(The Doctor in the Photo / The Body in the Bag)

Guest Prompt: Maybe do a one shot with Hannah and Booth after Booth tells her Brennan's feelings and she stops him and basically tells him what their relationship is really about instead of doing what she did and told Brennan to move on even though she probably was not planning on staying with Booth anyway. (Ok this prompt jumped the queue because it sounded intriguing to me.)

This is a new story and will consist of three chapters. I will update Sunday and finish Monday. That seems to work rather well for my short stories. I would appreciate if you would review my story to let me know if you like it or not. Thanks. I appreciate it.

I don't own Bones.

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Staring at Booth with great sadness, Brennan exclaimed, "I got the signal, Booth. I don't want to have any regrets.

Booth, suddenly feeling desperate and trapped, replied, "Um, I'm with someone, Bones and Hannah . . . she's not a consolation prize. I love her.

Brennan suddenly bursting into tears, Booth feels the tears fill his eyes also. Not understanding what is going on; but, certain that he can't fix it he glances at Brennan, "The last thing I want to do is hurt you but those are the facts."

Understanding that her moment is past, Brennan responds, "I understand. I missed my chance. My whole world turned upside down. I can adjust.

Booth, feeling the weight of her words crushing him, replied, "I did."

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Feeling like the world was on his shoulders, trapped in a world he didn't understand, Booth looked at Hannah, "Hannah, we need to talk."

Noticing the serious look on Booth's face, Hannah nodded her head, "You look so serious. It can't be that bad."

Sighing, Booth responded, "Bones told me something yesterday that I wasn't sure I was going to tell you; but, I don't feel like it's something I can keep a secret from you. I know I'd want to know if our situation were reversed."

Nodding her head, Hannah patted Booth's hand, "Alright go ahead."

Clearing his throat, Booth stared at Hannah, "I'm not totally sure; but, I think she told me she loved me and she regretted not taking a chance with me. At least I think that's what she was trying to tell me. It was kind of jumbled and half said; but, I'm sure that's what she said."

Frowning, Hannah turned her gaze to Booth's clenched hands. "Seeley, do you love Temperance?"

Sighing, Booth replied, "I've always loved Bones; but, we missed our moment. We missed our chance and I'm with you now. I love you Hannah. I'm hoping that we can . . . This is our moment, yours and mine. The past has to be the past."

Frowning, Hannah asked another question, "Where do you think this is going, Seeley, our moment, what do you think is going to happen?"

Puzzled, Booth reached out and clasped Hannah's hands in his, "I'd like to get married some day; but, I know you don't believe in marriage so I guess I can live in sin for the rest of my life. I love you and I hope someday you'll change your mind about that part; but, if you don't I can live with that."

Slowly shaking her head, Hannah stared with sadness at Booth, "Seeley, you know I'm a nomad. I work in one place for a few months or maybe a year and then I'm off to some other assignment. I can't stay in one place forever. It isn't who I am. I have to be true to myself and you need to understand this. This thing we have, I love it. I love you; but, it isn't permanent. It can't be. I've told you before I don't believe in marriage; but, I don't think you understand what that means. . ."

Interrupting Hannah, Booth felt his world crumbling around him and the solid ground he thought he had found really wasn't, "Hannah, I love you. I thought you love me. Are you telling me that we don't have a future?"

Not understanding the look on Booth's face, Hannah replied, "I've always been honest with you Seeley. I told you when we met that I could never marry anyone. I can never commit to anyone long term. I have my career and it's who I am. I thought you understood that."

Releasing her hands, Booth slowly shook his head, "I don't understand at all. Are you telling me that even though you love me you can't commit to me? I'm not worth staying with?"

Sadness overcoming her, Hannah replied, "You're not trying to understand what I'm telling you Seeley. I do love you; but, I have to be true to me. I have to think of my career. My career is just as important to me as yours is to you. I can't stay in D.C. forever. I have to go where the story is. I love being with you; but, this isn't permanent."

Angry, Booth stared at Hannah. Collecting his thoughts, Booth finally spoke, "You tell me you love me; but, you can't stay with me. How is that love, Hannah? How is that right? You moved back to the States to be with me. You moved in with me. What was the point of this? Is this because you wanted to play house for awhile? I'm not a toy to be played with, Hannah. I'm a man. I'm a flesh and blood man. I don't play house. This is my life you're playing with."

Frustrated, Hannah interjected, "Seeley, I have been honest with you from the day I met you. I am not playing with you. I'm giving you what I can. I don't have anything else to give. I can't give you what you want. You just don't want to understand because you have this idea of what love is and I'm here to tell you Mister, that kind of love only exists in your head. You can't make people conform to your version of reality. Reality is what it is. Love is what it is. If you can't accept who and what I am then I can tell right now that this whole thing is a mistake. I love you Seeley, accept me for me as I am. I accept you for what you are."

Laughing bitterly, Booth replied, "You haven't got a clue who I am Hannah. You've been playing house with my life. I tried to change for you. I tried to be the perfect boyfriend because I cared for you; but, all I see is someone who wants more from me than I can give. I'm not a toy."

Angry, Hannah raised her voice, "I am not playing with you. I don't think of you as a toy."

Folding his arms across his chest, Booth replied, "The hell you don't."

Furious, Hannah lost control, "Do you want me to move out?"

His face a blank mask, Booth answered, "Yes, yes I do."

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Later that evening, sitting on his couch, drinking scotch in his dark filled living room, Booth felt tears form and fall. He knew that there would never be anyone in his life that wanted him. No one had ever wanted him. His mother had left when he was young leaving him with a father that hated him. Rebecca had wanted his son; but, not him. Tessa had dumped him when things started to become serious. Brennan had refused to give them a chance and now Hannah. He would live his life as he'd always lived it, alone and unloved.

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Ok, don't worry. Have I ever done you wrong? There will be another chapter. Let me know what you think of this story. I appreciate it. Thanks.