This story begins just after Friends and Lovers ends. It does use music often to move the story along; however, I don't consider it a song fic. It does contain some angst but does resolve. It is a revision of two stories posted on another site called Parker's Story Part I and Parker's Story Part II. I believe (of course) the revisions here make for a better story. Please enjoy and as always I am looking for any criticism, good and bad. Without your input there is no way for me to grow. I am never upset at a review, no matter what is said, and consider it a chance to open a dialog between myself and the reader.

So go forth and enjoy. Oh and by the way…

Disclaimer: Like a bolt out of the blue fate steps in and sees you through. When you wish upon a star your dreams come true. I guess I'm still not wishing hard enough because I'm still waiting for the bolt that says I own Bones. No bolt, no own (heavy sigh).

Remember Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans.

Chapter 1 – It Isn't All Roses And Light

They had been married just a month. It was taking some getting used to, mostly for her. Her last live-in relationship hadn't gone well. In fact she had almost killed him with a baseball bat when he entered her apartment while she was sleeping, but the point is they were getting better at it. Their work relationship was improving too. They seemed to work even better as a ream than they had before. Cullen had insisted they continue with their counseling with Sweets and they had. Abet not with any more grace than they had before. They did exhibit a professional manner when at work. Oh, except for the time they were late to the scene of a murder because they had to stop and christen the SUV. Then there was the time the security guard almost caught them on the forensic platform when they were working late and thought everyone had gone home. Oh yeah and the numerous times in their respective offices, but other than that they were very professional. Yes being married was agreeing with them very well, and as with all good fairy tales it was about to change.

They were late again so they were eating a fast breakfast at home, when his cell phone rang. Not recognizing the number he almost didn't answer it, but Bones insisted it might be important. She saw the look of surprise on his face and heard his side of the conversation; "yes of course I'll be there in 15-20 minutes. Bones that was Parker's school. They need me to come in immediately. They said they did not want to call Rebecca. You had better go on in alone and I'll call you when I know more."

She grabbed her coat and was out the door with him. He looked at her with a question. "Booth its Parker, I am his Step Mother I am entitled to see what is going on. Let's go."

They rushed to the school and got there in less than 15 minutes. Waking into the school they were directed to the Principal's office. They were introduced to Ms. Handson, she asked them to sit down.

Booth was anxious and rubbing the back of his neck. After introducing himself and Bones, as his wife, he began "what is wrong? Why didn't you want to call his mother? Did he get into another fight? Just tell me what?" Bones reached over and put a gentle hand on his arm immediately calming him down. Ms. Handson was amazed she had never seen someone calmed so quickly by just a touch. She was to see this instantaneous calming many times over the next few hours and learn to be grateful to Dr. Brennan for it. To know this touch was going to help the father and son she knew so well through the difficult times she knew were coming.

She begun "Mr. Booth and Mrs. Booth (sensing there was a matter of great importance Bones did not point out the woman's error, she just continued to listen) we have a rule here when there is a problem with one of our children and it appears the custodial parent is not taking care to resolve the issue. We either contact DSS or the other parent, if the parents are separated. In your case we tried to talk to Parker's mother and did not get any results. After what we found today, and knowing your position, we decided to call you. I need tell you what we found, but I need you to be calm for your son's sake. This is very important. If you get upset you could cause further damage to him."

Brennan could see the set of his jaw and the beating of the artery in his neck and decided to intervene, "Ms. Handson could you just tell us what is wrong? Is Parker injured in some way?"

"By way of explanation, let me give you the context. You see about six to eight weeks ago his teacher was patting Parker's back and he appeared to move away as if his back hurt. She asked him if he had hurt himself, he said he had fallen. Later in the week she noticed he was moving a little slower, again she asked him if he was ok and he again told her he had fallen. He then began to miss one or two days a week of school. We asked his mother if there was any reason for this, she said no, he was just going through a sick phase. She was asked about his falling and was told he was having a growing sprit and was just clumsy. As I say this has gone on for about 6 – 8 weeks and we have been watching him very carefully. This morning his teacher noticed he appeared to be in more pain than she had seen him in in the past and sent him to the office. The nurse had a reason to take off his shirt and saw the bruises. We knew at that time we had to take immediate action. As I have said we could have called CSS, howerve we decided to call you. Mr. Booth, I know you and his Mother do not live together, if I may ask how much contact do you jave with your son?"

Looking at his face, and realizing this woman needed answeres she afain gave them. "Booth has never had as much contact with Parker as he wanted or Parker needed. His contact has always been at Parker's Mother's whim. We were rencently married, just over one month ago. Since that time Parker's Mother has not let us see Parker at all."

"I see," said Ms. Handson. "It is possible Parker's abuse couls have started around then. The time line fits."

As Ms. Handson had started to speak again Booth had gotten up and began to pace. She knew she needed to get him out of the office for a minute before the conversation was continued and Ms. Handson reconsidered her decision to cal CSS. She touched his arm, it was like tempered steel, there was no response, she tried harder, still no response, She had to do something so she got up in front of his face and taking both of her hands forced him took look at her. "Booth outside right now. No argument, Now!!!!!!!" She pulled him into the hall and watched as he began to shake with anger.

She knew this was going to be hard on him. The beatings he took as a child would all come up. She needed to defuse the situation. Parker needed both of them right now. If Parker saw his father with this much anger it would scare him, perhaps making it impossible for all of them to ever recover from this. Taking his face in her hands and forcing him to look at her, she said with all the force she could muster, as she fought for both Parker and them. "Booth, listen to me, Parker needs you, he needs the loving father he knows, he needs the Special Agent who will keep him safe. You have the power in you to concentrate on what needs to be done today. There are things we must do to protect Parker today. Booth you don't want to hear this, but the agent in you needs to protect Parker and the sniper in you needs to be put in the box. Please Booth, for Parker, for me, please."

She had reached him, crystalline blue melded with chocolate and she knew she had reached him. "I don't know what to, please help me" as one tear slip down his cheek.

She wiped it away and began her mental list. "First we go back into that room and show Ms. Handson we have it under control and won't make things harder for Parker. We know what and how to protect him. Next we need to get him checked out at the hospital. They will take pictures to be used in court and do a full body scan to check him for injuries that are no obvious. I have a friend who is a Pediatric Fellow at GW, I'll call him. He will meet us there. Then we need to call our attorney, I'm not sure he can get a TRO, but if he can't he will know who can. We need to have the TRO served on Rebecca and Brent as soon as possible, preferably before she would be coming to pick Parker up from school. If we can't get the TRO today we need to take Parker some where safe until we can. I'll ask Jack, nothing can get into his place. Now let's get going and take care of our son."

Walking back into Ms. Handson office they heard the rest of what she needed to say. Bones informed her they would take Parker to GW and have him examined, and her friend Dr. Johnson would send her that portion of the report she need for Parker's school record. She also informed Ms. Handson they would be removing Parker from school until such time as Parker's safety could be secured. They then asked to be taken to Parker.

Walking into the nurses' room they saw Parker's tear stained face. They both went over to him and put their arms around him making a Parker sandwich. They each gave him a kiss on the top of his head. With great effort to hold back his tears Booth said "Parker, you want some great news? Bones and I are taking you home with us tonight buddy." He received a watery smile. Looking at his wife over Parker's head with tears in his eyes he saw the look of support and love she returned to him. Some how she would help them through this.

Bones went into "squint mode" and took charge, "Parker we need to get out of here and do a few things. I want you to know your Daddy and I will keep you safe. You need to go to the hospital, and I promise I will explain everything to you as it is done."

A very scared voice said "do you promise Bones, you won't let them do anything to me unless you explain it and say its ok?"

"I promise, let's go."

The Nurse turned to Ms. Handson and asked "How do you think they will do?"

"From what I saw in my office, they are strong and committed to that little boy. I think they will move heaven and earth to see he has a happy outcome" she smiled as she watched them walk out the door and into the sunlight.

FYI having worked in the system in California, I know like most states, they would call CPS and the Sheriff to place the child into protective custody immediately while the initial investigation was completed. However, I am taking poetic license. I mean Parker in foster care no way!

Please let me know what you think

Nyre