A/N: Here it is. The last chapter...
Dedicated to the One I Love
Chapter 17
Brennan was quiet. She understood that Booth didn't want her to explain the cultural norms as they pertained to his situation, but doing so would put her at ease in a situation where she felt inadequate. So, she opted for another angle. "Perhaps Hannah has not yet discovered a justification for a change in her priorities. You shouldn't blame yourself for that as the fault lies solely with Hannah." She instantly heard lyrics in her head, and slid her phone from her pocket. She searched through the song bank, hoping for all she was worth the song was there. The highlighted scroll bar lit on the song and she let out a small squeal of delight. She quickly selected it and saved the text as a draft to send later. Because as she looked up to see why they were slowing, she noticed they had arrived at their scene. She also noticed Booth looking at her quizzically.
"Are you okay, Bones? You don't normally squeal like that."
She smiled broadly, and her eyes twinkled at him happily. "Oh, yes, Booth. I'm fine. I was just searching for my next text to you." Then she slid from the vehicle, retrieved her case from the back, and walked determinedly toward the taped off area of the scene. Booth followed and soon their work at the scene was completed.
Back at the lab…
The techs brought in the remains followed soon after by Booth and Brennan. Cam and Hodgins were waiting for them on the platform, both noting the smiles on the faces of the partners. They shared a questioning look, but said nothing.
Brennan walked to her office, leaving Booth at the foot of the platform steps. She emerged quickly, buttoning her blue lab coat around her body. It was then that Booth heard the telltale beep from his phone. He pulled it from his pocket and without hesitation played the song.
"I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is You
And the reason is You
And the reason is You
And the reason is You
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you"
Booth looked at her as she stood just a few feet from him; his dark, coffee colored eyes shining with the tears brought on by the words of her dedication. He sent her a watery smile and she walked to him. "Booth?"
He shook his head, brushing off the concern in her voice. "Thank you," he said, so softly that it was almost a whisper. He raised his hand to caress the creamy smooth skin of her cheek. "You're my reason too."
And there was a collective gasp and sigh in the lab as Brennan closed the small gap between them by flinging her arms around Booth's neck and capturing his lips with her own. Booth's arms closed around her as he responded, and a resounding applause spread throughout the large room.
The End
A/N: The song in this chapter is "The Reason" by Hoobastank