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What have I done…What have I done…

That was the one thought occupying Booth's mind as he sped to the hospital. His rational side, which was telling him he wasn't responsible and it was this horrible man who did this to Bones, was being drowned out by his emotional side, which was blaming him for the whole thing.

Bringing Bones with him, letting her in the building with him, and then, getting shot because of him.

Everything seemed to be because of him. And that made it that much worse knowing he was to blame for where Bones was right now. Lying in a hospital, getting worked on from an injury by a bullet meant for him. And that's all the occupied Booth's thoughts on his way to the hospital. But there was something else Booth thought of. And that was that he was not going to let anything happen to her. He swore to it. After everything they've been through together, if the worst should happen now? It just wasn't fair. That's all the whole situation was. Unfair.

Then, he thought of everything that was still left to do…Left to say…And how unfair it would be to have those things go left undid…unsaid…

But Booth scolded himself for thinking that way. She was going to be alright. His Bones was going to be alright. She had to be. She was strong, and even more stubborn. Booth would never be able to live with himself if something did happen. So he was going to make sure she pulled out of this. There was so much he needed to tell her. And he promised he would, if given the chance.

Booth sent up a silent prayer as he killed the engine in the parking lot outside the hospital. Praying to keep his Bones safe, and praying for strength for him to make it through this. After a minute of sitting in silence, Booth got out of his SUV and headed up to the entrance of the hospital.

"Temperance Brennan," Booth started, when he made his way up to the front desk," What room is she in?" He asked, hurriedly.

The old nurse looked at him and replied, "I'm sorry, sir, are you family?"

Booth quickly pulled out his FBI badge and flashed it to the nurse. "FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth. Dr. Temperance Brennan is my partner. She was brought in approximately and hour ago with a gunshot to the lower abdomen. I need to know her condition." He said, a mix of urgency and desperation in his voice.

The nurse turned to her computer and clicked a couple times. After a moment, she looked back up to Booth.

"She's in OR-7 on the third floor. Go to the front desk there. They'll be able to give you more information." She said with a small smile.

Booth gave a quick thanks and was rushing toward the elevators.

The ten seconds it took the elevator to reach the third floor felt like years to Booth. Never had an elevator ride taken so long. When the doors finally opened to reveal the third floor, Booth immediately made his way to the front desk. This time, he pulled his badge out before he spoke.

"FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth. My partner, Dr. Temperance Brennan, was brought in with a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen. What's her condition?" Booth asked, hurriedly.

This nurse, noticeably younger than the first, smiled a small smile and replied, "She was just brought out of surgery. It was a success. The bullet missed any major organs. But she did sustain a very large amount of blood loss. She's in recovery on transfusions right now, but the doctor expects a full recovery."

Booth couldn't explain, at that moment, how he felt.

He was the happiest…happiest wasn't even the right word…ecstatic…that seemed right. Everything in him seemed lighter. The whole room got a little bit brighter.

"Can I see her?' Booth wanted so badly to go see his partner.

"I'm sorry, sir. No one can see her right now. They are still undergoing some tests, but they will be done shortly. You can wait in the waiting room and you will be notified soon to go and see her." The young nurse replied with a smile.

"Thank you." Booth said. And he really meant it.

He couldn't tell how her words had soothed him. Couldn't convey the emotions going through him at that moment. He was so relieved. He sank down in a chair, suddenly feeling exhausted. Everything that happened, all his feelings, emotions, and energy catching up with him. Then, he realized what he needed to do. He had to call Angela…and the rest of the Squints. They needed to know what had happened.

Feeling a certain sense of dread, Booth dialed Angela's number. After the third ring, she answered.

"Angela Montenegro." She said into her phone.

"Hey, Ange," Booth started with a sigh. "Listen, I gotta tell you something…"

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