I wrote this a long time ago. Reading back through it, I made a few changes. Orignally it was actually a little longer, because I thought, you know, hey...this is Bones. She would be very clinical and have a lot to say, but then I thought, she is about to blow herself up...she wouldn't have that kinda time. So this is the result. If anyone would like to see the original, I would be glad to post it. Just in your comments tell me and I'll get right on it. Personally I like both versions. This is only 502 words, so it's short but yeah. Enjoy, and as always please review and thank you for reading my piece. ;)

Booth,

It is really hard for me to write this letter. You and I both lead and have led dangerous lives. In comparison to you, however, I will fold to extent of danger. I have never met a man so composed within his circumstances, nor have I met a man so determined to make the people he cares about safer. This thought alone has kept me going, because I know without a doubt you did absolutely everything you could.

Science has always taught us that life should be lived in a rational matter. Unfortunate to the professors teaching this, I have found from working with you that it actually is not true. Life can never be lived in a totally rational state; if it could, we would all be very bored. Booth, I have come to realize that I was very bored before you came into my life with your crazy socks, funky belt buckle, detrimentally charming smile, lust for life, and overall uplifting attitude. You truly have made my final two years on this earth worthwhile.

I hope that you do not have to find this letter. I want to be able to see you again along with Parker, Angela, Zack, and even Cam. Hodgins and I are scared that this will be the final words we say to you guys. And if in fact they are, please don't cry. My heart literally aches as I imagine your face when you would have to read this under those circumstances. And I know you would ignore that and cry for a very long time, but Booth, please don't blame yourself. This was not your fault.

I have to ask a few favors of you, and I hope you will do them for me. First, I want you to be the one to tell my brother and dad if you find them. Second, please help Zack become a better man. He really looks up to you as a role model. Third, comfort Angela in every way possible. She has been an amazing best friend, as have you, so please be there for each other. Fourth, love Parker with everything and never sacrifice a moment you can have with him. He is an amazing child, and even though I barely know him, I love him very much.

Finally Booth, I have something that has taken a lot of strength to say to you. I love you. Booth, I love you. I know you are probably thrown by this, but I have realized with my time here that I am in love with you. I know I have said that love is irrational, but like I said earlier I have found that everything cannot be rational. And Booth, my love for you is probably irrational, but I for some reason feel it anyway.

With endless gratitude for letting me live my life fuller,
with all the love that I can never give you now,

Temperance

Ps. I don't mind you calling me Bones any more.