Hi everybody again,

This is the second chapter of my story. I hope you like it.

Disclaimer: as everyone, Bones is not mine…

Leaving

Booth woke up, slowly being conscious of the reality. When he opened his eyes saw Bones full asleep with her head on the bed, in an uncomfortable position. She will have a bad stiff neck. He began to think about his life memories, and was aware that he can distinguish clearly the reality from the dream, he knew exactly what memories were real and what weren't. But this time weren't the memories themselves but the feelings he had in his dream what made him be stunned again, the feelings he had for Bones, more exactly. It was so real… they were married and they were happy, and they were in lo…

"Oh, My God."

This was the first time he allowed himself to take his feelings for her for granted, the real ones, not the ones he always tried to show to everyone. Although he didn't always have all the success he'd wanted in doing so. He was overwhelmed. He was getting worked up in his bed, with the panic in his face. But somehow he moved enough to wake up Bones from her sleep, with evident pain in her neck.

"Hey." She told, rubbing the nape of her neck.

"Hey." He answered, hiding successfully that insolent panic of his face.

"How are you now? Do you feel better?"

"Yes, really, a lot better. You were right, as always. When I woke up I knew exactly what memories were real and what weren't. Although I'm a little dazed yet, you know."

"Well, like the doctor said to you before, you have to be patient. You have just woken up a few hours ago, and you only took about six hours of normal sleep since then, so, just don't want to rush. You'll be at home in a few days." She told him while putting her hand lovingly on his forearm.

"You're right again." He said looking to her hand, trying to hide every emotion of his face.

"I'm always right, you know that." She said with a little smile. "Oh, some people called to ask if they could come to visit you. Rebecca asked me if I can call her as soon as you wake up, and if you want, she can bring Parker with her."

"Yes, of course I want." He said with a big smile.

"Do you feel strong enough for them to come visit you?"

"Yep, I really want to see Parker right now, and, if you have forgotten it, I'm always strong enough for anything or anyone." He said full of himself, but a second later he was laughing.

"Ooook. Whatever you said." Taking a deep breath she continued. "You're brother was here a few hours ago, and he said he'll come back again this afternoon too. Cullen called too, he said that he'll come to tell you that he wishes you a quick recovery because he wants to see you in the field as soon as possible, or he'll kick your ass. As soon as you wake up, too." She said smiling. "And Cam, Angela and Hodgins want to visit you too. But I think it's going to be too much for you right now."

"Don't worry, I'm fine, I'm not tired at all, I'm just a little dazed because that dream, but when they come here I'll be perfectly fine."

"Are you sure? Remember what the doctor have told you, don't make efforts."

"Bones, really, don't worry, I'm fine, and they can come here when they want."

"You're really stubborn, do you know?"

"Look who's talking."

"Hey, I'm just remembering to you what the doctor has said. But If you feel ok with the visits I'm going to call them, ok?"

"Ok, thank you." He said with a smile of gratitude.

"Ok then. Just wait here." She replied with a happy irony, and dialing Rebecca's phone number.

The afternoon was really good, and Booth didn't show any sign of tiredness while everyone were with him. Parker had hugged him a lot when he saw the bandage in his head, and asked if it was hurting. The doctor came too when the Squint Squad was there, and he wasn't sure whether so many people in the room was a good idea, but he accepted it when Booth told him that he was really fine and he wasn't tired at all. Minutes later they had gone, arrived Jared, and while he was still there Cullen came in. He was very happy that Booth was recovering and the surgery went ok.

Throughout the four days he had to stay in the hospital Bones just go out of Booth's room to go home, take two or three hours of sleep in a bed, take a shower and change clothes, all that while Booth was sleeping. He had insisted that she should go home and rest properly, that it wasn't necessary that she was 24h with him. But she didn't take it into consideration, because she felt better when she was with him.

But these four days wasn't easy for Booth. The memory of the feelings in his dream was there, and he was overwhelmed every time he thought about it. He tried that technique of Bones, compartmentalize, but it was too difficult, and he just get it from time to time. Besides, Bones had asked him a few times about the dream he had while he has in the coma, but Booth didn't want to have to explain some details, especially to her, and though at first she was upset, she knew he'd tell her when he was up to it.

Anyway, the four days passed faster than he had thought thanks to Bones and all the visits he had. Even Sweets came, annoying Booth and Bones a little. But even that visit was a good time.

Finally, the fourth day, the doctor gave Booth permission to go home, undergoing the treatment properly outside the hospital. He said, as well, that it would be good to him not to be alone the first days, at least one week, just in case something happens.

"Don't worry Dr. Stark. I'll stay with him, he isn't going to be alone." Bones said. Booth hadn't time to reply.

"Ok, then he will be in good hands. I want to see you in your appointment, Agent Booth." And he left, letting him to go home whenever he wanted.

"Bones, it's not necessary, you have done more than enough. You haven't slept for four days, you need to rest properly, probably more than myself."

"And who do you want to stay with? Rebecca? I don't think she wants. Maybe your brother? I won't let that happen, you can be sure about it. Do you have another option?" He didn't answer. "No, the logical option is to stay with me. I also think that the best idea is to stay at your place, because you'll be more comfortable than at mine. So, we're going to stay at yours."

"Bones, seriously, I'm fine, I don't need a babysitter." He said a little annoyed. But in the next instant he staggered a little, but it was just a moment.

"You've heard what the doctor has said, this is not an option. I'm going to stay with you whether you want it or not." She said categorically.

"Oh, ok, as you want. But you know I don't need any help." He said totally resigned. "Bossy."

"I know" she replied prankly. "Ok, then, are you ready?"

"Yes, please, let's go out of here."

To be continued...

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