Jenny1701 prompt: I would also love to see you write a story about Hannah finding out that Booth and Brennan are each other's emergency medical contacts and can make medical decisions for the other - I suppose the only way she would find out was if one or the other was hurt (not too seriously I hope) I would also assume that Hannah knows little about Booths past and probably doesn't know he had a Brain Tumor.
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Lying in bed, Booth felt nauseous. His head had been hurting for several hours and the aspirin he'd taken hadn't slowed it down. At first it seemed like a simple headache but as the day wore on it had grown steadily worse. After getting home from work, Booth had taken a hot shower hoping that it would help his headache; but, that too had failed. After Hannah had arrived at the apartment, she'd advised him to go lie down for awhile and she'd start cooking dinner.
He'd lain down for several minutes when he soon realized that the odors coming from the kitchen were making him nauseous. Staggering out of bed, Booth had closed the bedroom door. Walking back towards his bed, Booth realized that he was going to throw up; so, he'd hurried into the bathroom. After a few minutes had passed, Booth managed to finally stop throwing up and had lain down on the tile floor in the bathroom. Breathing hard, he held his hands to his head and moaned.
Curious as to why the bedroom door was closed, Hannah opened the door and checked the bed to find it empty. Stepping into the room, Hannah heard moaning coming from the bathroom. Walking rapidly into the bathroom, she found him lying on the floor, writhing in pain.
Kneeling on the floor, Hannah placed her hand on Booth's shoulder, "Seeley, what's wrong?"
Gritting his teeth, Booth replied, "My head hurts."
Shaking her head, Hannah remarked, "You're in this much pain because of a headache?"
Moaning, Booth scrambled to his knees and threw up again in the toilet. Hannah, afraid that she didn't really know what was going on, called Brennan.
"Temperance, Seeley is in the bathroom, throwing up. He says his head hurts; but, I've never seen anyone act like he is just because he has a headache."
Concerned, Brennan asked, "Is it a migraine?"
Shaking her head, Hannah replied, "I don't know." Leaning towards Booth, Hannah asked, "Seeley, is this a migraine?"
Falling back on his heels, Booth hung his head and trembled, "I don't know."
Growing very concerned, Hannah put the phone back next to her mouth, "He doesn't know. Does Seeley suffer from migraines?"
Brennan, gathering her purse and jacket, rushed out of her apartment, "Hannah, he does suffer from migraines; but, if he isn't sure that's a problem. I think he needs to go to emergency, right now."
Staring at Booth leaning on his knees trembling, Hannah sighed, "I don't think I can get him there."
Rushing down the stairwell, Brennan ordered, "Call 911, Hannah. Don't wait."
Hearing fear in Brennan's voice, Hannah dialed 911.
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Arriving at the hospital, Brennan ran towards the check in desk and announced, "I'm Doctor Temperance Brennan. Seeley Booth was brought in a few minutes ago."
Looking down at her PC, the clerk was checking patient's names when Brennan heard her name being called. Looking up, Brennan saw Hannah standing near the door that led to the back rooms where the patients were placed while they were being diagnosed.
"Temperance, I need you to come with me."
Hurrying over to where Hannah was standing, Brennan asked, "Where is Booth?'
Hugging herself, Hannah replied, "He's in room E3. He passed out from the pain and they won't tell me what's going on. I don't have Seeley's medical proxy and they said they need his proxy right now. Do you know who has it?'
Nodding, Brennan rushed past Hannah to room E3. Striding into the room, Brennan saw a doctor leaning over Booth. "I'm Doctor Temperance Brennan." Pulling out a flash drive from her purse, Brennan continued, "I have his medical proxy. Please tell me what's going on."
Nodding his head, Doctor Jude Green looked up in relief, "Good. He came in unconscious. Ms. Burley told me that he's been complaining that his head has been hurting and he's been very nauseous. He's been in a lot of pain for the last few hours and he's thrown up at least twice that she knows of."
Nodding her head, Brennan replied, "It's possible it is a severe migraine; but, you need to be aware that Seeley had a brain tumor removed seventeen months ago. It was non-malignant."
Worried, Doctor Green sighed, "Ok, I'm going to order an MRI. I need to see what's going on inside of his head."
Nodding, Brennan replied, "Yes, of course, I authorize any tests that he needs. If his tumor has grown back you will consult with me and we will decide the best way to handle it. If surgery is required then you will also receive my permission for that too."
Hannah, confused, stared at Brennan and then the doctor, "Wait a minute. I'm Seeley's girlfriend and I'm living with him. Don't you think you should consult with me before talking about tests and surgery?"
Shaking his head, Doctor Green replied as he walked past her, "Doctor Brennan has the medical proxy. Her decisions are final."
Turning to Brennan, Hannah asked, "Why do you have his medical proxy? And what do you mean Seeley had a brain tumor 17 months ago? What kind of brain tumor? How come this is the first time I'm hearing about it."
Shaking her head slowly, Brennan stepped out of the way as she watched two orderlies, walk into the room, unlock the wheels on the narrow bed and wheel it out of the room, with Booth's unconscious form on it. "I've had Booth's medical proxy ever since he had his surgery for the brain tumor I mentioned. I offered to give it back to him a few months ago; but, he told me that he needed me to continue as his proxy. By the way, Booth has my medical proxy. Booth said that since it's possible that we could be hurt on the job, it would be better if we had each other's medical proxy."
Making cutting motions with her hand, Hannah asked again, "What brain tumor, Temperance?"
Pursing her lips, Brennan replied, "Since Booth hasn't talked to you about it, I must assume he doesn't wish you to know the specifics. He is a very private person and he will not forgive me if I tell you something he wants to keep private. You will have to ask him when he awakens."
Furious, Hannah replied, "Are you kidding me? I live with him. He's supposedly loves me and yet he had something like a brain tumor and he didn't tell me? This is crazy."
Shrugging her shoulders, Brennan responded, "I cannot interfere in Booth's private affairs, Hannah. You must ask him."
Shaking her head, Hannah replied, "I will, believe me I will. Seeley's reason to give you his medical proxy seems ridiculous. You aren't related to him. He has a grandfather and a brother. They should have his proxy. Hell, I'm living with him, I should have his proxy."
Staring at Hannah with curiosity, Brennan asked, "Do you have medical training that would allow you to make informed decisions as to the proper treatment and medical care of Booth?"
Seeing that Hannah wasn't going to answer the question, Brennan nodded her head, "No you do not on the other hand I do have some medical training and I can make an informed decision. This is why I have his medical proxy. Booth trusts me to make informed decisions. He doesn't trust doctors. He knows I will make sure that any treatment recommended by a physician or surgeon will be the right treatment. Neither you nor Hank nor Jared can do that."
Angry, Hannah left the room. Brennan, pulling her phone from her purse, called Cam.
"This is Brennan. Booth is in the hospital. He may have a really severe migraine; but, since we know his medical history I thought it advisable that he be brought to the hospital to make sure."
Staring at her trembling hands, Cam responded, "I'll call the others and we'll be right there."
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Sitting in the waiting room. Cam noticed Hannah sitting in the corner glaring at her and Angela. Frowning, Cam dismissed Hannah and turned to Angela, "When I got here, Brennan told me that Booth was awake again. She said he's complaining that his head is still hurting. I popped in to his room for a couple of minutes and he was trying to remain calm while the specialists look over his tests. We should find out pretty soon . . ."
Sensing someone standing next to her, Cam looked up. "Hello Hannah. How are you doing?"
Her arms crossed against her chest, Hannah asked, "Temperance said that Seeley had a brain tumor seventeen months ago and had it removed."
Staring at Hannah, Cam replied, "Didn't Seeley talk to you about it?"
Shaking her head, Hannah answered, "No. Would you tell me about it?"
Biting her lip, Cam responded, "Hannah, I would love to tell you what you want to know; but, if he didn't talk to you about it I can assure you he would not appreciate it if anyone told you about it behind his back. He is a very private person and takes exception when people gossip about him. Believe me, you don't want to go there."
Placing her hands on her hips, Hannah protested, "I live with him. I'm not a stranger."
Shrugging her shoulders, Cam replied, "I've known Seeley since college. I know how he would react if we talked about his private business to you."
Exhaling deeply, Hannah replied, "This is ridiculous, I. . . ."
Interrupting, Hodgins walked into the room and announced, "Booth just got his tests back and it's a migraine. A really bad cluster migraine; but, it's not a tumor. The nurse said we can pop in and see him for a minute; but, we have to be quiet."
Standing, Sweets, Cam and Angela followed Hodgins down the hallway. Hannah, irritated and angry followed behind. Entering the room, Hannah found Brennan and Booth hugging each other as he lay in his hospital bed.
"Thank God, Bones. I was really worried. I was afraid it was back."
Talking quietly, Brennan replied, "I know you did, Booth. We were all afraid it was back. You just need to rest and let the meds work." Standing, she informed him, "We'll all go back outside in the waiting room and we'll wait for your headache to subside."
Grabbing her hand, Booth protested, "Don't Bones. I want you to stay with me. I need you to stay with me."
Unaware that Hannah was in the room, Brennan smiled, "I'll get Hannah to come and stay with you."
Shaking his head, Booth protested again, "No, Bones. Please, stay with me. I need you."
Nodding her head, Brennan replied, "Of course I'll stay Booth. I'll never desert you."
Feeling the eyes of Sweets, Cam, Hodgins and Angela glued to her, Hannah lifted her chin and left the room.
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