Dedicated to the One I Love
Chapter 14
Brennan sat looking at her phone for several seconds after the song ended. She thought she knew what he meant, but for some reason, she was largely unsure. She slid her eyes to her friend sitting next to her. "Angela, I-," she shook her head.
"Sweetie, it means exactly what the lyrics say. He can't help but fall in love with you over and over." She patted Brennan's hand. "This is a good thing, Bren."
Brennan nodded, pleased that her original thought was correct. She hit a quick succession of keys on her phone and was able to find the selections she wanted. She sent them on their way to Booth, and shared a smile with Angela.
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Booth sat on the park bench, alone, looking out onto the park. He felt a sadness that Hannah was gone, but at the same time there was an overwhelming sense of relief and well-being. He sighed and rolled his shoulders into a more relaxed position.
A series of beeps took his attention from the tranquility of the park. And as he was pulling his phone from his pocket, it began to ring. "Booth," he answered. "Ok, I'll be right there." He slid the phone closed and stood.
It wasn't until he was in the SUV after calling to inform his partner of their new case that he remembered the texts she sent him. Starting the engine, he hit the keys that would play the first message, and listened to it as he drove.
"If I could turn back time
If I could find a way
I'd take back those words that hurt you and you'd stay
I don't know why I did the things I did
I don't know why I said the things I said
Pride's like a knife it can cut deep inside
Words are like weapons they wound sometimes.
I didn't really mean to hurt you
I didn't wanna see you go
I know I made you cry, but baby
If I could turn back time
If I could find a way
I'd take back those words that hurt you
And you'd stay
If I could reach the stars
I'd give them all to you
Then you'd love me, love me
Like you used to do
If I could turn back time
My world was shattered I was torn apart
Like someone took a knife and drove it deep in my heart
You walked out that door I swore that I didn't care
But I lost everything darling then and there
Too strong to tell you I was sorry
Too proud to tell you I was wrong
I know that I was blind, and darling
If I could turn back time
If I could find a way
I'd take back those words that hurt you
And you'd stay
If I could reach the stars
I'd give them all to you
Then you'd love me, love me
Like you used to do
Ooohh
If I could turn back time
If I could turn back time
If I could turn back time
Oh baby
I didn't really mean to hurt you
I didn't want to see you go
I know I made you cry
Ooohh
If I could turn back time
If I could find a way
I'd take back those words that hurt you
If I could reach the stars
I'd give them all to you
Then you'd love me, love me
Like you used to do
If I could turn back time
If I could find a way
Then baby, maybe, maybe
You'd stay"
He hit the button again and the second song filled the cabin of the vehicle.
"Oh I had a lot to say, was thinking on my time away
I missed you and things weren't the same
'Cause everything inside
It never comes out right
And when I see you cry,
It makes me want to die
I'm sorry I'm bad, I'm sorry you're blue
I'm sorry about all things I said to you
And I know, I can't take it back.
I love how you kiss, I love all your sounds
And baby, the way you make my world go round
And I just wanted to say,
I'm sorry
This time I think, I'm to blame
It's harder to get through the days
You get older and blame turns to shame
'Cause everything inside
It never comes out right
And when I see you cry,
It makes me want to die
I'm sorry I'm bad, I'm sorry you're blue
I'm sorry about all things I said to you
And I know, I cant take it back
I love how you kiss, I love all your sounds
And baby, the way you make my world go round
And I just wanted to say,
I'm sorry
Every single day, I think about how we came all this way
The sleepless nights and the tears you cried
It's never too late to make it right
Oh yeah
Sorry
I'm sorry I'm bad, I'm sorry you're blue
I'm sorry about all things I said to you
And I know, I cant take it back
I love how you kiss, I love all your sounds
And baby, the way you make my world go round
And I just wanted to say,
I'm sorry"
A/N: The songs in this chapter are "If I Could Turn Back Time" by Cher and "Sorry" by Buckcherry