Review of a Partnership:
I've decided to write a story dealing with Hannah's ghost in Booth and Brennan's relationship. Believe me, this is taking a lot of nerve for me since I can't stand Hannah. I may be way off with this story; but, I thought I would give it a try. This story is only three chapters long (or short, depending upon your perspective). This takes place after Change in the Game. Shocking I know.
I don't own Bones, if I did, I don't think we would ever have seen Bagdad Barbie.
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After Booth and Brennan notified the FBI that they were a couple, the fallout was immediate. Booth was called into Deputy Director Andrew Hacker's office the next morning. Walking into Hacker's office, Booth saw that Hacker was on the phone. Hacker seeing Booth standing in the doorway, pointed to the chair in front of his desk and continued to listen to whom ever was on the other end. "I see." Hacker said, "I understand. No, it won't be a problem. You do agree to see Dr. Sweets for a few weeks for a review? Good. Then it's settled. Thanks for calling." Hanging up the phone, Hacker looked at Booth. Nodding his head, Hacker said to Booth, "Alright. The FBI is now aware that you are having a sexual relationship with your partner. You know we don't like that sort of thing, don't you, Agent Booth?"
Nodding his head, Booth didn't say anything. He waited to see what was coming before committing himself.
Hacker waited for Booth to say something. He didn't, so Hacker continued, "Dr. Brennan has a special contract with the FBI. It has been pointed out to me that she does not work for the FBI and she only has to work with us until she doesn't want to any more. She also has complete control over what agents she works with on a permanent basis. Since Dr. Brennan is a valuable asset to the FBI and since it has been brought to our attention that she will only work with you, then it has been decided to let you and her continue to work as partners. You both will have to see Dr. Sweets for a few weeks to make sure that your partnership can continue. If Dr. Sweets decides that it is in the best interest of the FBI to sever the contract of Dr. Brennan, then we will sever your partnership. You and I both know that is not going to happen, though. So, all I have left to say is congratulations. Smiling, Hacker said. "You're a lucky man, Agent Booth. I hope you and Temperance are very happy together."
Smiling, Booth said, "Thanks. We are."
Standing, Hacker said, "Well, I have somewhere I have to be. See you around Agent Booth." Smiling, Hacker then left his office. He had to go tell the higher ups about this little incident. He knew that there would be some bluster and moans about proper decorum, etc.; but, he also knew that the higher ups would swallow this whole thing and live with it. Forensic anthropologists, of Temperance's caliber, were few and far between. She had the FBI in a corner and there wasn't anything they could do about it.
Seeing that nothing else was going to be required of him, Booth went back to his office to call Brennan. He had a feeling he knew who Hacker had been talking to on the phone when he walked in.
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As soon as Booth got back to his office, he called Brennan and told her about his interview with Hacker. After explaining what had happened, Booth asked Brennan, "Is that why you told me not to worry about what was going to happen? Did you call Hacker and give him an ultimatum?"
"Of course," Brennan said. "I will only work with the best and you are the best. I will not lower my standards just to please the FBI. Their antiquated rules about partnerships cannot apply to me and I will not let them apply to you either."
Smiling, Booth said, "That's my girl. I knew you had something up your sleeve, although, you might have told me what you were going to do before now."
Puzzled, Brennan said, "I did. You just weren't listening. I told you that you didn't have to worry about our partnership. I also told you that the FBI would never break up our partnership. We're too valuable to them."
"I just thought you were trying to be optimistic," Booth said.
"I don't do that,", Brennan said. "You should know that by now."
"Yep, you're right, I should." Booth said. "Want to go to lunch with me this afternoon? I'm buying."
"Of course, I'll meet you at the diner at noon."
Hanging up the phone, Booth started to smile. Brennan still managed to surprise him once in awhile.
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At noon, Booth met Brennan at the diner. When he arrived he found Brennan sitting at their table. Sitting down at the table across from her, he took out his cell phone and snapped a picture of her.
"Why are you taking my picture?", Brennan asked. "You've taken quite a few pictures of me lately. "
Smiling, Booth said, "I just want to have a picture of my new partner that's all."
"Your new partner?", Brennan asked.
"Yes, not only are you my partner at work, you're now, officially, my partner in life. Everyone now recognizes that we're more than just partners. I want a picture for a keepsake. That's all."
Shaking her head, Brennan said, "You know Booth, you've always been very sentimental; but, since I've become pregnant, you've become even more sentimental than normal. Maybe my pregnancy is effecting you psychologically. You might want to check with Dr. Sweets; but, I read an article that said that happens sometimes."
"Nah," Booth said, "I'm just happy, that's all. You've seen me happy before. I'm normal and I thought you didn't like psychology."
Nodding her head, Brennan said, "I don't. I'm merely making an observation and framing it in a way that would make sense to you. That's all."
Scratching his chin, Booth said, "I think I'm getting a headache. Let's order something to eat."
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