This chapter is a little more graphic but tasteful. Enjoy.

"Jack, this house is incredible." Angela admired as she helped Hodgins into the house.

"Its kind of pointless for a single working man." Shrugged Jack as he headed for his study.

"Ah no. I don't think so." Ange halted him. "I'm putting you to bed."

Jack sighed. "I need to work on the case." He whined as the two walked carefully up the stairs. "He's still out there."

"And we'll find him once you rest." Angela helped Jack remove his shoes before helping him into the large bed. Before turning to leave she placed a quick yet awkward kiss on his forehead.

Jack grabbed her wrist as she turned away. "Don't go." His voice was thick with emotion. "I cant-" he choked back tears. "I can't sleep."

Angela sat down on the edge of the bed. Using her thumb to wipe the salty tears from his cheeks. "Its okay."

"No Angela." Jacks breath hitched as he spoke. "Every time I close my eyes I'm there again. Without you. In the dark. I just don't know if I can close my eyes."

Angela smiled grimly and let a loud breath escape her lips before speaking. "I'll tell you what." Angela removed her shoes as she spoke. "I'll stay here with you. That way when you open our eyes, I will be here with you." Her smile was kind and her eyes conveyed what she felt for this man.

Jack slid over in the large bed. "Thank you Angela." He whispered as she turned off the bedside lamp and relaxed beneath the covers. Her delicate fingers tracing the outlines of his face as he drifted into sleep.

Angela leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on his lips. "Anything for you Jack."

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Booth had left in the late afternoon. He had said something about running a few errands before going back to his place to get ready for their big date. It was at this point that Tempe wished she had a new file to work on. The Grave Digger case continued to lie on her coffee table but inexplicably Tempe felt unsafe reading it without Booth in the apartment.

She had just stepped out of the shower when her front door slammed. She was somewhat relief of knowing it was Booth was short lived as his loud voice shouted from the other room. "What the hell is this Bones?"

She rolled her eyes, wrapping her towel around her damp body, her wet hair hanging in dark curls against her shoulders. "What?" Tempe questioned as she walked toward where he stood in her living room. His hands were on his hips as he watched her.

Booth was momentarily distracted by the leggy woman moving towards him. Her legs and shoulders beaded with water droplets. He shook himself as he held out the scrap of paper. "This. What is it?"

Her eyes went wide as she took the paper from his hand. "Where did you get this?"

Booth laughed as he took it back somewhat harshly. "I stopped by the office." As he spoke he followed Temperance back down the hallway were she was retreating. "The dug up the car. Found it inside."

"I was dying Booth." She shrugged as she moved around her bedroom looking for a nice outfit to wear for dinner. "I don't know how else to explain myself."

"Here, why don't I help you. Sit." Temperance sat on the edge of the bed, clutching the towel to herself. Booth kneeled before her. He held the paper in his firm grip, resting it on her lap as he read.

Seeley,

I don't want you to blame yourself for this. I know you tried your hardest. Will you tell Russ and Angela that I love them, for me? Take care of the "squints", and be nice to Zach.

Booth, you say that you believe in a God and that this God protects you. It is your faith.

I have a confession.

I may not share your faith but I have faith in you. You're my protection. I believe in you.

Pray for me.

Love,

Your Bones

x Temperance x

"And it's written on a page from your new book. The dedication page to be exact." Booth's face grew calm as he set the paper aside. Her eyes were cast downward; a tear fell from her cheek to his hand. "Hey." He lifted her chin with his hand, stroking her cheek as he continued. "Do you want to know what I prayed for? I prayed that if God could give me one more chance to be with you I wouldn't waste it. I'd tell you that I love you and that I'd never leave you."

Tempe smiled as tears fell softly from her ocean blue eyes. Booth peppered feather light kisses over her cheeks and lips. The salt from her tears tingling his senses. Booth finally brought his mouth to hers in a slow, passionate kiss. The couple stood together not once breaking their contact.

When Temperance pushed Booth's arms away from her waist, he pulled back with a slightly hurt look in his eyes.

"Temperance, are you sure?" He asked in a hoarse voice as her hands moved to the knot in her towel.

The sky blue fabric falling to the floor was her response. Temperance moved closer to him again as she lifted his vintage tee over his head. Reveling in the feel of his smooth, tanned skin. She ran her hand down his arms and sides, letting the shirt fall behind him. As her hands reached his waist she undid his button while Booth kicked off his shoes. In one motion Temperance slid his pants and boxers down his legs, allowing him to step out.

The stood motionless for a moment, taking in the sight of one another. In one quick motion Booth pulled her flush against him, their lips connecting fiercely as Booth lifted her onto the bed.

It was seamless. Like the gentle lapping of waves on a shore. He poured his faith into her as his name fell from her lips. As he stared down at her, their breaths calming, he said the only words he had wanted to say for the past twenty-four hours. Words he had prayed he would get to say to this beautiful woman.

"I love you, Temperance."

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