Okay, this one's a little different. Basically, Brennan's mother is looking down on her from Heaven. The italicized words represent her thoughts. Let me know what you think!
~SAM
Heaven
"Bones! How many times do I have to tell you to stop saying Jesus was a zombie?!"
Oh, boy. Looks like I picked a good time to check in…
"I never said he was Booth! I simply said—"
"Yeah, I heard what you said. Let's change the subject." Booth suggested as he pinched the bridge of his nose.
Yes, that's probably wise.
"No," said Brennan crossing her arms over her chest.
Uh, oh. My daughter definitely has my stubborn streak.
Seeing the frustration mount on Booth's face, she tried to explain. "Look, I just don't understand and I'd like you to try to explain it to me."
"Why bother? You're obviously not open-minded enough to even consider my beliefs." She tried to interrupt but he pushed on, "because if you were, we wouldn't be having this same argument over and over!"
"I just want to comprehend something that's important to you. If I'm helping you with your balance sheet, in order for you to get into Heaven, I'd like to know exactly what Heaven is."
"Well, it's not something that I can prove exists, Bones!" He yelled.
She is officially driving him nuts. God love him.
"Booth," she said it so quietly he almost didn't hear her. As he looked up at her face he saw tears welling in her eyes. His anger quickly dissipated. She really did just want to understand what Heaven was all about and why he needed to try to get there in the end.
I know sweetie, if you could show her a picture you would. Me too. I was so much like her, only believing in what I could touch and see. I didn't believe in Heaven until I got to the gate.
He stepped closer to her and lifted her chin with his finger, like he'd done many times before. "Bones, I wish I could explain it to you but, honestly, I don't know exactly what Heaven looks like. Heck, I don't know if it really does exist. But have to have hope. When this life ends I'd like to think that there's something to look forward to, something better out there, you know? A place where pain doesn't exist, where families reunite, and where everyone is at peace sounds pretty good after being here surrounded by pain, and suffering, and death. Don't you think?"
I think that's a pretty good description… I'm here and I can't even begin to describe it.
She was silent for while trying to picture this place Booth held in such high regard. Finally she spoke, "do you think my mom's there—in Heaven, I mean?"
Oh, honey.
"You really want to know what I think?" She nodded sincerely. "I think your mom is up there watching over you, Bones. She's looking down and seeing what an amazing woman you turned out to be. I'm sure she's very proud of you."
Please listen to him Temperance. For once, just believe him.
She buried her face in his chest and whispered a "thank you."
"Anytime, Bones. Anytime."
And I can see that he means it. That's a good man right there. He'll bicker with her about anything and everything, but at the end of the day they stand united. They may never agree on the idea of religion, or any other number of topics, but they respect each other. Reminds me a little of me and Max. Well, what we once had anyway. Speaking of Max, I should go see what he's up to, hopefully nothing illegal again. I swear if I see him as much as steal a piece of gum, I will find a way to communicate beyond the grave…
