This chapter is dedicated to Emma. I love you cupcake.

Brennan sat on the chair in front of her tent as she waited for her mail to arrive. Her leg jiggled nervously while she looked both ways to see if Daisy was coming. Finally, Brennan saw her walk around the corner. She restrained herself from jumping up and running to Daisy, and stood up from the chair and brushed down the front of her shirt.

"Dr. Brennan, you have mail" Daisy said cheerfully as she handed over and envelope to Brennan.

"Thankyou Miss Wick." Brennan sat back down on her chair and waited until Daisy was inside the tent before she opened the envelope.

Bones,

I really can't imagine you with sun tan. I mean, don't get me wrong I'm sure you look really nice, but ever since I've known you you've had pale skin...there is nothing wrong with being pale.

Ohh Bones, don't you worry about me, I'm being careful. I haven't had to do any physical combat, I've been training some new soldiers. I'm pretty much staying in the same place. Guess what...I got a laptop! It has wireless internet and is very secure so I can use it. That means we can email each other, or go on MSN. If you get the chance add gun_ first hotmail. com so we can talk. I'll be on at 5.30pm my time, so about 9pm your time.

The stars are amazing out here. There's nothing in the sky and I have a clear view. I can see that constellation that you like, I can't remember what it's called though, but I can recognize it anywhere.

I've got to say Bones...you really make my ego grow saying that you miss me. At least I know that you miss me too :D

Why didn't we talk Bones? Why didn't we talk about it? I know that I probably would've swept it under the rug (metaphorically speaking), but if you were confused, you could've talked to me. We can talk about it now if you want to. When you're ready, so am I.

You're happiness means just as much to me Bones. Heck, your happiness is probably more important than mine. You deserve it more than I do.

I would love to say this to your face, but obviously I can't, I think that we have a chance. I would love to give us a try. You don't have to commit to 30 or 40 or 50 years or anything. One day with you would be equivalent to 10 years with someone else. I don't want to pressure you into anything. If you say no, yes it may hurt, but I'll be fine, because you're worth the risk. I will stand by you no matter what Bones, just know that. If you say no, I'll be there for you and I will support every single choice you make. If you say yes, I will show you that what we have is special. I won't leave you no matter what. Even if you get all pissed at me and throw me onto the street and say you will never talk to me again, I'll still be at your door at 6.30 every morning with a cup of coffee.

If what I said made you feel uncomfortable, just try to forget I said it. Although I would love for you to consider it.

Booth.

P.S. Don't laugh at my hotmail address, Angela made it for me ages ago, it was either that or sexy. studly... I chose gun_first.

"Daisy!" Brennan called out.

"Yes Dr. Brennan?" Daisy poked her head out from the tent.

"What is the time please?"

"Hmmm close to 8.50. Why?" Daisy asked cocking her head.

"Could you please leave me alone in the tent until 10pm...please?" Brennan added for extra luck.

"Sure. I was going to go to Alysia's tent anyway" Daisy stepped out of the tent "she's one of the volunteers. I'll be back at about 10.30" she walked down the dirt road. Brennan ran inside and booted up her laptop.

Please leave a review :D And sorry that it's short, it's 7.22 in the morning and I'm studying for my SAC tomorrow, so I thought 'hey, why don't you update while you're here and awake'