Ever since Cam had found out she had been able to convince the others to back off. That was until they were made aware of Brennan being placed on desk duty. There had been uproar, they had expected Brennan to fight it, but the woman simply said it was needed. This made Angela worry even more and as such she found herself in Cams office. The boss looked up
"Angela" she said. The younger woman frowned
"You know something" she stated. Cam didn't even blink, she knew this was an eventuality.
"I know many things Miss Montenegro." Angela scowled
"You know why Brennan isn't… Brennan" Angela elaborated. Cam blinked, planning her next sentence carefully.
"She seems like herself, she's still coming to work and arguing with me" Angela frowned. She was so worried about Brennan and Cam wasn't helping.
"She's been placed on desk duty Cam, Brennan! On desk duty! She would rather give you her life than sit behind a desk all day. She's ignoring us Cam… I… I just want my best friend back." Angela began to cry. Cam placed a hand on her shoulder, a calming gesture.
"You know as well as I do that I am bound by confidentiality but she's tired Angela…. She's seen and lived more than anyone here and she just wants rest. Who are we to deny her that? She isn't ignoring you guys. She just doesn't want to explain her feelings, you know Doctor Brennan isn't the biggest believer in feelings." Angela sniffled
"So she doesn't hate us?" she asked. Angela looked so small in that moment, almost childlike. Cam shook her head
"No, she just wants some peace and quiet, without people questioning her." Angela nodded, pulling Cam into a hug.
"Thanks Cam."
Meanwhile Hodgins was sat across from an insane criminal.
"I'm scared for her" Hodgins said. The other man frowned, he was unable to comprehend why Hodgins felt scared, Brennan said she was fine. The man took a deep breath
"What exactly do you know is wrong with her?" he asked. Hodgins looked up
"I just told you she's becoming distant, ignoring us" he shook his head.
"No, I need exact details, is she ill? Is she doing drugs, what is her complexion like?" Hodgins raised his eyebrows before a light began to shine in his eyes. He leaned back slightly
"Well… she doesn't know I know but I caught her being sick a couple of weeks ago and now that you mention it she does look a little paler, she seems… I don't know kind of stressed." The man contemplated this for a moment. He seemed to be compiling a file in his head and cross examining all her symptoms. It took a moment for him to come up with an answer
"There are many different illnesses that can give those symptoms, but I think the most logical explanation is that she is making a big decision, one that could change her life." Hodgins paled, he stood up abruptly
"I got to go, I'll see you next week"
"Bye Hodgins"
"Bye and Zack, thank you" the ex-assistant nodded as Hodgins left him alone.
Brennan was sat in her office when Hodgins stormed in, he stood directly across from her, his expressions indicating anger.
"Doctor Hodgins, what can I help you with?" the scientist took a deep breath, calming himself.
"When were you going to tell us?" he asked. Brennan looked at him, perplexed. Surely he couldn't know.
"Doctor Hodgins what on earth are you on about?"
"Did you think you could keep it a secret?" he demanded. Brennan paled, he knew, he had to but how could he?.
"You truly are a selfish person, at first it didn't make sense, but all the clues fit in place" he rambled. Brennan gulped
"Hodgins, I don't know- "he slammed his fist on the desk, making her ornaments shake.
"God damn it Bones, why didn't you tell us you were leaving!" at the sound of Jacks voice the lab piled into her office. Cam looked shocked whilst Angela looked pale.
"I-I'm not!" she yelled back.
"Brennan… sweetie… what's going on?" Brennan stumbled backwards at the looks of sheer anger and confusion on Angela's face. She was about to reply when a new voice was added to the mix,
"Why are we all in Bone's office?" Booth asked. Brennan began hyperventilating, why did he pick now, of all times to enter the lab?. Hodgins turned to Booth
"She's leaving" he stated. Booth looked to his former partner, confused. His confusion turned to concern however as blood began running down her nose and her breathing quickened. He was about to help her when Cam jumped into action
"Everybody out. NOW. Booth call the ambulance, she's having a seizure."
