When he had seen that Brennan was still alive he had felt a rush of relief. Then he heard Kenton's words. "You know you are starting to sound just like Booth. And just so you know it will be totally worth it to see Booths face when he finds out you're dead. His heart will break. That's all I'll need to keep me going in prison." And he realised that it was true. If he lost her he would lose the will to live. He had almost lost her a few times, the closest shave being with the gravedigger. At that moment he had no choice but to admit that he was in love with his partner. Then he saw Kenton raise the gun he flew into action.
"HEY!" Booth shouted. But his roar was drowned out by another roar. Kenton turned and fired. The shot hit the wall from where the other shout had originated. Booth immediately shot at Kenton and watched him fall. Rushing over to Brennan he dropped his gun. Unlike the last time they had been there, he was able to lift her off the hook.
"Bones. Oh thank God." He hugged her tightly.
"Seeley you have no idea how happy I am to see you!" she just stayed in his arms for the next few minutes. Then she remembered.
"Booth, Kenton's shot hit someone!" Booth hurried over and found his boss lying on the ground. Pulling out his phone he ran the Agents that were waiting outside.
"Get in here quick. Man down. I repeat Cullen's down!" hanging up he checked for a pulse. As he did Cullen's hand reached up and grasped his wrist
"Booth, I shot the guy. Parker's safe." He gulped. Some blood came out of his mouth when he coughed, Booth felt another knot release from his chest. But now a new one had formed. His boss had been shot saving Brennan. Two agents rushed in with a medical kit. Booth stepped back towards Brennan.
"Parker?" she asked.
"He's good. Cullen got the guy that had him. He said he's out side." Brennan sighed in relief. Knowing that Cullen was being looked after and that his son was alright, he focused all his attention on Brennan. He untied her hands and said
"Bones, it's all over." He smiled.
"Hang on how are you out of lock up?"
"Cullen found all the evidence you left in my office! You did it Bones you cleared my name." he hugged her again. "Bones do you have any idea how worried I was!" he said holding her face in his two hands, he was saddened by the sight of her bruised and bloody face. "You have to stop running off by yourself!"
"Sorry I scared you Booth, how can I make it up to you?" she grinned.
"I have one idea." He threw her the biggest charm smile he could muster.
"Oh what's that?" she put her hand on his cheek and leaned in. But he never got to reply.
"DADDY!" Parker ran into the room. Booth let go of his partner and picked up his son.
"Bub!" they embraced and Booth looked his son over to ensure he was alright. "Ok I'm going to need you to hold onto my pocket. I need to get Bones out of here." The little boy nodded. Brennan went to stand up but as she did she got dizzy.
"I can't stand. It must be after the hit on the head and the effect of the drugs." Booth went over to her. His son still gripping his pocket.
"Come on Bones." He reached down and picked her up, marvelling at how light she was. He carried her out of the building and over to the awaiting ambulance. Getting in with her he and Parker rode to the hospital. On the way Brennan lost consciousness still grasping Booths hand.