Ducky started to think back.
"No. Who are they?"
Gibbs waited a moment and took a deep breath.
"They are—were—my wife and daughter."
Ducky stared at his friend in shock.
"Shannon is my wife and Kelly is my daughter."
"Why have I never met them?"
"Because up until today, I thought—I thought they were dead."
Ducky stared at Gibbs in disbelief.
"Why?"
"Because I went to Kuwait and I was injured in desert storm. When I woke up, I go the news that they had dies. Shannon witnessed a murder and was going to testify and I.D. the guy who did it. She and Kelly were put into protection but the murderer found them. They were in a car and they shot the driver who then lost control of the car and crashed. The driver died from the gun shot and Shannon and Kelly died in the crash."
Tears were rolling down Gibbs's cheeks freely now.
"How did you find out they were alive?"
"I got a call saying that if I wanted to see them again I would have to exchange myself and $100,000 by Thursday at 12:30 AM. I have no idea who this guy is!"
"OK Jethro, it is now 7:15. That means that you have 5 hours and 45minutes to find this guy."
"I already know where he is going to be and when. He said he will be at the Iwo Jima memorial."
"Now all we have to do is wait."
"I can't take anybody with me otherwise he will hurt them. How do I know he hasn't already done that?"
After a few moments, Gibbs said, "Ducky I have an idea! Come with me."
Confused, Ducky said, "Ok. Let me put our dearly departed away." He closed the drawer and followed Gibbs.