Hey guys! So, this is the end. I hope you guys enjoyed this story! I've been on an angst kick for a while now, I need to start writing fluff in the middle. Here is the final chapter

A few months later... (6x22 The Hole in the Heart)

Brennan laid on Booth's couch, too caught in her thoughts to go to sleep. Her intern was dead. Vincent was a good kid and he didn't deserve to die. As she was thinking of her intern she hounded on one thought,

It was supposed to be Booth. He was supposed to get shot. That thought kept circling in her mind. Booth was supposed to answer the phone, he was supposed to be shot, he would be dead right now. They both knew that Broadsky was an amazing shot; if he wanted to kill Booth he would have. Brennan couldn't wrap her head around that thought. It was really close; if Booth died she would have too.

The realization made her eyes shoot open. She didn't want to live without him. He meant so much to her. For the last few moths he has been trying so hard to gain her trust back. She noticed his efforts and it has softened her anger towards him. Tonight though, she realized that life is too short to stay angry. She was ready to let go and give herself fully to Booth.

Brennan continued on thinking about Vincent and what he said before he died, she thought of everything that has happened in the past 24 hours. After willing herself to move she walked slowly to Booth's room. She creaked open the door and noticed him jump for his gun...

Later...

Booth held his grieving partner in comfort. It was a devastating time for all of them. All he could think about was that it was supposed to be him. He should have died not Vincent. He felt her tears subside as she calmed down. He felt the tears soak through his shirt but he didn't care; he held her tighter and rubbed her back,

"Booth." He heard her say faintly, "I forgive you." His heart stopped. The three words he has been working so hard to hear. He sighed in relief and spoke,

"I'm glad to hear that." She looked at him with her chin resting on his chest, red eyes and tears still coming out,

"After tonight I realized that life is short. Staying angry is not a smart idea. I forgive you Booth." He gave her a small smile. "I also realized that life is too short to hold back my feelings." Before Booth could ask her what she meant she reached up and placed a soft kiss on his lips. He was stunned by the gesture but quickly got out of that. He tightened his hold on her and pulled her in more. She deepened the kiss. When they broke apart Booth could only ask one question,

"Are you sure Bones?" she gave him a small smile,

"I'm ready Booth. If you are as well I would love to continue forward in life with you." All he could do was nod. He pulled her into another kiss to seal the deal.

The next morning they laid in bed holding one another for a while before they had to leave. They didnt know what the day would bring them but they were ready. Before leaving Brennan's apartment she pulled him into a deep kiss. Silently wishing him good luck and that she loves him.

Later..

"Away!" Angela yelled at her husband. Hodgins scurried away to go see Cam. Angela threw her hands down onto the table,

"Bren. Oh my god finally! What happened?" She was so giddy Brennan feared she would make herself go into labor,

"I was upset last night. He held me as I cried. While I was sitting there I realized that life is too short to stay angry. We decided to go forward and start a life together. Which is why I'm glad you're here." Angela looked confused,

"I forgive you Angela. I know you were only looking out for me and staying mad for so long is a waste of time." Angela bursted into tears and enveloped her friend into a hug. The woman held each other for a while before getting back to the task at hand. Catching Jacob Broadsky.

Well, thats it! I hope you enjoyed the ending. I didn't want to stray away from the canon story for the ending. Check out my page for more Bones stories. See ya on the flipside guys! -J.A.