Authors Note - Another idea in my head. This has the sniper from season 6 Jacob Broadsk y but not the confessions from Booth and Brennan previously. Hannah never existed. only my 2nd fan fic be kind and would love any reviews or ideas anyone might have.

He heard it. The hairs on the back of his neck stood on end. He dropped his flashlight and ran to her, grabbing her arm and launching her as far as he could. The crashing sound echoed around him then he felt the pain.

He was not unaccustomed to pain, he had felt in many times before. Somehow this time was different. The pain was everywhere. Darkness, then visions of her flooded his sight. He had heard of seeing your life flash before your eyes, but he had never imagined it like this. He didn't see his family, his school days, his time in the military, all he was seeing was meaningful moments with her; both the good and the bad.

He could hear her voice. Slowly the visions were fading into darkness then a bright light engulfed him. Her voice drifted into nothingness. The only conscious thought he could muster was this must be it. The only comfort he felt was that it was the light he was seeing and not the fires of hell. He must have succeeded in his penance. The light was calling to him, but he couldn't help but turn away and look behind him, looking for the life he was leaving behind.