Disclaimer: Bones originally belongs to Kathy Reichs, but is currently under the great care of Fox, Hart, Deschanel, and Boreanaz.
A/N: Continuation of The Man He Wanted to Be Originally titled The Regret of the Agent.
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Epilogue:
This conversation meant no turning back.
Brennan's light blue eyes were filled with confusion. "What kind of man would you be, Booth?" Her eyes narrowed, like when she was examining remains. "You're a good partner, Booth. And a good father. You are made of very good stuff." She placed her hand on his arm.
Booth met her gaze. "I want to be a better man for you, Temperance."
Her guard slammed up and her eyes went from warm and open to shocked. She pulled back from her partner. "You're a great man, Booth."
He moved towards her, maybe pushing too fast, but he wanted to be the way they had been moments ago. He didn't want the line to be bold and defined, he wanted it blurred. There were things from his past that he couldn't erase, but there were things in the future that he wanted and hoped to have.
But she wouldn't have it; it was clear from her body language that she was closing herself off. She wasn't ready.
"C'mon Bones." He touched her cheek lightly.
But she was trying to hold back her tears. She got up to leave, as he suspected she would. He left money on the counter and followed after her, not ready to let her go.
"Bones!" He caught up to her and grabbed her arm. He expected to get slapped, but the contact never came. "Don't do this." Booth wouldn't let her push him away again.
Brennan shook her head, but no words left her lips. Her tears were flowing freely now.
Booth wiped at her tears gently with his thumb. He placed his arm around her shoulders and she leaned into him. Brennan feared losing this feeling, that's what kept her from furthering their relationship. It was Booth's open heart that kept them together, the way they were, right now. Booth's fingers traced her lips, and she felt the line begin to blur between them.
"I'm here." Booth assured.
Brennan kept herself from saying what she was thinking, deciding to enjoy her partner's company instead. There were things from her past that made her want to run. For fear of being abandoned, because she needed this in her life. Brennan needed Booth.
But maybe, in this moment, for this instant, they could both move past that. She could let go of her fears, and he could follow his open heart and they could become more than just partners. His lips brushed hers, lightly at first. Then five years of built up tension was released in a passionate kiss and their lips locked and they held each other. There, in that moment, they were moving forward from their pasts and together into a better future.
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