3 blissful weeks had past since Booth and Brennan had walked out of the Jeffersonian and finished that chapter of their lives for good. It was a bittersweet moment. They had so much to look forward to, the birth of their second child was fast approaching and they finally had time to enjoy the side of life that had often been paused when case after case interrupted there family life.

Christine had never been happier to have at least one of her parents waiting for her at the school gates every day and was so excited for her baby brothers arrival. She just knew she was going to be the perfect big sister to him and teach him everything she knows.

And Booth and Brennan? They'd be taking pleasure in the small things in life. A relaxed early coffee in the fresh clean air of their garden while they watched their daughter play. Enjoying the silence and peace that was alive in there world now. Booth had decided to wait a couple of months before securing a new job to help Brennan prepare for birth and the new baby. The end of this pregnancy was taking its toll on his Bones the second time around, which made him wonder how she would of coped if she were still working all hours in the lab.

Today marked 4 days since Brennan's due date had came and past and to say Brennan was getting a little impatient would of been an understatement. She hadn't even made her due date with Christine and foolishly she'd thought this pregnancy would likely be the same.

Booth whistled a jaunty tune as he went about his morning rituals of showering and getting dressed after his early morning run. He was surprised to see his wife's side of the bed empty when he came back in from the bathroom, she'd been sound asleep when he'd jumped in the shower. Pulling one of his favorite old shirts on he wondered into the open plan kitchen.

"Bones?!" No sign of her but Christine was happily sat eating a bowl of what Brennan usually called a bowl of breakfast sugar cubes. "Hey sweetheart, did mommy let you have lucky charms for breakfast?!" Christine grinned.

"Yes daddy I didn't even have to ask twice!" Booth smirked at his daughters excitement.

"Where is your Mom baby?"

"She went outside daddy, she said she was hot and needed fresh air." Frowning Booth moved quickly to the entrance to the garden porch. There he saw his wife swaying from side to side in her robe, her eyes closed taking in deep calming breaths. Not wanting to make her jump he moved to her side and gently placed a comforting hand on her back.

"Hey Bones, is it time?" Brennan signed deeply and opened her eyes. She turned and leant herself against Booth, burying her face in his neck and nodding.

"Yes I believe it is. I've been experiencing some quite intense contractions suddenly that woke me whilst you were showering." Booth smiled softly and pulled his wife back to lean his head against hers, forcing her to open her eyes.

"Hey Bones, just breathe, we got this. We can do this, you and me together just like last time. I got you" Brennan smiled peacefully which soon turned into a soft chuckle.

"Hopefully this one won't be born in a manger" Booth grinned and he laughed a loud, his eyes shiny as they started to fill with unushered tears at the realization of what was about to happen and how lucky he was. The laughter soon stopped as Brennan suddenly gripped both his upper arms and squeezed hard as she hummed through a contraction. Little did they know they were in for longest day one their lives.