Disclaimer: Bones is a fabulous show that could never have been invented or owned by me. Shame.

A/N: You asked for it. You did. You just couldn't let your imaginations run wild and let something happen to Jordan. You had to ask me to write the last chapter. Fine. Read it and don't whine to me for another one.

Time seemed to stop as they stared at each other. Bones looked at Booth. He was panting slightly like he had run there. His dark chocolate eyes were glazed over and she guessed he'd been drinking. But aside from that small fact Booth looked good. Better than good, he looked amazing.

Booth examined Bones. She was looking slightly confused and he almost laughed had he not been out of breath from pacing up and down her hallway deciding if he really wanted to do this or not. Her auburn hair and ice blue eyes glowed and he smiled. She was okay. Better than okay, Bones looked more beautiful than he'd ever seen her before.

The silence stretched on for longer than necessary. But it wasn't awkward. It wasn't comfortable either. It was like meeting someone new that you were almost sure you would like but there was always that initial doubt. Finally Jordan cleared his throat. "Agent Booth." Booth glanced at him then returned his gaze to Bones. "May I ask what you're doing here?"

"I needed to see Bones." He stated slowly. Jordan looked from Bones to Booth then sighed.

"Just let me know if you need anything." Jordan walked off in the direction of the bedroom, shaking his head. He knew his time with Brennan had been too good to be true. But he had enjoyed his last moments with her.

Bones welcomed Booth in catching him when he stumbled. He mumbled an excuse and she laughed. They plopped on the couch and sat neither knowing what to say. Booth saw the DVD case and picked it up noticing the cover.

"It's a Wonderful Life?" His voice was light but mocking enough to make hundreds of arguments pop into her head.

"It's a good film about a man growing up and living in a time and place where he doesn't think he belongs!"

Booth chuckled. "I know, Bones. I know. I'm just teasing. So," he swallowed nervously. "How've you been?"

Bones thought about the months that had passed. She thought about all the time spent with Jordan knowing what she really wanted. She thought about the hole in her chest that the journalist couldn't seem to fill. "I'm okay." But I'm better now that you're here, the plaintiff thought rising about all others.

"Oh," Booth lapsed into silence again. Thinking quickly he blurted out, "Parker's learning how to ride a bike." Bones smiled and he continued. "He's getting good at it too. But he has a good teacher."

She laughed and muttered something like, "Male ego."

Booth laughed too glad that it wasn't too awkward. "I've been okay too." Her icy eyes changed their focus point and he spoke again lowering his voice. "But I missed you Bones."

She blushed faintly and murmured, "I missed you too, Booth." He giggled feeling the affects of the drinks, smiling dazedly. Rolling her eyes she stood and held out her hand. Booth looked at it uncertainly. "Give me your keys. I'll drive you home." Fishing into his pocket he came up with the keys and dropped them into her waiting hand.

After nearly falling down the stairs and running into the pole between the doors, Booth sat in his SUV grinning like a kid in a candy shop. Bones started up the SUV then pulled out carefully. A drunk Booth wasn't too much fun, she decided as he sung songs and turned on the radio.

"This could be the very minute
I'm aware I'm alive
All these places feel like home

With a name I'd never chosen
I can make my first steps
As a child of 25

This is the straw, final straw in the
Roof of my mouth as I lie to you
Just because I'm sorry doesn't mean
I didn't enjoy it at the time

You're the only thing that I love
It scares me more every day
On my knees I think clearer

Goodness knows I saw it coming
Or at least I'll claim I did
But in truth I'm lost for words

What have I done it's too late for that
What have I become truth is nothing yet
A simple mistake starts the hardest time
I promise I'll do anything you ask...this time"

Finally Bones joined in singing and laughing. When they pulled into his apartment building they were both flushed from singing. Bones caught herself and helped him stumble to his apartment door. He took the keys back and opened the door. She stood just outside the threshold wondering how to say good-bye.

Booth looked at her, his chocolate eyes seeming more clear than they'd been all night. A wide grin spread across his face and he spoke just loud enough for her to hear. "Are you coming Bones?"

A/N: There. You wanted it. Now I'm done. Let your imaginations do the rest. Oh, and good job Trinitystargazer3 for knowing/guessing It's a Wonderful Life. My mom loves that movie. I should buy it for her. And it's now day three without a beta. Please someone, anyone take me under your wing! Help me!