A/N: This chapter is going to be longer and not in Brennan's perspective. Brennan is rarley going to be in this chapter. It's mostly going to follow Angela and her reaction to what happened in Brennan's office. Let's hope this chapter isn't too bad.

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Angela just stood there, speechless for minutes. Brennan was never very good at sharing feelings, even after a few drinks, but this was pure, raw emotion. She can't quite fully process what just happens, so she decides to leave.

Walking to Cam's office, Angela avoids all types of contact with Brennan, who is literally standing a few feet away from her on the platform examining fragments of Bones.

"Hey Cam, is it okay if I leave early today? I'm, not really feeling that great. I'll send all the information I have on the case to Hodgins. I'll be in tomorrow; I just kind of need the night."

Cam turns from the work on her desk and raises and eyebrow towards Angela.

"Is everything alright? Do you want to talk about anything?"

"No, no I'm okay. I'd just like some time to myself."

"Understood. Send all you have to Hodgins. You know he'll work double for you." Cam laughs heartedly.

"Thanks Cam."

Angela walks out of Cam's office with her arms slightly crossed, looking at the floor as she walked. When she reaches the platform, she swipes her card and walks up to talk to Hodgins. Brennan is still there, looking at the same bones in the same way. Angela only spares a second to look at her.

"Hey Hodgins, I'm leaving early tonight. Do you mind if I just send you what I have and you give it to Brennan?" Hey voice was shaky.

Hodgins turns around from his microscope and takes his gloves off. "Yeah, sure Ange. Is everything okay with you and Brennan? Usually you just give the information to her yourself."

Angela just looks at the floor.

"I won't push it Angela. Go home. I'll see you tomorrow."

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"I'll have a glass of brandy, on the rocks."

It's not where she wanted to end up, but she's there anyways. The Founding Fathers was always a good place to come and unwind. Angela nurses her drink when it arrives, sipping occasionally. She doesn't really even want it, she just wanted to get away from reality for a while.

And then she sees something she's not quite ready for.

The door opens and the whole Jeffersonian team walks in. They're all smiles. They probably just solved the case. Angela starts to get anxious when she sees those deep blue and green eyes from Brennan flash her way. She wants to leave. She wants to leave now.

Dropping a $20 on the bar, she leaves her drink and bolts out the door.

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"You okay Bones? We just solved a murder and you look like you're gonna cry." Booth has always had the knack for knowing when Brennan was upset.

"I'm quite alright Booth, thank you. I'm going to go outside for some fresh air. I will be back in a minute or two."

Brennan leaves her drink on the table and gets up immediately. Walking out the door, she sees Angela on the bench outside the bar, most likely waiting for a cab. She takes a deep breath in and walks towards to bench.

Angela looks up from her lap and sees Brennan walking towards her. She's panicking again.

"Is… is it okay that I sit here?"

Angela doesn't answer.

"I am not great at real apologies, but I can see you are clearly emotional. I'd like to talk properly."

Angela hesitates. "Okay."

"Are you going home?"

"Yes, I was on my way home."

"I will come with you. Let me just go back in and tell everyone I'm leaving."

When Brennan gets up, Angela starts crying silently. She know she's acting stupid and irrational, especially given the situation. Her first clear thought all day comes to her.

I can finally share the feelings I've had for her for years. I don't have to hide them anymore.