hope she knows..."
"She does Tony, she knew and that's why she put her life on the line to save Kate."
"How did you...?"
"Tony, it's not that hard to see. After all how long have we known each other?"
"Too long..."
Gibbs chuckled lightly and smacked the back of his head before pushing him towards the car. "Off to your mom's it is then."
