Fic: Burdens Which Allow Us To Fly

[ladychi]

Title: Burdens Which Allow Us To Fly
Author: ladychi
Characters/Pairings: Booth/Brennan, Russ Brennan
Rating: Teen, for language
Summary: In an alternate universe, where Brennan's parents are both killed, and Russ is in the Army with Booth. A study in how some things are meant to be.

Author's Note: I'm sure it has not escaped your notice that it is

Comments

[ladychi]

Oh, Chi, I am so enjoying your words lately and this story is certainly no exception.

*blush* I'm so glad that you like what I'm working so hard on.

The fact that you chose to change one simple thing about Russ's circumstance made all the difference in Brennan's life here. He had the means to take care of her. No, it wasn't an easy life and she didn't magically become Most Likely to Win Miss America-- she was still Temperance Brennan at her core, but there was this confidence in her that our Brennan is missing-- this surety in love.

Absolutely -- I think Russ could have made all of the difference in the world, although given what his circumstances were in canon, you can't blame him for what he did. If he'd had a way to support Temperance, I think things would have been a lot different. Brennan definitely might have a little more faith in the permanence of love.

Really, this is one of the most beautiful, most heartbreaking passages I've read. Ever.

That's quite possibly my favorite part of this story, so thank you for noticing it.

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! You are truly a delight!