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Studying his quiet breathing, Brennan leaned forward and picked up Booth's right hand, "I've thought about it and I've decided that once you're well, we should go on vacation together. I know we've never done that before; but, I think we would have a lot of fun. I know you can scuba dive and I know wonderful places to dive that you've probably never seen. . . . Of course, since this my idea, I would prefer it if you let me pay for the vacation. I know you can afford it; but, really, I want to pay for it as a get well present."

Seeing his eyelashes flutter a little, Brennan stood up and leaned over Booth, "Booth, please wake up. I need you to wake up. Please Booth. . . I need you. I need you more than I ever thought could be possible."

Watching his face closely, Brennan sighed and then sat down, "I've been alone for most of my life. I've been so afraid. I haven't had anyone in my life since I was a child that I could trust to stay with me. You didn't walk away from me, I walked away from you and I know that was wrong. I always questioned your loyalty to me and our friendship; but, I was a hypocrite to think it was alright to walk away from you."

Leaning back and folding her arms across her chest, Brennan sighed, "I'll tell you a secret, Booth. I gave up on love when I was fifteen years old. When my parents abandoned me and then my brother I knew deep down that I would never love anyone ever again. It hurt too much. . . . Then you came into my life and little by little, you worked your way into my heart. You loved me. I knew you did. I knew you loved me; but, I couldn't let myself love you. I didn't want to love you and then someday watch you walk away from me. I felt it would destroy what little humanity I had left if that happened. I was afraid to trust your love. Logically, if the ones that were supposed to love me could just callously walk away from me then what was to keep you from doing it. I thought about that many times and my answer was always the same. There was nothing to keep you with me."

Sighing, Brennan continued, "I've made an interesting discovery about you lately Booth. Something I thought about and came to realize while I was in the Caribbean. I had the opportunity to compare you with Sully and and I've come to the conclusion that when I'm with you, you help me to be strong. Sully and other's that I've assocated with were only interested in a physical relationship and because of that I remained weak and fearful. My relationship with these men only proved that love was non-existent."

Watching Booth's quiet breathing, she smiled, "You're not like that. Your kindness and patience has helped me more than you probably know. Your honesty and friendship has helped me to see that it is possible to care for someone and not have to be afraid that there is an ulterior motive behind it. You've never demanded anything from me except that I share a piece of myself with you. You wanted to know me and I agreed with you. Sharing those little bits of me that make up what and who I am wasn't very hard when it came to you. You showed me who you were and that helped me to show you who the real me was. Thank you Booth. You've been the friend that I've always needed and I love you for it."

Standing, Brennan leaned over Booth and stroked his right arm, "I love you Booth. I do love you. I don't know if I'm in love with you; but, I can admit to you that I love you."

Watching his eyelashes flutter again, Brennan begged, "Please Booth. . . Please wake up. I don't want to live without you. You're my best friend and I love you."

Slowly opening his eyes, Booth looked up into Brennan's face and then closed his eyes again. Brennan catching her breath, leaned over Booth and hugged him. "Please Booth, look at me . . . Please look at me Booth."

Opening his eyes again, Booth smiled weakly. "Bones."

Tears streaming from her eyes, Brennan clutched Booth to her chest, "Oh Booth, oh Booth, thank God. Thank God."

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Sighing, he watched the cuff deflate. Shaking his head, he whispered, "I hate that damn cuff."

Standing, he moved his hands through his hair and then let his arms fall to his sides. Walking over to the window, he stared out at the parking lot. "You know it's so funny. When we first started working together we didn't get along very well. Hell, we barely tolerated each other when we first started working those first few cases. I got on your nerves and you got on mine. We really drove each other nuts. What a pair we were. I think we drove everyone around us around the bend sometimes. . . . Things sure have changed. We . . . Things are so different now."

Walking over to the bed, he adjusted the blanket again. "I love you so much. I love you and I don't want to live in this world without you." Grabbing her hand, Booth leaned over her and started to cry, "Please don't leave me, Bones. Please open your eyes. I love you so much and if you don't come back to me . . . I love you Bones. Please open your eyes. Please?"

Hearing a moan, Booth inhaled deeply and stared at her fluttering eyelashes, "Please open your eyes, Baby. Please, Bones. I love you and I need you. I need you so much."

Her eyes fluttering, Brennan partially opened her eyes and cried out, "Booth, oh Booth, you're awake . . . I was so afraid. I was so afraid you'd never wake up."

Confused, Booth leaned over her and trying not to hurt her, put his arms around her, "Oh God, Bones. I thought you'd never wake up. Thank God."

Puzzled, Brennan stared at Booth, "I don't understand. Why am I lying here? You should be lying here. I don't understand."

Laughing, Booth kissed Brennan and replied, "I don't know what the hell you're talking about Bones and I don't care. You're awake. You're awake. Thank God. I was so afraid that I was going to lose you. I love you Bones . . . I love you."

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Well, were you surprised? I hope you were. Remember, I did warn you in chapter one that there was a twist in this story. This was just a little something that popped into my head and felt it had to be written. Please let me know what you think of my story so far. Thanks

One more chapter to go. I'll post it Monday; so you won't be left hanging.

Several of you guessed early what was going on. Since there was so much speculation going on, I didn't answer very many reviews as I was afraid I would spoil the surprise of the story. I read every review and I loved all of the guessing that was going on. They were really good reviews. Thanks.