Disclaimer: I do not own Bones in any form, shape or manner; though I sorely wish I did.
Regrets
Fear makes people do stupid things.
The ways people react to certain situations are punctuated by fear. They don't fear everything; it's the big things, the life-changing things that they're afraid of.
The Lauren Eames case made me realize my mistake, what I lost by being afraid. I missed my chance with Booth because I was afraid, afraid of not being what he needed, afraid of messing us up, afraid of him realizing that I'm not enough for him, that he'll leave once he finds someone better.
Afraid of losing him.
The definition of bravery is having the ability to confront things that you fear, that cause you pain, or things that you are uncertain about.
I am not brave, not where it counts. If I was, I would have said yes, because it would mean I have faith in us, in making it work. But I didn't have any faith in myself. I was too scared to take the risk.
I have no one to blame but myself for having lost him to someone else.
Micah was right when he said that we sometimes get messages, signals from the universe. I just… I just wish I'd gotten mine sooner.
A/N: Yes, I know that there are quite a few fics out there of this episode, but can you blame me for wanting to try and add to that? I mean, that episode was amazing. Horribly sad I'll admit, but I still kinda like the episode - in an angsty, I shouldn't like it but I do kinda way.
Obligatory tag for 6x09.
How was it? Did you enjoy it? Hate it? Want it burned? I'd love to hear your thoughts.