Disclaimer: All of the Bones characters belong to Fox I'm just burrowing them for a little fun
Jack Hodgins was lying unconscious on a hospital bed an IV hooked up to his arm. The loud beeps of the heart monitor were echoing through the small room. He's surrounded by darkness his groggy mind is trying to figure were he's at. His mind drifts in and out of memories of her. He can't seem to get Angela off his mind no matter how hard he tries. He tries to open his eyes but they are too heavy. A wave panic washes over him when he realizes he can't move. Pain is spreading through his body as the numbing effects of the morphine are starting to fade away.
His mind drifts to the night of the accident. Another sleepless night was starting to pass him by. His lying on his bed unable to sleep he can't get her off his mind. He misses her laugh and her loving kisses after a hard day at work. Sleeping with her in his arms had become a nightly routine. He can't sleep without her next him. The last two days were pure torture without her. It took all the strength he had not to beg for her forgiveness. But he was still angry that she waited so long to tell about her marriage. Her clean clothes are hanging in his closet her favorite necklace is sitting on the nightstand next to him. Pieces of her are everywhere he can't escape them. He feels incomplete without her and he's no longer angry. He's ready to put what happen behind him and move on.
He jumps out of bed and grabs the phone. He starts to dial her number but decides against it. Instead he gets his keys and heads towards his car. He gets a bouquet of red roses before driving towards her apartment. Rain is pounding against his windshield the sweet scent of the roses fills the car. He has the window cracked the cool, damp air caressing his face. The fresh breeze helps him pay attention to the road. He's heading towards the final intersection before her apartment building when a black Hummer runs the red light. The car slams on the driver's side of Jack's car pushing across the slick road. Jack's head slams against the window as the car goes up on two wheels. It flips over landing on the driver's side. The car continues to slide all the way into a nearby pole Jack is knocked unconscious.
He can't remember the last time he was in this much pain. His mind drifts back to the car. The air around him turns warm and sticky. With each breath that is taken the amount of oxygen decreases. Temperance is in the front seat with a knife clutched in her hand. His knuckles are white his heart racing out of control and the only thing he can think of is Angela. He feels the blade penetrate his skin pain shooting up his leg. His cry of pain is muffled by the cloth in his mouth. He can feel the warm blood gush out of his body running down his calf and onto the floor. Everything goes black and the pain disappears.
He thinks back to when he was pulled from the car. He holds his breath as he watches Temperance's body disappear from the car. He follows when he feels a pair of hands pull him upwards. Another pair hands grab him and his lying next to her. The bright sun warms his already sweating body. He exhales loudly the fresh air fills his lungs. He ignores the pain in his leg all he can feel is the gentle touch of her hands. They start at his chest carefully working upwards as she brushes the dirt off of him. She's smiling down at him her soft hands caressing his dirty face. She pushes his hair back her touch is soft and comforting. She surprises him when she leans forward and presses her lips against his. He lies in shock for second then responses to her kiss. Her soft lips are warm against his, chills run down his spine. The moment seems to be over too quickly but he could care less. He's been crazy about her for so long it didn't matter. Their eyes meet and he feels every fear and doubt fade away.
The scene in his mind suddenly changes and he's in Angela's room. She's sitting on the bed next to him her eyes fixed on his injured leg. The awkward silence is ringing in their ears. She sighs running her fingers lightly along the deep gash on his calf. She leans forward and gently kisses his wound. He smiles meeting her warm brown eyes. She scoots closer her hand pushing back his hair. He reaches up placing his hand on the back of her neck. He pulls her down to him, his lips meeting hers. The kiss was slow and sweet making both their hearts race. It was the first kiss they had shared since he was pulled the sand.
The memory fades away and Angela's piercing screams fill the room. He shoots out of his bed racing into the guest bedroom. She's tangled up in the satin sheets a layer of sweat covers her body. Within seconds he's sitting next her gently urging her to wake up. Her eyes fly open they are filled with pure terror. The witch she sobs as he pulls her into his arms. She buries her face into the crook of his neck her arms wrapped tightly around him. He shivers as her hot breath dances on his bare skin. She presses her trembling body against his her eyes shut tightly. Her fears melts away she's safe in his arms, nothing can hurt her.
It was the last thing he remembers when he heard the door open. Even though he can't see her he knows she's there. He struggles to open his eyes again, desperate to see her beautiful face. He remains in darkness he can feel her moving closer to him. Her scent fills the room as she lets out a soft sob. He can feel her gentle touch on his right arm as she sobs his name. He feels helpless as his mind starts to shut down but he won't let himself give up. He refuses to slip away from her forever.