Booth Shannon was the youngest twin and always in direct competition with his brother Burk. Because his brother was extremely competitive Booth felt that no matter what he wanted Booth would take it away. As child they used to run around Virginia City and Burk always had to win. Booth fell in love with Hallie, how much of a relationship they had is unknown, Booth may have loved her from afar and his brother knowing this went after her and she eventually married Burk. Booth left Virginia City to get away from his brother's controlling side, however they did write now and again to one another.