There were many requests for a sequel to chapter 49: lili1998, Darlingyourwithme, SamBrace, DorothyOZ, PLK Susie, babyface99f, JBCFlyers19, Space-Case7029 and casket4mytears. Thank you for your enthusiasm, it's wonderful. When I see enthusiasm like that, it just makes me want to write.
This is a sequel to chapter 49. Wow, who knew that I could come up with 50 Hannah chapters. I sure didn't. They haven't all been gems; but, I hope they've at least been entertaining.
I don't own Bones.
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Migraines being what they are, take awhile to lessen. After spending seven hours in the hospital, Booth was released to go home. The worst of the headache was gone; but, was not completely finished. Migraines linger, their affects can be unsettling and Brennan knew that. As soon as the worst of the symptoms had disappeared, Booth's attending physician released him to Brennan's care. Prescribing a new prescription and with the advice to relax and not let stress overwhelm him, Dr. Bently left the room.
Booth, carefully standing up, looked at Brennan and smiled, "Well at least they don't have to use a melon baller on my head again."
Smiling, Brennan replied, "I think it would be best if I take you to my apartment. Your migraine is not completely gone and I think it would be best if I monitor you there. This prescription is new and we don't know how you're going to react to it."
Nodding his head carefully, Booth responded, "Sure if you think so."
Walking out into the waiting room with Brennan, Booth was surprised to find that Cam, Angela, Hodgins and Sweets were still there waiting for him. Seeing Booth enter the waiting room area with Brennan's arm hooked through his, his visitors all moved towards where they were.
Smiling, Cam touched Booth's arm, "I know this is going to sound strange; but, thank God it's just a migraine, Booth."
Nodding his head, Booth replied, "Yeah, can you imagine praying that you're suffering from a migraine. A couple of years ago I'd have been upset that I had one now I'm grateful."
Laughing, Angela stepped closer to Booth and pecked him on the cheek, "Life is full of those little ironies."
Smiling, Hodgins asked, "So, you want to stay with us for a couple of days? One of us can stay home with you."
Holding Booth's arm firmly, Brennan shook her head, "Booth is coming home with me. I'll monitor him tonight and tomorrow and make sure that the new migraine medicine is working properly."
All of them agreeing that was a sound plan, escorted Booth and Brennan to her car. Watching the car leave the parking lot, Sweets gasped, "Oh, we forgot Hannah."
Curious, Cam replied, "What about her? She isn't here; so, obviously she isn't too concerned."
Shrugging his shoulders, Sweets replied, "Maybe we should have talked to her about Booth's tumor and well, maybe Booth and Brennan. I mean really, someone should tell her what's going on. She seemed pretty angry about not knowing about the tumor and that Dr. Brennan has Booth's medical proxy. Of course, Booth asking Brennan to stay with him instead of Hannah had to hurt a little."
Shaking his head, Hodgins replied, "No way Dude. We need to stay out of it. If Booth and Hannah have a problem then they need to take care of it, not us. Booth won't thank us for sticking our noses in his business and you know it."
Placing her hand on Sweets' arm, Cam remarked, "You know Hodgins is right. Don't interfere."
Patting her hand, Sweets replied, "Yeah, maybe you're right. One way or the other, this will work out."
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Arriving at her apartment, Brennan ushered Booth into her guest bedroom. "Lie down and I'll get you a glass of water to take with your migraine medicine."
Smiling, Booth removed his shoes and lay down on the bed. Staring at the ceiling, Booth waited for Brennan to come back.
Arriving back into the room, Brennan frowned, "Maybe you should remove your pants and shirt and get under the covers. You can't be very comfortable sleeping in your street clothes."
Sitting up, Booth shook his head, "Nah, I'm fine."
Carrying the glass of water and the pill to Booth, Brennan handed both to him. Once he'd taken the pill, she placed the glass on the nightstand. "You understand that I'm going to monitor you?"
Puzzled, Booth answered, "Yeah."
Smiling, Brennan walked around to the other side of the bed, removed her shoes and climbed into bed. Laying on her back, Brennan smiled, "Good night Booth."
A little surprised and just a little nervous, Booth responded, "Uh, yeah, night."
Lying back down, he closed his eyes and soon fell into an exhausted sleep. Once Booth was asleep, Brennan turned on to her side and watched him sleep. Soon, feeling her eyelids grow heavy, she too fell asleep.
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Waking, Booth felt a body pressed against him. Opening his eyes, Booth looked down to find Brennan sleeping against him, her back pressed against his chest. Smiling, Booth realized that his head wasn't hurting any more. Breathing slowly, Booth moved his arms around Brennan and hugged her. Brennan, feeling Booth's arms tightening around her, awoke and glanced back at his face.
"Are you still in pain?"
Shaking his head, Booth replied, "Nope, I feel pretty good."
Nodding, Brennan replied, "I was worried about you Booth. I was so worried that . . . "
Placing his mouth next to her ear, Booth interrupted her, "I was so scared Bones. I thought what if my tumor is back? What if this time I'm going to die and I haven't . . . I was afraid I was going to die and you weren't going to know how much I love you Bones. I was afraid that they were going to take me into the operating room this time and maybe I'd die and you'd never know that I love you. I love you Temperance. Do you understand? I can't let this go on anymore. You need you to know that I love you and I want you so much."
Feeling a tear drip from his face onto her cheek, Brennan swallowed, "But Booth, you're living with Hannah. You love her. . . "
Shaking his head, Booth interrupted her, "Bones, I've made a huge mess of my life. I really have. When you told me that you didn't want to take a chance on us, I just gave up on us ever getting together. I wanted someone to love me and I guess Hannah was my attempt to find that someone. Damn it, I . . . I made a mistake. Please forgive me, please. I love you. I've loved you for so long and I just don't want to keep living the lie I've been living. I need you Bones. I need you like I need air and food. I can't live without you. I don't want to live without you, not anymore. Lying in the hospital, I realized that I may never get another chance at real happiness. I don't want to die some day filled with regrets because I didn't have the guts to tell you that I love you."
Feeling Booth's trembling arms holding her tightly, Brennan reached up and placed her hands on his hand, "I love you too Booth."
Moving his left hand up and wiping his face, Booth asked, "You do? You love me, really?"
Nodding her head, Brennan sighed, "I've loved you for a long time Booth. I've just been too afraid to admit it to you or myself. I've been so afraid; but, Booth, seeing you with Hannah I realized that my fear probably destroyed the only chance I ever had to be happy. I made a mistake too. I should have given us the chance you asked for; but, I was too afraid to try."
Sighing, Booth kissed Brennan's ear, "Bones, I love you. I want you. Do you want me?"
Reaching up and placing her hand along the side of his face, Brennan replied, "I want you, Booth. I do want you."
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Later that evening, Booth arrived at his apartment planning to talk to Hannah. Entering his apartment, Booth found the rooms deserted, Hannah's things gone and a note taped to the headboard of his bed.
Seeley,
Relationships are built on trust. You don' trust me.
Relationships are built upon need. You don't need me.
Relationships are built upon love. You don't love me.
Hannah
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Let me know what you think of this chapter. Any good? Still looking for prompts. If you have a story idea let me know. It doesn't have to be a Hannah story. It can be a new story. If I use your idea I will give you proper credit.
