Disclaimer: Oh for God's sake. I don't own Bones.
Author's Note: Spoilers up to 5x16! This is my version of what happens after that last scene. That oh-so-squealworthy last scene. So I'm actually kind of happy with this one - I wasn't sure if I had any ideas so I just sat down and wrote. And the whole plate thing...with the "I Fall To Pieces"...yeah, that fit pretty nicely, so I was glad. xD Thanks to jemb for the ideas!
I FALL TO PIECES
"I told you, Booth, I'm not hungry," Brennan protested weakly as Booth dragged her into the diner.
"C'mon, Bones, I'll buy you pancakes." Booth offered his best charm smile.
"I don't want pancakes."
"Fine, then. Waffles," Booth said. Brennan rolled her eyes, but couldn't help returning the smile.
"What is this, Booth? Why are you being so…" She stopped, trying to think of a good word.
"What, nice?"
"That's not…" She sighed. "Yeah."
"Well, y'know, I figured…if I don't drag you somewhere against your will and force you to have a good time, you're just gonna sit in the dark in the lab and brood." He raised one eyebrow at her. "Two waffles for the lady," he said to the man at the counter, and they went to sit down. "Look, Bones, I'm sorry," said Booth, after a few minutes of silence. She looked up at him. "I know you really liked Sully—and I know you wish you could have gone." He met her gaze steadily. "I'm sorry," he said, a little quieter this time. Brennan nodded, her eyes beginning to brim with tears. "Hey, hey," said Booth softly, noticing this. He reached for her hand and squeezed it gently. "Don't cry." She nodded, looking down at the table. The waiter came over with a plate and set the waffles down in front of her. "Thanks," said Booth. "Now eat, Bones," he said, releasing her hand. It all happened so quickly, Brennan didn't even realize what she was doing. All she knew was that somehow the plate slid off the table. She watched in horror as it crashed to the ground, the pieces scattering in all different directions. She covered her hand with her mouth, and both she and Booth stood up quickly.
"I'm sorry!" she said. "I—I didn't mean to—" The waiter came over, yelling at them both angrily. Neither Booth nor Brennan could make out what he was saying, so Booth reached into his wallet, pulled out a $50 dollar bill, and slammed it onto the table. He then took Brennan by the arm and brought her out of the diner. He took both of her shoulders in his hands and looked her straight in the eye.
"Bones, what is going on?" She shook her head, the tears beginning to flow again.
"Don't go," she said, her voice quavering. "Please."
"Bones, what are you talking about?" Booth frowned. "I'm not going anywhere." Brennan looked up at him.
"You promise?" she said. Booth nodded.
"I promise." He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into a hug. She gladly accepted, closing her eyes as he gently rocked her back and forth. "I promise," he repeated.
Awww. :D
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