This episode where we got to meet Booth's Grandfather was an especially powerful episode in my opinion. It reminded me of many of the same feelings I have for my late grandparents, and the emotions that surround one when they see their loved ones in less than their past good health. I'm not sure if a single set of entries can adequately capture the power of this episode, but here is my small effort. I hope you all enjoy these and I look forward to reading how you feel they add to the overall story. Gregg.

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From the Journal of Dr. Temperance Brennan:

Nov. 22, 2009: I look across at Booth and I see a battered and bruised young boy who is trying to reconcile his feelings for the man who literally saved him from the one person he should have been able to count on, but couldn't, and the young boy who is now a proud, decent, and caring man who has had to realize that his Grandfather is not the same man he used to be. Hank is a delightful, loving man who has allowed me to see something of what Booth will be when he is old, and I am more confident of my inner feelings for Booth than ever before. I just wish Booth would understand how very proud that man is of him and what he has become. How could Booth possibly imagine that Hank wouldn't love him anymore if he doesn't have the time to work and take care of him? Hank, I am sure, would be the first one, after myself, of course, to shake some sense into him if he were to ever say such a thing to Hank.

Last week I told Gordon Gordon that there isn't anything that I wouldn't do to help Booth. Having met Hank, I now know just how true my words were. Hank saw right through me from the beginning, and he also sees right through Booth's lie, whether he even knows of the specific lie or not. He was right. I do understand, and I made a solemn promise to Hank that I would one day tell Booth what his Grandfather said in the restaurant, and if need be hold my dearest friend as he deals with those feelings. I also understand that Hank was telling me that I'd be hurt even more if I never took a chance and let Booth know how I feel. Given how I've felt the last few months, and the serious regret I had in accepting that disastrous date with Andrew, I know that Hank's right.

In many ways I myself owe Hank a debt of gratitude. Booth has been there for me all these years, and it is because of the kind of man he is. He got that from Hank, and as a result I am the lucky person who has Booth to rely on. I hope to one day soon visit with Hank and tell him just how proud he can be of Booth, not because of the work he does, or the service to his country, but because he befriended someone who desperately needed a friend and constant in her life, but didn't know it. Booth has always said that there is more than one kind of family, and I know that Hank is now a part of my family, just as much as Booth is.

I think I'm going to have a little fun at Booth's expense. Angela told me that nicknames are a sign of affection, and since Booth doesn't use nicknames with anyone else that I'm aware of, I guess he has had a high level of affection for me from the start. I like the nickname that Hank has for him and I will start calling him Shrimp at opportune moments when we are busy with a lot going on around us. I can't wait to see the look on his face when I start doing that. If he liked my humor last week, he should enjoy this. For now though, I am going to close this entry and make sure my best friend, and the man I am now able to say to myself that I love, is okay.

From the Journal of FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth:

Nov. 23, 2009: I woke up to something that I've only dreamed of. Bones. It wasn't next to me in bed, but she was sitting in a chair, asleep, next to my bed. I don't remember how on Earth I got here, or when. I only remember feeling like shit last night since Pops was back in the Retirement Home. I wish it was possible to say in words how much Pops means to me. Bones would have the words, being the great author she is, but I don't. I only have the emotions, and right now guilt is at the top of the list. I hate disappointing Pops, and I can't help feeling that I did somehow by not being able to be what he needs right now.

I can't help but laugh at how easily Pops took to Bones. It seems like all Booth men love Bones. None more than me, of course, but Pops and Parker come in second and third, though who has which slot is debatable. Bones likes him, too. I think I could do without Pops and her having secrets, but what can I do? If I tried to force the issue on what Pops said to Bones she'd kick my ass, and then Pops would get rid of the remains. I can't get too worked up over it since I now know how I can get back at Sweets for his brain scan bullshit. Pops gave him the perfect nickname. Squirt! I am going to have some real fun with that one. Maybe I can even start calling him Cracker Jack Doctor from when Pops asked where he got his medical degree. I'll have to do some thinking about that. Now if I can only convince Bones and everyone to forget that Pops calls me Shrimp.

Pops did do something that has made a real impact on me about Bones. He told me it was all inside in my heart. I wondered a week ago who I should listen to, Gordon Gordon or Sweets. Pops showed me that Gordon Gordon was the one to pay attention to. Maybe it's time to really grow a set and let Bones know how I feel. I'm not quite ready, but I'm almost there. For now, though, I want to spend the day with Bones and tell her about Pops. The Pops I know and love, and the man who made me who I am. I might even mention Pops remark about "crocheting" and see what Bones has to say. I'll show her who's squeamish about talking about that. "Proper" Pops said. Ha! I'll show them. Oops. Bones is waking up, so I better start the day out right and give her shit about worrying too much. Turnabout is fair play, after all. I just hope she doesn't bring up anything about those freaks at the fetish bar we went to for the case. Now that I will get squeamish about.

A/N: For Bones I think she would come away from this episode having learned more about her feelings, and why she loves Booth so much. For Booth, it would be a mixed bag of guilt at Pops not staying, pride in his Grandfather, love for Bones, and further recognition that he'd done the right thing in going to Gordon Gordon the week before. The way the journal entries flow in this chapter I think reflect the smooth Bones, and the scattered Booth. I hope it works for everyone. Gregg.