Hey guys! I hope you enjoyed Chapter 7! Anyways I wanted to address something to you guys. I just finished watching 13 Reasons Why and if you haven't watched it I highly suggest you do. Its so powerful and brings to light just how hurtful people are and that actions always have consequences. The gist of it is that a high school student, Hannah Baker, committed suicide and made tapes on why she did it. I suggest watching the show but if you have a weak stomach or massive trigger warnings I suggest reading the book instead. The point I'm trying to make is that if you're having troubles and you believe that you're alone please speak to someone. I am always open to talk and sometimes its easier to talk to a stranger. You can reach me on here by PMing me or on my tumblr (located in my profile bio). Please seek help, I know its tough but believe me life is worth living.


Booth stared at the picture in disbelief. Sweets watched the Agent,

"Booth, who is it?" He asked. Booth looked up at Angela's list and found the name,

"His name is Jacob Delaney. His son, Christopher Delaney, was a rookie agent assigned to me a while back before I started working with Bones. I was apart of a task force to bring down a massive drug ring spanning four cities on the east coast. We were about to make a major bust; this bust ended up bringing down the entire ring. Delaney, he was cocky, thought he could take down the whole ring with his bare hands. Deputy Director Cullen assigned him to me to kinda knock him down a few pegs. We were at the bust in an abandoned factory when he was shot and killed. We were planning an attack when he basically said fuck it and ran into the building and was completely ambushed by the ring. We got in there but it was too late, he was dead in the middle of the floor. I was talking to Cullen when his parents walked up to me. His father clocked me one and started yelling at me saying I got his son killed. Cullen tried to calm him down but he threatened that he would get his revenge on me. At the time Rebecca had just had Parker so I panicked and had them put under protective watch. We kept tabs on Jacob but nothing happened. Its been ten years and he finally got his revenge." Booth sank down on Angela's couch and held his head in his hands. Sweets sat next to him and tried figure out a way to comfort the distraught agent,

"Booth, I'm going to call Agent McDuffy and inform him that we have an ID. Are you sure thats him?" Booth nodded,

"Yes. Jacob Delaney kidnapped and tortured Bones." Sweets nodded and left Booth alone while he made the call. Booth sat there on the couch for what felt like hours but in reality it was mere minutes. Sweets came in and found Booth sitting in the same spot in the same position.

"Agent Booth, Agent McDuffy is dropping Angela off back here then going back to the FBI. He told me to tell you that because he knew you would want to be there when they catch him." Booth jumped up,

"Ya damn right I'm going to be there." He stormed out of the office and made his way to the FBI to take down the bastard that hurt his Bones. He made it back to the Hoover at the same time as McDuffy. There were agents already working on finding Delaney. Booth made it to his office and sunk down in his chair trying to make an effort to control his emotions. Just then McDuffy came into his office,

"Booth. I have the file on Delaney." Booth took the file and read through it. Booth looked up at McDuffy,

"His wife died recently?" McDuffy nodded,

"Dr. Sweets suggests thats why he came after you. His family was gone and he completely lost it. He needs someone to blame for losing his family and like you said before he threatened you." Booth sighed and threw the file on his desk

"And he has computer training." He nodded once more,

"Yes, He has a masters degree in Computer science and engineering. He worked for Securicomp. It's a company that specializes in security cameras for major corporations and Museums. I believe thats how he knew how to manipulate the cameras. He knew how to get into the Jeffersonian without the guards finding out and he set up the undetectable feed through the cameras. We are searching for him now, putting a manhunt out on him right now." Booth could only nod. "Booth, why don't you go be with your lady scientist. We will call you immediately if we find him. I promise." Before Booth could object McDuffy walked out of his office. He looked out his office window and saw that it was getting dark. He gathered his things and went to go be with his partner, that is if she would allow him.

Meanwhile...

Brennan sipped on her tea and stared at her off TV. She wondered why she bought a television but remembered that she got it for when Booth came over. Tears welled in her eyes but she quickly swiped them away. No Temperance. No more crying. They aren't crying over you so why should you cry over them? Her house phone rang once more but she made no effort to answer it. She heard the messages,

Hey Sweetie. It's Angela. I was seeing how you were doing after I left. I was hoping I could come see you tomorrow? Maybe we can talk? Anyways call me back and we'll figure something out! Love you sweetie.

Brennan had no desire to talk to anyone right now. She wanted to be alone, something she was happy being because being alone doesn't cause you pain like people do. Messages flooded her machine; from Cam, Sweets, Agent McDuffy, Her agent who heard what happened on the news this morning. She ignored all of them, one message caught her attention though,

Hey Bones. Its me... Booth. You uh you probably knew that already though *clears throat* Anyways I was calling to tell you that we know who.. who took you. The FBI issued a manhunt for him. We'll get him Bones. I promise you. Hopefully I can see you later? Maybe bring over some Thai food? *laughs slightly* Call me back Bones... I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. That phrase aggravated her to no end. You can only say sorry so much before it looses meaning. She rolled her eyes at the message. After Agent McDuffy came over with Angela for a sketch, Brennan began cleaning her apartment in an effort to distract her from the sadness and anger she felt. She was flipping through emotions like a hormonal pregnant woman,

How could they do that to me!? I thought we were friends; they all went off about being family and they just leave me behind like old news! UGH I can't believe them!

Well Temperance what did you expect? You pushed them away like you do everyone. What made you think they would actually stay for so long?

Brennan sat on her couch after pacing her whole apartment. She needed to get out of there. She couldn't handle anymore of the constant 'I'm sorrys' and the efforts of mending the friendships she believed was lost. Where could she go? Oh My God she knows...


Okay guys I hope you enjoyed this! I won't take long with next chapter so you won't have to wait! I'll see ya on the flipside guys! -J.A.