(The Hole in the Heart)

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Her intent to make sure that Brennan knew what her partner was up to, Angela informed her, "So I think I've figured out who Booth's girlfriend is. It makes total sense that he would be dating someone he works with. Jack agrees with me."

Looking up from the victim's bones lying on the examining table, Brennan stared at Angela, "Angela, why is it so important that you know who Booth is dating? You know he likes to keep his private life private. He's made that very clear in the past."

Her arms folded across her chest, Angela replied, "Because the only one he should be dating is you and if I can figure out how to break up his latest love affair then I will. I'm sick of him ignoring you and I am really tired of you not just going after what you want . . . Come on Sweetie, it's ok to go after the man you want, especially when the guy you want is as hot as Booth is and you've been making googoo eyes at each other for years."

Motioning towards the door, Brennan ordered her friend, "Close the door, Angela."

Curious, Angela smiled and walked over to the door, "You know who Booth is dating, don't you? I knew you did. Are you going to tell me?"

Nodding her head, Brennan replied, "Yes, I do know and I will tell you if you promise not tell anyone else including your husband. You have to keep this promise Angela. It could cause problems between Booth and I if he finds out I told you his secret."

Serioulsy, Angela crossed her heart and swore to Brennan, "Cross my heart, Sweetie. I promise. . . It's Agent Perotta isn't it?"

Shaking her head slowly, Brennan replied, "The only reason I'm telling you this is because Booth is getting very angry that you are meddling in his private affairs. He thinks you are going to get him into trouble . . . No he isn't dating Agent Perotta . . . "

Irritated that her guess was wrong, she interrupted Brennan, "Damn it, I thought for sure it was Payton Perotta. . . "

Interrupting Angela in turn, Brennan broke the news, "Angela, I am the one dating Booth. I am his girl friend. I need you to . . ."

Squealing, Angela threw herself at Brennan and wrapped her arms around her. "Oh my God, Sweetie, you are so bad. Here I've been worrying myself sick trying to find out who his girlfriend was so that I could break up his little love affair and I find out it's you. . . I should be mad at you for not telling me sooner, but I just can't. This is just so great . . ."

Unable to breathe properly, Brennan tried to push her friend away without hurting her, "Angela I can't breathe."

Embarrassed, Angela removed her arms from around her friend and apologized, "Sorry, Bren, I got carried away . . . God, I am so happy for you. . . I just. . . Damn it Bren, you mean I can't tell Jack this great news?"

Shaking her head, Brennan replied, "You promised Angela. Booth and I are trying to keep this a secret for as long as possible. We have a plan to get around the FBI no fraternization rule, but it's going to take time. Please don't tell anyone Angela. If Booth finds out I told you he will become quite angry with me."

Happy to finally know the truth, Angela hugged herself, "Don't worry about it, Sweetie. I really can keep a secret when I want to. In this case, I want to . . . Uh, Sweetie . . . is he as good as I think he is. . . I mean in . . ."

Interrupting Angela again, Brennan replied, "Yes, he is. He is a very good man and I am very happy. He has always been a very kind and considerate friend and since we've started seeing each other he has become even more considerate if that is even possible."

Sighing, Angela replied, "Yeah, that's not exactly what I was asking about . . . ." Seeing the cool look on Brennan's face, Angela laughed, "Okay, I get it."

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She'd been crying since they'd arrived at Booth's apartment. He'd tried to comfort her and finally he'd talked her into lying with him on their bed so they could just hold each other. Vincent's death had been unexpected and tragic. Booth knew that Vincent had been Brennan's favorite intern and she was having a hard time accepting his death. Hell he was having a hard time too and he hadn't really known the man that well.

Brennan's weeping was breaking Booth's heart and he didn't know what to do to help her, "Honey, is there anything I can do for you? I hate to see you so upset."

Shaking her head, Brennan clung to Booth and whispered, "Just hold me Booth. That's all I need. . . I need to feel you next to me.I need to make sure you're here with me and not . . . and not . . ."

Nodding his head, Booth held her tightly.

After awhile, Brennan's sobbing stopped, her grip loosed on his body and Booth was sure that she'd fallen asleep. Sighing, Booth closed his eyes to rest. He had to go after Brodsky in the morning and he was so tired.

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He'd been standing on the platform with Brennan and Vincent when his phone rang. Taking it out of his pocket, Booth handed the phone to Brennan. Taking out his back up phone from his other pocket, Booth hurriedly explained, "When I say two, answer the phone, I'm going to trace my phone and see if I can pinpoint where Jacob is."

Nodding, Brennan held the phone in her hand and on the count of two accepted the call. Before she could speak, a sharp crack could be heard from overhead followed instantly by the sound of breaking glass. Booth realizing that a bullet had been fired from somewhere threw himself on Brennan to protect her. Vincent cowering with his hands over his ears looked over to where Brennan lay under Booth and noticed a pool of blood forming around her.

"Dr. Brennan . . . Agent Booth."

Booth, pulling himself away from Brennan, he saw her lying beneath him with blood welling up from her chest and spreading on the floor beneath her. Panicked, Booth shouted, "I need help, call an ambulance." Placing his hands over Brennan's chest and pressing against the pumping blood, Booth cried out, "Bones, Bones don't you leave me. God, don't leave me, please don't leave me, please don't leave me."

Seeing Booth's tear filled eyes, Brennan smiled, "I love you Booth." Closing her eyes, she became still.

Booth, seeing that Brennan had left him after all, grabbed her up into his embrace and cried, "No, God no, no no no no no. . . . "

Feeling himself being shaken, Booth jerked awake. Seeing Brennan's loving face above him, Booth grabbed her and held her against his chest, crying out, "God, don't leave me Bones. Please don't leave me . . ."

Shaking her head, Brennan rested her head on Booth's shoulder, "No Booth, it was just a bad dream. I'm here. I'm right here. I'm not going anywhere. . . It's alright. I'm right here . . ."

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