The Snapshot In The Expecting.
A/N: Okay, so these are going to be totally out of sequence and randomly put. This is going to be Booth and Brennan's first ultrasound at maybe about 8 weeks – note, this may not be specifically correct, but stay with me. I'll do my best – for a never been pregnant 20 year old and Bones tragic.
Chapter Two: The Happiness Surrounding The Ultrasound.
Booth and Brennan wake up together after being together only 3 short months, but it had felt like they'd been together their whole partnership of nearly 7 years. It had taken them a long time to get where they were right now, but they wouldn't trade it for anything. Because, in Booth's mind, if they had tried long ago to try and be together, it may have blown up in their faces. They had to realise just how much they meant to each other and be fully ready for the change in the dynamic that would come from entering into a physical and romantic relationship with one another. In reality, nothing much really changed in the months since they "became intimate", as Brennan would say – well, excluding the fact Brennan was pregnant with Booth's child – but because they were keeping it a secret, they kept their professional and personal lives separately. Over breakfast, Brennan starts the conversation.
"So I have my first ultrasound today."
"I know, Bones. Got the date saved in my phone and stored in my head."
"You… you remembered about the ultrasound?"
"Of course, Bones. Why wouldn't I?"
Brennan is shocked and touched by Booth's sentiment and tears pool in her big blue eyes.
"Bones, are you okay? Did I do something wrong?"
"No, it's fine, Booth. It's just the hormones. I've found myself tearing up at anything with the word baby in it. One of Michael's socks fell in my bag when I went to visit Angela the other day and I found it when I was in my car and I cried when I saw it. I just sat down the street from her house just looking at it."
Booth smiled like crazy to hear Bones being all maternal already.
"I'm just glad the morning sickness hasn't been so bad. I looked up a few recipes for Angela when she was having morning sickness and she said they helped, so I've been giving them a go."
"Well it seems to be working."
"Oh, right. Just reminding you the appointment is at 12:30."
"Right. I'll swing by and pick you up about midday from the lab. If anyone asks, we can just say we're going to lunch."
"Yeah, no one really needs to know."
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At about 12, Brennan is looking up stuff on pregnancy in her office – today's a particularly slow day at the lab – when Booth knocks on her door.
"Hey, Bones. What you up to?"
"Nothing really. Just taking a break and looking up some information on pregnancy. Just so I know what I'm in for." Brennan says as she looks down at her slightly raised belly.
"I can't believe I'm starting to show already."
"Come on, Bones. I can barely notice it. It's hardly there. Hey, didn't you say by now the baby is only the size of a peanut?"
"Yes."
"Well, I'm sure that my little peanut isn't making Mamma Bones show." Booth says as he stands in front of her with his hands on her belly.
"Your little peanut?"
"Our little peanut."
"Come on, Booth. We've got to get going so we get there on time."
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While Brennan is filling out her medical and insurance forms, Booth flips through the pregnancy magazines and pamphlets until her name is finally called.
"Temperance Brennan?"
"Booth, that's us."
They're in with the nurse for about 20 minutes taking blood and urine samples as well as weight and height measurements before they're waiting for the doctor to come in.
"Booth?"
"Mm?"
"I find I am nervous."
"That's totally fine, Bones. I mean, it's totally normal. This is the first ultrasound and your first kid."
"But what if they can't find a heartbeat? What if something's wrong with it?"
"Hey. It's going to be fine. That kid is a Booth. We're strong willed."
"I know that fact very well."
Booth and Brennan smile at each other and kiss lightly as the doctor walks in.
"Oh, am I interrupting?"
"Not at all."
"Well, welcome back, Dr Brennan. I suppose this isn't just for a check up, then is it?"
"No. I've come in for an ultrasound."
"Well let me start by saying congratulations." Dr Cooper says and then notices Booth sitting on the chair by the door looking nervous. "You must be the father."
"Yes. Seeley Booth."
"Well, Seeley, congratulations. Is this your first child?"
"No. He has a 9 year old son."
"But this is my first with Bones."
"Bones. That's an interesting nickname. Well, why don't we get started. From your blood and urine samples, you seem quite the bill of health, Temperance. Your weight seems to be normal for this stage of pregnancy, which is good. Now all I need you to do is lift your shirt to just below your bust and we'll get this show on the road."
As Brennan lifts her shirt, Booth moves closer, taking her hand as they have one of their silent conversations. Dr Cooper punches away at a few keys and soon the black and white image of their child comes up on the screen.
"And this is your baby. I estimate you to be at about 8 weeks. Do you want to hear your baby's heartbeat?"
Booth and Brennan absently nod as with a few key clicks, the sound of a steady heartbeat fills the small room. Brennan stares at the screen with tears in her eyes. She glances at Booth whose tears are just spilling over unabashedly. He looks down at her and kisses her deeply. They look back at the doctor as she smiles at the couple.
"I'm just wondering. How long have you two been together?"
"Well, we've worked together for about 7 years, but as a couple? Only about 3 or 4 months."
"Well. I have to say, in all my years of doing this, I've never seen a couple look more in love than the two of you. Do you want to see more of your baby?"
They nod again as the doctor moves the transmitter around a bit. Soon a pair of feet fill the screen as all three laugh.
"He's got big feet already, hasn't he, Bones?"
Brennan just laughs and smiles as more of their child is shown.
"I'll just print off a few pictures and I'll be right back."
Brennan wipes off her belly and pulls her shirt back down as Booth smiles at her.
"What?"
"Thank you."
"For?"
"For letting me be a part of this. I never really went to many of Rebecca's appointments for Parker and I missed so much of this kind of thing. Thank you."
"Well, you're the father and I want our child to know you. Not just know of you. You're a wonderful father, Booth. I couldn't imagine anyone better to father and raise a child with me."
Booth grabs Brennan and kisses her deeply and when he breaks the kiss, he whispers "I love you." Brennan's hormones get the better of her again as she tears up at Booth's words of love.
"I love you too."
A/N: So that's another chapter down. If anyone has any suggestions, just email me on .au with the story title as the message name. I will try and get to them asap. :D