If you haven't figured out that I don't own Bones by now...you need help.

Last time in The G-Man in the Grocery Store:

"So that's what you believe to be love?" she finally asked. Booth nodded. "Well then, Booth, I've come to the conclusion that I'm in love with you."

Chapter 9

"You...you're what?" Booth asked. His eyes were wide, shining with both hope and fear.

"I'm in love with you," she responded. "If we're determining the definition of love on your basis, then I would have to conclude that my love is not for Andrew, but you." Booth's mouth hung open as he tried to make sense of the situation. He shook his head.

"Bones, you can't be...I mean, you said you couldn't," he cried.

"Yes, earlier I disagreed with your statement of being in love with me, but that was before I knew what you were basing that statement upon. I don't love Andrew. If anything, it's just a sexual attraction that has developed into a..."

"Okay! Got it Bones."

"Why are you so squeamish about the subject of sexual intercourse Booth?"

"I just am, okay Bones? And listen, as much as I want to be with you, I can't because you're engaged to Hacker. My boss! And, god, he'll kill me if you dump him for me!" Booth sighed.

"Would you rather I stay with Andrew instead of attempting a relationship with you?"

"No, Bones. I just..."

"Hey Booth!" a cheery voice interrupted. Booth turned and watched as the squint squad plus Sweets filed back into the room. Angela stopped about a foot away from the bed. She was staring right at them. Booth looked down to see his hands now holding hers.

"Did we interrupt?" Hodgins asked, a grin making its way onto his face.

"Booth and I were just discussing..."

"Nope! Not a thing!" Booth insisted as he quickly released his grasp. He leaned back and turned on his charm smile. "So what'd ya bring me?"

"For some reason, I think you're avoiding a topic, but since you're in the hospital, I'll let it slide. This time." Booth gave her his famous smile and relaxed against the mattress.

"So," Ange began. "Did ya miss me?" Booth laughed.

"If I say yes, will you give me my pudding?" She smirked in return as she handed him the small container along with a plastic spoon.

"Yes!" Booth exclaimed. "Finally!" Booth opened up the container and dove into his snack. He moaned as the taste of the chocolate hit his taste buds. He quickly continued to devour his pudding. A faint ringing filled the room. Booth opened his eyes and saw Bones pulling out her cell.

"Seriously sweetie?" Angela asked.

"I forgot to turn it off," she explained. She opened up the phone to answer the call.

"Brennan," she answered. "Oh, hi Andrew." Booth opened his eyes, and saw her gaze turn towards him.

"No, I'm not at the Jeffersonian." Booth listened as she spoke to Hacker. He wished that he could hear both sides of the conversation, but he would have to settle.

"Actually Andrew, I'm not in D.C. at all right now." Booth heard someone clearing their throat. He and Bones turned towards Angela, who was, very obviously pointing out a sign that read "No Cell Phones".

"Andrew, I have to go. I'm not allowed to have my phone on right now," she explained. She paused. "No, I'm not in a church. I'm at Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg. Listen, I have to go. I'll call you later." She ended the call. Booth's mouth hung open.

"Bones!" he cried. "How could you end a call like that? Hacker's gonna be worried out of his mind about you!"

"Why Booth? I didn't say that I was injured or being treated here. I merely stated my location." Booth sighed.

"Know what? Forget about it." Her phone began to ring again. She opened it up, and proceeded to turn it off.

"Okay!" Dr. Williams called as he entered the room. "I've brought you some food that you should be able to digest. Remember, you haven't had full meals in quite a while. You've got to allow your digestive system to readjust." He placed the tray onto a small table which was then, placed over Booth's lap. "I've also got your medication. Now, I'm gonna give you a prescription for this when you leave, but you have to take the required amount. No more, no less." Booth nodded.

"Understood, can I have some now?" he asked. Dr. Williams nodded as he handed Booth two small pills.

"Because you haven't really had anything to eat, I'd prefer you take it after you finish your meal. Not just because you don't have anything in your digestive system, but also because they'll make you quite drowsy. So finish up with your friends, eat your food, and go to sleep. You need it. Hate to be the one to tell you this Booth, but you look like hell." Booth smiled.

"Thanks a lot buddy." Dr. Williams laughed. "I'll come back in a few hours and see how you're doing. Right now, I've got to go check on other patients and get your info ready for your doctor back in D.C." Booth nodded as he grabbed the fork on his tray. Dr. Williams could tell that he'd stopped listening. "Okay then, see ya Booth!" Booth nodded his head as the doctor left the room. Booth shovelled a large amount of fruit into his mouth.

"Ya know, normally I'd hate that fruit salad is the first meal I get in about two weeks, but I'm so hungry that I don't care!" He continued to shove his meal into his mouth, savouring each bite. He quickly made his way to the bottom of the bowl and, with the help of Sweets, moved the table off of his bed. He laid back and closed his eyes. He was beginning to feel drowsy and he hadn't even taken the pills yet. He opened up his eyes and looked around at his friends. A small smile formed as he realized just how lucky he was to be surrounded by people as great as them. He laughed at how cliché that had sounded.

"Booth?" he heard. Cam was holding his pills out for him as Hodgins filled his glass with water. He grabbed the pills and thanked her.

"Here ya go Booth," Hodgins said as he handed him the water.

"Thanks Hodgins," he whispered. He quickly washed the pills down and finished off the remaining water. "Thanks. Everyone." His gaze was locked on the blanket that was tucked over his legs. His eyes began to droop. He could tell that he was tired, with or without the drugs. He felt a hand over his. He turned and Angela smiled at him.

"We're gonna get out of here and let you sleep. Okay Stud?" she asked. He nodded as his head rested against the bed. The world around him slowly faded to black. The only sounds were those of the squints packing up. He was almost completely out when he heard it. It was faint, but still recognizable. It was his boss, Andrew Hacker. He strained to hear the words being screamed. He completely blacked out as he made sense of it. The last words he'd heard were "Where's my girlfriend? Where's Temperance?"

Author's Note

I apologize greatly for the huge wait! I've been so caught up with school work that I haven't written in like two months. I hope this satisfies you for now. Next time, Bones dumps Hacker. THAT my friends, will be incredibly fun to write. One question, how many of you like Dr. Jeff Williams? Because personally, I love him! Anyway, read, review and spread around how awesome my story is (just kidding, but if you do, you'll be my best friend!). Thanks for reading!