Cullen arrived with four agents in tow and a paramedic. They took all the statements and photographs they needed. They knew well that Booth had only shot him in self-defence so he was in the clear that way. The paramedic checked them both over and strapped up Brennan's ankle. Brennan could tell that there was something else going to happen. Cullen sat on Brennan's couch and motioned for the other agents to leave. Booth stood behind the armchair that Brennan was sitting in.

"Booth I'm sure you know what this means." Cullen said.

"Yes sir."

"Effective immediately?" Cullen asked.

"As soon as possible." Booth nodded.

"Ok. Tomorrow then."

"Hang on!" Brennan cut in "I don't know what this all means!"

"Bones we… we have to go into witness protection." Booth said slowly.

"What!" she stood up.

"You have no choice. Dr Brennan. At least until the hit get dropped." Cullen said calmly.

"But we don't even know if there is a hit out yet!"

"Dr Brennan there is no doubt that there will be." Cullen continued. "It has to be done."

"What? So we're going to just tell everyone that Booth and I have to disappear for a while. We don't know how long we don't even know if we'll be able to come back." She said looking at Booth. He just shook his head.

"No Bones. We have to…" he couldn't finish.

"You have to completely disappear Dr Brennan." Cullen told her.

"You mean… die."

"Yes. It will all be announced tomorrow. Take what you want from here now. We'll secure your homes and everything else. Booth you go home and do the same. I'll have a car sent around to collect you in a half an hour." With that he stood up and left. Booth left as well. She walked around the house and collected the few items that meant a lot to her. Most of her prized possessions were in her office. Her favourite photos. Her two dolphins, the one from her mother's grave and the one here father had left her. Jasper and Brainy Smurf. And a few other things. She knew she wouldn't be aloud to go and get them. She just hoped that Angela would mind them for her. Angela she didn't even want to think about what would happen Angela, Hodgins, Zach and Cam when they were told that she and Booth were dead. And Parker. Poor Parker would lose his dad. Booth would lose his son. That would kill him. Taking another look around she packed a few more things.Before she knew it there was a knock on the door. The agent had arrived.

"You ready Dr Brennan?" he asked.

"As I'll ever be." She gazed at her home one last time and left. Not knowing when she'd be back. Not knowing if she'd be back.

Happy Holidays everyone!!!!!

Hope you like it! Reviews would be like Christmas presents!!!!!! (",)

And I'd just like to say that I know nothing about the mob or witness protection every situation I'm writing about is only for the benefit of my story, I haven't a clue what would actually happen in this circumstance. It all just a background for the future fluff.

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Gracie.