Very nice :o)

boy i love this! :)

Loved it

awesome - best story ever - thank you :)

wow...that gave me shivers...beautiful

you have this uncanny way of saying so much with so few words...wow

hugs woman

fab

FauxMaven sent me her alert for this story and I'm very glad that she did. Sometimes it seems that there is so much volume published that good stories can fly under the radar and it's a pleasure to find that needle in the haystack story that is worthy of taking the time to review properly. This is one of those stories in my opinion.

The way you started this story really spoke to me. I'm a very visual writer and I try to make sure that my readers can see what is in my head. And for me, this is what you did here and I could see a very strong visual of what you were describing. Not only does the reader feel the full force of Brennan's loneliness and her feeling of unimportance and unworthiness, but the beauty of the scene before her was very nicely sketched.

You really make the reader feel for Brennan. A throw away comment from years ago has scarred her deeply and has made her question her own worth even as an adult. It makes her question her own place and whether she is deserving of it. And she's not thinking professionally, she knows her place there, but instead in her personal relationships. Is she a good enough person to deserve the kind of bond that she has with Angela, with Booth? And I think it is this last one that is really weighing on her.

And I loved the beautiful image you created of Booth finally finding her, but being swept away for a moment with the beauty of the image before him. Whether he's ready to admit it to himself or not, this really is where his heart and his home is, here with Brennan. And when she hurts, he hurts, and he needs to be able to fix it.

They are so attuned to each other that she knows that he's there, even though he's said not a word and had been absolutely silent. It's also a nice thought that Angela sent Booth, because Angela knows herself what Brennan really needs and that's not herself, but Booth.

Booth's line: “Because…because I didn’t like not knowing where you were.” says so very much. They are so attached, so connected that it upsets him when she is missing, especially if he knows that it's because she's upset.

'If she gave him her heart, he would spend the rest of his life proving it to her.' This is the crux of the matter for Booth. He's a man who will play for keeps, a family man at heart who, when he makes a commitment, will hold to that commitment. But he needs something, even a glimmer from Brennan to allow him to take that last step with her.

And when Brennan finally find the courage to meet his eyes, everything slides into place: 'A weight inside of her loosened and broke away.' And at that moment, she sees him, sees his heart and his love for her and is secure in her trust of him, secure enough to take that last step and meet him halfway.

What an absolutely lovely piece. Beautifully descriptive and emotional, wonderfully in character. Thank you so much for sharing it with us...

Lovely images and simple clear story-telling. Thank you.

Beautiful Ana! You sucked me in with your amazing descriptions & just really had me there experiencing everything with them. You really do get these characters and its amazing how you can put it down into words. Thank you!

This story is really cute.

Wow. This is very good. It's extremely well written and it paints a beautiful scene. And I'm glad that you made her panic a little. You know she will if she is ever really faced with these emotions. And you know what, I truly think Booth really doesn't like not know where she is...

Good work. I really enjoyed this.

Absolutely fantastic! :)

OMG! i so remember this story...oh the descriptions you give...so beautiful ana...love them so much...it brought tears to my eyes...thank you so much for sharing...so wonderful...you rock...brilliant...our dynamic duo ...so romantic...so wonderful...thanks again ana...

Very lovely.

Absolutely beautiful. Loved it. :)

WOW :D... That was simply beautiful... I love your descriptions. i could actually visualise myself on the beach :D...

i hope i get to read more of what you've written...

Cheers