Agent Booth, Dr.Addy these are for you.
He handed them each a large yellow envelope Zach looked up
What are they?
I'm not sure they were left at the reception desk and they have your names on them so I didn't open them. Any other questions Dr.Addy?
No
Zach turned his attention back to the yellow envelope and turned it over. On the back side it had something written he read it out loud.
Dear, Dr.Addy I thought you should have these. Sorry it took me so long to get them to you.
Angela looked at it
Who's it from?
It doesn't say
He tore the envelope open and turned it upside down on the table, the contents falling out with a clang. As soon as he recognized what it was his eyes became as big as saucers. Hodgins looked at him with an amused smile plastered on his face.
What is it Zacko?
Zach looked up at him then held the large bundle of keys up to where Hodgins could see them.
Their Dr.Brennans keys
They all stood quietly staring at the keys that Zach was holding up. Mesmerized by the shiny dangling objects. Angela was the first to break the silence
What……..
And then stopped Dr.Brennan had left the lab almost two years ago and they hadn't heard from her since. One day out of the blue they had all just looked up and she was gone. She hadn't said goodbye or where she was going she had just left. When Booth announced that they had been engaged when she left they had all just figured she had gotten scared and run off. It sounded like her running away from things she wasn't sure of, things she had no control over such as the future. They had become furious at her for leaving especially after they saw what it did to Booth, over time though their feelings had changed. They never talked about her anymore as far as they were concerned she was just a person they use to know. Their feelings had gone from worry, to anger, to indifference. Or at least that's what they told themselves. In actuality they all still thought about her all still hurt over what she had done
They all turned to look at Booth who was now staring intently at the yellow envelope in his hands. He slowly turned it over to reveal the single scrawled word "Sorry" They watched as Booth let out a breath as if he found it amusing. Jack started to speak then stopped when he felt the heat coming off the glare Angela was sending him.
Booth sweetie….
I'm fine Angela I'm fine
He answered ripping the envelope open and sticking his hand in. When he pulled it out he opened his hand to reveal a small black velvet box he opened it and Angela could see the light reflecting off the glistening diamond. Once again he let out an amused breath he then looked up to see three sets of concerned eyes looking at him, he smiled back in response.
Hey at least I can pay off Jens ring now
He closed the box and slipped it into his pocket and Angela smiled
Ya hey why don't we go grab some lunch?
They all nodded in agreement happy to put this behind them.
