Booth's flight to Baghdad had finally arrived at the destination. Booth quickly got his luggage and then met up with General Kincade.
"Agent Booth I presume?"
"Yes sir. What the hell happened?"
"We don't know for sure. The last time I saw Dr. Brennan she was asking about a bathroom to take a shower. When she and Agent Phillips didn't show up for breakfast this morning we got concerned and searched the entire area."
"Where was Phillips?"
"We found him tied up behind the restroom building. He had been sprayed with chloroform and says the last thing he remembers was hearing footsteps going into the building, after that nothing."
"Damn, he was supposed to be protecting her!!! I thought I specifically said she be heavily guarded at all times!!!"
"I understand that Agent Booth. Right now though what I don't understand is how they could have gotten into the compound."
The general and Booth continue to discuss the events as they head for the general's camp. Booth settles in and then speaks with Agent Phillips who is in the general's quarters. Booth filled with rage and anger grabs Phillips and slams him onto the wall.
"YOU PROMISED ME SHE WOULD BE SAFE!!!"
"Agent Booth, I'm sorry. They sprayed me with chloroform!!!!"
"WHY DIDN'T YOU RESIST? YOU BROKE YOUR PROMISE AND IT'LL BE YOUR HEAD IF WE DON'T FIND HER YOU SON OF A…."
"BOOTH!!!" screams the general as he enters his quarters.
"Gentlemen please. Booth I know that you are upset with Agent Phillips but none of this is going to save Dr. Brennan. I'm asking you to please keep your temper and focus on the situation."
Booth stands there still holding Phillips and is silent for a moment before releasing him and apologizing. Booth and the general re-read the information to see if any clues are given as to Brennan's whereabouts. They try to work on some plans and strategies as to how to find and rescue Brennan.
Meanwhile back at Brennan's whereabouts, she tries to determine her whereabouts. The door to the room suddenly opens and she sees Jenea holding a tray of food.
"Good morning Dr. Brennan. I trust you slept well last night?"
"How can I sleep when all I can think about is being here against my will and not knowing if I'm going to get out, let alone die or not."
"Good point. Anyway, so the FBI will gain trust in us we do intend to take care of you. As long as they cooperate no harm nor danger will come to you plan and simple."
"What's that you've brought?"
"I've brought you an American style breakfast. We have researched the customs of the Americans and hope this food is to your satisfactory. Milk, Waffles with butter and syrup, and a fruit dish."
"How will I eat this with my hands tied up?"
"We will release you of those ropes for an hour, so your hands may relax from the rope and you can eat. If you try to escape though we will punish you and take the generosity we are already providing you away."
"Fine"
Another guard comes into the room to tell Jenea some news.
"Excuse me my lady. We have just received word that Agent Booth has arrived here in Baghdad. He is currently at the general's camp."
"Excellent. Did he bring the money?"
"Our informer couldn't tell, but he did say he was carrying a large briefcase that could contain the money."
"Very well you may untie the doctor so she may eat, but keep an eye on her so she doesn't try to escape. I must make a phone call, but I shall return later to check-up on our guest."
Jenea slips out of the room leaving just Brennan and the guard. The guard goes over to untie Brennan and begins to whisper in her ear.
"Dr. Brennan please I do not wish to hurt you. I'm on yours and the FBI's side."
"What are you talking about?"
"My name is Habab Kuhad. Jenea kidnapped me and about five other people here posing as guards a few years ago. We have tried to escape her but have always failed. But now that you are and have the army and FBI looking for you we might have a chance."
"How do I know you are telling me the truth?"
"Please Dr. Brennan you must trust me. We can help each other maybe I and the others can try to help you escape from Jenea before she kills you and your agent friend."
In another room sits Jenea with a phone next to her. She dials a phone number that she knows will connect her instantly to general's private phone line. With her is another guard who hooked up the phone to a machine so that the number couldn't be traced. She dials the number and it rings twice before a voice answers the phone.
"General Hugo Kincade here"
"General Kincade. Is there an Agent Seeley Booth close by this is a private message for him."
"Yes there is"
The general signals Booth that the calls is for him and hands Booth the phone.
"Hello?"
"Is this Special Agent Seeley Booth of the FBI?"
"Yes it is. To whom am I speaking with?"
"My name is Jenea Yohann and I have something of yours"
"You took Bones?"
"Bones? Is that what you call her?"
"I swear if you or any of your big shots there do anything to her I swear I will hunt each and every one of you down and kill you myself."
"Oh come come now Agent Booth. Let's play nice shall we? Why the need for such harsh words. I'd watch that mouth of yours if you expect to see Dr. Brennan alive again."
"Just tell me what to do so I can get her back?"
"First of all did you bring the money?"
"Yes, $5 million right?"
"That's it"
"Where can I drop it off?"
"Ask the general to drop you off at Yomano's ridge. From there I will have one of my men pick up and escort you, BLIND FOLDED, to our hideout where your "bones" will be returned to you. Sound fair enough?"
"I suppose. But you also said I could speak with Brennan for a moment if we didn't try anything and we haven't so can I talk to her?"
"Well right now she is having her breakfast but we can pull her away for a minute or two. Hold on while I have a guard go get her."
Booth stays on the line but he can still hear her yell at the guard "Go get the doctor she's in cell 48." Jenea returns on the line and talks with Booth while Brennan is being retrieved. After a minute, Brennan's voice comes on the line. Booth can hear Jenea once again in the background say "You have one minute"
"Booth are you there?"
"Bones? God it's great to hear your voice"
"Yours too"
"Are you okay? Have you been hurt or anything?"
"No they are actually taking care of me. Feeding me and such to gain your guys' trust so you'd know I'm okay."
"Don't worry Bones we'll get ya home soon!!!"
"I know you will Booth. I should've listened to you though."
"That's just the mind of Temperance Brennan"
Booth hears "your time is almost up" and Brennan quickly makes her last statement.
"Booth please don't worry about me. You shouldn't come here it's dangerous!!! Save yourself."
"Bones you know I can't do that. You're my partner. Just hang on Bones do let go okay?"
"Okay I won't"
Suddenly Brennan's voice is cut-off and Jenea's voice returns on the line.
"Wasn't that nice of me or what?"
"Thank you" Booth says in a sort of ungrateful voice.
"Have your general bring to Yomano's ridge tomorrow at noon exactly and all will be settled."
"Fine then"
"Oh and Agent Booth by the way, for those of you on the line for the army listening in and attempt to track this number you won't get far. We have this line attached to a computer system, which makes this number untraceable. I thought you should know that."
They both hang up and return to their business. Booth discusses with the general what to do about the money end of the deal, while Jenea tends to her order of business with Brennan.