The praise team sang a few songs about how great God was. It made JJ a little angry, but he sat there and listened. How could such a great God let this happen? Gibbs could feel frustration radiating off JJ. He took hold of the boy's hand. Sherrie, who was sitting on the other side of JJ, took the other one.

Pastor Dan soon stood on the stage as the praise team took their seats. "Hello, everyone. We are gathered here today under such sad circumstances. It's a tragedy what happened to both John and Tina Bensen. They were a wonderful couple; a wonderful family with their son, Jon, who some here may know as JJ. We are all grieving here, and that's alright. Its natural to be sad when a loved one leaves us. But we should also remember to celebrate the lives they lived.

"Judging by the crowd I see before me, John and Tina were very loved. Though their lives were cut short, they were still full with friends, family, laughter, and love. I remember a dinner party. They had invited the whole Thursday night bible study over for dinner one weekend. For whatever reason, Tina didn't think many people would come. She and John were both delightedly surprised when nearly everyone showed up. Of course, the nice dinner soon turned into a pizza party as they did not have enough food prepared for everyone." A few people laughed, remembering the disastrous, yet exciting, dinner party.

"Let's pray. Heavenly Father, we turn to you now in this time of need. We need Your comfort and guidance to help us through these dark, sad times. Father, we pray that You be with JJ at this time. Losing a parent is hard. Losing two is devastating. Also be with John's sister, Sherrie, as she tries to help JJ along Your path. We also ask that You be with Derrick Metcalf." Gibbs felt JJ's hand tighten around his. "He is still listed in critical condition in the ICU. Be with his family as they are no doubt going through a difficult time as well. Help heal this hurt, Father God, that is plaguing us all. Help us to know and understand that even though it sounds like a dirty lie, things will one day start getting better. You are in our hearts, minds, and souls. In Jesus name we pray, Amen."

Pastor Dan looked up to the balcony and gave a nod. The lights dimmed a little and the projector screen lowered from the ceiling. JJ's video started to play. Sherrie took a few tissues from the box. She then handed the box to JJ, who also took one. Gibbs handed the box to someone he didn't know who was sitting next to him after withdrawing a couple himself. The sad instrumental music coupled with the pictures JJ had picked out were a beautiful combination. They spanned from a few pictures of when John and Tina were kids (not together, of course), through when they had started to date, got married, had their beautiful son Jon Jethro, and ended with photos from only a month back. It was their last family photo. No one seemed to mind that it was long. It brought tears to nearly everyone's eyes, including Gibbs and the people who literally had his back.

Pastor Dan took the stage again. "That lovely video was put together by JJ. I understand he also composed the music."

"Good job," McGee leaned forward and whispered.

"Thanks."

Pastor Dan continued with the service. He read a few scriptures from the bible and offered a chance for anyone to come up to the stage and say a few words. The first lady up, JJ didn't know. She was someone from Tina's work and told a tearful story of how sweet Tina had been on her first day. Whenever she wanted to quit, Tina was right there to help talk through it with her. She threw in a joke saying she better start looking for another job.

Next up was a man Gibbs did recognize and know. His name was Victor Lancaster. He was their CO when he and John first joined. Gibbs was surprised he hadn't noticed him earlier. He spoke of when he first met John and his trouble making friend, LJ Gibbs. Gibbs couldn't help the smile that tugged and the corner of his mouth. He flashed back to the first prank they pulled on Lancaster together. It earned them bread and water for a week, but it was worth it!

Sherrie went up next. She started telling a story JJ had heard some many times before about her and John when they were kids. JJ leaned over to Gibbs. "You going up there?" he whispered.

"Don't know. You?"

"Don't know." They listened to Sherrie for a few more seconds. "What would you talk about?"

What would he mention? Two stories came to mind. He was there when John first met Tina. But he doubted he could tell that story inside a church. He chuckled to himself quietly remembering. The second story he wasn't sure he wanted to tell. It was, however, the one at the forefront of his mind these last few days.

"I'll do it if you do it," said JJ.

Sherrie finished her story and headed back to her seat. "You're going up there?" said a voice from behind Gibbs.

"What are you going to say?" asked another one. They watched as Abby made her way up. She started telling them about the first time she met John, Tina, and JJ.

"If I go up there," Gibbs said to JJ, "you have to tell a positive story. Nothing about you thinking this is your fault."

"Oh. Then never mind." Gibbs continued to look at him. "Fine."

It took Abby a while to finish her story. She kept going off on different topics, in true Abby fashion. She ended with, "But that's another story." Ducky and Ziva chuckled at her sudden ending.

Gibbs took a deep breath and walked up front. "I have to follow that? You're going to make me look bad, Abby." A few members chuckled. Gibbs held onto the podium with both hands. "Uh," he started and looked down. "I met John in basic training, which you now all know thanks to Lancaster's wonderful recap." He found Lancaster and saw him nod. He nodded back. "I was with him when he met Tina." He made eye contact with Abby. "But that's another story." She smiled at him. "The thing I remember most about John and Tina, and even JJ, was when they came to stay with me for a few weeks." JJ looked like he was trying hard to remember when that was.

"It was 91, and I was in a pretty bad way. I was still in the corps and was in Kuwait when," he stopped and took a breath. He knew he shouldn't have started telling this story. "My family was taken from me. When I finally got home, they were there waiting for me. JJ was only a few months old at the time. I thought they would have their own things on their plate to deal with besides me. But Tina," he smiled, "Tina was just so great. John, too. Tina cooked, cleaned. John paid bills and made sure I showered." Gibbs chuckled. "And according to Tina, he didn't do that often enough himself." A few others laughed. "They helped get me up in the morning. They helped get me out of the house. Without them, I doubt I would have survived. They gave me my life back. Given the chance, I'd give mine for their's and JJ's."

He walked off and back to his seat. JJ got up and met him with a hug. When they parted, JJ took his place in front of the crowd. "Hi," he said nervously. "Wow. There are a lot of people here. I bet everyone, well almost everyone, has a story to tell about either Dad or Mom to share. You would think I'd have one too, but I don't. I've been sitting there the last few minutes trying to pick one, and I can't. How do you pick just one moment out of a lifetime of moments? I could talk about my first day of school. Okay, that's a lie. I don't actually remember my first day of school, so scratch that I even said that." The crowd chuckled.

"My parents were great. They were pretty cool about stuff, too. I know, as a teen, I'm not supposed to think that, but its true. I never thought I was much of a trouble maker, but on those rare occasions when I did something I wasn't supposed to, Dad would lightheartedly call me Jethro Junior. Now I know why." More chuckles. "One time, I -." He suddenly stopped as he caught sight of someone in the back. Gibbs resisted the urge to turn around, not wanting to appear too obvious. Sitting in the front made that difficult. JJ seemed to be out of it for just a few seconds too long. Just as Gibbs was about to get up, JJ snapped out of it. He looked around at the rest of the crowd. "Thanks for coming out, everyone. I'm sure they'd be happy you were all here."

He went back to his seat and stared at the floor. Sherrie wrapped an arm around his shoulder. "You alright, sweetie?" He hesitated a few seconds before nodding his head. He wasn't alright, but now was not the time to bring it out. He leaned forward, putting his elbows on his knees.

Pastor Dan asked if there was anyone else who wanted to share. JJ put his hands over his face. He visibly started trembling. Gibbs placed his hand on JJ's back. Pastor Dan announced that right after the service, there would be lunch in the Family Life Center. He asked for everyone to pray together one more time.

JJ started crying. Gibbs leaned forward with him. "It can't be over," JJ said. "The service can't be over already." Gibbs squatted down in front of JJ. "If its over," he sobbed quietly, "then that's it. Its done. They're gone. Like really gone."

Gibbs grabbed the box of tissues sitting under the pew. He handed one to JJ. "Just because its over, doesn't mean they're gone. Part of them will always be with you."

"That's what Jimmy said."

"Palmer has his moments."

Pastor Dan finished his prayer and invited the praise team up for one last song. When they were finished, everyone could head over for lunch. Gibbs sat back in the seat. JJ's crying died down and he sat back up. When the service was over, Sherrie embraced JJ in a tight hug. Gibbs stood, watching everyone file out. Tony had walked back out to the car. Abby dragged Ziva to the bathroom with her. Jimmy, Ducky, and McGee moved around the pew to join Gibbs.

McGee placed a hand on Gibbs' shoulder. "You okay, Boss?"

"Yeah, McGee. I'm fine."

"Well, I don't know about you guys," said JJ when Sherrie finally let go of him, "but I'm starving."

A/N: About JJ's age, I get confused. I thought Kelly was born in 1984. They said she was 8 years old when she died in 1991. That doesn't quite add up right. So what I did was take Kelly's age as she would be now, I left her at 24 because I wasn't sure of her actual birthdate and assumed that she hadn't had her birthday yet this year, and subtracted 8 years from it. 8 because she was supposed to be 8 when JJ was born. But I went by her being 8 in 1991. But if JJ was born in 1991, he would be 17 going on 18. So, yeah. Don't worry, you aren't the only one confused. And I probably just confused you more now. Sorry about that.