I am soooo, extremely sorry about the delay in this chapter. I have been really busy and have not had anytime to get on the internet in over 2 weeks! So please, forgive me.

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Booth and Brennan sat at the diner, hand in hand, waiting for their food to arrive.

"I am awkwardly exhilarated by this public display of affection. Just knowing that any moment, one of our friends can walk in and see us excites me, but worries me at the same time."

Booth looked wildly at her, then smiled. "I'm just happy to share this with you Bones."

She smiled back, as he rubbed circles on her palm. They were too wrapped in each other to notice the waitress's whispering excitedly about what they saw. After 7 long years of seeing Agent Booth and Dr. Brennan eat together, stare at each other, completely focus on one another, and both have different dates and friends along with them, they were finally acknowledging the fact that they love each other.

"Harriet, look at Agent Booth and Dr. Brennan. Look's like they've finally came to their senses."

"Wow. Would you look at that. What has it been, 7 years?"

"Just about. I have never seen 2 people more perfect for each other than them."

"What are we looking at ladies?"

"Well George, looks like you have to pay me that $50 after all." she said, pointing to their table as George sighed. "And you said all hope was gone for them."

"Good afternoon ladies, what are you all staring at?" Sweets asked, coming up to the counter.

Harriet pointed to their table, as Sweets looked and dropped the briefcase he was carrying. Booth and Brennan heard the noise, quickly letting go of each others hands, and looked over.

"Sweets?" Booth asked.

"Agent Booth, hi. I uh, I didn't see you guys there." he said, as he bent down to pick up his case.

That was when they noticed the crowd of the Royal Diner employees all together, each quickly returning back to work.

"Um, Agent Booth, Angela has been trying to get a hold of you guys. I should…call her and let her know I found you." Sweets said, pulling out his phone and walking away.

"But Sweets, I already spoke to Angela!" Brennan yelled, but he was already out the door.

"You don't think he…." Booth started.

"No, he couldn't have." Brennan reassured.

"But what if he did?" Booth asked.

"Do you want people to know, Booth? I mean, we were just sitting here hand in hand for everyone to see, but…..should we tell our friends that we are now romantically involved?"

"If you're okay with it, I have no problem."

"But you wouldn't be embarrassed to tell people were together?"

Booth took her hand once again. "Bones, God no. I would shout it off of a mountain. I love you and I don't care who knows it."

"I love you too, Booth."

ooo

"Temperance." someone spoke, causing Brennan to stop typing.

She looked up, and there stood Jared Booth and Padme.

"Jared. Hi. How are you?" she asked, setting her laptop down and standing up to greet them.

"I was doing well until you called me about Seeley's condition. How is he?"

"No change. His wounds are healing, but his brain…not so much."

"I am so sorry Temperance. I know how much you care about him." Padme spoke.

"Yes, well….I guess that wasn't good enough, was it?"

Jared pulled up a chair and sat down beside his brother.

"In case you're wondering where Hannah is, they broke up." Brennan announced.

"Hannah? Who's Hannah?" Jared asked, bewildered.

"Booth didn't…he didn't tell you?"

Jared shook his head.

"Hannah Burley is a war correspondent he met in Afghanistan. He was sexually involved with her over there, and when we were called home, she followed him. They dated for 5 months after our return. They broke up a couple of days ago. The next day, he…he was in the accident."

Jared looked up at Padme. "He never mentioned a Hannah when we had lunch a couple months ago. Did he?"

"Not that I can remember. The only woman I've ever heard him speak about is you, Temperance."

"I am very surprised that he didn't inform you of Hannah. In his words they were 'serious as a heart attack.' I would think he would've told you."

"Like Padme said, the only girl Seeley has ever talked to me about is you. I've never heard of this Hannah girl, I can't believe he didn't tell me."

"It doesn't seem like Booth at all, I agree. Granted he isn't very open about his sex life, but if him and Hannah were as serious as he said they were, I would think he would tell his own brother."

"Yes, I would think so too."

"Okay, I think we should settle this now. I'm guessing Hannah is in the past? No need to bring her up or anything. What's done is done." Padme said.

"You're right. Tempe, Padme, would you give me a minute alone with my brother?" Jared asked.

Brennan and Padme both nodded, and walked out gracefully.

"Seeley, you have to wake up man. You have an amazing woman waiting for you, and if you don't jump on that when you wake up so help me God, I will personally kick your ass." He paused. "But I didn't come here to criticize you. You can't die Seel. You are the one person that has been there for me when no one else was. You have taught me how to be a man. You taught me everything I know. I know we've had our fights, what brothers don't? I know that some harsh things have been said and done, but that doesn't change the fact that we are brothers. Come on Seeley, we're Booth men. We're fighters. You are the strongest person I know. And if you don't pull through this, I'm not going to be able to either. You're friends need you, Temperance needs you, I…need you. So just please…come back Seeley. Wake up. Wake up you son of a bitch."

ooo

"Seeeeeeley! Seeeeley! Come on Seeley wake up! It's Christmas!" an 8 year old Jared Booth said, jumping on his brothers bed.

"Okay. Okay Jared. I'm up…I'm up. did you get Pops up?" Booth asked, sitting up.

"Yes. He's downstairs waiting for us with presents! Come on Seeley!"

Jared grabbed Booth's hand and pulled him out of bed.

"Slow down Jar-head. I'm coming."

They quickly walked down the steps and into the living room, where the tree was surrounded by presents.

"Woah!" Jared exclaimed. "Look at all those presents!"

Booth smiled at his younger brother as he took a seat next to Pops on the couch.

After Jared was finished unwrapping all his presents, Booth saw that there was one left.

"Jared, you forgot one." Booth said.

"No shrimp, that one's for you."

"Pops, I told you I didn't want anything. We don't have that much money and Jareds young, he deserves the gifts, not me."

"Now shrimp, just because you're 16 doesn't me you don't deserve anything. Now just open it, god damnit."

Booth sighed and picked up his gift. He opened the box and was shocked to find just the thing he'd been wanting for a while.

"Two tickets to the Pens and Flyers game! Pops, how did you get these? People were wanting an arm and a leg for them."

"Don't worry about the how son, just enjoy em. Take that girl you've been crushing on. You deserve a good time."

Booth wrapped his arms around Hank.

"Thanks Pops. This means the world to me."

ooo

"I'm sorry sir, but visiting hours are over." The nurse told Jared.

"I was just leaving." He said as she walked away.

"What's going on in that brain of yours Seel? Because whatever it is, must be better than reality. I'll see you soon, and when I do, your ass better be sitting up and talking." He patted his brothers arm. "I love you Seeley."

So I don't know if Booth would've told Jared about Hannah or not, but in my story, he didn't. Hope you liked it. Please review :)

P.S. Happy late Thanksgiving!