Disclaimer: Bones belongs to Kathy Reichs, Hart Hanson, and Fox.
Chapter 32
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Part 4
Snap, Crackle, and Pop
George Mason University
Transfixed, Sully watched as she moved across the stage to take the podium.
She was beautiful, and just like a moth to the flame, he was drawn to her.
Forgetting himself, he leaned forward.
"Good afternoon class. I'm Doctor Temperance Brennan."
After the collective, "Good afternoon Dr. Brennan," she continued…
"I work at the Jeffersonian Institute in Washington DC. I'm a forensic anthropologist, and I'm here because everyone in this room, has decided to work within the criminal justice system, and no matter how you choose to pursue it, this is a noble profession. For example, I consult with the FBI."
She couldn't help but grin a little as she thought of Booth.
"Forensic anthropology is an invaluable resource when it comes to, as my partner would say, putting the bad guys away. My expertise in the human skeletal system, aids in giving victims their identities back, and ultimately, it allows for them to be put to rest."
She paused to scan the crowd.
As he tensed up, everything within him stilled.
Her eyes quickly traveled over his row.
He sighed in relief when those blue orbs didn't reveal the slightest spark of recognition.
"Bones, tell the story of how a person lived, and how they died. To better illustrate my point, I brought some visual aids for you."
After making a hand gesture, the lights went out and the projector kicked on.
"These are some examples of fractures. Point of fact, there are several different types of fractures, and they all result in different ways. However, fractures can only occur under controlled conditions. Meaning forensically, the violence of a crime can be accurately gauged."
As her throaty voice washed over him, her words triggered his memories.
In his mind's eye he could see them all.
As he relived the taking of their lives, his blood rushed to his lower extremities.
Unconsciously, he began to tap his pencil.
He had been violent.
They had all fought back. They had all screamed. And they had all begged.
The tapping became faster and harder.
But he was stronger. He was dominate. And by taking from them, he had become worthy again.
The sound of his pencil snapping, quickly brought him out of his morbid reverie.
"There is another important question that the presents of fractures can answer. Did the victim fight back? Being able to determine the answer to that question, can make all the difference when it comes to sentencing the perpetrator."
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"Dr. Hodgins I want in."
Without looking up from his microscope, Jack's arm sprang up from his side.
Locking his hand around Sweet's tie, he gave a ruthless pull.
Sweets yelped.
"Dammit Sweets, keep your voice down! Did she hear you," he whispered when Sweet's head was level with his own?
"Loosen up on my tie so I can check."
Having yet to look up, he complied.
As soon as he felt his grip ease, Sweets turned his head to look.
"No, she's across the room talking to Cam."
Jack let him go.
Sweets immediately straightened.
"What day do you want," Jack asked as he finally glanced up.
"Today."
Jack crossed his arms over his chest.
"Today is already booked."
"Damn. How about tomorrow?"
"Done. Give me your 100."
After Sweets handed over the money, Jack returned to his microscope.
Sweets stood there watching him for a moment before he said, "Dude just so you know, that move you pulled was awesome. You were like a friggin Jedi."
Jack smiled as he replied, "What can I say, as king of the lab the force is with me."
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George Mason University
"Are there any other questions?"
She had been answering questions for the last 20 minutes, and when no other hands rose into the air, she smiled.
"Ok then. Before I dismiss, let me leave you with this thought, if you ever have the opportunity to work with a forensic anthropologist, always respect the science, even if you can't always understand it, because science never lies."
She paused a moment to allow for her words to sink in.
"Class dismissed."
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As soon as she stepped into the faculty parking garage, she hit 1 on her speed dial.
"Hey Bones," Booth cheerfully greeted.
"Hey Booth."
"Bones you sound wiped."
She grinned.
"Maybe a little, but it was worth it."
"I'm glad you enjoyed yourself."
"I really did."
"Where are you now?"
"Parking garage."
"You'll be home soon then."
"Yup. So, how was your…"
Suddenly she was grabbed from behind. Her cell phone flew from her hand as a cloth was placed over her mouth.
Booth could hear her muffled screams.
"Bones," Booth yelled into the phone!
She struggled harder, but it was no use.
"Bones," he screamed again!
As she weakened, she could feel her body sagging against her attacker's.
Fear for her baby gripped her hard, as her sight began to blur around the edges.
"Bones!"
Before she slipped into unconsciousness, she felt a sharp pain in the back of her neck.
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Same time at the Jeffersonian
"Here Cam."
"Thanks Angela."
As Cam took the sketch from her, she noticed the look of discomfort on Angela's face.
"Are you ok?"
"Mostly, but I'll tell you what, for the last few days, my back has really been bothering me."
As she pressed her hand to the small of her back to relieve some of the pressure, she felt the oddest sensation.
"Oh my God, your water just broke!"
In complete shock Angela glanced down.
"Hodgins get over here, Angela popped!"
A/N: Hey everyone. There was a lot going on in this one, right! I hope you all enjoyed it, but I worry that interest in this story has dwindled. So, before I move on, I would like to see 10 reviews on this chapter. If you can do that for me, I promise it will be worth it ;)