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Summary: SPOILERS FOR SEASON V!
Gravedigger is on trial, for her killings and the kidnapping of our favourite crime fighters! Brennan and the gang are called to court to testify the evidence. THE LETTER THAT BRENNAN WROTE COMES UP AS EVIDENCE! Enough said.
Thank you, Thank you for the awesome input from my awesome BETA reader Caitlin ...silver. wings. 34 She was just a great help I couldn't have had such a great story without her, she went beyond her BETA job and actually gave me wonderful advice on the legal side of the story. Thank you again!
Dear Dr Temperance Brennan, we required your presence on the 15th of September in court along with Special Agent Seeley Booth in regarding to the Gravedigger's case. As a key witness, victim and investigator to the case, we require every relevant piece of evidence to the case as this can assist in the persecution of Heather Taffet known as the gravedigger. Along with yourself and Agent Seeley Booth, the Jeffersonian Medico-Legal team will also be asked to testify to the evidence gained throughout the investigation.
Regard, Court of Justice Washington D.C.
As Brennan read over the last words here heart began beat at an abnormal rate. She wasn't the kind of person to feel intimidated by a case or court in fact. This particular case brought back memories she tried to forget. At the mention of the Gravedigger on the letter she could also feel anger building up! The Gravedigger had kidnapped her and her co-worker and buried them. The gravedigger had kidnapped Booth nearly killing him, she knew her behaviour to the Gravedigger when she discovered who she was, was irrational, smacking her with a briefcase could not do justice. It could not demolish the nightmares she had every night, not for her kidnapping but for the fear she had felt on the day when she thought she would never see Booth again.
As she takes in the last sip of her coffee she breaths out with satisfaction as the hot liquid travelled through her taste buds. Drinking the remainders of the coffee her thoughts began to vanish as the loud sounds of the phone began to fill her quiet apartment.
"Brennan" she answered as she reached for her coat and house keys.
"Bones, I'm outside hurry up" Booth said.
"I'm coming, I'm coming" she said as she closed the door and began to walk to the exit of her apartment building. This is going to be an interesting day! She thought.
As she saw the black SUV parked outside she smiled and opened the door. As she stepped inside she immediately smelled fresh coffee and smiled. "You want coffee Bones?" he smiled. She was staring out the window and didn't notice Booth's gaze at her. She was wearing her skin tight jeans with her knee high boots and a plain black top, and as always the only accessory she wore was a chunky brown necklace that defined her cleavage. "You look nice!" Booth said. She squinted at him "Huh?" she said. Booth immediately started the car and drove off.
"Did you get the letter?" Brennan asked, breaking the silence.
"Uh huh, I can't wait to put that bitch behind bars for life!"Booth said, keeping his eyes on the road ahead. Brennan bit her bottom lip and moved her gaze to the passenger's side window. "You okay Bones? You seem a little...agitated!" he said.
"I'm okay Booth" She said, her gaze still on the outside world.
"Okay" Booth said as he rolled his eyes. The rest of the drive to the Jeffersonian went silent as both partners kept their thoughts to themselves. They could tell what the other was thinking but none said a word.
As the car came to a stop Brennan immediately let herself out "Thanks Booth, I'll see you later" she said as she closed the door and made her way to the entrance. Sure I love you he thought.
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"Good Morning sweetie!" Angela said as she popped her head in Brennan's office. Brennan looked away from the computer screen and smiled at her friend. "Did you get the letter?" Angela asked. Brennan nodded in response. "The court case starts on Monday...When will you be attending?" Brennan asked. Angela walked inside and sat on the corner of the coach, "Tuesday. I've got to construct the crime scene virtually for jury to see!" Angela said. Brennan nodded again and returned to her work. "Ange do you mind. I've got a lot to do before Booth brings up a case!" Brennan said with a small smile. Angela nodded a little disappointed with the discharge but after years of knowing Brennan she knew Brennan wasn't the type to share her feelings. "Okay, but just so you know if you need to talk I'm here to listen!" she said. Brennan smiled and returned her gaze to the screen. Angela gave her one last smile and left the office.
An hour later...
Brennan heard a knock in her office door and tore her eyes from the computer screen. "Dr Brennan. Dr Fisher needs you!" Cam said "He's on the platform and he can't seem to identify this particular bone!" she said. Brennan nodded and saved her work before fishing for her gloves from her coat pocket. As she stepped on the platform she took the bone from Fishers hand and examined it. "It looks like a very small piece of a crushed fibular" she said. Fisher nodded his head and thanked Brennan. She nodded in return and removed the gloves from her hand, throwing it in the trash. Just as she was leaving the platform she heard Booth's voice and sighed
"Bones, we've got a case!"
Monday 15th September...
"We are here today in down town Washington D.C court of justice to bring a justice to the people who were affected by the Gravedigger. Today on the stand we have the presence of Doctor Temperance Brennan world renowed anthropologist, who was a victim of Heather Taffet to give her statement and evidence alongside her partner Special Agent Seeley Booth. The defendant to the Gravedigger is attorney Alex Grey and defendant to the Jeffersonian team is federal prosecutor Caroline Julian" the judge announced, "Court will commence now if anyone wishes to participate in the evidence giving please state now!" the judge said. He nodded and asked for the first person.
"Doctor Temperance Brennan do you swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth" he asked. "Of course I do, I want to see her behind bars..." she looked at Booth who was shaking his head 'no'
"...I do" she said.
The lawyer stepped in and began to speak.
"Dr Brennan, could you tell us how you ended up being buried alive with Dr Hodgins by the gravedigger? He asked. Brennan nodded and closed her eyes remembering that night.
"I was leaving the lab early that day and was walking towards my car in the car park, when I felt a bolt of electricity on the back of my neck, the pain...it was unbearable...I couldn't keep my eyes open, I heard Dr Hodgins calling me but I couldn't...I couldn't respond..." Her eyes were beginning to water as she tried not to cry. Booth noticed this and cursed the lawyer for making Brennan remember.
"Could you tell us why you were leaving early?" the lawyer asked.
"I had a karate class" said Brennan as she looked at Booth who gave her an encouraging smile.
"Please continue" Caroline said.
"That's it the next thing I remember is waking up to the sound of the radio, I then opened my window and dirt began to fill my car that's when I realised I was underground, ~I then heard a groan and noticed I wasn't alone, Dr Jack Hodgins was there!" she said still looking at Booth and not the lawyer.
"Could you tell us how you felt?" the lawyer asked. She looked at the judge.
"Objection your Honour, what's the relevance to this on how the victim felt?" Alex asked.
"It's important for the members of the jury to acknowledge the victims pain and every detail of the event" the lawyer said.
"Very well...Dr Brennan?" he said. She nodded and began.
"When I felt the dirt hitting my skin I began to panic, I knew I had the best people looking for me, but panic was something that I felt. However when I noticed Dr Hodgins it made me feel safer, not alone." she said her eyes were lingering on Booth's as she spoke. "I had...faith..." she smiled remembering Hodgins description to her feelings for Booth discovering them. "...that my partner would find us!" she said. Booth felt his heart tighten as it called out for her
"You were there for more than twelve hours! How did you manage to survive with limited oxygen?" he asked.
"I bandaged Hodgins' leg and we discussed our situation. We had lots of bottled water, we were both confused with how we got there, I realised that we only had 12 hours of air and we would be unconscious in 10 and if the ransom wasn't paid, we wouldn't survive" she took a deep breath and continued. "We deflated the front tires to give us some extra time and air. I mentioned the air bags but Dr Hodgins explained they weren't actually filed with air, Dr Hodgins increased the oxygen with the experiment he did!" she said still lingering on Booth's eyes. "You were there for a substantial amount of time surely you did more than experiments!" the Caroline said. Booth gazed at the lawyer as he mentally cursed her.
"I operated on Dr Hodgins he had an open fracture that needed immediate care, after that we ...talked. Before we had increase our oxygen Dr Hodgins began to panic and decided to write a letter for Miss Angela Montenegro, as he believe we were going to die. He also asked me if I wanted to write a....a goodbye message!" she said as she felt tears in her eyes.
"Did you?" he asked. She looked at Booth who smiled at her. She nodded and looked away from Booth. "Could you tell us all what the letter said?" the lawyer asked.
"I...I can't remember" she said turning her gaze away from the lawyer and then back to her again.
"Very well but as it was part of the crime scene I believe the letter is in the evidence room?" he said. She nodded and looked at Booth, who was looking Brennan with the look of pure shock.
"Dr Brennan we will have to read the letter when the evidence has been brought to court tomorrow are you aware of that?" the lawyer asked. She swallowed her saliva soundly "I am!" she nodded.
"Nothing further your Honour" the lawyer said.
"Very well Ms Julian, Mr Grey do you have any question for Miss Brennan?"
"Yes your Honour, I do" he said as he stepped in to the court platform.
"Miss Brennan, from my research I was told you never leave the lab early, why is it that in that particular day you did! The day a serial killer was on the loose!" he said.
"I already answered that question, I had a karate class!" Brennan snapped. "Why was Dr Jack Hodgins with you?" he asked. "I'm not completely comfortable with that question, I am unsure on why Dr Hodgins was there!" she said. "Very well. Can I ask What was your feelings towards the Gravedigger before your kidnapping?" he asked walking a little closer to the stand Brennan was sitting on.
"Objections your Hones, What is the relevance of this question?"Caroline said as she stood up.
"Mr Grey would you care to elaborate the relevance of your question" the judge asked.
"It's fine I'll answer it!" Brennan said, "Cherie you do not have to answer that question!" Caroline said.
"It's fine! Before the kidnap I despised her, I wanted her caught. Dead even! Does that answer you question?" she spat.
"Yes! No further questions your Honour" Alex Grey said.
The judge nodded "Court dismissed until tomorrow when the evidence has arrived!" the judge said and stood up from his seat and left the court room as everyone stood. Booth was still shocked over the goodbye letter she had done. Why didn't she tell me? he thought. Who was it for? It wouldn't be for me...we're just partners it's probably for her family and Angela! He thought. He saw her walking towards him and smiled. He walked closer to Brennan and took her body crashing body on his as he hugged her tight. He could wait for tomorrow, tomorrow would be a day for revelations...
A/N
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