The Perfect Shot – Chapter Five
WARNING: Spoilers for Season 6
Disclaimer: I don't own Bones or any of the characters. They are all owned by Fox and Hart Hanson.
Realizing this case wasn't going to be easy, Booth rubbed the back of his neck and sighed. He'd have to discuss things with Assistant Deputy Director Hacker to insure the proper channels were followed. Booth knew it was irrational but since Bones had dated Hacker it irritated him anytime he had to talk to him, even about a case.
"Assistant Deputy Director Hacker's office, this is Marilyn, how may I help you?"
"Marilyn, it's Booth, I need to set a time to meet with him regarding the shooting of Heather Taffet" Booth responded.
"Hold on Booth, let me see when he's available."
Booth aimlessly drew on his desk pad while he waited for Hacker's secretary to get back on the line. "Booth, Director Hacker is available now if you would like to come on up."
"Thanks Marilyn" Booth replaced the receiver and only then did he notice that he had drawn a replica of the bullet. He sighed and rose from his seat to meet with Hacker.
Andrew Hacker sat at his desk signing papers when his desk phone buzzed. "Hello?"
"Special Agent Seeley Booth is here to see you Sir" Marilyn responded.
"Send him in Marilyn. Thank you."
"Right away Sir. Booth the Deputy Director will see you now."
"Thanks Marilyn." Booth said, wanting to add Assistant Deputy Director but he thought it best to keep his mouth shut.
"Hello Sir" Booth greeted as he opened the office door.
"Agent Booth, please have a seat. How is Temperance? I haven't spoken to her in a while. I assume everything is going smoothly since your return from the Army." Hacker smiled at the mention of Brennan's name.
Booth struggled to hide his irritation as he replied, "Everything's fine Sir. I came to discuss the current case with you. As you are aware Heather Taffet was shot dead yesterday as she was arriving to court for her appeal."
"Yes, I'm aware, have there been any developments?"
"Well, yes sir, the squints have determined that the bullet was the same type currently used by the US Army Rangers."
Andrew's brows rose significantly as he responded, "That makes things quite the more difficult Agent Booth".
"Yes Sir, I'm aware of that. That is the reason I wanted to speak with you. I was wondering if you had any contacts at the USASOC. We need to determine where all of their active and inactive personnel are currently located."
"Of course I have contacts; I'm insulted that you would even have to ask. I'll get you the information that you need Agent Booth."
"Thank you Sir" Booth rose from his chair and headed toward the door.
"Tell Temperance that I said hello please Agent Booth."
"I will Sir" Booth relied tersely as he closed the door with more force than he had intended to.