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Angela Montenegro walked into the Jeffersonian Medico-Legal lab. She went straight into her office and closed the door. Making her way to her desk she sat down and placed her head in her hands. She sighed softly. This couldn't be happening to her. Not now. She was only 29. she had a life to live before she even thought about having a child and being a mum. Sure she wanted a child, she wanted more than one, but she was happy with how her life was now. She had a wonderful fiancé and a wonderful life and she wasn't sure if she was ready to have to look after someone other than herself.

She heard the door open and looked up to find her best friend Temperance Brennan walking towards her. "Ang. What's wrong?" she asked calmly noticing that her best friend wasn't looking the cheery person that she usually looked in the morning.

Angela looked up at Brennan "I think I might be pregnant" she said in a monotone voice before putting her head in her hands once again. Brennan took a few seconds to take in what Angela had just said. She went over to the desk and sat in the chair in front of it and took Angela's hand in her own. "That's great news Ang"

Angela looked at Brennan. She didn't really think that it was great news. She began to get nervous when she thought that maybe another human life could be growing inside of her. "I'm scared Bren" Angela felt tears begin to come on but she refused to let herself cry. She hated it when she let herself become weak. She couldn't be weak. Not in the job she had. It wasn't allowed.

"Of course you will be. Have you told Hodgins?"

Angela shook her head. She wasn't ready to tell Jack about it. She didn't want to get his hopes up to find out that she wasn't pregnant. She knew what she had to do but she was hesitant to do so.

"When was your last period" Angela couldn't help but smile. Brennan wasn't afraid to say something, although it had gotten her into trouble a few times in the past.

"7 weeks ago"

"You need to take a pregnancy test"

"I know but what if it comes back positive?"

"Then you're going to tell Hodgins, and Zack, Cam, Booth and I will be there to support you" Brennan gently let go of Angela's hand. "You should go and do a pregnancy test"

"I know but it's hard"

"I know Ang. But how are you going to know otherwise?"

Angela nodded her head and got up and hugged Brennan. "Thanks sweetie"

"Good luck Ang" Brennan smiled and watched as her best friend let her office and sighed. This was going to be a long day.

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Angela began to leave the Medico-Legal lab but was stopped when Hodgins approached her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Hey gorgeous" he smiled placing a soft kiss upon his fiancé's lips. Angela pulled back slightly, disappointed that she had to leave the comfort of his arms.

"Not now sweetie. There's something that I have to do" she kissed him gently "I'm sorry" she started to walk off leaving a bewildered Hodgins behind. She passed Zack on her way out of the building.

"Good morning Angela"

"Good morning Zack"

And with that she ran out of the building and started to make her way to the nearest chemist.

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Angela picked up the pregnancy test and then placed it back onto the shelf. She bit her lip and picked up the test again. She started to make her way to the counter to purchase the test when she turned back and placed the test back onto the shelf once again.

"Can I help you miss?" A young woman asked her. Angela's behaviour had caught her attention.

"No, thank you?" she picked up the test once again.

"It's okay to be nervous you know?

"It is?"

"Yes. But motherhood is a beautiful thing and you should cherish it"

Angela smiled weakly and gave the woman a weird look before quickly making her way to the checkout. She purchased the pregnancy test and started to make her way back to the Jeffersonian to take the test. Her mind racing about what would happen if she was pregnant.

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Trembling hands held the pregnancy test and Angela Montenegro was nervous to say the least. The test had said to wait 2 minutes for the results. So far a minute and thirty seconds had passed.

Angela couldn't stop thinking about what would happen if two lines were to appear on the test. Would Hodgins be accepting? Would he be a good father? She looked at her watch.

10 seconds

This is it she thought

9 seconds

My future depends on these results

8 seconds

Will I be a good mum?

7 seconds

Will Hodgins be a good father?

6 seconds

Will I be able to cope?

5…4…3…2…1

Angela took a deep breath and looked at the test.

TBC