AN: Just wanted to take the time out to say thanks to all those who reviewed. It
means a lot, it really does. Oh, and for some reason, I kept forgetting my
disclaimers. It has something to do with the fact that I *wish* BONES is mine...
But, its not. Any who, here's Chapter 3 of Inevitabilities.
"Then what's the problem, Brennan?"
There was a problem. Really there was.
Temperance heard the question loud and clear, yet she couldn't find the answer
as quick as she thought she would. Her brain began to analyze. Brennan knew it
wasn't the chance that he'd abandon her. She knew Booth would never do that.
Maybe the problem was her. 'There we go. I wouldn't be good enough for him. This
couldn't last,' her brain, not her heart, was speaking for her.
"Me, Ange. I'm the issue."
"I'm... not understanding you."
"We... Booth and I... just don't fit."
"Are you kidding? Sweetie, you two go together perfectly."
"There is the underlying issue. We do fit, but we shouldn't... We are... I am...
emotionally distant -"
"Bren -"
"I don't think he deserves someone like that: someone who doesn't carry out her
relationships -" Okay. Enough. Stop, sit, and listen."
Doing exactly as she was told, Brennan made her way back to the same seat across
from Angela, leaned forward and put her face in her hands.
"Look at me," Temperance looked up and realized the heavy burden her secret had
created.
"Don't deny Booth his right to choose whether or not he should continue to love
you. Even if you haven't carried out a relationship to the fullest extent
before. This one will be different."
Smiling once again, she responded, "You have too much confidence in me, Ange."
"I think my level of confidence in you is just the right amount."
"Thank you, Angela. I'll let him choose, but..."
"But what, Brennan?!"
"But... How do you tell your best friend and partner of almost five years you're
in love with him? And what if he doesn't believe me? I always told him love was
just a reaction in the brain caused by different physical features. After
explaining love so many times, how does he do it? How does he still find a way
to love me? He could have any woman he wants. But he picks me. I just don't
understand this man!" Faster and faster she spoke and when she was finally
finished, her head spun.
"That was some speech, Brennan."
"I just got really dizzy."
"You don't look too good."
"I think I'm going to go home early today, Angela." Between her secret, Booth's
secret, Angela's advice, and the position she put herself in, Temperance was
feeling exhausted and worn out. This was especially unusual, but she knew when
enough was enough.
"Well, I'm all finished here and you're in no position to drive, so I'll go tell
Cam you aren't feeling well and I'll take you home."
"Thank you, Angela. I appreciate it," with a faint smile she stood.
"What else are best friends for, sweetie?" With a sympathetic smile in place,
Angela made her way to the door. She felt, in a way, bad for her friend. Brennan
was tired, worked out, and was worrying about her potential relationship with
Booth. Sighing, she knocked on her boss's door before making her way in.
-
"Home," the only comment Brennan had made since she got into Angela's car.
"How's your headache?"
"It's slowly going away. Want to stay for a little bit?"
"Sure. Ooh, do you have any ice cream? We should have some and maybe watch a
movie. After all, it's only six."
Tempe laughed a little, "I don't have ice cream, but maybe you can go get some?"
A huge grin found its way upon Angela's face, "Now that's a plan," she grabbed
her bag and opened the front door, "I'll be right back."
Grabbing a bottle of ibuprofen, Brennan made her way into the living room with a
tall glass of water. She had a lot to think about. And of course it had to do
with Booth. Her mind was almost always set to thinking about Booth after work.
Temperance was beginning to lose control of herself, but she didn't mind. Even
that was new. How could she not mind if she was losing control? "I guess that's
just what love does to you."
Liked it? Hope so. And sorry I took SO long to post!! My computer likes to make
things difficult. Please R/R!!