There was a knock on my door. I put my laptop aside and opened the door. It was Angela.
"Ange, hey!" I said stepping aside allowing her to enter "Is the baby okay?" I said referring to her pregnant stomach.
"Oh, yeah, baby's fine. I just wanted to see you."
She took a seat and I got her some water.
"Oh, well I always welcome your company," I said with a smile.
"You better. So how are you, sweetie?"
"I'm pretty good. A lot of planning to do for the wedding can be pretty hectic. What about you?"
"I'm great," She reached into her bag and pulled out a piece of paper before placing it down in front of me, "Here"
"What is this?" I said looking over the address written on it.
"That's Booth's address."
I looked at her, "Ange…How did you get this?"
"I have my ways, Bren. Now go get ready!"
"Angela, I can't…"
"Sweetie, look me in the eyes and tell me that you don't want to see him."
I looked at her, "I don't," And Then I looked away, "I can't. But Angela, If Booth wanted to see me, he would come see me."
"Bren, he might be thinking exactly what you are thinking right now."
"Angela, I don't want to disrupt his life. I want him to be happy."
Sweetie, everyone deserves to be happy. Including you and if the way to get that happiness is to go see Booth, then you should take it. But sweetie, Booth will be thrilled to see you. Trust me."
I didn't say anything.
"Obviously I can't force you to do, but just tell me you'll think about it."
"I will think about it."
"Good, now I have to go see the doctor."
Angela left and I sat back down and stared at the address. I didn't know what I was going to do. Of course I wanted to go and visit him, but I didn't know if he would be happy to see me. I didn't know if I wanted to find out either.
Just then, my fiancé Mark walked in.
"Hey, sweetheart," he said as he kissed my head.
"Hey," I smiled.
"Whose address is that?"
"An old friend of mine."
"Oh, you going to visit this old friend?"
"Probably not."
"Why not?"
"He…I haven't saw him in 5 years, he probably wouldn't want to even see me."
"Tempe, I can't speak for this guy because I've never met him, but if you want to see him, you should. I think you should go see him."
"You do?" I smiled again.
"Yes, I do but the decision is ultimately up to you."
I nodded, "Thank you…I think I will."
"Okay, you take all the time you need."
"Thank you so much," I said getting up and heading upstairs.
I packed a bag with a few extra clothes, Jasper and Brainy Smurf and started driving.
I woke up with the worst headache of…the week. Rolled out of bed, put on some relatively clean clothes and switched my cup of coffee for a glass of whiskey. I sat on the couch in front of the TV and started flipping through channel after channel. Nothing good was on, not that I was ever sober enough to notice. I was about to pour myself a second glass of whiskey when there was a knock on my door. I wasn't expecting anything but my "friends" were known for showing up uninvited. I opened the door and was instantly surprised. Because standing in front of me was my Bones. She looked just as beautiful as I remember, if not more.
I stood in front of Booth. The man that I had known for 11 years, been close to for 5, disliked for 1 and lost for another 5. He looked as though he had not gotten a chance to clean up properly. His face had stubble on it and he wore jeans and a t-shirt. His hair was messy. I wore jeans, high heel boots over top, and a black coat.
I stared at her unable to find words.
"Booth?" She asked. She was still the most beautiful girl I ever knew.
"Bones," I said with a smile.
"Guy hug?" She asked and my smile widened. I opened my arms and she hugged me. I hugged back holding her close to me. She pulled back and I instantly missed the feeling.
"Want to go for coffee?" She asked.
"Yeah, sure."
We drove there in silence but when we arrived, we talked and laughed about the old times.
"Remember the pony play case? When I specifically remember you saying, "Stop! or I'll kick you in the testicles," I said laughing. She had that brilliant smile on.
"It worked," she said before she laughed.
"That is did, Bones."
It was great to see her again. I lost count of all the times I dreamed to see her smile again or hear her laugh.
"Tell me one new thing about you." She asked.
"Okay, um…I don't play hockey anymore. You?"
"I'm getting married."
I looked at her finger and saw the ring. My heart broke.
"Congratulations!" I said as I faked a smile.
"Thank you."
"It's good to see you again, Bones."
"It's great to see you as well, Booth. I missed you."
"I missed you too. And don't miss me now, but I have to use the washroom,"
She laughed and nodded. I got up and walked to the back.