Disclaimer-I Do Not Own Bones. Song belongs to Placebo

Author's Note-OK. Here's chapter ten! I did this chapter to the song Running Up That Hill by Placebo. You may recognize it from the episode Judas on the Pole. I thought it fit with the chapter. Yay. Thanks to all of my reviewers. I love you all , 333

Chapter Ten-Dr.Zachary Uriah Addy

Sirens blaring Brennan and Booth rushed to the Jeffersonian.

"If something has happened to Zack..."Brennan whispered.

"Bones,don't go there. Zack is going to be al right."

"He'd better be."

Bones and Booth pulled to a screeching hault in front of the Jeffersonian. There were three cop cars and two ambulances outside.

Booth jumped out of the car and ran towards the building. Leaving Brennan to get there on her own.

Brennan reached behind her and grabbed her crutches. They didn't help much seeing as she couldn't put any weight on her right foot and barely any weight on her left. It was better then nothing. Brennan pushed the car door open and placed her crutches on the ground. Then slowly she slid out of the car. Pain shot through her leg,but she kept moving.

Brennan slowly made her way towards Angela,who was lying on a cot. Suddenly Brennan felt herself falling.

"Brennan!"Angela cried when she saw her friend fall.

Brennan rolled onto her back and sat up "I'm okay" she shouted. She grabbed her crutches and stood up again.

"Bones what are you thinking!?"Booth asked running up to her.

"You left me in the car. I'm fine." Brennan said "Angela. What happened?" she asked when she reached the cot.

"I tried Brennan...I swear I tried."

Hodigins,who was sitting in the ambulance said "He was shot. Twice in the chest."

Brennan was about to speak when she heard an EMT shout "HE'S CRASHING!".

It doesn't hurt me.

Do you want to feel how it feels?

Do you want to know that it doesn't hurt me?

Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?

You, it's you and me.

"We have pulse lets go"the EMT said.

"I want to ride with him."

"You can't" Booth said

"Booth I'm going." Brennan said hobbling to the ambulance "I want to ride with him."

"You can't in your condition Dr.Brennan you can follow."an EMT said,slamming the door.

"Come on Booth. They said I can follow."

"What did the officers tell you."Brennan asked,as she and Booth followed the ambulance.

"Angela and Zack were waiting for Hodgins to bring the car around so they could go home. A masked gunman approached them and opened fire on Zack. When Angela tried to fight the man he beat her with the gun and took off. No witnesses , no get away car and no evidence as of yet."

"Do you think it was...him?"

"The bastard who raped you...Yeah I think so. Who would randomly attack Zack. I mean I could see someone attacking Hodgins, seeing as he likes to piss people off. But Zack. The rapist is the only one who makes sense."

"That is what I was afraid of." Brennan said "It should have been me."

And if I only could,

I'd make a deal with God,

And I'd get him to swap our places,

Be running up that road,

Be running up that hill,

Be running up that building.

If I only could, oh...

Booth and Bones sat quietly in the waiting room. Angela was admitted due to massive injuries.Hodigns was pacing and Cam was arguing with a nurse.

"Dr.Brennan?" Brennan looked up and saw Ric McGuier.

"Ric. Are you Zack's doctor?"

"Yes. I need your premission to remove the bullets."

"My permission?"

"You are listed as his next of kin."

"I am. Well yes...I give consent. Can I see him?"

"You have two minutes."

Brennan wheeled herself behind the curtain where Zack was. His vitals were weak,his breathing shallow.

"Zack. I am so sorry. It should be me in that bed not you."

"Dr...Brennan?"Zack whispered.

"Shh. Don't talk. I just wanted you to know that we are all here. We all love you and want you to pull through."

Zack slipped his hand into Brennan's "If I don't. Just know that I lo..ve you all. You're all my family."

"Family. Do you want us to call your family?"

Zack nodded "Call my...sister Jenna. In my...cell. I want only her here."

Brennan kissed Zack's hand "Be strong. We will all be here when you wake up."

You don't want to hurt me,

But see how deep the bullet lies.

Unaware I'm tearing you asunder.

Ooh, there is thunder in our hearts.

Brennan wheeled herself into the waiting room.

"Did he say anything?"Cam asked.

Brennan looked around the room. All eyes were on her.

"He said...he said he loves us all and that...we are his family."Brennan said,breaking down into tears.

"Bones. It's okay."Booth said.

"NO. It's not okay. Stop saying that. Someone I love may die because of me. Last time I checked that was never okay."

Brennan wheeled to the front desk "I need Dr.Zachary Addy's belongings,please."

"Sign here."The receptionist said. Brennan signed her name and took the bag of Zack's things.

Brennan went outside and called Jenna.

"Hey Baby Brother."Jenna said

"Jenna this is Dr.Temperance Brennan."

"Oh,Hi there Dr.Brennan. What can I do for you?"

"Jenna I need you to listen carefully. Zack was shot."

"What?"Jenna whispered.

"Zack has been shot. He wants you to fly down. Only you."

"I'm on the next red eye. Thank you Dr.Brennan."Jenna said,then the line went dead.

Is there so much hate for the ones we love?

Tell me, we both matter, don't we?

You, it's you and me.

It's you and me won't be unhappy.

"Tempe!"Brennan's head jerked up and she saw Russ kneeling infront of her.

"Russ. You're here."Brennan said falling into his arms.

"What happened."

"Zack was shot and I don't know if he is going to survive."

"Are you okay?"

"I wasn't there. I was visiting Dad."

"Look at me Tempe."Russ said pushing Brennan off of him "Zack is going to be okay. I can promise you that. He's a strong kid."

"I know he is. I should be the one on that bed being opperated on."

"Why would you say that?"

"He was shot by the man who attacked me."

"Are you sure about that?"

"Who else could it have been?. Who could Zack have possible hurt or pissed off that much. I know it was..him."

And if I only could,

I'd make a deal with God,

And I'd get him to swap our places,

Be running up that road,

Be running up that hill,

Be running up that building,

Say, if I only could, oh...

You,

It's you and me,

It's you and me won't be unhappy.

"And Angela..."Brennan said

"What happened to Angela?"

"She tried to apprehend the shooter and he beat her,badly. She has been admitted."

"Jesus. C'mon lets go inside. I'm guessing Booth and the others are in there too.?"

"Yes they're in there. I yelled at him again."

"Who?Booth?"

"Yes. He told me everything was going to be okay and I blew up...again."

"It's okay. He understands." Russ said,pushing Brennan through the revolving doors. said,holding the wheels still.

"Why?"

"Look at him"Brennan said.

Booth was sitting in that spot she had left him. Only this time he was crying.

"C'mon, baby, c'mon darling,

Let me steal this moment from you now.

C'mon, angel, c'mon, c'mon, darling,

Let's exchange the experience, oh..."

"Booth?"Brennan said.

Booth looked up "Hey Bones. You okay?"

"I should be asking you that. Why are you crying?"

"I don't know. Funny huh."

"Are you scared?. It's ok to say so."

"Yeah. I guess I am."

"Guess what."

"What?"

"It'll be okay."

Booth kissed Brennan's forehead "I know. So whats Russ doing here?"

"I heard what happened on the news. I thought Tempe might need her big brother."Russ said

"Thats nice of you to come."Booth said

"I called Zack's sister Jenna. She is getting on the next redeye flight."

"Okay. Cam and Hodgins are in with Angela. When they come out you and I can go in."Booth said.

Brennan nodded.

And if I only could,

I'd make a deal with God,

And I'd get him to swap our places,

Be running up that road,

Be running up that hill,

With no problems.

Five hours later Russ,Cam,Hodgins,Booth and Brennan were still sitting in he waiting room for news on Zack. Suddenly Dr.McGuire appeard before them.

"Ric. How is he?"Brennan asked.

And if I only could,

I'd make a deal with God,

And I'd get him to swap our places,

Be running up that road,

Be running up that hill,

With no problems.

"Zack is recovering. The next 24 hours are crucial. But I expect him to make a full recovery."

"Oh thank god."Brennan said.

"I told you."Russ said.

And if I only could,

I'd make a deal with God,

And I'd get him to swap our places,

Be running up that road,

Be running up that hill,

With no problems.

"You can go in two at a time. He is going to be out of it."

"You go."Booth said.

"Come with me."

"Is that alright with all of you?"Booth asked.

"Yeah"They said in unison.

"Zack. It's Brennan."

Zack didn't speak,he just looked at her.

"You're going to be okay,Buddy."Booth said.

"Jenna's on her way. You get you're rest.Cam and Hodgins want to see you next."Brennan said.

Booth and Bones sat in the hallway for a moment.

"This is going to get very dangerous,Bones."

"He's messing with my family Booth. I'm so ready."

Booth kissed Brennan and looked into her eyes "I love you so much."

"I love you too."

If I only could

Be running up that hill

With no problems...

A/N-What do you think. Please R&R. Next chapter will be up soon. :-)

Katelyn