1-Surprise!

"Here he comes, here he comes," Angela whispered into the walkie talkie. "Jack?" she said into the device when she heard no response.

"Oh, I'm sorry, were you talking to me?" he replied. "Because I didn't think you were finished. Over." He winked at four-year-old James, who was standing next to Hodgins and trying to stifle a giggle.

Angela sighed and rolled her eyes. "He's walking through the parking lot, over," she emphasized.

"OK, everyone, places!" Hodgins commanded from the platform. Hodgins took James and crouched so they were hidden by the platform's staircase. Angela slipped into a closet. Cam took her place behind a few strategically placed potted plants. Moments later Booth walked through the doors and looked around. No one. No one on the platform, no one on the catwalk, no one anywhere. Something was surely amiss. He noticed Brennan's door was ajar and jogged to her office. She was tapping away on her computer, the picture of focus.

"Hey, Bones,"

"Oh, hello, Booth," she said, smiling and standing up. Reaching him, she tugged his lapels and kissed him. "Happy Birthday," she breathed when they broke apart.

"Thanks," he said as she straightened his tie. "Uh, where is everyone?" he asked.

"Out to lunch, I suppose," she answered, gathering her things.

"James too?"

She nodded. "Angela and Hodgins took him for a milkshake."

It was Booth's turn to nod. "I was hoping we could have a birthday lunch, but it's always nice to have some alone time," Booth said in a sultry tone, leaning in to kiss her.

Brennan momentarily gave in to the feeling of his soft lips demanding that she keep kissing him, but pulled back all too quickly for Booth's liking. "Come on, Booth, we have to go to lunch," she said while he pouted.

"I could skip it," he said suggestively.

"Since when can you skip a meal? Besides, I know you hate it when I don't eat," she countered.

He laughed and put his hand on her back. "That's true, Bones. You know, I was thinking we could-."

"SURPRISE!" everyone shouted as he opened the door.

Booth didn't jump but Brennan could tell he was surprised. "Aw, thanks, everyone," he said, smiling and taking his son from Hodgins' arms. He shook hands with Hodgins and hugged Angela and Cam.

"Happy Birthday, Daddy," James said, wrapping his little arms around Booth's neck.

"Thanks, buddy," Booth said, kissing his son on the head. "Now, you gonna tell me who planned all this?" James smiled and shook his head. "Oh, sworn to secrecy I see. Well, I guess I'll just have to employ my special interrogation techniques."

"Oh no!" James said as Booth put him down on the floor and proceeded to tickle him. "It was Aunt Angela!" he provided breathlessly. Booth let him up and the boy ran to Angela.

"Aunt Angela, I told on you! Are you mad?"

Angela laughed and patted him on the head. "No, sweetheart, I'm not mad." She crouched down. "I thought you were very brave." James smiled and took Angela's hand in his. They were all ready to head out to lunch when Booth's phone rang.

"Booth," he answered. "OK. Yes, sir. I'm there right now. We're on our way." He snapped the phone shut. "Case in Alexandria, Bones." He looked sympathetically at the others. "We'll call you guys."

"Mommy and Daddy go out?" James asked, fisting Brennan's pant leg. She crouched down and he put both hands on her cheeks.

"Mommy and Daddy have to go get some bones, but we'll be back."

James nodded and kissed Brennan. "OK, bye. I love you," he said.

"I love you too, baby."

"Bye, Daddy. Make sure you keep Mommy safe." James had inevitably picked up the protective nature of the Booth men.

"I will," Booth said, winking. "I love you, pal."

"I love you too." Booth again put his hand on Brennan's back as he guided her out of the office.

"Come on, Sweet Baby James," Angela said, holding out her hand. "You want a milkshake?"

"Yeah!" he replied as they made their way to Angela's office. "Can I bring a coloring book?"

"Of course. Cam, you wanna join?"

"Thanks but I promised Michelle we'd go to lunch. She had a half day and they don't give them lunch at the school on half days."

Angela nodded. "Tell her we said hi."

"Will do!" Cam called as she made her way towards the doors.