Ch. 2. Enjoy.
The drive to the bureau was a quiet one. Her goodbyes had been difficult. Angela had cried, even Jack and Zach had shed a tear for the woman they were unsure if they'd ever see again. Temperance remained strong for them. Offering smiled and assurances that she'd be home soon.
Now, she sat in the passenger seat of the SUV, staring out the window, silently willing her tears to stop.
"Bones." Booth said, breaking the silence. "Are you mad at me?"
"Yes." She replied honestly as she sniffed and dried her cheeks with the back of her hand.
Booth pulled the SUV to a stop outside of the building. "Why?"
Temperance pushed open the car door before turning, her eyes remaining forward. Her voice hushed as she spoke. "Because you swore to protect me."
Grabbing her bags, Temperance left Booth behind.
XxXxX
"The WPP has a house set up for you. We can look over your new identity on the plane." Agent Locke said as they sat in the airport terminal.
Temperance nodded in response. A woman's voice crackled over the speakers as she announced the flight. Tempe and the agent stood and joined the group of people in line.
At first she thought she was hearing things, his voice calling her name. But as the sounded grew louder she turned and watched as her partner pushed through the crowd until he was by her side.
Without a word to one another Booth followed her and the agent onto the plane.
XxXxX
Dr. Brennan this is your new identity." Agent Locke handed her a manila file before turning to Booth. "I'll have to request an identity for you when we arrive."
The trip was awkward for Booth. All he had wanted to do was talk to her and straighten everything out. When the puny agent between them excused himself to use the bathroom, Booth found his opportunity.
"So what did they give you?" He asked, leaning over the middle seat.
"My name is Gwendolyn Averies. I'm a librarian in Sidney, Nebraska." She responded, coldly. "I didn't need you to come." She added.
"Yeah well I'm not really doing this for you." Was his hasty answer. Booth regretted his half lie as soon as the words left his lips. As the agent returned, Booth relaxed back into his seat allowing Temperance to slip back into silence.
Well here's your new home you two. You have your new cell phones and the number you can reach me. If there is anything you need don't hesitate to call." The agent said as he placed the last suitcase in the foyer before leaving.
Booth and Brennan left their bags in the main hall as they went to explore their new home.
It was a beautiful two-floor home. Downstairs there was a kitchen, high ceiling living room, a study and a bathroom beneath the stairs. The second floor held two rooms. The first was the master bedroom with an adjoining bath and balcony that overlooked the living room. The second room held a fitness system and mini-bar.
"Well I've got good news." Booth said as he began carrying their bags upstairs. "The good news is that I'll be able to keep in shape with that nice gym we have. The bad news is that there is only one bedroom."
Temperance sighed as she followed him into the bedroom. It really was beautiful. "Well I have some good news and bad news as well. The good: we have two cars but the bad news is that I'm taking the Eclipse and you're getting the minivan."
'Oh yeah, this is going to be fun.' Booth thought as he began unpacking.
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