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Dr Temperance Brennan

I Want To Say I've Moved On, Just Like You Have. But I'm Never Going To. I'll Always Take A Bullet For You

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a character in “The Multiverse”, as played by ChinaSorrows

Description

Dr. Temperance Brennan is in her thirties. She has shoulder length brunette hair, with average hazel eyes. She is approximately 5'5, and considered reasonably pretty, although not distinctly. Most commonly seen wearing a neat black suit, accompanied by a white blouse and sensible flat shoes. It is extremely rare to find her wearing anything other, and also without a case file or laptop bag.

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Personality

Bones is a brilliant anthropologist that lacks social skills. Her social ineptitude is especially apparent when it comes to pop culture jokes and sarcasm, which she often interprets very literally, or else she responds with the phrase "I don't know what that means." An example of this is when she mistakes Will Ferrell for Colin Farrell.

She had a difficult adolescence, and it is implied that her withdrawn social tendencies are a defense mechanism. She also sometimes struggles in identifying and explaining her emotions, and takes comfort in the rationality of her anthropologic discipline.

Bones is a self proclaimed atheist and often points out what she believes to be the irrationality of religious and spiritual beliefs. This has led to more than one argument with Booth, who is a devout Roman Catholic; he becomes particularly irate when she compares less common religions, such as voodoo, to Christianity.

She became a vegetarian after seeing how pigs were slaughtered.

Despite all this, significant changes in her personality have occured, such as her thinking has gradually become less rigid. She is now also able to distinguish the difference between accuracy and truth. She is also able to put aside her rationality to support her friends in sometimes irrational pursuits, such as Angela's quest to raise money to save a pig from slaughter. Her sensitivity and empathy towards others are also much improved, seen quite strongly when she comforts Booth's grandfather, and when she attends a funeral so that the victim's mother won't be alone.

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She is trained in three types of martial arts, has hunting licenses in four states, and has a legally-registered gun.

Bones is also a trained amateur highwire performer, and speaks at least seven other languages, including Spanish, French, Latin, Chinese, Japanese, Norwegian , and German. She has also admitted to knowing a bit of Russian and has stated that she can say "skull" in nearly every language.

History

Temperance "Bones" Brennan is a board-certified forensic anthropologist who works in the Medico-Legal lab at the fictional Jeffersonian Institute in Washington D.C. She received her Ph.D degree from Northwestern University. Although it is implied that most of her work at the lab was related to either long-dead bodies or victims of genocide her occasional contract work for the FBI shifted the focus of her work. She was paired with FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth, and helped to solve two difficult cases; since then, they have worked together almost exclusively on modern-day murder cases. Bones works with a group of other well-qualified colleagues, including the entomologist Jack Hodgins, coroner Camille Saroyan, forensic artist Angela Montenegro, and a host of eager graduate students. Booth refers to her crew of colleagues as "squints", because they come to crime scenes and squint at evidence. He is also responsible for her nickname, "Bones".

Although the character of Temperance "Bones" Brennan seemed to have a relatively normal childhood, her parents disappeared when she was 15 years old. Her older brother, Russ, was unable to care for her, and she was put in the foster care system. Her time in foster care was quite traumatic, and Bones indicated that she was once locked in a truck for two days because she broke a plate.

It is later revealed that her parents, who were bank robbers, changed the family's identity after they testified against some other bank robbers; Bones' birth name was actually Joy Keenan. Her mother (real name Ruth Keenan, known under the assumed identity of Christine Brennan) had hoped to someday return to her children and family, but made a tape for Brennan to watch on her 16th birthday in case that never happened. Bones and her team at the Jeffersonian later discovered that Ruth/Christine was murdered in 1993, two years after she and her husband went on the run. Her father, Max Keenan, re-entered Bones' life when she and her brother were being threatened by an old acquaintance, Deputy Director Kirby. Max evades capture after killing Kirby, and takes Bones' brother Russ into hiding to protect him. Later, Max allows Booth to arrest him in order to improve his relationship with his daughter. At trial, Max is acquitted of murdering Director Kirby, and he begins to rebuild his life. He temporarily works at the Jeffersonian, although Bones is concerned about a convicted felon having access to a lab that investigates crimes.

Key Aspect of Dr. Brennan's life: Agent Seeley Booth
FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth is Brennan's partner, and the principal liaison between the Jeffersonian and law enforcement agencies. Although his working style initially clashed with Brennan's, they have since become full-fledged partners. Many of her associates see their relationship as far more than 'just partners', although they seem to remain oblivious. Booth and Brennan have repeatedly risked their safety to save each other, including when Booth took a bullet meant for Brennan. The relationship between Brennan and Booth has often become strained when either partner has a significant other. For example, Booth was quite irritable when Brennan dated Agent Sully, and their relationship was also strained when Booth's brother Jared was showing an interest in Brennan.

When Brennan decided that she wanted to have a baby, she asked Booth if he would be the sperm donor. He agrees to Brennan's request at first, but subsequently struggles with the thought of not being involved in the life of his prospective child. Eventually he tells Brennan he cannot let her have his child if he is not allowed to be a father to it. Soon thereafter it is discovered that he has a (benign) brain tumour. He has to undergo surgery, and when he awakens, he initially suffers from amnesia, not knowing who Brennan is. Although he does eventually regain his memories, the issue of a child has not been brought up since.

The pair have constantly denied that their relationship was anything more than friendly professionalism, but recently they admitted to Dr. Sweets that they kissed and nearly spent the night together after their very first case together.

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After this discussion, Booth attempted to convince Brennan to give a relationship a try. However, she declined, telling him that she, unlike him, is not a gambler, and isn't able to take that kind of a chance. They have subsequently attempted to date other people, although the fact that Booth once comments that he regards Brennan as his 'standard' for other women suggests that he, at least, has not completely moved on. Brennan does admit to her best friend Angela Montenegro that as time has gone on, she is unsure if she wants to keep doing consulting work for the FBI, citing that she is tired of murderers, victims, and is constantly worried that something will happen to Booth and she will be unable to save him.

Brennan and Booth parted ways for a year - he went to Afghanistan while she leaft for the Maluku Islands in Indonesia - but they promised to meet, one year from that day, at the coffee cart by the reflecting pool

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A Year On- Brennan has returned, ready for Booth, Only to find he's moved on. There's someone new for him, and Brennan is left in the cold. But he's nowhere near over her

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So begins...

Dr Temperance Brennan's Story

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Dr Temperance Brennan "Am not!" she insisted, glancing at Parker. "And that is very true Parker, it isn't very nice" she agreed, trying to keep a straight face at the fact Booth was getting scolded by his son. A thought popped into Brennan's head, and she changed the subject completely. "You know Ang said I should kiss you" she frowned slightly, obviously a little bemused as to why

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Dr Temperance Brennan "She definately said kiss" she nodded, looking convinced. "And Hodgin agreed. It's a good job Daisy didn't hear, or else she'd never give up" she widened her eyes, looking slightly concerned. "What was that Parker?" she questioned, glancing from Parker to Booth, "Really?" she smirked

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Dr Temperance Brennan "She definately said kiss" she nodded, looking convinced. "And Hodgin agreed. It's a good job Daisy didn't hear, or else she'd never give up" she widened her eyes, looking slightly concerned. "What was that Parker?" she questioned, glancing from Parker to Booth, "Really?" she smirked, dragging out the 'rea' for a few seconds longer for effect (repost from like 2 hours ago haha)

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Dr Temperance Brennan raised both her eyebrows, looking startled. She tried not to laugh as Parker told her exactly what Booth had been saying, and stared straight down at the table top silently. She cleared her throat after a few moments, still unable to look Booth in the eye. "Are you sure Parker?" she question, pretty sure that Booth was probably mortified by this point

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Dr Temperance Brennan "Tea" she waved a hand at him, enthralled with what Parker could reveal about Booth. "Interesting, but definately kiss?" she asked again, planning on springing that one on Angela as soon as possible. Unfortunately, Booth probably would have worked out what she was thinking, knowing her so well and all, and would stop her from calling Angela.

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Dr Temperance Brennan "I just wanted to make sure. I have a friend who would be very interested to hear that" she glanced at Booth, taking her opportunity to dial Ang before he could stop her. She hit call, pressing it to her ear. "Hey Ang," there was a series of buzzing sounds as Angela talked, and Daisy piped up in the background. "Yeah, I'm fine. How's the case?" she asked, knowing she wouldn't tell her, but interested all the same. "Booth's good, yep. Acutally the reason I called..." she admitted, which was followed by a series of questions that were babbled without breath

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Dr Temperance Brennan spilled the news that Parker had told her, and after insisting the kid was sure, Ang squeeled awfully loud, and Brennan moved the phone away from her ear slightly. "Calm down!" she sighed, shaking her head as she heard Angela telling Daisy. "No! NO, DON'T TELL DAISY!" she wailed, hearing a distinctly high pitched scream from Daisy. "I'm never going near her again" she muttered, hanging up. She glanced at Booth, frowning slightly

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Dr Temperance Brennan waved Booth over quickly. She glanced at Parker apologetically, looking concerned. "She told Daisy" she offered that as an explanation, as if the kid w9uld understand the seriousness of the over-excitable Daisy knowing this.

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Dr Temperance Brennan "It's not my fault. How was I supposed to she'd tell Daisy?" she grumbled, smiling slightly. "It's not as if we actually kissed. That would never end" she corrected him, taking the tea and sipping it. "Because I mean, kissing you would just be, weird, you know?" she babbled, a littled wide eyed

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Dr Temperance Brennan sat in the awkward silence that followed, staring at her tea. She wasn't sure what to say, so she just blurted without thinking. "I mean, it would proabably be weird, but I doubt we'd know for sure" she nodded, hoping to god someone would shut her up, and fast

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Dr Temperance Brennan "Unless you want to" she added, again with her amazing ability to speak without thinking, before tucking her hair behind her ear. "You know there's a point where you should really just tell me to shut up. That's why Angela is such a good friend. She knows when to shut me up" she frowned, her forehead creased as she sighed

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Dr Temperance Brennan glanced at Booth sideways, making sure he was serious. That was the last response she had expected, and she hadn't the slightest idea how to react. She was almost glad Parker was there, because it made everything seem kess serious. She wasn't sure if she'd have coped if it was just her and Booth. She decided to remain silent, as Booth could cope with these situations far better than her

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Dr Temperance Brennan 'ok, so this actually happening' her brain concluded, apparently a lot more relaxed than the rest of her. However she managed to keep breathing, and mentally shook herself. 'It's only a kiss. It doesn't have to mean anything' she told herself, realising she hadn't spoken or moved for quite some time. She turned in his direction, struggling to force her eyes up to meet his. She glanced at Parker as he took the coffee, still unable to lift her head up to face Booth

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Dr Temperance Brennan "No! I do... I mean..." she trailed off, unsure of her own enthusiasm. Why was she so nervous if it didn't mean anything? Because, in truth, that was lie. It was going to mean something, they both knew that. While her brain had been having a conversation with it's self, her eyes had found his. She gave a small smile, and the tiniest of shrugs, as if to say 'what is there to lose?'

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Dr Temperance Brennan As soon as his lips had found hers, her brain fell silent. Her eyes flickered shut, and, unbelievely, she was helpless. Her brain had been right though, it meant so much. She enjoyed it, knowing her sensible side would kick in any second, and she'd pull away without really wanting to

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Dr Temperance Brennan pulled away just enough so their lips were no longer touching, her eyes still closed. She hadn't realised she couldn't think, but the minute they were apart, her thoughts kicked in. She sat back, shaking her head. "Definately weird" she confirmed, probably the first and last lie she'd ever tell, and also the most important.

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Dr Temperance Brennan "No way I could not get used to that" she added, as a pathtic persuasion. It took her a moment to realise her double negative, and how she'd managed to say exactly how she felt without meaning to, that she could really get used to it. Taking a sip of her tea, she pretended her sentence had made sense, unsure of wether she wanted Booth to realise her mistake or not

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Dr Temperance Brennan sat silently for a moment, her brain having another irritating arguement with it's self. She knew it wasn't sensible, it was irresponsible, and professionally insane, but she couldn't stop herself from blurting out, "But I don't want to" She looked him in the eye, acting a hell of a lot more confident than she felt. "Because I want it to happen again" she admitted, her eyes finally dropping from his, unable to hold his gaze as her cheeks burned and flared red