The next day Brennan was up early she had a lot to do, she had to meet with the Baby's caseworker and depending on how that went she either had a lot of shopping to do or she had to stop by the store for a pint of ice cream. Brennan dressed in a navy pant suit with a cream shirt and matching shoes and her Mother's dolphin ear rings for good luck (even if she didn't believe in luck it couldn't hurt could it?). Brennan arrived at the Social Services office early , she was nervous she had been from the moment she left the diner, but she had to at least try for her piece of mind if nothing else.

"Dr. Brennan?"

Brennan jumped a foot in the air, "Yes?"

"I'm Patty, baby Jane Doe's caseworker, if you come on back we can begin." Brennan followed.

"Doctor Brennan I'm surprised by your interest in Jane. "

"Why?"

"Well you're famous and you're known to be cold towards people. " Patty looked down at her desk not sure what the Doctor was going to do.

"Being famous has nothing to do with anything. I may be cold towards people, but that doesn't mean I'm incapable of loving and caring for a baby."
"I didn't mean to offend you, if I did I apologize."

"You didn't offend me, you were just stating facts I appreciate that."Brennan smiled at Patty.

"Good. I looked over your paperwork and everything is in order. The mother could come back wanting the baby back at anytime and more often than not the courts grant the parents this right unless circumstances dictate otherwise. Do you understand?"

"Yes."

"Good. Are you still sure you want to do this?"

"Yes."

"Great then it is my pleasure to tell you that you are officially the proud foster parent of Baby Jane. The Doctor says she'll be good to go home by Tuesday, but you can see her any time you like." Patty handed Brennan a paper with the hospital information on it.

"Thanks."

Over the next hour they went through everything, Brennan was in shock, but it was good. One she was in her car a million things ran though her head and she thought of all the things she had to get, what she was thinking she wasn't ready for a baby most people had 9 months to get things ready she only had 3 days! She needed help. Brennan called the only other person who knew about the baby all the squints were told that she had some extra field work to attend to that's why she and Booth weren't in the lab the rest of the afternoon. What would of all ho her friends think? Would they think she was nuts? Would they understand? Would they still be her friends in the end? What would her Dad think?

"Booth."

"Booth it's me can you meet me at my apartment in 45 minutes I need to talk to you about something."

"Sure."

45 minutes later Booth arrived at Brennan's apartment she looked a bit unnerved when she opened the door.

"Bones?"

"Booth come in. Do you want something to drink?"

"No I'm good. Bones sit down and tell me what you need to tell me."

"Okay, I met with the baby's case worker this morning and was granted approval to be her foster Mother as soon as she gets the all clear from the hospital."

"That's great Bones!"

"No it's not."

"Why isn't it?"

"Because I know nothing about caring for a baby and have nothing she needs! What was I thinking? Why didn't you talk me out of this Booth? I can't do this!"

Booth grabbed her hand and pulled her to him a bit to stop the rambling.

"Bones, just relax okay? Take a breath and relax."

Brennan did as Booth said and relaxed a bit, Booth began rubbing her back a bit to relax her more.

"Better?"

Brennan nodded.

"Good, you can do this Bones. I couldn't have talked you out of it if I wanted to you'd have done it anyway just to prove me wrong!"

"You're right. What about the stuff I don't know?"

"You'll learn there are thousands of books on the subject. I'll help you if you need or want me to."

"Okay thanks."

"You're welcome how much time do you have before she can come home?"

"Three days. It's not enough time."

"It's plenty of time! Now go change and get your credit cards so we can go baby furniture shopping!"

"You'll help me?"

"Yes, baby shopping is fun now go."

"Thanks Booth."

"Go."

Twenty minutes later Brennan was dressed in a sweatshirt and jeans her hair was in a ponytail.

Booth drove them to the baby store.

"Booth what is this?"

"The store with largest selection of baby furniture and accessories for 50 miles! Come on!"

Booth went around to Brennan's side of the SUV and waited for her to get out then placed his hand on her back in the "spot"

Brennan stopped dead in her tracks just inside the door, Booth took her hand and whispered, "I know it's overwhelming Bones, but it won't be so bad once we get started, you might even have fun by the end." Booth gave her the charm smile and didn't let go of her hand until Brennan let go of his ten minutes later. Brennan decided on a white convertible crib and matching dresser and rocking chair, she thought it would look the best with the peach walls of her guest room. Next she picked out a blue convertible car seat stroller combo.
Booth just pushed the cart and offered suggestions here and there.

"Bones you need a swing."

"What for?"

"It helps calm them down sometimes when they are fussy."

"Oh."

Brennan chose one with baby zoo animals on it and it played lullabies when you wound it up.

"Next is a highchair, baby bath and don't forget the bouncy chair it may become your best friend."

"Why"

"It can keep a kid entertained for hours."

The rest of the baby things went with the baby zoo animal theme. The next stop was a department store to get clothes, blankets, sheets, socks, diapers, bottles, formula, diaper bag, books and a few toys.

For hours later they were back at Brennan's apartment with a living room full of bags and boxes and take out.

Booth noticed the paper with the contact info on the counter.

"Bones have you gone to see the baby yet?"

"No."

"After you eat you should go, it will be good for both of you, and you'll have a chance to bond before she comes home."

"I have to get things ready here."

"I'll start tonight and we can finish it tomorrow."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Thanks Booth."

After dinner Brennan headed to the hospital and found the nursery and told the nurse on duty who she was and who she was there to see. The nurse smiled," Dr. Brennan the doctor is in with her now if you'd like I can take you to her so you can talk to the Doctor."

"Yes thanks"

They walked to the farthest end of the nursery, "Dr. Smith? This is Dr. Brennan, baby Jane's foster Mother."

Doctor Smith shook Brennan's hand, "Dr. Brennan a pleasure to meet you, miss Jane is fine she is a little under weight and she has a bad case of diaper rash, but that is to be expected given what she's gone through. Nothing time and love won't fix."

"Do you think she'll be able to come home on Tuesday?"

"Absolutely."

"Great do you have any idea how old she is."

"We think 10 weeks given size and developmental factors."

The doctor took one last look at the baby and left. Brennan started rubbing her back because as soon as the Doctor walked away the baby started to fuss. A few seconds later a nurse came over.

"It's time for her to eat, would you like to feed her?"

"Yes."

Brennan sat down in the rocking chair the nurse handed her the baby and a bottle Brennan got comfortable and began to feed the baby, who was very relaxed in Brennan's arms . Brennan stayed until visiting hours were over. Coming home she found a completed crib a half completed dresser and Booth asleep on the couch, Brennan smiled as she tossed a blanket on Booth and went to bed herself.