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Chapter 1

The Jeffersonian

Friday evening

Doctor Temperance Brennan was standing on the platform and studying the skeleton, which was laying on the examination table. She was deep in thought when a loud voice nearly caused her to jump.

"Hey, Bones!"

"Booth! What are you doing here?"

"I'm going to drive you home."

"But I have a lot of work to do! I need to finish…"

"Come on, Bones! It is Friday evening! This skeleton won't go anywhere. And you need a rest!"

"It's not mine! These remains belong to a World War II soldier. I have to identify him! And don't use your charming smile on me…it won't help…hm…okay…"

Booth sent her another smile. It had always worked. She turned on her heels and made her way towards her office to get her stuff. When she was near the door she added:

"But I'll drive!"

Booth looked back at her.

"When will you admit that only I can drive MY SUV?!"

"I'm excellent driver! You can give me a chance!"

"It won't happen! Now, let's go!"

Brennan sighed. He had done it again. 'How can he always persuade me to go home?' she wondered.

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All the way home the partners kept silent. Both were deep in thought.

Brennan was thinking about how close they had gotten since they'd started working together. He had saved her life many times. He had always been near her when she needed him. Today was not an exception. If he hadn't persuaded her to go home, she would have stayed there all night. Since when did she let him make her do what he thought was best for her?

She shot a glance on him. Her gray eyes met his brown ones. 'I can look in his eyes forever!' This thought amazed her. She felt she was blushing. 'I'm glad that nobody can read thoughts'.

Booth forgot everything. He was just looking into her eyes. Bones and Parker were the two most important people in his life. He would sacrifice everything for them, even his own life. Parker was his son, and Bones was…his partner…although… He had never before cared so much about his previous partners. But Brennan…she was different…

Bones' words interrupted his thoughts.

"Booth! You are driving! You should be looking at the road!"

They both looked strait ahead, breaking eye contact.

When Booth parked near her house, she glanced at him again. But meeting his gaze, she dropped her eyes.

"Well, I…hm…I'd better go…Thanks for driving me home."

"Oh, not at all, Bones. I was glad to help you."

Then Brennan asked hesitantly:

"You…would you like to come in?"

"I have to pick up Parker from Rebecca's."

"Oh, I see. You've mentioned it before."

'How could I forget? It's his weekend with his son'. Seeing the shadow of disappointment and loneliness on her face, he added quickly:

"We are going to watch a film. You can join us. If you don't mind, of course!"

"But it is your time with Parker! I will only impede you…"

"Of course, you won't! We'll be here in half an hour!"