( it occurs to bones that he hasn't saved evy's life, especially not when it would have counted. and they're here, where danger lurks behind every corner, and nothing he can do will keep her safer. he's no hero, in that way.

but he can't help but smile, even if she can't see it. )

I can't doubt that.

You've got nothing to worry about on my end, just so you know. Though if an ex of mine shows up she might warn you off me entirely.

( he wouldn't blame her for listening to those warnings, either, but he manages to say it lightly. )