Thank you guys so much for the reviews on the last chapter. A couple people are saying that Booth is a little OOC, but like I said before, tragedies and death make people do, say, and act differently then they usually do. I should know, I have first hand experience with my uncle. And besides, it's my story, so go with it.

Also, I'm not completely sure if Hillcrest Heights is down the road from Alrington National Cemetery, as you'll see in this chapter, but that was the only place I could think of, so go with it. Hope you enjoy!

Brennan was in the car on her way to find Booth. She knew where he was, maybe. Hillcrest Heights was about a mile away from Arlington National Cemetery. Over the years, she realized that if Booth was ever upset, he went to the cemetery. And that's where she hoped he was now. As she traveled further down the road by Hillcrest Heights, she discovered his SUV, but kept driving. He must've walked all the way there, but why?

He was acting so strange. She knew that death does wonders to people's feelings and attitudes, but even for Booth, this was a little out of character. No matter what happened, he was always rational and put together. But now….it was like he was a different person.

Moments later, she arrived at Arlington National Cemetery, parked the car, and slowly got out. She knew she really shouldn't be walking that much in her condition, but she would do anything for Booth. She stopped and skimmed the rather large cemetery, seeing if she could spot him anywhere. She looked to where a tall oak tree stood, a tree that was familiar to her, as she saw him, knelt on the ground in front of Teddy Parker's grave.

She sighed and slowly wobbled her way over to him.

"You abandoned your car." she spoke as she approached him, but he didn't answer. "Booth. Please talk to me. This is killing me, metaphorically speaking of course. I hate seeing you like this, hell I've never seen you like this. Please just…let me help you." she said, kneeling beside him.

He put his head down and seconds later, she heard a pout.

"Are you crying Booth?" she asked, but he didn't answer, nor look up.

So just like he did to her multiple times, she took her index finger and brought his face up to hers. Yes. He was crying. Fresh tears rolled down his face. She was taken aback, never seeing him like this before. So she did the only thing she could think of. She hugged him. For a minute, he didn't return the gesture, but then, he wrapped his arms around her as the dam broke. He started crying, harder than she had ever seen any man. She rubbed his back up and down, shushing him and whispering comforting words.

"I'm sorry Booth. I'm so sorry." she soothed.

He sniffed, and finally spoke. "No Bones, I'm sorry."

She stopped rubbing his back and released him, as he looked into her eyes. "I have been acting like a total ass, I know that. I know I scared you, worried you, and probably surprised you by everything. And I'm sorry. It's just…Pops was the only father figure I've had. He was there for me when my dad wasn't. He took us in and helped us when my dad and mom left. He taught me how to throw a spiral. He taught me everything I know. Him and Jared are really the one family I have and now…he's gone."

"That's not true Booth. Are you not the one who told me that there was more than one type of family? I'm your family. These babies are your family. Angela, Hodgins, Cam, Sweets…we're all your family. We will always be here for you."

"I know Bones, I'm just saying…my real family, you know? Your dad came back. Mine didn't. And I envy you sometimes. But your dad left for good reasons, he wanted to protect you. But my dad…he was an ass. He didn't care about me and Jared…he abandoned us. And I hate him for it."

This was the time, Brennan thought. Now that he was on the subject, she had to tell him. He had to know.

"Booth…There's something I have to speak to you about."

"What's that?" he asked, eager to hear what she had to say.

She gulped, took a deep breath, and began. "Booth, the first time I met Hank, he told me something."

"Like what? When? I was with you guys the whole time."

"No, you weren't. Remember when you, Hank, and I were eating at the Founding Fathers? You got a call and had to go interrogate a suspect, while I sat with Hank and finished lunch."

"Oh. Now I remember. What did he tell you?"

"I would get to it if you stopped interrupting me. He told me that, I had to be the one to tell you this one day. And when you needed a shoulder to cry on, it would be mine. Hank informed that…he came home one day and your father was….beating you. He told you to go to your room, and Hank talked to him. He told him to leave, he wasn't a good father to you and Jared and he didn't deserve you. And…he did. It's…Hank's fault your father left."

Booth stopped and processed what he had just been told. Pops told his father to leave, he didn't do it on his own free will. But still, he realized he was probably better off that his father left. Who knows what would've happened if he hadn't. He came to the conclusion that Pops thought he would be mad at him for making his father go away, but in all essence, he was grateful. He could never be mad, because if he hadn't, he wouldn't be the man he was today. He might not even be here today, who knows. But what Brennan just told him made him respect his grandfather even more than he already did.

"Thanks Bones. I'm glad you told me."

"You're not angry?" she asked, surprised.

"How could I be? Who knows what my life would be like right now if he hadn't. I could be doing many things that I'm not right now. And that's a good thing. I might not have you, twins on the way, Parker...a family. I'm glad Pops did that, but I still stings a little, you know? But Pops did it for us. He saved us."

Brennan thought very highly of his acceptance. This was exactly the kind of closure he needed. Maybe it will help him move on a little faster. She placed her hand over top of his, as it reminded them both of the time they were there for one of his army buddies 6 years ago. They had came a long way since then. Back then, the gesture was made of friendship, but this time, it was made of love.

"I'm sorry Bones. For everything."

"It's fine Booth. I understand that you're hurting. But like I said last night, don't shut me out. Talk to me."

"I know. I layed on the couch all night and thought. But as I thought, I grew angrier. And then you came out when I was most angry, and….I took it out on you. I know it's out of character for me, even for the situation, and I'm sorry what I put you through this morning."

"Booth, it's fine. Okay? Let's just…go home and relax."

"I have to call Jared so we can go and make funeral arrangements."

"If you wouldn't mind, I would like to go with you."

"Babe, you don't even have to ask."

Are we happy Booth apologized? Should he be angrier at Hank? Let me know by leaving a short, or long, review :) Thanks!