@@hayleyyeager8008This possibility was addressed in one episode, when Gibbs saw ghosts from his past. During that time, Gibbs spoke to the ghosts of Kelly and Shannon, who told him that if he didn’t suffer their loss, there was the possibility that they would have had to suffer his loss. (Without their deaths, Gibbs would’ve stayed in the navy, and he would’ve died a hero’s death. That is honorable, but he would’ve never joined NCIS, and more importantly, he never would’ve gotten to help solve navy crimes and give other families closure). While it is possible there can be an alternate timeline where all three lived, it was never shown in the show during Gibbs’ time. I feel so bad for him. Gibbs deserved to be happy. 😢😭💔
I REALLY hope they were fake killed and are actually in witness protection...and the series finale is Gibbs finding out, them finally getting out of Witness Protection and taking retirement to spend every waking moment with them. (although I'm sure it's possible he faked not knowing they were in WPP) And I'll stop... and Mila, if this is your channel, you picked a great show to be on; you are a perfect fit for Kelly!