The very next day they destroyed Dai Shi and the remaining Phantom Beasts for good.
A few days later they were gathered together at the cemetery for RJ's funeral. They remembered some of the things they did and went through with him.
Casey, Lily, Theo, and Domonic all remembered how he had surrendered himself to save them.
Casey, Lily, and Theo remembered how he had been more of a friend to them than a Master and boss except when he really needed to be more of a Master or boss.
Fran remembered how he had given her a job at JKP, taught her how to make pizzas, let her know she was special, and had always been there for her.
Casey remembered how RJ had been such a good mentor to him, always there to give him advice and tips about different things when he needed them.
Lily remembered how RJ had been such a good friend to her, sharing many of her interests, listening to all her problems and helping her solve them, giving her his support her when she needed it, and always standing by her in a battle or some sort of problem in life.
Theo remembered how RJ had been a good Master and trainer, recalling when RJ had trained him in the woods to help him get his confidence back.
Domonic remembered how RJ had been more like a brother to him, recalling when they trained together at the Pai Zhuq Acadmey and when he arrived at JKP, how RJ had embraced him so warmly and happily, much like a brother would.
Master Swoop remembered how good a student RJ had been and how he had softened his heart, teaching the Bat Master that if you use kindness instead of force you'll get a better response.
Flit, who Camille had turned back into a human, remembered how RJ had saved him and befriended him, being his first friend in over a thousand years.
Master Finn remembered how RJ had proved to him time and time again that he was a good Master and a good son, a worthy son, recalling how RJ had protected him from Dai Shi when he first met the Rangers and trained Casey in the Shark Technique, freed him from the Crystal Eye, and had fought off Dai Shi so they could escape the temple with Master Phant and Master Swoop.
The casket was lowered in the grave and covered with the dirt.
The guests left one by one until only Camille, Flit, Jarrod, Fran, Casey, Lily, Theo, Domonic, Master Phant, Master Swoop, and Master Finn remained.
Tears filled the Shark Master's eyes. He had seen what a fine person and Master his son had become, seen him fight bravely and skillfully, seen what a success he had become in business, and seen him prove himself as a worthy Master, leader, and son. Now he was gone.
He had many regrets of his life as a father, but one of his biggest regrets was never letting RJ hear three words as much as he should have. He had never said them enough. He had never told his son enough times, 'I love you.' He had loved his son more than anything but never told him enough, never told him exactly how much he loved him, and now it was too late. Now he had to say one word that he had never wanted to say in this way ever again. He had said it for his wife, and now he had to say it for his son.
His voice slightly choked by his tears, Master Finn whispered softly, "Goodbye."
He slowly turned and walked away, his head low, shoulders slumped, and tears running down his face.
