Brave

Rating: T

Spoilers: Season 3 through 5

A/N: The title is based on the song called Brave by Sara Bareilles and thought this would describe this best. It's a good song if you haven't heard or listened to it. The song explains why I chose this title. So check it out. Enjoy.

And thank you left my heart in Paris for a better summary or a summary in general. I appreciated it.

Summary: Jenny didn't die in JD, her sister took her place, she is trying to track down Rene Benoit who is still at large, meanwhile Tony is settling for Jeanne as he doesn't think there is anyone else out there for him. Is Tony wrong? Can Jenny finally get revenge? Jibbs and Tiva.

Disclaimers: I don't own Brave by Sara Bareilles nor NCIS.

It was Jenny's funeral. One of the saddest days for NCIS. She was the first female director of NCIS and in any other federal agency. Also the first to die in the line of duty. Everyone was there who worked in NCIS. Gibbs, his team, Abby, Ducky, and Jimmy were there standing in the front row. The men were wearing suits while Abby was wearing her black dress along with Ziva. Jenny was in a coffin with only her face and chest showing. Everyone was standing up talking about it. Gibbs walked to the front of the coffin and faced the audience. He stood near the side.

"I think it would be the time for me to say a few words about her," Gibbs said. Everyone in the area was silent. "The director was a hard-working person. She would always try to push herself harder since she was the first female director. But I'm also talking about when she was my partner. I know how much she changed for when we first met. She has build a better physical and mental person inside and out. She has over came many things. At times she was not sure or ready for things. But she can do them now. I was certain." He paused for a moment and continued. "Jenny has been friends with many of us here in NCIS. We were all a big family in our certain ways. I'm sure everyone liked her as herself. But now we are all be wondering what if she survived? One of her favourite sayings would be 'I guess we will never know.' We will all miss her as workers to friends to family. Thank you." Gibbs tilted his head down and walked slowly back to where his team was standing.

"Thank you Gibbs for saying that. Now we will end this with a nice dinner inside," The eulogists said. Everyone got up and walked to the dinner slowly but Gibbs team. They stayed behind.

"I'm sorry Gibbs," Tony said. Gibbs walked up to the coffin one more time and studied Jenny's face. He cupped her face with his right hand.

"I'm sorry Jen," He whispered and walked back to his team.

Ziva said. "I'm also sorry." Gibbs didn't reply. Abby walked up to him and hugged him. He returned the hug.

"I going to miss Jenny; mommy so much," Abby whispered to Jethro.

"Same," He replied and let's go. Abby, Gibbs, Ducky, McGee, and Jimmy walked silently back to NCIS.

"Can I tell you something Tony?" Ziva asked.

Anthony answered. "I'm all ears."

Ziva took a big breath in. "Tony. I have three words to tell you. I-"

"Hi Tony!" Jeanne called from far back. Tony turned to face Jeanne. She was wearing her pink nurse outfit but she was wearing a black coat over it. She was holding a red rose in her hand. Tony walked over to her. They walked toward Ziva.

"Hey Jeanne! I would like to introduce you to my friend and partner Officer Ziva David," Tony said.

"Hello," Ziva said sadly.

"Hi! I'm Jeanne Benoit. I'm Tony's girlfriend," The doctor said.

Ziva frowned. "Oh. Well I better get going." Ziva rushed away. "How could I tell Tony that? He has a girlfriend. I shouldn't of said or thought of that. Tony would never think of his partner like that. I should apologize to Tony after he's away from Jeanne," Ziva thought and entered NCIS. Jeanne faced Tony.

"I heard on the news and I know you were a professor here and the Director was your boss so I brought over a flower to say how sorry I am," Jeanne explained.

Tony linked arms with Jeanne and they slowly walked over to the coffin. Jeanne placed the rose underneath. "Thanks for coming," He said.

"I'll come visit more often than."

"It's fine Jeanne."

"Well I need to go back to work. Bye Tony!" Jeanne ran back to her car.

"Bye!" Tony shouted. The car drove out of the NCIS and to the gate. He thought. "Now what was Ziva going to say? Was she sad about me being with Jeanne? Was she about to admit her feelings on that? She left in a rush as soon as she met Jeanne. Maybe I should break up with Jeanne. Maybe I should come clean about my feelings to Ziva. But she doesn't feel the same way I do for her. That's why I'm staying with Jeanne. Ziva probably likes all guys who have six packs and are strong." He sighed and walked back into NCIS.

*****Jibbs*****Tiva*****

After the team got separated by the new director, Gibbs went home to his boat and drink himself away. He opened the door and he silently walked down the stair but he saw a familiar face down there with red hair. She had a NIS sweater that he guess was from his room and some jeans on. "Jen?" Gibbs asked confusedly he stopped on the middle step. She turned to face him. "It can't be you. You just died." She walked up to the bottom of the stairs.

"Jethro. I was wondering when you were going to show up here," The red-head said.

"Is that you Jen?" Gibbs said. He couldn't believe his eyes.

"Jethro. It is me Jenny," Jenny replied. Gibbs walked down the stairs to meet her and hugged her.

"Why did you make everyone believe you were dead?" She hugged back.

"Well here is my story. I needed to visit my mother since she is very sick. I have a twin sister named Heather who said she would gladly replace me. So I told her what has happened and she placed my part. I called your friend Mike Franks to help her. He agreed and came. But he thought that was me he was helping not Heather."

"So how did Heather kill 4 out of the 5 people who were in Decker's old diner?"

"She was a police officer in L.A. It was her day off and wanted me to help our mom and she wanted to go on an adventure."

"That explains why I thought you couldn't kill them all."

"Now I have one question for you Jethro." She released from the embrace and looked into his eyes.

"Sure Jen. Ask away."

She sighed. "Why did you burn down my house?"

It took him a moment to reply. "Because we didn't want to let the world know that no one protected you since you were off our radar. Also I met your friend from Paris that you didn't kill. Mike killed her so you don't have to worry about that."

"That was the fifth person she couldn't kill right?"

"We don't know but most likely. But why only tell me that you're alive and not the whole team?" Jenny walked over to his workbench and grabbed her own glass of bourbon.

"Because I need your help." Gibbs walked over to his workbench and poured himself a glass of bourbon.

"With what?"

"Well I need you to help me figure out where Rene Benoit is."

"Again with the frog. Why do you want to find him so bad?"

"Because I believe he killed my father." He took a sip of his bourbon.

"Need a place to stay?" He needed to change the topic.

"Actually I do." Gibbs finished his glass of bourbon and refilled it. "Am I allowed to stay here?" He slowly sipped some bourbon and placed the glass back down after. Jenny placed her cup back down on the bench and stared at him.

"Sure. You can take the bed upstairs."

"And how about you?"

"I don't sleep there."

"Where do you sleep then?"

"Do you want me to help you find the frog?"

"Yes Jethro. That's the reason I came here."

"We'll start tomorrow then. Get some rest. You'll need it." Gibbs said and walked upstairs. Jenny sighed.

"I need to tell Jethro my feelings sooner or later. But he probably hates me because I left him in Paris. Why would he feel the same for me as he did then? I did break his heart and it was the worst decision of my life," Jenny thought and sighed. She walked up both set of stairs to the bed room.

Jenny walked into the room and saw Gibbs standing there in his red hoodie and blue and white plaid pajama pants. "I hope you don't mind. I haven't slept here in years and haven't expected company. The bathroom is down the hall. I'll be downstairs if you need anything." Gibbs walked over to her and kissed her forehead. "Good to have you back." He walked down the stairs.

"Thanks!" She yelled. Jenny closed the door to the bedroom and took her jeans off and slipped into bed.

Gibbs laid down on the couch and pulled the covers over him. "Why can't I tell Jenny my feelings? I fight criminals and solve crime. I was in the First Gulf War but I can't say three simple words. Why?" He thought but drifted off to sleep to not think about it.

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