Hey this is just something that has been floating around in my head. Hope you like reading it.
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For Seeley Booth it was just another day. Wake up; go for a run, shower, get a cup of coffee, dead body. Same old song and dance. That is, until he got to the Jeffersonian.
Walking toward the familiar office that he has gotten to know so well over the past six years. Though he hasn't been there that much lately. Ever since he got back from Afghanistan. And Hannah moved in. He really didn't see much of his Forensic Anthropologist partner these days. He made a vow that he was going to spend more time with his Bones. And not just because things with Hannah aren't going as well as when she first came to the states, or because she was on a trip and she might not come back. But because he really missed his partner. His best friend. His Bones. He can count on her to be here when he needed her. She was predictably unpredictable. And he was going to thank her for that when he "Oaf!"
He looked to make sure no one was around to see that. He didn't want to shoot anyone today. Okay, I'm in the clear. Now what the hell? Her door is locked. Since when does she lock her office? Where is Bones? She wasn't on the forensic platform, like usual. Oh, look there's Hodgins. I'll ask him.
"Hey! Bug man. Have you seen Bones?"
"Hey, Booth. No I haven't seen Dr. B today, sorry. Maybe ask Angie or Cam. Angie's in her office." The entomologist answered.
"Yeah, okay. I'll ask Angela." Hmm. That's weird. She's probably with Ange.
Popping his head into the artist office he asked:
"Hey, Ange. Have you seen Bones this morning?"
"Hey, Studly. No I haven't seen Bren. I assumed she was with you. Maybe she coming in late today. I thought she said she was going on a date last night. Maybe it went well." She said with a wink. "Ask Cam."
"Yeah. I'll ask Cam." She had a date and she didn't tell me? Why does it matter anyway? It's not as though you tell each other everything anymore. And I wonder whose fault that is. Oh great, the voice is back. Where is Bones?
"Hey, Seeley. Another dead body?" Her light banter went unnoticed to the FBI agent who only had one thing on his mind.
"Camille. Where's Bones?"
"Dr. Brennan took a personal day. She said she wouldn't be here at all today."
"Did she happen to say why?" That is definitely not like her. He usual has to, well had to, drag her out of here to do things that people need like to eat or sleep. This is so not like her.
"You know how she is, she doesn't say anymore than she has to. And frankly I don't think it's any of my business. She needs a break." From you she thought. But she didn't see that.
"Oh, she also told me to tell you to send everything to the Jeffersonian and to take Mr. Fisher to the scene if a body should come up." The coroner informed him.
"FISHER! Can't it be Wendell or Clark?" Okay, this day officially sucks. Not only do I not know where Bones is or why she didn't call me and tell me she won't be at work today but I have to work with Fisher. Of all the squinterns! Gah!
"It's Fisher's rotation this week. Just be glad it's not Miss Wick's rotation."
He visibly shuddered. "I think I would have to quit the FBI if that happened."
"Hahaha. You wouldn't quit the FBI. You wouldn't want to leave Dr. Brennan."
"Ha, yeah. Hey Cam I'll see you later. Can you ask Hodgins to take Fisher to the scene? I'll text him the location."
"Ok. Bye, Booth."
But he didn't hear her because he was already dialing the familiar number he had memorized a long time ago.
You have reached Dr. Temperance Brennan. I am unable to get to the phone at this moment. Please leave a detailed but short message and I will contact you when I get a chance.
Hey, Bones. I was calling to make sure you're okay and all that other alpha male stuff. And I was wondering why you weren't here today and why you didn't call me and tell me. Anyway call me.
He was contemplating calling her again after he had the body shipped back to the Jeffersonian when he got her text.
Booth, I didn't realize I have to run everything by you before I do it.
He was stunned by that.
Bones, I didn't mean that you had to run everything by me. I just wanted to know that you weren't sick or something.
Her reply was almost instant.
I'm not sick. And I won't be at work all the rest of the week.
That's three days Bones. Are you sure you're not sick.
I am well aware of the length of time. I am not sick. I'm turning off my phone. Bye Booth.
Bye Bones.
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