During some times in our lives we're given a choice, we didn't know it then, but that choice is the one that will ultimately define our lives. Though it was once insignificant at the time, it can lead to shape our future. Seeley Booth now had one of those choices in front of him, and the decision was not going to be easy.
He was currently in a rather large office, the kind of office that belonged to very powerful people. The man sitting behind the desk was looking through Booth's file, once in a while making a face at what Booth positive a mention of some incident involving Bones.
"Do you understand what you're agreeing to?"
Booth startled, he was so lost in thought, "Yes," he responded.
"Good, but just to go over it one more time, this is deep undercover, you will get a new name and a new life, you are not allowed to have any contact with your old life whatsoever, and it will be extremely risky."
"I understand."
The man across from him nodded, he then proceeded to grab the file on his desk and paper by paper put every last but of it in the shredder beside the desk.
"From now on, Special Agent Seeley Booth is no more. He was killed in a recent drug bust involving several drug cartels. His family and friends will be notified of his death, and have our condolences for their loss. "
Silently the man grabbed another file from his desk, and handed it to Booth. Wordlessly Booth took the file and left the office, ready to begin his new life.
Knocking on her apartment door roused Temperance Brennan from her sleep. Who would be here at this time of night? It must be Booth. She sleepily walked over to her front door, and without hesitation she opened it.
"Dr. Brennan?"
"Yes? What may I do for you? Is Booth there?"
"Ma'am, I'm afraid I have some bad news, may I come in?"
Her face showed but a little bit of shock before she slowly opened the door to let the stranger in.
"Is this about Booth? Is he okay?
"I'm sorry, but it may be better if you sat down."
She very hesitantly took a seat on her couch.
"Ma'am Special Agent Seeley Booth was killed in action yesterday
evening, there was a drug bust that went foul; a cartel member shot him
by surprise. His death was painless and instant. I'm sorry for your loss."
And just like that her world stopped.
