Disclaimer: Bones and its affiliated characters do not belong to me. I mean no copyright infringement.
Author's Notes: I know I just updated this, but I couldn't let go of it. This is a very short but intense chapter to get the plot rolling full speed ahead after a couple chapters of pure fluff.
Booth's conversation on the phone is one-sided.
Rating: T
Responses to your reviews are at the end.
A Hero's Sacrifice
Chapter 10: Terror Alert – Part 1
Booth was awake long after Bones had fallen asleep. He just didn't want the night to end. He wanted to watch her and see that she would still be there in the morning. He considered waking her back up, but after the fun they had, he figured she would be a bit sore. That brought a grin. He had been shocked to find out how long it had been since she'd been with a man. For some irrational reason, it made him feel guiltier. He had waited for so long to be with her. He'd wanted only her and he settled for who was available when he was crushed in spirit. It was understandable really that he would fall for Hannah, but he also realized now that he hadn't been fair to Bones. He should've known what her reaction would be. Even though it had been so many years, he'd given little indication of wanting more. Bones needed directness not implications and innuendos. She needed time to adjust her way of thinking once he made his desires known. But that was all in the past. He couldn't change it. And Bones being the rational person she was had already looked past it all. It was him that was having the problem.
Eventually Booth fell asleep only to be woken up a couple of hours later by his cell phone. Booth leaned over Bones to grab his phone whispering to her that he was sorry for waking her up. It read 7:30.
"Booth."
"What?"
"Damn!" He ran his hands through his hair. "I… I'm about an hour away."
"Yes, sir."
"No, sir. I mean I was just being cautious."
"I have reason to believe that there will be a third. And we need to locate some engineers. Hold on a sec. I need to get my files."
He covered the phone. "Bones, I need Hannah's articles. Specifically the one on the bridge engineers."
"Yes, sir. I'm on my way with all the information I have that will hopefully complete the puzzle."
Brennan opened the file on her computer. "Wait, sir! You need federal reserves in Chicago. I'm on my way to the Pentagon!"
Booth flew out of bed grabbing his clothes and throwing them on as fast as he could. In the process, his foot missed its target in his boxers and he fell against the bed. He swore. But then he was looking up into the most beautiful blue eyes.
"I'm sorry I have to leave," he said. "I'd rather be here with you cuddled up next to your warm, sexy body."
She gave him warm smile. "Yeah, me too. But what can I do from here?"
Booth jumped back up, this time getting dressed without any problem. He dressed in his suit and grabbed his phone, badge, and gun. His FBI bullet proof vest was in the SUV and he suspected this would be a time he would need it ready at a moment's notice.
"Keep tabs on all the cable news stations while searching for information on U.S. bridges in high traffic city areas. Go all the way back to Minnesota as far as history is concerned. Check information on the two latest collapses in San Francisco and Detroit/Windsor. Check out Chicago's Interstate 90 which may be the next target. Find out everything you can about the bridge engineers listed in the article along with any other high profile engineers… and maybe even bridge inspectors. You're a genius. I'm sure you'll think of more."
Booth was talking a mile a minute. "Go, go… call me if you think of anything," urged Brennan. "And I'll call you when I find out anything. Oh, one more thing. The agent… how much does she know? Can she help?"
"Not much, but you can trust her. Brief her on this issue only and use her. Call me if you need me." He ran back quickly and gave her a long kiss.
"Please be smart. I'd like to say no hero stuff, but I should've known better the first time," she said sheepishly.
"Bones, don't panic. But, I love you and I will do everything in my power to come back to you. I can promise that."
She nodded with teary eyes and he left.
Review Responses: Not many, but I didn't give you much time.
bones35: "Sweet and intense"… music to my ears! *u*
B&B getting together: I'm so glad that you liked B&B getting together this early. I thought it was realistic seeing that Booth had been done with Hannah emotionally for awhile and he'd even been able to avoid her physically for awhile. And, of course, there was the break-up. B&B were already flirting. And 6 years!
BBfansavl6's Review (in part): "Really liked the line about how Booth knew she was the one but didn't know if she'd be the one to share his life. The intimate conversation between B&B was so good (and what I'm hoping for at some point in the show) and set the stage so well for "the event". – More music to my ears. I was on cloud nine when I read that. Thank you so much for expressing your opinion on that. You seriously made my day.
Cam & Angela's Reaction: I was back and forth on Cam & Angela's reaction as in how big of a deal I wanted to make it. I'm glad you liked it!
Barbie Dialogue: I was hoping the Barbie dialogue would be funny!
OoopsAmObsessed: Thanks for hitting on all the major themes, too. Only 3 reviews in the short time frame, but your review along with the other two were simply amazing… it was like reading 10 reviews. Thank you soooo much! You're the best!
~BOOTH&BONES~
Author's Notes: The story will continue to get intense… major cliffhanger, I know. But I need to concentrate on my other stories for a couple of days. Please read and review and let me know what you think about its direction. There are 90 reviews on this story so far. The person who makes the 100th review gets to pick the next episode to extend the ending in my series of one-shots, Now, that's more like it!
One More Author's Notes: My reviews, opinions on spoilers, favorite quotes and even photos and links to interviews can now be seen on my Bones blog that I have finally gotten going now that I'm excited about the show again. The link is at the top of my profile page for those who are interested. I know there are people who read my reviews. I have to say I'm quite surprised but very happy. At the moment, I have speculation about next week and the episode review is coming next. Keep scrolling… there are tons of fun photos I've recently uploaded as well as spoilers and interviews.
