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Ryan looked up and smiled at the two people standing before him, still in each others arms. It was obvious how much they loved each other, but yet, he was kind of hoping for an outburst. His parents; that thought still amazed him, were looking at each other as if to ask the other what to do. He figured it would take a while before the awkwardness would wear off. He just hoped the love would not go away once the initial shock wore off.

It was his mother that finally broke the tension. "Ry," she said quietly, rushing over to his side, "you're alright!"

"I'm fine mom," he looked up at her, "what exactly happened?"

"Your plane crashed," Temperance explained, "you have broken several ribs as well as your femur." She winced as she said those words, this was her son she was talking about; it was almost as if she could feel his pain. "My guess is that some of the debris hit your leg at the perfect angle-" she cut off. It was too painful to think of her son in that much pain. He's smart, he understands what happened.

Booth stood in the spot where Bones had left him. He observed the scene going on between the two people in front of him. A blind man could see the love between those two. Booth smiled. This was the woman that swore love was irrational; that she would never fall victim to that trap. Of course, when it's your kid you're talking about, it changes everything. He looked at her until she turned and motioned for him to come closer.

Booth cautiously approached the bed. Temperance moved over and allowed him to join them. The three of them sat uncomfortably for a few moments, not knowing what to say to one another. Finally Temperance stood up and announced, "I am going to check with everyone in the waiting room; let them know Ry's awake and responsive."

Ryan chuckled softly, this was his mother at her best; avoiding any difficult decision that came her way.

It was obvious Booth was thinking the same thing, for he stood up and grabbed her by the shoulders, preventing her from walking out. "Don't run away Bones," he said softly.

"I'm not running, Booth," she responded, "I am just going to the waiting room to inform the others on Ryan's condition."

"Bones," he said softly, "you are running. Stay with me."

Temperance shook her head, "they really deserve to know-"

"Fine," Booth said, letting go of the grip he held on her, "I'll tell them. You should stay here with Ryan."

"I thought I'd let you and Ryan have a few minutes to talk without me," she stated, her voice going into Dr. Brennan mode. "It is only logical. I have had 20 years of him to myself, the least I could do is let you have 20 minutes alone before we all talk; which I assume is inevitable at this point."

Booth sighed. There's was no arguing with her at this point. "Fine. I don't understand your logic, but I will comply."

The appreciation in her eyes was overwhelmingly obvious. "Thank you Booth," she whispered quietly, and quickly walked out the door before he could change his mind.

Booth was confused. He didn't know what to say to this kid; his son. His worries must have been evident because Ryan said, "mom has a point you know." Booth looked up at him, wondering what he could be talking about. Ryan continued, "it is only logical that you and I have some time to discuss our feelings."

Booth sighed, "I can't believe I didn't see it earlier," he mumbled, mostly to himself, but loud enough for Ryan to hear, "you are just like her in some aspects."

"I take that as a compliment." Ryan rebutted.

"I meant it as a compliment." Booth smiled at Ryan. "so what should we talk about?" he asked.

Ryan shrugged, "Let's talk about your feelings towards my mother."

It is a short chapter. I was actually disappointed with the reviews I received; there was less for this chapter than any other chapter. I need ideas for plot. I can only drag out this night so much. Please review. I had numerous story/ author alerts but barely any reviews. I hate being one of the people that threaten not to update if there is no reviews (I won't not update) but the reviews are important in order to enhance my creative abilities.