Jack Hodgins came in with Zack. He was smiling brightly, which made Ellie curious.

"First day of work and you're King of the Lab already."

"King of the Lab?"

Ellie sat in a chair in front of Jack's computer, examining his particulate findings. The males stopped around her. Jack's blue eyes were friendly as he enthusiastically began to explain.

"Since Zack and I are Brennan's lab rats-"

"That statement holds negative connotations," Zack objected.

"No it doesn't."

"It still doesn't mean what you are trying to say."

"She gets the point, Zack."

Zack went to interrupt him again, but he gave him such a look that Zack just stayed quiet. Ellie smirked at the two. They were evidently very good friends.

"As I was saying, those of us who stay in the lab tend to compete for the position of King of the Lab. We get that title when either of us figures out some amazing breakthrough toward the case. In this instance, you found us a pasta machine that knocked someone into death. That is a breakthrough, because even Zack didn't think of that."

The younger man looked slightly upset at this statement. Ellie attempted to protest.

"It was really just luck; it had nothing to do with being smart."

"Psh, take your credit where it is due, Els. Welcome to the group of labbers!"

"Els? Labbers? Never mind. Fine, if you are going to give me a title of this sort, I declare I be Queen of the Lab."

Jack looked slightly taken aback.

"Queen? But…that's not as high as a King. King can work for both genders here in the lab. A King is on top, the Queen is below."

Ellie was smart enough to notice the small, sexist sexual innuendo that Jack was pushing at, but she decided it wasn't a good representation of his personality, yet, and thus ignored it. Zack spoke up at that point.

"Actually, as a Queen, they can have more influence than a King or even just as much. For example, Queen Elizabeth I never married and was a very influential queen and her era presented great people, one being William Shakespeare."

Jack stared at Zack and Ellie grinned at the two of them. Jack sighed and gave his attention over to his computer.

"Fine. Ellie is Queen of the Lab."

-Later:-

"Queen of the Lab…very nice."

It was the end to Ellie's first day of work and she sat in Angela's office telling her everything at the dark haired woman's request.

"I guess. It's just a little weird, don't you think?"

"They're both weird, Sweetie, you'll get used to it. You may even become like them."

"Please don't jinx me."

Angela smiled and sat next to her cousin on the couch. Ellie leaned back and examined her nails.

"So…Hodgins…Jack…I don't see anything wrong with him," Ellie casually stated.

"El…"

"Come on, he is attractive. You didn't do him justice on the phone."

"I told you, no!"

Ellie sighed and got up from her seat. She paced the room in thought. Angela gave her disapproving looks. When Ellie thought up plans, they tended to work in her favor.

"Just go on a date with him."

"No. I've turned him down already."

"I doubt he has given up. He spent a good half hour in here today. Would it kill you to even try?"

"Yes!"

Jack stuck his head into the office.

"Ange, why are you yelling?"

Angela stared at him. Too late, she saw Ellie moving toward Jack wearing a mischievous smirk.

"No…"

"Jack! Angela was wondering if you would still like to take her on a date."

Jack and Angela's eyes both widened. He looked at Angela, a happy glow gracing his features.

"Wha-he- hell, yeah!"

"Can you pick her up tonight at seven? She'll be ready by then."

"Eleanor Montenegro."

"Great!"

Angela sulked on the couch. She had been defeated, but she decided she was not going down alone.

"Jack."

"Hmm?"

"Since it is Ellie's first day here, I don't really want to leave her alone. Could you convince Zack to go with us? I couldn't go knowing that she was home alone by herself on after her first day here."

Ellie crossed over to her cousin.

"Of all the men…Zack???" she whispered, skeptically.

"I find that fair."

"Fine."

"Good."

Jack was practically jumping up and down.

"Of course I can get him to go. We'll see you two at seven!"

With that, he ran out of the office on cloud nine. The two cousin's left in the room were both speechless.