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Colin was sitting next to his skull watching Hodgins puttering around his office. Sad that he was probably going to be cremated before Miranda heard his music, Colin started to weep. Realizing that there were no tears on his face, Colin dashed his hands across his dry face and cried harder.

Entering Hodgins office, Marie noticed the sad ghostly boy, "What's the matter Colin?"

Turning his back on Marie, Colin replied, "Angela found my music. I really wanted Miranda to hear my music; but, I don't know if that's going to happen. She's grown up, why should she want to make a trip back here just to listen to my music?"

Concerned for the boy, Marie moved over to where Colin was sitting, leaned over and patted his shoulder, "She was your friend Colin. She'll come, you'll see."

His need for her to be right greater than his anger at her interference, Colin turned around and asked, "Will it hurt to move on?"

Shaking her head, Marie smile sadly, "No Colin, of course not. You just move towards the light and pfft, you're where you're supposed to be."

Torn in his desires, the boy remarked, "I want to move on; but, I'm afraid. When the time comes, can you go with me? Please?"

Shocked at his request, Marie stared at Colin with widened eyes, "No, Colin, I can't. I need to stay and watch over my boys."

Throwing his arms around Marie's waist, Colin begged, "Please Marie. Please go with me. I'm afraid."

A feeling of panic running through her, Marie stepped back from Colin, "Please Colin. There isn't anything to be afraid of. You just walk towards the light and like that show "Star Trek" you're transported to where you need to be. It'll be fun. You'll see."

Shaking his head, Colin begged again, "Please Marie, when it's time, please go with me. I'm afraid to go by myself."

Her shoulders slumping, Marie stared at the floor, "Colin, you're asking me to leave my boys behind. Who'll take care of them? They need me, don't you see that?"

Standing, Colin stepped towards Marie and held out his hands, "Please Marie. You're grandsons are adults. Please don't make me move on by myself. Please."

Closing her eyes, Marie sighed deeply, "Oh Colin. . . Alright, I'll move on with you. I . . . I'll help you move on."

Relieved, Colin threw himself at Marie, "Oh thank you Marie, thank you. I'm so scared to go by myself. Everyone talks about how daring I was, what a risk taker I was; but, really, I didn't do anything scary. Not really. It's just I don't know what happens when we move on. I'm afraid to go by myself. I know you think I'm a big baby, but Marie, this is different. This isn't doing tricks on a skateboard or standing on the hood of a stupid truck on a dare. This is different and . . ."

Interrupting Colin, Marie opened her eyes and shook her head, "No Colin, I understand. It is scary. To tell you the truth one of the reasons I haven't moved on is because I've been afraid to move on by myself too. I was going to wait for Seeley. He's very brave. I was going to go when he did. You're the first one to ask me to move on with him. No one has ever offered that before."

Happier than he'd been for quite awhile, Colin wiped his eyes even though they were dry, "Thank you Marie. Thank you. I'm not ready; but, when I am, I'll tell you. Remember, you promised me."

Resigned to keep her promise, Marie nodded her head, "I promised. Let me go say good bye to my boys first. I need to let them know I'm leaving them."

Nodding his head, Colin stepped back to where his skull was located. "That's ok, Marie. You go tell them. I love you Marie."

Sadly, Marie gave the boy a brave smile, turned and left the room.

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Watching Booth holding his daughter in his left arm while he read to her, Marie slowly stepped towards her grandson, "Seeley, you know that I love you."

Looking up, Booth smiled, "Of course, Marie. You tell me you love me all of the time. I love you too."

Afraid to tell him her news, Marie nibbled her lips for a few seconds and then commented, "You have a wonderful mate, Seeley. Your daughter is so beautiful. Are you happy?"

Puzzled with her behavior, Booth cocked his head, "Is something wrong, Marie? You're acting kind of weird."

Shaking her head, Marie smiled, "No of course not. I just want to know if you're happy that's all."

Uncertain what was going on, Booth decided to humor his grandmother, "Yes, I am. I'm very happy. Are you sure something isn't wrong?"

Waving her hand, Marie replied, "No, I was just thinking. I'm always hanging around you and I know I make Temperance nervous. She can't admit that I exist and I know you try to pretend I'm not around to reassure her. I think I might spend some time visiting things I've never seen before. You don't really need me. I could go and look at stuff and when you're ready to go to heaven, then I'll come back and we'll move on together."

Nervous, Booth asked, "Marie what's really going on?"

Clearing her throat, Marie replied, "I wasn't going to tell you; but, well maybe I should just in case. I don't want you to think I can help you any more when I won't be around to do that . . . You see, Colin is afraid to move on, more like terrified really. I've decided to help him and I'm going to move on with him. When he's ready to go I'll go with him."

The blood leaving his face, Booth shook his head, "You're moving on? You're kidding me right? You're not really moving on are you?"

Smiling, Marie nodded her head, "Yes, you and Jared aren't little boys anymore. You don't need me like you used to. It would probably be for the best if I go. It's what you and Jared have been trying to get me to do for years, so I'm just going along with it."

His mouth suddenly dry, Booth cleared his throat, "Marie, I don't want . . .uh, no you're doing the right thing . . . I love you Marie. You'll be happier on the other side, I know you will."

Shaking her head, Marie replied, "Not happier, Seeley. I won't be happy until you and Jared and Hank are finally with me. That doesn't mean I want you to rush things. Stay here as long as you can. Take care of Temperance and Christine and Parker and don't take insane risks any more. If the Army comes back around tell them to back off and leave you alone. I forbid you to go back into the Army. Do you hear me?"

Not sure what to say to her, Booth finally croaked, "Yes, grandma."

Grinning, Marie shook her head, "Don't you dare call me that. I'm only ten years older than you are you silly boy."

Fighting tears, Booth replied, "I love you Marie. I'll miss you."

Sad for her boy, Marie's smile dropped from her lips. "I love you Seeley. I'll see you just before I leave."

Nodding his head, Booth hugged his daughter and closed his eyes, a tear dribbling down his cheek.

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Colin was ready. Miranda had heard his song and he was ready to move on. Looking through the glass wall, Colin saw all of the people who had helped him and he knew he would forever be grateful that they had gone through so much effort. Placing his ghostly skateboard on the floor, Colin rolled a short distance down the hallway searching for Marie as he went.

"Marie, where are you Marie?"

Marie, standing in front of the glass wall, felt her face grow hot from tears she wanted to shed and couldn't. Raising her right arm, Marie stared at her grandson, kissed her hand and then made a throwing gesture with her hand at him. Smiling a watery smile, Marie said, "I love you, Seeley."

Afraid he was going to cry, Booth controlled his emotions and watched Marie walk down the hallway. Moving without thinking, Booth walked over to the doorway and looked down the hallway. Marie moved to the middle of the hallway and suddenly took the hand of a young teenage boy in hers. Colin turned and realizing that Booth could now see him, smiled in gratitude. Booth shocked that he could see the boy, lifted his right hand and waved.

Marie and Colin walked towards a white glowing curtain hanging between the entrance to the Lab and where they were standing. Just before they stepped through the curtain, Marie turned and smiled at her grandson on more time. Turning back, Marie held Colin's hand firmly in hers and they both stepped through the glowing curtain.

Booth, feeling tears running down his face, brushed the tears away and walked rapidly over to Brennan's office. Entering the office, Booth closed the door behind him, put his hands over his face and cried.

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A/N: Ok, this is not the end of this story. It will be back sometime in February after a certain episode has aired. I cannot tell you anything about the episode because many people are trying to be spoiler free. When you see the episode, you will know that you should see this story reappear a few days afterward. I hope you like my story so far. It's been a lot of fun and very unusual. Reviews are appreciated. Is this story worth continuing?