Chapter 11
I can't believe that I told Booth everything. Now that I told him this and I trust him he is going to end up leaving me. No matter what though I will keep acting the same and not let anyone know that this is bothering me Bren thought. You should not be concerned with what Booth is going to do right this second Temperance. Try to focus on the point that your old foster parent who abused you now knows where you live. Sht! I have to tell Booth that we can't stay at my place Bren realized. "Um Booth" Bren said tentatively.
"Ya Bones? What's up?" Booth asked glancing over at his partner.
"I can't go home" She admitted.
"Bones we already went over this. You have to get some rest and food" Booth said annoyed.
"I know that. I mean he knows where I lived and my apartment is trashed. I literally can't go home, well technically I can but that would mean that he would be able to come back easier" Bren stated, amazed that Booth forgot.
Oh right! How could you have been so stupid to forget Seeley? Booth asked himself. "That's right, sorry Bones I guess I forgot. We will go to my apartment" Booth said as he solved the problem.
"What am I going to wear though Booth?" Bren asked making Booth aware of another problem.
"Well for today to sleep in I will give you a pair of shorts and a t-shirt and tomorrow we can go shopping because I do not want you to step foot in that apartment till we catch this guy" Booth replied.
"Ok, but why do we have to go shopping? Why can't I just go?" Bren asked realizing that she does not want Booth to be with her as she tries on clothes especially since she would have to buy new lingerie.
"Because Bones I am not letting you out of my site. The only place that you are allowed to go without me is the bathroom and the changing rooms when we go shopping. That's it, no exceptions" Booth explained for what felt like the hundredth time.
Bones just pouted in response and looked out the window until they reached Booth's apartment.
"Ok Bones, home sweet home" Booth said hopping out of the car and opening the car door for Bones.
"Thanks Booth" Bren said which make Booth a little more worried about how she was holding up because usually she would say how this is just him showing off his alpha male tendencies.
When they got inside Booth's apartment Booth headed over to his room and grabbed a pair of his smallest sweatpants and a t-shirt that say FBI on it. "Here you go Bones, go and put these on the bathroom is right over there" he said handing her the clothes and pointing to the bathroom.
"Alright thank you" Bren replied while she headed over to the bathroom to get changed.
While Bones goes and gets changed Booth heads over to the fridge and grabs two beers and sets them on the counter. He saw the blinking light on the answering machine and pressed play.
Bren finished getting changed and felt relieved at the fact that she is in nice comfy clothes that smell like Booth. I like wearing his clothes, it reminds me of him Bren thought wait no. I can't be having those thoughts, not when this is happening. When she headed out towards the kitchen she heard him press play on the answering machine, and when he did Angela's voice could be heard.
"Hi Booth, it's Angela. I just wanted to say sorry again for what I said and not being able to stick around and help with Bren. I'm sure that you are keeping her busy, sorry now is not the time for this. Well I wanted to call and let you know that we found something. It was in the envelope that was left at her apartment and it was small so that's why you missed it when you first looked through the pictures. It was addressed to Bren, and it might not be a good idea for you to tell her this right now. But here is what it said:
'My dear Tempe,
I have missed you so, the last girl who I guess you found was not the same. You were exciting and challenged me. This girl Gabrielle just did what I said, she was easy when the gun was pointed at her head. Unlike you, I can't wait until you are in my arms again, which I assure you will be soon. And this time there will be no one to sneak you food, Melanie will be back at her job and she will not know what is going on because if you tell her I will kill her. It was so shameful when the hospital separated us, but I had to take you there. You were to special to lose.
Love
Mr. Samuels'
It is horrible Booth. And do not tell her about it because it might set her off and just keep a watchful eye out for anyone looking too closely at Bren. Call me tomorrow, Bye."
Booth stood in shock at what he just heard.
Bren had silent tears streaming down her face, she rushed off to the bathroom to splash cold water on her face so Booth would not know that she was devastated and terrified.
When Booth heard the water he was glad because that meant that Bones did not hear the message. He turned when he heard footsteps and saw Bones devastation clear on her face even though she tried to hide it. "Hey Bones. I am some beer and I ordered some food for us" Booth said.
"Thanks Booth" Bren said shakily. I wonder if he will tell me about the message she thought.
"No problem" he replied handing her a beer. Should I tell her about the message? I guess I should He thought. "Ange called while we were driving back from the lab and she left a message. She um… she said that she hope you are doing well" Booth said chickening out.
So I guess he isn't going to tell me. Fine I will play it his way Bones thought. "That was nice of her. How did she take the news about what happened to me?" Bren asked.
"Well she did not take it to well. It hurt her to see you like this. It hurt all of us to find out" Booth admitted.
"I'm sorry about that" Bren said quietly.
"I told you that you do not have to be sorry Bones. None of this is your fault" Booth replied.
A knock sounded at the door and Booth could visibly see Bones stiffen as he opened the door and got the food.
"it just the food Bones, relax" Booth soothed.
"I knew that, I am relaxed" Bren insisted.
Sensing that she was not in the mood for teasing Booth just nodded his head. "Well why don't we eat then?" Booth asked moving towards the table.
"Sure" Bren replied knowing that Booth knew she was lying before.
They were both silent while they ate. Bren ate very little even when Booth tried to make her eat a little more she refused. After they finished eating they went to bed. Bones took Booth's bed much to her persistence and Booth said that he was going to take Parker's.
Bren tossed and turned while trying to sleep. Each time she closed her eyes she was back in his bachelor pad with him stabbing her. Only she didn't go to the hospital, she died. Finally after giving up on trying to sleep she decided to go outside and get some fresh air. Trying to be quiet she opened the door and walked down the hallway, step after step she went trying to be quite. She was almost there when one floorboard squeaked underneath her foot. Bren held her breath to see if Booth would wake up. When no one came out of his room she sighed and continued walking towards the door. With her hand on the doorknob she heard some one say "Where are you going?" and the voice belonged to Booth.
