Disclaimer: Bones belongs to Kathy Reichs, Hart Hanson, and Fox.

Chapter One

The Importance of Being Earnest

"I want to go home Bones," Booth unceremoniously remarked, as he flipped through the channels.

"It's only been three days Booth."

He placed the remote on the tray, as he turned his head to look at her.

"I'm aware of that, but you said that the surgery went off without a hitch right?"

"Yes, but…"

"Please Temperance?"

She sighed.

"I'll see what I can do."

15 minutes later, she was back with a thick stack of papers.

He scowled.

"I sent you out on a mission for freedom, and you come back with paper work!"

The Scottish brogue that he used on the word "freedom," had been flawless.

"Sorry Brave Heart, but apparently having brain surgery is kind of a big deal. If you want to leave, it appears you can't be stopped, but it's against doctors orders, so yeah, there's paper work."

"Hold it, you've seen Brave Heart,and you're using sarcasm?"

"I saw it once, and it was very inaccurate, as for the sarcasm, I learned that from Angela and you," she replied as she angrily slapped the paper work down on the tray in front of him.

With arms folded over her chest, she watched him as he stubbornly picked up a pen.

"This is a bad idea Booth."

After he signed on the first line, she placed her hand over his.

'It's not to late to change your mind."

"Yes it is."

"Seeley…"

"I'm doing this Bones."

As their eyes locked, he prayed that she wouldn't ask him again, because given the way that she was looking at him right now, he would have stayed.

"Fine, but I'm driving."

After he had signed on the last dotted line, she took the papers from him.

"I'll take these to your doctor while you get dressed."

"Than…"

"Don't!"

Her eyes flashed dangerously.

He held up his hands in a placating gesture.

"Ok."

When he was alone he couldn't help but whisper…

"They may take my life, but they will never take my freedom, only Temperance Brennan could do that, and God help me the day she finally figures that out!"

A/N: For anyone reading Look Heart No Hands, please don't worry, I haven't given up on it. I just got this idea and thought it might be worth posting. If you find you happen to agree, please feel free to send me a review.