April 28,2008

Dear Bones,

We had a really tough case, didn't we? A mother was killed and burned in her car, and then we found her baby up in a tree at the crime scene.

Bones, I was terrified, almost holding my breath until that baby had been rescued from that tree and was safe in my arms. He was such a cute little boy, but when I tried to hand him to you, you didn't want to hold him at first, afraid that you'd do something wrong.

Yeah, I'm the experienced dad, so handling a baby comes naturally to me, and I thought it would be easy for you, too, Auntie Bones, but I guess I was wrong, huh?

That's okay. It just takes time. You have to learn from experience and use common sense. You got me right? So yes, I can offer common sense about taking care of a baby.

First lesson for you, Bones: A baby will put everything in his mouth, so babies and small keys don't go well together, okay?

And I know it took some time, but you learned quickly, and it was nice to see how you bonded with the little guy.

You showed so much love and empathy for Baby Andy, and it was amazing to see how you interacted with him. It touched my heart, just knowing how compassionate you've been, you know?

You'd be a great mom.

In the end, you had a hard time letting him go. You made such an effort to give him to people who'd love him, and I know what a sacrifice it was, even though it was the right thing to do.

I have no words for how generous you've been to all the people of that little town...giving them work and new prospects for the next several years. I'm so proud of you.

I don't know if I've told you this, but I think you have a bigger and much more caring heart than people give you credit for.

Thank you for letting me see that part of you, Bones. It means so much that you trust me enough to be open with me.

You know, there were those moments, when we both slipped...when we talked about Andy as if he was our baby, and there was an instant...short moment, when I thought about us keeping him...you know, trying to adopt him. Weird thought, huh?

I know that's not rational. I mean, we aren't a couple, and it's not like we're living together but still...I could imagine what that would be like...

I guess something is burning deep inside me, like maybe a longing for a life we don't live now, and I wonder...will there ever be a time for us some day? A time when we'll move closer to each other? Would there ever be the possibility that us two could be a couple? That we could be in a loving relationship?

I can only hope right now. Sometime in the future, if we really get there, maybe we come to the point where we have a baby...our baby. Having a family with you would be a dream come true… and for now, I'll keep dreaming, okay?

Yours,

Booth

AN: Also one of my favorite episodes. There were so many sweet moments between them. Thanks again for reading and if you like, leave me a review, I will appreciate it very much.