A/N: Okay, so this is the first time i've really written something. (plus i'm only a high schooler). but please tell me how you like it! and ideas are appreciated!
P.S. in this story Rebecca had disappeared 3 years ago. So she is no longer apart of Parker's or Booth's life.
"Bren, Sweetie, it's time to go," Angela said as she walked out of her office in a black dress.
Dr. Temperance Brennan was leaned over an autopsy table, peering at the skeleton of a small seven year old female
"I'm staying here, Ange. I need to find out what happened to this girl," Brennan said still examining the body.
"Sweetie, she's been sitting in limbo for the last twelve years! I'm sure she wouldn't mind waiting an hour or so while you say goodbye to a loved one…" Angela said walking up onto the platform. After a few minutes of silence Angela tried to convince her best friend again. "Brennan look at me… we are all hurting. And we all know you are hurting the most. We all loved Booth. Including you. You must go to his funeral… you'll regret it if you don't. Also, you are supposed to take Parker after the ceremony is over…and Booth would want you to be there, Bren…" Angela bent her head as she began to tear up. It's been very hard to stay strong, but she knew it was what she had to do to help ease the pain for her friend.
"Maybe you're right…okay I will go…" Brennan said quietly.
"? Are you okay?" Jack Hodgins asked quietly at the end of the ceremony. For the first time since they got to the cemetery Brennan looked up. Her eyes were swollen and red, while her face was wet with tears.
"I- I'm okay. I think I might stay here for a little longer. Would you and Angela mind taking Parker for awhile?" Brennan asked sniffling and holding back tears.
"Sure thing. We'll take him to get some lunch. Then drop him off here after," Hodgins replied.
"Thank you," Brennan whispered.
"Anytime Bren," He said as he turned around. Brennan could just barely hear him tell Angela and Parker that they were to go out to eat and then drop Parker off here again so he could go with her.
After hearing them drive away Temperance Brennan walked to where the coffin laid, and knelt down next to it. For the very first time since she had gotten the news she did not try to hold back her tears. Instead she let them flow freely.
"Booth… Why? Why did you have to go? Why was it your time to leave? You left both Parker and me…I miss you Seeley," she choked out, "I really do… you were and are my best friend… It's so hard without you. Knowing you were shot and died trying to make this world a better place…it doesn't seem fair! I feel so… numb now. You weren't only my best friend, but the love of my life as well. I love you Booth. Forever and always will my heart belong to you…" gently she ran her fingers along the coffin which held the love of her life. Her head fell down as she began to sob violently
'It's okay, Tempe… I'm here. I'm still with you baby. I'm going to watch over you and my son every day and night. Please don't cry, love. I'll be with you forever, I won't leave you. I love you Tempe,' Booth said as he watched the most important woman in his life cry over his death. He felt so helpless in heaven.
An hour later:
"Dr. Bones?" a sniffling child asked from a few yards away. Brennan looked up and turned her head. Parker Booth was standing alone. He looked so much like his father.
"Parker? Come here, Baby," Brennan said gently as she sat down off her knees. Parker walked quietly to Brennan. He sat down next to her but refused to look at the coffin.
"Bones?" Parker asked quietly.
"Yes Baby?" Brennan replied.
"Mommy… why does everyone keep telling me I have to be brave? I miss daddy…" the young child said fighting his tears.
"Oh, Sweetie! I miss him too!" Brennan said lifting Parker into her lap and wrapping her arms around him. "There is no need for you to be brave though… it's okay to feel sad and miss daddy. I miss him so much myself."
"to be brave, they said I must be strong… but is it okay to cry?" Parker said as tears began to flow and trail down his face.
"Yes, baby… it's okay to cry," Brennan said as she fought back her own tears. She tried not to cry in front of the child.
"I miss daddy… I want him to come back," parker said between sobs.
"Me too. I miss your father. But we must remember that he loved us very much. Daddy is still here with us baby, and he always will be," Brannan said holding the child as he cried for his father.
"H-How? Mommy… Daddy is gone…" Parker said.
"I know love. He's with the Angels now. Up in Heaven. But he is still with us. He's right here," Brennan said to Parker putting his hand over his heart and doing the same to herself with her own hand, "He's right here in our hearts. Forever he will be there, with us."
Hours later Parker was asleep in Brennan's lap. She carefully stood and carried the child to the car. After strapping the sleeping boy into his booster seat she got in her car and started the engine. Taking a deep breath she pulled out of the cemetery. She drove on but could not stop thinking about Booth.
Fifteen minutes later Brennan pulled into her driveway. She cut the engine and got out. She opened Parker's door and unbuckled him. Carefully she picked him up and carried him inside the house.
"C-Can I sleep with you tonight?" Parker asked still half asleep.
"Of course, Baby," Brennan replied. After changing him into his pajamas, Brennan carried Parker to her room and tucked him in before going to change into her own pajamas. Ten minutes later she was changed and getting into bed.
"Goodnight Baby," Brennan said to Parker kissing his forehead and turning out the lights.
'Temperance… thanks you for taking care of my boy. You are truly a mother figure for him. Parker… buddy, I'm sorry I had to leave…but I am still watching over you. And you have Tempe to take great care of you. I love you both with all my heart,' Booth thought quietly and lovingly to his sleeping family.
A/N: please review! :)