Same disclaimer, as always...

Chapter 7

"Excuse me," a man said. "You aren't allowed in here, please wait outside." The smiles vanished from their faces as they were escorted from the room. Booth and Ange watched as they stood in front of the window, staring in at the two of them.

"You think that's a good stare or a bad stare?" Booth asked.

"Definitely good," Ange answered. "Maybe a bit of both." Booth laughed.

"What?" she asked. "They could be thinking 'Oh my god, what's happened to them' or they could be thinking 'I'm so happy to see them' or they could even be thinking 'Angela looks so hot right now'."

"Only in Hodgins' mind Ange," he laughed. "Only Hodgins." Booth laid his head back on the pillow as he sighed.

"What's wrong?" Angela asked.

"I'm hungry," Booth responded.

"Well, I'll see if I can do something about that," a voice said. Booth smiled at the sound.

"Jeffy!" he cried. He watched Dr. Williams cross the room and stand at the end of his bed.

"How are we feeling, Booth?" he asked. Booth pursed his lips as thought.

"Have you ever been run over by an ice cream truck?" Booth asked. Dr. Williams laughed.

"Can't say that I have," he answered.

"Well, I haven't either, but I imagine that it would feel similar to this," Booth responded. This caused the doctor and Ange to chuckle at him.

"Good to know your experience hasn't damaged your humour Agent Booth. So, I'm guessing the pain killers aren't doing it for you?" he asked.

"How can you tell?" Booth asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Well, how about we get you some stronger medication and something to eat?" Dr. Williams asked. Booth just nodded, too tired to say anything.

"Alright, I'm gonna go get you that food. After that, we'll deal with the pain killers and the rest of your injuries."

"Okay. Bye Jeffy!" he called, as Dr. Williams left the room. Booth turned to Angela and smiled.

"He's a good kid," he said. Angela laughed.

"Kid?" she asked. "Booth, he's almost as old as you." Booth scoffed.

"Is that your way of calling me old? Because if so, I'm very insulted by your accusation of my age being used to define the terms 'old' and 'young'."

"Shut up and eat your pudding," she laughed.

"Well I would, but I don't have any pudding," Booth pointed out.

"Is that what your so cranky about? That you don't have pudding?" she asked.

"Well, it depends on the type of pudding, but generally, yes. I want my pudding." Angela smiled at his childish antics. She heard someone clear their throat. A nurse stood at the door.

"Sorry to interrupt, but there are some people here who demand to see you," she said. "Should I let them in?"

She glanced over at the squints who were standing at the window. She shot Booth a quick glance, almost as if she was asking his permission to go get them.

"Go over there," he whispered. "Your people are calling you." She smiled and gave him a quick hug.

"You can let them in," Angela answered. The nurse nodded and exited the room. Seconds later, the group came racing into the room. She jumped off the bed and ran towards her friends. She opened her arms and they were soon filled by Brennan, Hodgins, Cam, and even Sweets. She couldn't remember the last time she had felt so normal. The past week had been terrifying, especially with all of Booth's injuries.

"I'm glad you guys are here," she said, as she held them all close.

"I'm also glad. We were extremely worried when we found out that you and Booth were missing," Brennan explained.

"Hodgins and Dr. Brennan barely left the lab," Cam said. "They spent all their time searching for the slightest hint as to where you might be."

"Seriously?" Ange asked. "You guys did that for us?" They nodded.

"Unfortunately, we were unable to find the evidence to lead us to your location," Brennan said.

"So you two didn't go home at all?" Ange asked. "Like, at all?" Brennan nodded.

"Why wasn't Hacker dragging you home?" she questioned. "I can understand Hodgins not leaving, I mean, he had no one to go home to."

"Okay, ouch," Hodgins laughed.

"Sorry Hodgins, just trying to make a point."

"It's okay, I get what you were saying," he said.

"Andrew tried to get me home. Many times," she explained.

"Unfortunately for him, he's not as persuasive as Booth, meaning that she remained with me on the platform," Hodgins finished.

Angela listened as Hodgins explained their reasoning for staying at the lab. She watched as Brennan's eyes moved from her to over her shoulder. She was looking at Booth. Angela smiled, maybe there was hope for them yet. She turned to face Booth, who was now staring at the ceiling.

"How ya doin' there Stud?" she asked. Booth blinked as he turned towards the voice.

"What'd ya say Ange?" he questioned. She waved her hand towards the others, motioning for them to go join Booth. As the group began to move back towards the bed, she grabbed Hodgins' arm. He turned towards her, concern shining in his eyes. She brought her hand up to his face, as she gently placed her lips against his. He immediately responded, wrapping his arms around her waist. Her other arm made it's way up to rest on his shoulder. She was completely aware of the fact that they were being watched, but she didn't care. She almost felt sorry as she broke off the kiss, resting her forehead against his.

"Wow," Hodgins whispered. Angela smiled as she briefly brushed her lips against his.

"I'm sorry I walked away," she muttered.

"I'm sorry I didn't stop you." She smiled.

"I love you, Hodgins." This time, it was his turn to smile.

"I love you too Ange." They broke apart as they heard someone clear their throat. They both turned towards the bed and walked over to the chairs. Angela looked up at Booth, and he winked.

"Hey Ange," Booth began, "you want to get the remote thing so that I can sit up?" She smiled as she grabbed the remote beside the bed. As she reached over, she bent down to whisper something in Booth's ear.

"I got my soul mate, now it's your turn." She watched as his eyes moved from her to Brennan. She could see hope in his eyes, but she could also see the sadness. All she could do was pray that it would work out. After all, she had her happy ending, why shouldn't he get his?

Author's Note

I apologize for making you guys wait so long for the next chapter, especially when the last one ended the way it did. It might be a bit before the next chapter, because I have to deal with school work, but I'll try to post as soon as possible. Hope you all enjoyed the chapter! Thanks for the all the support!