Note: This story is for those of you who don't mind an alternate version of our favorite characters. And for those of you who live by the show's version, this may not be for you. I'm sorry if it doesn't meet your expectations. For those who can think outside the box I hope you enjoy it.

I'm not sure how long this will be so we will just take it chapter by chapter. Let me know what you think!

Chapter 1

"Bethany calls your brother down for dinner please!"

"Jaaarred, mom said come and eat!" She yelled through the house.

"Thank you Beth but I could have done that."

Shrugging her shoulders she said, "I told him before I came downstairs it was time for dinner.

"What is he up there doing?" I know it not homework keeping him busy." Said Edwin her father.

"He was on the phone with one of his loser friends."

Just as Edwin started to get up Jared came running into the kitchen "Sorry, I had an important call to make."

"Oh yeah? And what was so important?"

"Just some information I'm trying to get on something I saw new at school today."

Bethany was instantly on alert, her mind going over everything that happened at school that would have peaked her twins interest. A smile adoring her face she asked, "It wouldn't happened to be the new transfer student that you want to know about now would it?"

"Have you met her? What's her name?"

"She's in a few of my classes. Her name is Temperance Brennan. She prefers Bren. She is crazy smart. Hell I think she's smarter than the teachers."

"Bethany, language" her mother gently chided.

"Sorry mom"

"Anyway you might as well give up. She's way out of your league. Stick with those shallow flaky girls that make you seem smarter than you are."

"Shut up!"

"Hey enough of that." Said Edwin

"Did Seel get a chance to call back to let you know when he'll be home?"

"No not yet. He said when he finds out he would call when he gets more information."

What's he going to do when he gets out?"

"He's been taking some correspondence classes while overseas. So he's going to enroll in school. He thinks he has enough credits to start as a junior.

"That's cool." Said Jared

"I hope he come home soon" said Bethany

"I don't know why he wants to go into law enforcement. He put his life on the line every day in the army and not this. He should be focusing on a safer career."

"He's not a little boy anymore Mira. He's a grown man who knows what he wants."

"I just can't wait until Seel comes home. I miss him. Its been two years since he's been home."

Suddenly there was a knock at the door. Mr. Booth went to see who it was. " Hello Angela. Come on in. Beth is still eating dinner."

"Thanks Mr. B."

Walking into the kitchen behind Mr. B greetings were exchanged and an offer extended by Mrs. B to join them for dinner, which Angela declined stating she grabbed something at the mall before she left work.

"Where do you want me to set up?"

"Lets work in the living room, it's more room. I'll just be a minute." Bethany replied to Angela.

"Hey Ange, what do you know about the new girl?" asked Jared

"Not much. Just that she's a transfer student and that she's in foster care."

"How did you find that out? It's not like its something that someone will be willing to tell right away." Said Bethany

"I have my sources." She turned and went into t he living room to set up their project for school.

Two weeks later Booth finally arrived home. Sine it was midday he surprised his mother who was home from work already. He wanted to surprise his father and siblings so he swore her to secrecy.

Standing outside the school dressed in army ranger fatigues, he waited for his brother and sister to emerge from the building.

First it was Jared who was throwing the ball around with his friends when he spotted his brother. Jared was so excited to see his big brother he forgot where he was as he threw his arms around Booth and engulfed him in a hug.

"Its good to see you man. I've missed you." Said Jared

"Its good to see you to little brother." Said Booth

Remembering he was standing out front of his school he quickly stepped back from his brother and did a quick sweep of his surroundings. Booth knew what he was doing and chuckled. He probably would have done the same thing.

"Okay here is my address and my phone number in case you get lost or plans change. Otherwise I'll see you at my house later." When Bren didn't answer right away, Bethany went to see what she was looking at when Angela walked up to them.

"Hey guys what's going on?"

Bren looked at Angela and then at Bethany and said, "I'll see you around 7, is that an appropriate time?"

"Yeah that's fine. I'll see you then."

Bren walked away after glancing in Booth's direction one more time.

"What's her problem?" asked Angela

"I don't know Ange, maybe because you broadcasted around the whole school she's a foster kid."

"How was I supposed to know it was a secret. And I only told a few people who asked me what I knew about her."

"The point is you shouldn't have known about it period. Your need to know everything is going to get you into trouble on day."

"Yeah but not today."

Looking around for Jared, she spotted him and Booth watching her. A grin spread across her face as she took Booth in and took off at a run jumping into her brothers' arms. He held her tightly as she cried.

"Hey…hey what's wrong?" Booth questioned softly

Shaking her head and sniffing she said, "Nothing I'm just glad you're finally home. I missed you!"

Smiling her kissed her temple and said, "I missed you to squirt."

"I'm to old for that name now!"

"Never!"

"Well hello handsome! Are you home for good?" Said Angela as she reached for hug to.

Booth had to pry her hands from around his neck as he said, "Hi Ange and yes I'm home for good."

"I'll be 18 in a couple of months." She said as she winked at him

"And you're still to young for me."

"Anyway, where are you headed now?"

"Back to the house. I want to be there when dad gets home."

"Where are you guys off to?" he asked

"Home." They said in union

Booth laughed, "Okay I'll see you at home."

"Sweetie your brother is so hot! I am so going to wear him down."

"Bye Ange see you tomorrow."

After discussing upcoming plans and avoiding certain topics the doorbell rang and Bethany ran to get it, "Oh that's Bren she yelled behind her we have some stuff to work on!"

"Whose Bren?"

"New girl at school. They have a lot of classes together."

"Hey Bren come on in. Would you like a snack or something to drink?"

"Water would be good."

"Mom, dad this is Temperance Brennan. She goes by Bren."

"Mr. & Mrs. Booth it's nice to meet you."

"Its nice to meet you as well Bren. Would you care to join us?"

"No thank you. I'm fine."

"Bren this is my older brother Seeley. He just came home from the army."

"Hi Bren."

"Hello"

"Bethany we should get started I have to catch the 9:10 bus in order to be home by curfew."

"Sure lets go."

"I can give you a lift home if you're worried about curfew?" said Booth

"No thank you."

Booth couldn't get over how beautiful she was. He discreetly watched her working and noticed she almost seemed sad. She didn't smile and she was very reserved. Her vocabulary much to advanced for a girl her age. At that moment she looked up and her eyes met his. He quickly looked away.

"So I'll see you in school tomorrow?" asked Bethany

"Yes thank you again for agreeing to partnering with me. Good night Mr. & Mrs. Booth.

"Good night Bren. You are welcome anytime sweetheart."

"Hey Bren call me when you get home."

"Why?"

"Because I just want to make sure you made it home safely. That's what friends do."

"Oh Okay. I can do that. Good night."

"Come on I'll walk you to the bus stop Bren."

"There's no need Seeley. I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself." Without looking back she left in the direction of the bus stop.

"I'll be back. I'm going to walk with her anyway."

She knew he was there but she didn't acknowledge him. He knew she knew he was there because she began walking faster. He just kept his pace giving her the space she so desired.

NOTE: I think I'll stop there. What do you think so far.