A/N: Once again, I had another fic idea pop in my weirdo head, and had to write it down. This will be a shorter fic, 5 chaps or so depending on how things go. As is customary with me, this is a trial chap. Let me know if it's worth continuing. It's more for fun than anything, pure entertainment, so sit back and enjoy!

Chapter 1: fliers

Dr. Temperance Brennan entered the Jeffersonian Medico-Legal lab only to be confronted with a flier taped on the wall, one of many around the area. She scanned it for a moment, her brow furrowing. She then ripped it off the wall, and strode down the hall, coming to a stop in front Dr. Daniel Goodman's office door, the flier clutched in her hand. She knocked twice.

"Enter," said the voice from within.



She pushed the door open and stalked inside, laying the slightly crumpled flier on the desk in front of him.

"Can I assist you with something Dr. Brennan?"

"What is the meaning of this?"

"The meaning of it is clearly written on the flier itself. For the benefactor's ball this year, the powers that be want a performance. And we will be giving them that performance. Auditions will be held this afternoon at the time mentioned on the flier."

Brennan's shoulders slumped. "This is ridiculous. We are scientists, not actors. If they want a play, why not hire an acting troupe to perform?"

"The board was most insistent on the Jeffersonian employees taking up the roles. I'm not in a position to deny them. I've taken the liberty of sending a flier to Agent Booth as well, as he is usually involved in these things as well. And you might also mention it to Agent Sullivan. He did work with you for a brief period of time."



"But, Dr, Goodman…"

"No arguments, Temperance. Involvement in the auditions is mandatory. As director of both the play and this institution, I will make all casting decisions. I will see you this afternoon for your audition."

Brennan glared at him, turned on her heel, and left the office in a huff. She knew how Goodman was when it came to the benefactors. What they wanted they got. This was no different. She made her way to her office, and had just gotten settled at her desk when Angela burst in.

"Sweetie! Have you seen the fliers? This is gonna so fun! I haven't done theater since college. I was in Gypsy."

"Were you the lead?"

"No, but I was one of the showgirls. It was fun!"

"I don't see why it had to be Romeo & Juliet. It's so cliché."

"Sweetie, Romeo & Juliet is a timeless love story and a great play. Please tell me you're going to audition."

"Goodman's forcing me. I think I'll just try out for a ball guest or townsperson or something."

"No, you're trying out for Juliet with me! We need to represent our department. My goal is to have our entire team in major roles. No walk-ons for us."

"Goodman suggested I speak to Sully about auditioning."

"I thought this was just for Jeffersonian employees." Angela narrowed her eyes. She liked Sully; she really did. It was just that he had impeded her ultimate goal of getting her best friend together with her partner.

"Apparently Goodman thinks that my working with Sully several times is enough of a connection for him to be involved. He's bringing Booth in on it too."



The gleam in Angela's eyes returned at that statement.

"I gotta go! I'll see you at the auditions, ok sweetie?"

Brennan held up a hand in acknowledgement, and watched as Angela bounced out the door and began animatedly to Zach and Hodgins, neither of whom looked overly thrilled at the prospect of putting on a play.

Hodgins, in particular, began arguing with her. Brennan could tell by the way he was gesturing. He made a move down the hallway toward Goodman's office and it took both Angela and Zach pulling on him to keep him from going. Brennan smirked. Hodgins wouldn't get any further with Goodman than she had. At least they were all in this together.

She picked up her phone and dialed Sully's number. Odds were he'd be busy with. He always seemed to have one project or another going on. After they'd spoken, she hung up the phone, ignoring his endearments at the end of the conversation, surprised.



Sully had seemed very open to the idea, and had promised to be there for the auditions. He said his high school had put on Romeo & Juliet when he was 17. He hadn't gotten the lead, but had always wanted to take another crack at it.

There was a knock at her office door, and Booth entered without waiting for a reply. He took one look at her and made the connection between her mood and the fliers strewn about the lab.

"I take it you've read the fliers."

"Yes, did you get yours?"

"I did. There's no way I'm participating in this. At all. It's stupid."

"Goodman's making me," Brennan sulked. "You could probably get away with not being involved though."

"What are you going to audition for?"



"Angela wants me to audition for Juliet. You know, I'd feel a bit better about this whole thing if it weren't Romeo & Juliet. Why couldn't it be Titus Andronicus or King Lear, or even something non-Shakespearean?"

"Non-Shakespearean? You mean like Rent or something?"

"Well, yes, only not a musical. That would be even worse I think. I doubt Sully would be interested, let alone the Jeffersonian employees."

"Well, I just wanted to stop by and let Goodman know I wasn't going to be involved in this. I've got a mountain of paperwork waiting for me. I'll see you later Bones." He moved for the door, then stopped, his hand on the knob, rewinding the conversation.

"Did you say Sully?"

"Yes, Goodman suggested he audition because of his, albeit limited, connection to the Jeffersonian. I ran it by him and he seemed very interested in auditioning for the lead."

"The lead as in…Romeo?" Booth's eyes narrowed ever so slightly.

"Yes. Romeo. He's going to be at the auditions this afternoon. If you'd like, I can tell Goodman that you won't be there so you can get back to your office."

"You know what, Bones, never mind. I will be there."

"But, you said…"

"I know what I said Bones. But I think I might give it a shot."

"What would you audition for?" she asked, but he was already gone.

A/N: All right, what did you think? Again, just a fun little thing to read and hopefully enjoy! Let me know if you want more. Thank you!!