Killer on the dance floor

by wildlilpony

There's a killer on the loose going after woman and arranging them like dolls. But the squad cant find the evidence that'll convict the killer. Bones meets a man, can he be trusted? Which woman will the killer go after next? Contains drug use.

3. Chapt3 You go left and I'll go right

Whoa. Cant believe the dream i had. Had another dream about Bones. Sometimes they can be so vivid, what throws me the most is the intense emotions i experience during them and when i wake up. Like when i dreamt about Bones and Hodgins having an affair [thats in chapter two of the brennan/booth diaries] when i woke up i felt absolutely horrified. This time i dreamt that i was watching several episodes of season 6 [episodes 10-16] and feeling pain and heartache as i watch b and b go off in different directions; b goes left and b goes right. So this chapter is called, I'LL GO LEFT, YOU GO RIGHT. At any rate the way the season is going right now, i'm betting thats something we're going to have to put up with for a few episodes. Thats just something i miss the most, i like the endings where b and b are having coffee or whateva and having their little heart to hearts and conversations, i find those scenes more intimate than sex. [although that might be fun too] lol. Read on FB that the gravedigger will be back, [I read the headlines, never bother to read the actual articles] i'm glad, I had a feeling the gravedigger would be back, i bought her back in the brennan/booth diaries; the gravediggers unfinished business between b and b, they just ran away from that situation, what i said about brennan in the last chapt. is right, she needs to learn how to stop running away from her emotions, she needs to learn how to face up to them; i'm not excluding booth from that either, i mean telling brennan he wanted a chance and then immediately telling her that he's moving on straight away, what is that?

Anyway here's another chapter. Special guest stars - Gillian Foster and Cal Lightman from LIE TO ME. Thanks to the people who reviewed my story, a special thanks to Cast14 for being the first one to review.

Previously on Killer on the dancefloor.

Booth, Josef and i got married. I'm not going to get it enulled, not without giving it a chance. Angela told me to grow up, she's right. Cams insisted i take a month off, so you'll be getting a squint partner for a while and then i'll be back part time. After Josef reads the paper he throws it onto the seat of the car in anger and vows to get revenge on Booth.

Chapter 3. You go left, and i'll go right.

Booth glanced in his pocket nervously, he picks up the little jewellery box and glances inside it. He pockets it and then walks into his apartment; he had gotten a surprise from Brennan when he'd walked into his office that day and found Brennan sitting on his desk with a smile on her face. Booth had grabbed her and given her a big bear hug. Brennan had been two weeks sober and was finally back at work, part time, but back nevertheless. Booth was glad. He had been partnered up with Wendell during that time, it had been nice, but Booth was used to having Brennan as his partner. He had missed her. He walked into his apartment and found Hannah there, sitting at the table drinking a glass of wine. She glanced up at him, and Booth smiled as he saw her. He immediately sat down next to her and took her hands.

'Hannah, i'm going to ask you something. We've been together for a long time now, and i really love you. In fact I love you so much that i want to spend the rest of my life with you. I want to wake up next to you everyday, see your face across from me at the table...'

'Seeley,' interrupted Hannah.

'Hannah, just let me get this out. I love you, i want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me Hannah?'

'Seeley, Hannah sighed in regret. No, she whispers. I cant Booth.'

Booth looked at Hannah in shocked silence.

'Why not?'

'Seeley, dont be so upset. Its not just Temperance who has feelings for you is it? You have feelings for her too. And you're hoping that if you get married to me, those feelings will disappear. You want to run away from that Booth. Which is one of the reasons you're asking me to marry you isnt it? You want to prove to me that you love me, and you want to prove to yourself that you're not in love with Temperance...'

'She's married Hannah, it doesnt matter whether i feel anything for her.'

'It does, Seeley. It does. I've noticed, Seeley. We've all noticed. The pain you felt as you held Temperance in your arms when you thought she was dead, the pain and shock on your face when Temperance announced to everyone that she and Josef got married. The jealousy you feel when Josef looks at her, or even compliments her. The way you miss just spending time with her, having her around. You thought i didnt notice, Seeley, I did. I cant marry you, Seeley. I cant be second best, and i wont be your distraction. I deserve a lot better than that. I cant be married to someone who's heart is always going to be with someone else.'

Booth looked at her for a few seconds, he felt angry and then hurt and then sad as he realised that Hannah was right. He was hurt but after a few seconds he nodded resolutely.

'This means we're broken up, doesnt it?' Booth said.

Hannah nods wiping the tears away from her eyes.

'It was good while it lasted Seeley, we had fun. But we're not broken up yet. I've always loved sex with you.

Booth laughs.

How about one last tryst before i pack my stuff up and go on my way. I'll move out tomorrow,' Hannah sighs as she gets up and kisses Booth and leads him over to the bed.

NEXT DAY.

Hannah packs up the last of her bags and places them by the door. She looks over at Booth standing by the sink, his back to her.

'I'm all packed, Booth. Hey, arent the group welcoming back Temperance at the diner today?'

'Yup. She's back at work, and she's two weeks sober.' quipped Booth.

'Well, i've always liked Temperance. I'd like to welcome her back to work, i'd like to say goodbye to everyone too. You've got a great group of colleagues, Booth. Promise me, that you'll give Temperance a chance one day. Stop running away from her...'

Booth looked at her for a few seconds, nods and smiles.

'Lets go, meet the others.' he said with a forced smile.

AT DINER.

Booth sat there for a few seconds listening to Hannah and the group laughing. Booth didnt notice Brennan looking at him symathetically. After a while of listening to the laughter and the group reminiscing Booth couldnt handle being with anybody; he felt like being alone. He sighed and then got up.

'Guy's i've got to go, I feel like going for a bit of a run. I'll see you at work later. Bye, Hannah,' he said hugging her and kissing her on the forehead.

'I'll leave the spare key on the table, Booth,' said Hannah.

'Bye.'

Brennan watched Booth run out the door. She felt a little bit angry at Hannah for hurting Booth. She watched as everyone clamoured around Hannah and Brennan walked to the ladies room with only Hannah noticing; she excuses herself and follows Brennan. She had a few things to say to Temperance...

OUTSIDE, NEARBY.

Josef reread the article about Henry Downing for what felt like the hundredth time; and each time he read it he felt the anger rise up in him until the anger engulfed him. He'd seen the group go into the diner and he watched them talking and laughing. He turned away for a second and then he looked again only to see that Booth was not there anymore. He set the rifle onto the tripod and waited, he watched eagerly as Hannah walked back into the diner and sat down at the table again. He had been hoping that Booth was coming back but then he realised that he had another alternative; Josef remembered the first time he'd met Henry as a fifteen year old kid, he smiled through his tears as he remembered how they had promised each other that they'd always be there for each other. You stole someone i loved, Seeley Booth. Now i'm going to steal someone that you love. He aimed the rifle at his target and then he pulled the trigger. Once. And then twice. Henry watched with a feeling of satisfaction as the people in the diner all screamed and ran around in confusion and chaos. He watched for a few more seconds and then left, leaving the article about Seeley Booth and Henry Downing behind.

Booth ran and ran as fast as he could, he ran until the sweat poured off him and he was breathing so hard that he had to stop. He leaned against the brick wall of the bar and tried to get his breath back, he thought about everything that had been happening the last few months and then the tears started running down his face. He felt angry and sad. And then he started punching the wall to let some of his anger out. Anger and love for Hannah, anger and love for Bones; anger at himself for how he dealt with Bones last year. For the first time Booth felt shame and regret for running away. Hannah was right, he had run away. He needed to talk to Bones. He needed to see her. He started to walk back and then to run back at a light jogging pace.

Brennan looked at herself in the shop windows as she walked away from the diner. It was getting way too intense in there. A tear fell down her cheek as she thought about what Hannah had told her. She groaned. She remembered all the mistakes she had made and then she punched the wall of the store in both anger, regret and shame at the way she had dealt with everything. Booth. Hannah. Indonesia. She tried to stop thinking about all that but she couldnt. And then she started to cry. Finally she saw things clearly. This is it. It stops now. I'm not going to run away any longer. She had to go back. She needed to talk to Booth.

AT DINER. THE DINER IS BARRICADED WITH YELLOW TAPE AND THE FBI AND AMBULANCE ARE THERE.

Brennan and Booth run towards the diner from opposite directions and run smack into each other.

'Ooof. Booth.'

'Ouch, Bones. That hurt. But i'm glad to see you,' he said giving her a tight hug.

'Booth, i'm so sorry, i handled everything wrong...

'Me too, Bones. Me too.'

They walked closer towards the diner and see the chaos before their eyes. They look at each other and run towards the scene, Booth flashing his FBI badge at the person that tried to stop them.

Sweets saw Booth and Brennan and ran out to meet them.

'What's going on Sweets.'

Booth looked up at Sweets as he saw him looking sad and serious.

'Booth. Its Hannah.'

'Hannah. Where is she? Is she okay?'

'Booth. She's been shot. She didnt make it Booth.'

For a few seconds Booth looked at Sweets like he didnt understand what he'd said and then he understood, he collapsed to the ground. Brennan stood there in shock and then she leaned down and put her arms around Booth. She held onto him tightly, trying to make his grief go away but knowing that she couldnt. They just held onto each other and watched silently as the ambulance drove off with Hannah in a body bag and the FBI questioning the witnesses.

Andrew Hacker looked outside and saw Brennan and Booth, he walked over to them. And started asking them questions. He frowned a little bit as they both told him that they hadnt seen anything. He knew that they were both upstanding, honest people, but he knew that they were a unit and that they were both prone to covering for the other. He knew that he would have to bring in someone else to question them.

'So you said you went out running, Booth. Where did you go running? Can anyone verify where you were?'

'I was out running. Alone. No one can verify where i went,' Booth said in a flat and emotionless voice.

'And you doctor Brennan. Where were you?'

'I went out for a walk. A run. Hannah had just had a conversation with me and i went out to think about what she said.'

'You were also alone?'

'Yes. I was alone.'

'Why are you questioning us? We werent there. What, am i a suspect? Are we suspects?

'I'm afraid you are. Neither of you were here and no one can verify where you were. The shots came from outside, we know that you and Hannah broke up last night Booth. And you were a sniper. We also know that you have feelings for Booth and that you were jealous of Booth and Hannah, you also have hunting licenses in four states Dr. Brennan. So yes. Dr. Brennan. You and Booth are suspects.

LATER. BOOTH IS SITTING IN ONE INTERROGATION ROOM WHILE BRENNAN IS IN ANOTHER.

Gillian Foster and Cal Lightman are standing outside watching them.

'So why were we called in Agent Hacker?'

'These two are possible suspects in the Hannah Burley shooting. We've just discovered that Hannah was shot by a sniper who was a good shot, Booth was a sniper and he is a very good shot; he was also Hannah Burley's boyfriend. We found out that they had broken up last night making him a good suspect. Dr. Brennan is also a likely suspect. She has feelings for him and she was jealous of the relationship between Hannah and Booth; they're also very attached to each other, they are a unit and they'll cover for each other whenever possible, we need you to discover whether they're telling the truth or whether they're lying.'

'Its a done deal. Cal why dont you take Dr. Brennan and I'll take Seeley Booth?'

Gillian opened the door and went in to talk with Booth and Cal went into talk with Brennan.

'So Dr. Brennan. I must admit i read your books. I love them. I've also heard you have feelings for Seeley Booth.'

'You're Cal Lightman. The deception expert. Booths told me a lot about you. I must admit i dont put much stock in psychology. And I'm married so it doesnt much matter if i feel anything for Booth.'

'I'm a deception expert Dr. Brennan, i can tell whether people are lying or telling the truth. I look at the expressions on peoples faces while they're talking, i listen to what people say and what they dont say. If you're lying i'll find out. For example when i told you i'd heard that you had feelings for Booth you told me that you didnt put any stock in pyschology and that you were married, that tells me that you tried to control the situation, and you didnt answer my question, that in fact was deflection right there.'

Brennan was smiling but then she stopped abruptly. She folded her arms over her hands a little nervously and sat back in her chair, looking at Cal Lightman warily.

'You were jealous of Hannah and Booth. Are you glad that she's gone, Dr. Brennan? You look guilty, why?'

'I was jealous of them, yes. And i am glad she's gone. I wanted her gone, but i never wanted her dead.

I'm going to ask you this straight out. Did you kill Hannah Burely?'

'Well Seeley Booth.'

'Gillian Foster. I know who you are. You work with Cal Lightman.'

'Yes. I do. You must know why i was called in. I'm here to find out whether you have anything to do with Hannah Burley's death. Did you kill your girlfriend, Agent Booth. Oops, I mean ex-girlfriend?'

LATER

Brennan and Booth are sitting outside the FBI building in silence. They watch Jessie and Jason tossing a ball back and forth to each other. Brennan smiled at her kids fondly. Booth smiled as he watched her; he couldnt remember the last time Brennan had looked this free and happy.

INSIDE FBI BUILDING.

'I'm afraid you're wasting your time with Seeley Booth and Temperance Brennan. They did not kill Hannah Burley. They were 99% truthful.' said Cal.

'99% Truthful? So they lied about something?' Agent Hacker asked.

I asked Dr. Brennan whether she had feelings for Booth. her answer was it didnt matter, classic case of deflection, she avoided the question. And Booth also said the same thing. They have real feelings for each other, it was the one instance in which they both lied,' said Gillian.

IN THE LAB.

Hodgins looks down at the newspaper that had been left at the place where the sniper had set up his rifle and notices a symbol on it in black. Angela looked at it and frowns too.

'That looks like a tattoo,' said Angela.

'Thats because it is. In fact Henry Downing had the same tattoo on his shoulder, said Cam.

'Hmm. We didnt find out much about Henry Downings family life. He spent a lot of time in the foster system. He stayed with about five different families before he aged out. Considering Brennan stayed with more than ten families before she aged out, five is pretty good considering. Maybe we need to find out more about Henry Downing and his family, said Angela.

'Booth is back on the case now that he isnt a suspect anymore. You should give him a call. Its one of Brennan's regular day off today so maybe Booth can fill her in later, said Cam.'

Booth looked at Henry Downings case files and notices a description of his best friend that his social worker had written down.

Henry Downing, has spent the last three years on his own in his room drawing; doesnt play well with others was befriended today by a tall dark haired young lad of fourteen; the other kids had teased him and taken his lunch money for the third time in a row; the boy ran between them and insisted that they leave him alone from now on. -Cassandra Blueten.

Booth picked up his phone and called Charlie. 'Charlie find out everything you can about this woman Cassandra Blueten.'

'Cassandra Blueten. 53 years old. Still a social worker the kids home on charliston street.'

'Thank you Charlie.'

AT THE KIDS HOME

'Would you like some tea, Agent Booth, was it?'

'Oh no thank you Mam. I just had some questions about one of your kids from about twenty years ago. Would you remember a Henry Downing?' asked Booth as he handed her a recent photo of him.

'Oh yes. Henry Downing. I remember all my kids. I keep in touch with most of them. They send me a letter every now and then telling me of their lives now. But Henry, i heard from him until his fiance died. Poor kid. Such tragedy. His mother died you know, and then his fiance got killed by a sniper on a roof. Life just didnt give him a break. I read about what he'd done in the paper. Such a bright young man, such a waste.'

'In his records you wrote about a bullying incident a few weeks after he came to the foster home,' put in Agent Booth.

'Oh yes. The kids were constantly teasing him and bullying him, until Ryan came on the scene. He was a very tough little kid, very charming. They left him alone after that. Ryan was only here for a few weeks and then he was allowed to go back to his parents. His parents had some sort of a drug problem, exctasy, i think it was. I dont know how much help i can be to you. I'm afraid i have to go visit my sister. She's in the hospital today.'

'Thank you mam. You've been very helpful. I have one last question. Do you happen to know the kids name? The one that rescued Henry Downing?'

'Oh. I think it was Jose. No. Actually it was Josef. Josef Ryan,' said Cassandra.

Cassandra closed the door on Booth and Booth stomach turned and he felt sick. It was Josef who'd killed Hannah. How do i tell Bones? wondered Booth.

IN BOOTHS OFFICE.

'Hey Booth. You said you wanted to see me. She looked at him more closely and noticed the serious expression on his face. Whats wrong Booth?' Somethings wrong.

'Temperance, sit down. I have something to tell you. I'm not sure if i should even tell you this, but you're my friend and i care about you...'

'Booth. Just tell me.'

'Temperance. Josef was the one who killed Hannah.'

Before Booth could go on Brennan jumped up indignantly.

'Stop Booth. Just stop. I dont believe you. You've never liked Josef so you have to make up stories about him. You're just jealous Booth.'

'Is that what you think this is about Bones? That i'm jealous of him. Where is he right now, Bones? Do you know where he was on the night Hannah was killed?

'Yes. that is exactly what i think its about, you're jealous. You've always been jealous of the guys i've dated. What, you dont want me, but no one else can have me, is that right? And as a matter of fact i do know where Josef was. He was at a doctors convention. He called me that night. So it couldnt have been him.'

'Why couldnt it have been him, Bones, why not?'

'Because he loves me Booth. He loves me. You never want me to be happy. You never like seeing me with anyone do you? You have no right. I gave you a chance Booth, you didnt take it. I didnt make that choice, you did. You know, sometimes i regret saying no to you, but you know what? i was right to refuse you, what Josef said that day at the diner is true, you didnt really care about me, Booth. If you did you would have tried harder, you wouldnt have given up so easily, why didnt you try harder, booth? You've known me for seven years, you know that i've spent twenty years of my life trying to protect myself from getting hurt again, why did you give up, Booth? You made that choice Booth, you decided that you didnt want a relationship with me, get over it! Grow up!'

Brennan turns around and runs into Sweets and Cam.

'Eavesdrop much, Sweets,' Brennan said in an angry voice. Brennan looked at Cam and then stormed off.

'Well that went well,' said Booth sitting down in his desk chair dejectedly. Sweets looked at him.

'Give her time Booth. She's had a rough time the last few months. Perhaps she cant hear it from you right now, said Sweets.

'So what are you suggesting Sweets? That we do nothing? Because I'm not going to do that. I'm not going to do nothing. This is Bones. Josef killed Hannah. Bones could be in danger.' said Booth.

'She wont listen to you right now Booth. But maybe there's someone else that she'll listen to. Maybe we could call Max. She might be more willing to listen to him right now than to you,' said Cam, sighing as she picked up Booths phone and dialled Max.

Brennan gets up when she hears a knock on the door. She opens it and frowns a little when she sees her dad.

'Hi honey. I came to see Jessie and Jason. And you of course.'

'Jessie and Jason are with Angela right now. Dad. Booth sent you here, didnt he?'

'Okay honey, yes he did,' said Max.

'He's just concerned about you thats all. He explained everything. Look honey, he just wants you to be careful. He's an FBI agent and he thinks you're in trouble.'

'I'm not in trouble, dad. He only thinks so because he's jealous that i'm married. He's always been jealous of every guy i've dated.'

'Okay, you appreciate logic right? Okay. Lets be rational for a minute. What if he's not wrong honey? What if Josef did in fact kill Hannah? He's your partner and he's going to do everything in his power to protect you and take care of you, thats just who he is. I'm a man honey; and sometimes i can sense things woman are insecure about and i can tell them exactly what they need to hear. Just dont mistake that for love. Just pay attention honey. You married Josef really quickly and all i'm going to say to you is be careful. Listen to whatever gut instinct you have. Or else if you cant listen to your gut instinct listen and pay attention to the evidence.

Max and Brennan turned around when they heard a lock in the door. Josef smiles when he sees Max and Brennan. Brennan stands up and looks at Josef with joy.

'You're back! I didnt expect you to be back so soon. Your conference doesnt end for a few days.'

'Hello Max.'

'Josef. Hello. Well, i'm going to have to leave, i'll see you next time, honey. Think of what i said. Okay?'

'Bye dad.'

'The conference unexpectedly ended today, a few of the guest speakers couldnt show up; but unfortunately i'm going to have to go away again in a few hours. They've got hearts for a few of my patients and they're not in any position to come here, so i'm going to have to go to their hospital and do the operation there.'

'Oh. I'm disappointed, but i understand. We're married, Josef. We have plenty of time, for everything.' said Brennan kissing him.

'You're such a good wife. I'm so glad i married you. Where are Jessie and Jason?'

'Oh. there's Angela and Hodgins with the kids now.'

The door slammed shut and Jessie and Jason ran into the house when they saw their dads car.

'Daddy, daddy, you're home.' screamed Jessie and Jason with joy.

'Yup. I'm here, he said as he picked them up and flew Jason in the air. He squealed with joy.

'Unfortunately daddy has to go visit some kids, they need me to give them a nice strong healthy heart but i've got a surprise for you. I'm sorry i'm not around much but i'm hoping that your new friend will keep you company.'

'A new friend. Who is it? Who is it?'

'Yes who is it, Josef?'

'Wait here, close your eyes, and no peeking, you too, Temperance.' said Josef.

'Open your eyes.'

They did and they saw a bundle of warm brown eyes and brown fur.

'Oh. Its a puppy. You bought us a puppy. He is so cute.'

Brennan laughed.

'I'm sorry i didnt include you in these plans but i just wanted to surprise you, and to apologise that i have to go away again.'

'We havent named him yet. What should we call them, you two?'

'Hmmm. How about, Brownie,' suggested Jessie.

'No. thats silly, said Jason.'

' No its not. Its a nice name, said Jessie, but she was laughing.'

'What about chocolate?' said Jason.

Jessie rolled her eyes a little. But then she looked over at the tv.

'Hey, look. Ripley's believe it or not is on. Lets call him Ripley,' said Jessie.

Beep Beep. Josef looked outside and saw that a cab was waiting outside.

'Ripley it is.' said Josef. He was so busy looking at the cab that he didnt notice Brennans face. He kissed them all goodbye and left. Jason cried briefly, and Brennan hugged Jason and calmed him down.

'Why dont you two play with Ripley for a bit while i make dinner for you two. Macaroni and cheese.'

'Yes. I love macaroni and cheese,' said both Jessie and Jason in unison.

Brennan went into the kitchen and got out the ingredients for macaroni and cheese and then she thought again about what her dad had said.. She didnt want to think that Josef was a liar but Booth and now Max had made her have doubts.

'Ripley, you are so cute.' screamed the kids in joy.

I'll buy you a puppy.

That'll be inadvisable, Booth.

Where's the dog? he should be in his cage, he killed someone.

Thats not his fault he's a very nice dog, arent you? He reminds me of you...He's got warm brown eyes and he's capable of great violence.

Brennan looks at her bookshelf and sees a copy of sweets article about her and Booth. And she remembers the day she met Booth.

I have been wanting to do that for years. You are so hot! said Booth after he'd watched her punch the suspect.

I love your books. You're an author and you solve murders? That is so hot! said Josef on the day he met her.

You're a smart, confident, independent woman, I like that, Josef said to Brennan.

'You and Eppes its personal. You're everything that he hates. You're a smart, strong, confident woman, said Booth.

She looks at the kids playing with the puppy and with a sick feeling in her heart, she knows that Booth is right. She poured the macaroni and cheese into a bowl covered it with foil and grabbed her phone.

'Dad you were right. I need you to come over,' Brennan said shakily.

'Kids we're going to go stay at Angela's for a few days, Jessie i need you to pack some of yours and jasons clothes; pack some toys too.'

'What about Ripley,' asked Jason.

'He's coming too, sweetie. Take care of him. We're going to have macaroni and cheese over at Angela's. Wont that be fun?'

'Dad,' said Brennan almost crying as she opened the door to him.

'It's okay honey. I'm here. I'll go see if Jessie's ready and then we can go.'

'Where do you want to go Tempe?' asked Max.

Angela's. Booths staying with them instead of at his apartment. He says there are too many memories there and that he cant stay there for a while.

Angela, Booth and Hodgins looked up as they heard knocking at the door. Angela went and answered it with Hodgins behind her. They look a little surprised when they saw Max, Brennan, the kids and the puppy. Hodgins took the dish and the kids into the kitchen and served the kids their dinner. Brennan looked at Angela.

'Is Booth here? I need to talk to him. Booth is right. I think Josef killed Hannah, said Brennan.

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One more chapter to go. I'm too tired right now to write anymore, its 7pm now which means I've spent 6 hrs writing today. So more on wednesday or even thursday.