Hey guys! This was an idea that popped into my head so many weeks ago, and I finally decided to work on this story. Please do enjoy, and feedback is greatly appreciated!

"Mommy, can we get some candy?" Temperance Brennan, the joyous little 5 year old girl stood next to the long row full of candy. Like any other child, she was drawn to it like a bee is to honey. Christine Brennan knew that as well and was ready with an answer.

"No."

"But MOM!!" she whined.

"Good things come to those that wait," her mother replied.

"But what if I don't want to wait!" She put on her best pout and crossed her arms.

Christine shook her head at her daughter's stubbornness. "Then too bad! If you wait you might get something even better, but if you don't, then maybe you get nothing."

She started rolling the cart into another row, but Brennan stayed put. She stared at the candy in front of her longingly. A few minutes had past and Brennan finally realized her mom was nowhere to be seen. She ran off looking for Christine. She ran, looking through the food aisles to the toy aisles. It wasn't until she neared the last aisle of the toy section that Seeley Booth noticed her frantic searching. He was 10 years old, and was a tough kid. He would normally laugh at something like this, but for some reason, he felt as if he should help this girl.

"Whatcha looking for?" he walked up behind her.

She spun around, tears lining her eyes. "Mom says I shouldn't talk to strangers."

"You don't have to talk to me. I'll just help you find what you're looking for."

She went back to looking, and was now searching under the pile of stuffed animals, "I'm looking for my mom."

"You really expect to find her under there?" he laughed.

Brennan grabbed one of the big stuffed bears and hit Booth with it. "You're a big meanie! I'll find her myself."

He saw the hurt flash in her eyes and he immediately felt sorry for his actions. "Look, I'm sorry, but I can guarantee your mom isn't under those stuffed animals. I know a place where she would go to try and find you."

She stopped hitting him and put the bear down. "Really?"

"Yup! Do you trust me?" He reached for her hand and after a seconds hesitation, she grabbed it.

Together, they navigated the maze of aisles. She almost froze when they past the candy aisle, but she shook her head. That's what got her in this mess in the first place. After a few minutes, they finally made it to the front of the store and within seconds Brennan was able to spot Christine.

"Mom!" she let go of Booth's hand and she ran as fast as she could.

Booth stood back and watched as she hugged her mom tightly. He smiled. Maybe he would do this doing good thing more often.

"Mom, don't you dare leave me like that again!" Brennan cried. "I promise I won't cry about not getting candy ever again."

Christine smiled slightly, mostly relieved that she was okay. "How about you don't run off again and you can pout all you want."

Brennan laughed. "Okay." She paused and then asked. "Can I have candy now?"

Christine rolled her eyes and asked her daughter, "Did you forget today was Russ's birthday?"

Her mouth dropped open in shock, "I thought it was yesterday!"

"Did you say happy birthday to him yesterday?"

"Yeah, but he laughed. I thought it was really, really weird. He never laughs when I tell him happy birthday!"

Christine laughed. "Well, anyway, you know what it means since its his birthday."

"Chocolate cake, with vanilla ice cream, candy topping and Oreo sides!?" Brennan grinned, growing wider with every word she said.

"You got it! Now, how about we go home and make that cake."

Brennan turned around and saw Booth still standing where she left him. Slowly, she turned from her mom and walked over towards him.

"Thank you," she told him sweetly, hugging him.

He tousled her hair and smiled, "You're welcome. I guess I'll see you around, kid."

She pulled back and said, "Hey! I'm not a kid!"

Booth laughed and started to walk away, "Okay. I'll see you around, little toddler!"

Brennan gaped at him until he was out of her sight and then she rolled her eyes and laughed. Boy, he sure was wierd!

Next up: 2 years later, there's a few bullies on the playground and guess who comes to the rescue.