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Booth felt as if he were floating. It felt so good to let go, to just lie here, no pressure, no pain. But he couldn't. There was something he had to do. He struggled to remember. As he tried to open his eyes, the pain came flooding back, along with the memories. Hospital. He was in the hospital. He had been shot, and Bones had been fighting with the gunman. He had shot him to save her. He remembered falling back, the darkness claiming him. And he remembered the words she had whispered to him.

His eyes opened. Had he dreamt it? His head felt heavy. He felt pressure on his hand. He slowly turned his head, fighting off the waves of dizziness that washed over him. Her head rested on her arms, his hand in hers, her auburn hair spread out on the bed beside him. He lay there watching her sleep, not wanting to disturb her. She looked so peaceful, lying there. He remembered the look in her eyes at the diner, when he had finally been about to tell her how he felt. Then the fear that replaced it moments later when the gunman started shooting. He didn't want to think of how close he had come to breaking his promise not to leave her. She had lost so much in her life, he was determined that he would be there for her, that he would be the one thing she could count on in her life. He looked down at her, so strong, yet so fragile.

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Brennan stirred and opened her eyes. For a few seconds, she was confused. Where was she? Then she looked up, and saw his eyes, open and gazing at her. "Booth?" Her heart leapt to see him awake, awareness in his eyes.

"Hey Bones." He smiled weakly at her. "I didn't mean to wake you."

"Thank God." Leave it to Booth to be more concerned about her, when he was the one in the hospital bed, the one who had almost died. Her eyes filled with tears.

"Hey, Bones, don't. I'm okay." He reached for her, and winced in pain.

Brennan jumped up. "You're in pain. Let me get the doctor." She turned toward the door, even as he protested that he was fine.

"Temperance." She turned to look at him. "Booth, I..."

"Seeley, oh my God!" A beautiful older woman ran into the room, followed by a man Brennan knew could only be Booth's father. The same ruggedly handsome features, same expression of concern. The same eyes. Brennan watched them together for a moment, before slipping out the door.

Booth watched her leave, even as his mother was practically smothering him. "We were so worried! When Agent Cullen called us..."

"Mom, I'm fine." He told her what she wanted to hear. In truth, he was exhausted and in pain, and all he wanted to do was close his eyes and sleep for about 3 days.

"Laura, leave the boy alone, before you kill him with kindness." Michael Booth put a hand on his wife's shoulder. "I have a feeling that he could use some sleep, and maybe some painkillers."

"Of course. I'm sorry Seeley. You need to rest." She turned and looked behind her, but the girl was gone. "Your friend must think we are very rude. I was just so worried, and when I saw you were awake, I was so relieved."

"It's okay. I'm sure she understands..." Booth felt sleep threatening to overtake him.

Laura looked at her son. "We'll be back later. Just rest now." Michael took his wife's arm and led her out of the room.

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"Angela, I'm fine. I'll go home soon, I promise. I just want to talk to Booth's doctor first." Brennan was pacing the room, waiting for the doctor.

Angela looked at her friend. She looked exhausted, despite her claim that she had slept. "But he woke up, right? He talked to you?"

"Yes. He didn't talk much, and I know he was in pain, but he was awake."

"Well, what did he say? Did he remember everything?"

"I don't know Angela. We didn't talk about it. Anyway, then his parents showed up."

Angela grabbed Brennan's arm to stop her from pacing. "Well, what did you say?"

"I didn't stay, Angela." She walked over to the nurses' desk. "I really need to talk to Dr. Connors. Do you know how long he'll be?"

"He's in with Mr. Booth right now, Dr. Brennan. I'm sure he'll be out to talk to you soon." The nurse was trying to keep her patience, but it was difficult.

"Bren, sweetie, why don't you sit down? You've done enough pacing in the last 12 hours to last a lifetime."

Brennan stopped and looked at her. "I'm sorry, Ang. I just..." She stopped. "Thank you. I don't know what I would have done without you."

Angela smiled. "That's what I'm here for." She pulled Brennan into a hug. She held her for a moment, then pulled back, staring over Brennan's shoulder. Brennan turned and followed her friend's gaze.

"Wow." Angela watched the couple walked towards them. "Well, we know Booth will definately age well."

"Ang..." Brennan couldn't help but smile. She certainly agreed with her.

The woman walked over and took Brennan's hand. "You must be Dr. Brennan. I'm Laura Booth, and this is my husband Michael. Seeley talks about you all the time."

"Well, I..."

"Agent Cullen told us that you saved Seeley's life. I can't thank you enough."

"I really didn't..."

"Thank God you were there." Tears came to her eyes. "He always said you were special." She stopped and took a breath. Brennan wasn't sure if she should try another sentence.

"Mr. and Mrs. Booth?" Dr. Connors interupted them.

Michael addressed the doctor. "How is he? Is he going to be okay?"

"Actually, he's doing a lot better than I expected with the injuries he's suffered. He's in pain, but he's surprisingly strong. He should be fine in a week or two."

Michael shook the doctor's hand. "Thank you."

"You should be thanking Dr. Brennan. If she hadn't applied pressure to the wound, and gotten him out of there...it could have been worse." Dr. Connors turned and walked down the hallway.

Mr. and Mrs. Booth turned to look at Brennan. "Again, we don't know how to thank you. Seeley is lucky to have you as a partner." Michael turned away and took his wife into his arms.

Brennan started to protest. Angela took her hand. "Sweetie, just take the compliment. You saved his life."

"No, Angela." She watched Booth's parents comforting each other. "He saved mine."

Don't you know by now, I could NEVER kill Booth?! lol! Okay, let me know what you think!