Booth sat at his desk, contemplating the events of the last 24 hours. How could one day be so different than the next? Could one day really bring such extreme changes to a person's life? Yesterday, he'd been a happy-go-lucky, average, run of the mill FBI agent. There was nothing special about him, and nothing special in his life except his son and his luck playing pool. He'd never had to try very hard to be successful at anything and he was satisfied with where he was at work and in life.
Last night playing pool had run into this morning. When he dragged himself into the office a woman was waiting for him, asking him to look over her daughter's case one more time. It was heartbreaking. He had asked Cam for help, but she had no suggestions except to find some scientist and ask for her expertise. Crazy, right? Everybody knows cops solve murders, not scientists.
But when he found the scientist he knew today would be a memorable day. This woman would change his life. He knew it was true, even though he wasn't sure why he thought so. She was exceptional. She was too brilliant and talented to work with an average, run of the mill FBI agent. If he wanted her help he'd have to prove he deserved her time and energy. It was a challenge he was ready to undertake.
It was time to change his life...time to live up to his potential...time to grow up. He'd prove to Dr. Brennan he was worthy of her time so she'd help him solve this case. He'd work hard and rise to the top of his profession. This day would be the turning point for his future. This day marked the beginning of the new Seeley Booth.