A/N: This one is for McGiva. Sorry it took so long, I also lost the original in the computer crash. Hope you enjoy :)

~B hearts B~

They were on the way back to the Jeffersonian, both enjoying the ride and listening to whatever was on the radio. With just a few miles to go, a song came on that had a profound effect on them both. Neither let their emotions show as the song brought them back.

Call you up in the middle of the night
Like a firefly without a light
You were there like a slow torch burning
I was a key that could use a little turning

So tired that I couldn't even sleep
So many secrets I couldn't keep
Promised myself I wouldn't weep
One more promise I couldn't keep

Everyday was filled with turmoil. Would his dad come home drunk? If not, how long before he was? What did he have to do to make sure his mom and brother were spared? Everyday the same questions, questions an 11 year old boy should never have to ask himself.

He walked through the door and knew it was going to be a bad one, his dad was already home. In his head he went through a list of things he knew better get done; get dad more beer, clean up, do dishes, do homework, do anything that keeps dad out of a bad mood.

Luck was not on his side this time. By dinner he was on a rampage, everything pissed him off. Seeley had to step in and take a few more hits than usual to ensure that Jared would remain untouched for the night.

Once his dad passed out, Seeley went to the bathroom to clean the blood off his face and get the ice packs ready. When he looked in the mirror he hated what he saw. It wasn't fair that this happened to him all the time.

He ran to his room, threw some clothes in a bag, and snuck out the window. He got about half a mile down the road when it hit him. What would happen to his mom and brother with him gone? Who would take care of them and make sure they'd be okay? He knew the answers to those questions, and with a heavy heart he turned around. He snuck back into his room, checked on Jared, and got ready for bed. Yes his life sucked, but he was all Jared and his mom had. He needed to stay.

Can you help me remember how to smile
Make it somehow all seem worthwhile
How on earth did I get so jaded
Life's mystery seems so faded

I can go where no one else can go
I know what no one else knows
Here I am just drowning in the rain
With a ticket for a runaway train

No matter what she did, her foster parents found her at fault for something. She's been locked in a trunk, locked in the basement, locked in a closet. Apparently locking her up was their favorite thing to do.

One night she decided she'd had enough. At midnight she took off running down the road. She ran as fast as she could for minutes straight when she saw the lights coming up behind her. Before she knew it, she was hit in the side by the drivers side mirror and went tumbling into the ditch.

Next she was being dragged to the truck by her hair, kicking and screaming. He threw her to the ground and spat in her face, threatening to kill her if she ever tried something like that again. She knew the drill, knew the "system" wouldn't believe her if she came forward with the allegations. All she could do was hold on to the hope that she would be moved to another home. If not, she had a year until she was 18 and she would be on her own.

Bought a ticket for a runaway train
Like a madman laughing at the rain
Little out of touch, little insane
Just easier than dealing with the pain

Runaway train never coming back
Runaway train tearing up the track
Runaway train burning in my veins
Runaway but it always seems the same

The song was ending as they pulled up in front of the building. They both had the same look in their eyes but neither said a word. Booth gave Brennan's hand a soft squeeze and she gave him a quick smile. They kept their thoughts to themselves, both grateful they had made it through.

~B hearts B~

A/N: The song is "Runaway Train" by Soul Asylum.