A/N:This one is set during Hero in the Hold, a little made-up scene with another explanation for how they might have come to a conclusion about where Booth is.

hope

–noun

1. the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best: to give up hope.


"Angela… Have you thought at all about what – what will happen if we don't make it to Booth in time?"

"Sweetie! Don't think like that. That's a path we don't want to go down."

"You can't deny that you're wondering."

"No I'm not. Because I know we will figure out where he is."

"But Ange, you can't know that. You can hope, but you can't know."

"I can, though. … Tell me, have you ever had a feeling about something that you know has to be true, even if your brain kept telling you it wasn't possible?"

"No, never. … Don't look at me like that! I haven't. … Okay, come on Angela, you should know that I'm being honest. … Okay, maybe once or twice."

"Exactly. And which part of you was right? That rational section of your brain, or your gut? … Don't say it, you know what I mean."

"I suppose my gut."

"Right. So Brennan, please, trust me on this. I know we'll figure it out. We found you and Hodgins, right? So we'll find Booth. The Gravedigger isn't enough to outsmart all of us."

"What if your gut is wrong?"

"Trust me. I know. We'll get him. What, do you think this guy has got him at the bottom of the ocean or something?"

"… Of course! Hodgins, get in here!"

"Sweetie?"

"I know where he is. Sort of. Hodgins can help me, I think."

"You hope you know?"

"No. I know."