The next morning Brennan found Booth still asleep his shirt was pulled up a bit Brennan couldn't help but look and she liked what she saw. Brennan went to the kitchen and started making coffee a few minutes later Booth got up and shuffled into the kitchen, "morning Bones." Brennan looked at her partner, his hair was sticking up all over the place, his t-shirt was wrinkled and he had sleep lines on his face. For some reason Brennan found it attractive she blushed and busied herself with the coffee, "Good morning Booth you slept well I take it."
"Yeah, I didn't mean to fall asleep, I sat down to wait for you to come home and the next thing I knew it was 8:30 in the morning."
"It's okay Booth I don't mind."
Booth smiled, "How did it go last night?"
"Great, the doctor says the baby 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, and she'll be able to come home Tuesday. I got to feed her and then I just sat and held her until visiting hours were over. The nurse said that when I was holding her that was the calmest she had been since she got there."
"That's great Bones that means she feels safe with you and that she likes you."Brennan smiled and handed Booth a cup of coffee.
Booth took a sip, "You know Bones you're gonna have to think of a name, you can't call her 'the baby' forever."
"I know and I all ready have it picked out."
"What is it?"
"Do you really want to know now or do you want to wait until she comes home and you come see her like we both know you will be over here as soon as you get home from work?"
"I will not come over in less you want me to, but I do want to know her name now."
"Okay, the name I picked out is Katelyn Frances. I'll call her Katie for short. "
"I like it, it is pretty. "
"Thanks I picked it out when I a girl. Booth you can come over, but just not Tuesday, I need time alone to get used to everything."
"That's fine I understand, but I want you to call me so I know you both are okay or I will come over and break down the door."
"I thought that hurt your shoulder."
"It does, but I'll deal with it."
"Okay I'll call."
"What do you have planned for today?"
"Help you finish putting everything together and go tell Dad then go spend some time with Katelyn. Tomorrow I'm going to the lab early to finish up paperwork and tell everyone what's going on and that I won't be at work for at least the next three months."
"Really Bones?"
"Yes, it seems right I need time with her and I need to get a baby sitter and that is going to take time I just can't leave Katelyn with anyone. She has had a traumatic few days and probably the beginning of her life wasn't pleasant either. When I do go back to work I'm going to cut my hours I'm going to be home by 4 in less it's an emergency or something."
"That sounds just like what she needs Bones. I'm proud of you."
"You are why?"
"Because you are thinking with your heart, your brain is in the backseat, where it needs to be right now."
"Thanks Booth."
"You're welcome."
"Booth how do you think everyone will take the news?"
"They will be shocked, but they'll be happy for you."
"You think?"
"Yes. And your Dad will feel the same."
"I hope he does."
"He will." Booth smiled.
They spent the rest of the morning putting the rest of the furniture together and moving the old furniture out (to be put in storage) and the baby stuff in. Together they sorted outfits and took the tags off and washing them. By late afternoon they were done and Brennan got ready to go see Max as she was going out the door she turned to Booth, "Booth do you want to come over for dinner tomorrow night? I'm making macaroni and cheese."
"Sure Bones any special reason?"
"Not really just to say thank you for the last two days."
"Okay."
Twenty minutes later she was at Max's apartment
"Tempe, to what do I owe seeing you on a Sunday afternoon?"
"I want to tell you something Dad."
"Nothing bad I hope?"
"That depends how you look at it."
"Okay why don't you come in? Do you want something to drink?"
"No, dad I need to say this now."
Max took a seat at the kitchen table Brennan paced.
"Dad Booth and I were working a case Friday; they found some bones in a field that they're going to make into a subdivision. I saw something move a few feet away, I went over to see what it was, and it was a baby."
"Alive?"
"Yes. We had her checked out, she's fine. I applied and got approved to be her foster mother.
"That's great honey, when do you get the baby?"
"Katelyn comes home Tuesday." Brennan smiled.
"Katelyn? Isn't that the name you picked out when you were 10?"
"Yes."
"Tempe I'm happy for you, I'll help anyway I can."
"Thanks, you're not mad?"
"No Tempe I'm not mad. I couldn't be mad at you for this, I'm just surprised."
"I had to do it Dad I couldn't bear the thought of a poor defenseless baby in the system, I've been through it, it isn't easy."
"I know Baby."
"I won't be at work for at least the next three months. I'm going to cut my hours I'm going to be home by 4 in less it's an emergency or something."
"I never thought I'd see the day when Doctor Brennan would take a day off let alone three months then cut back her hours."
"It seems right I need time with her and I need to get a baby sitter and that is going to take time I just can't leave Katelyn with anyone. She has had a traumatic few days and probably the beginning of her life wasn't pleasant either."
"I agree. When can I meet her?"
"This weekend?"
"It's a date."
The next morning Brennan went to the lab and got started on her paperwork. At 9 Brennan walked to Cam's office, Brennan was more nervous than she had been in her life she had to tell Cam and everyone. Brennan took a deep breath and knocked on Cam's closed office door.
"Come in."
Brennan opened the door and walked in standing in fount of Cam's desk.
"Dr. Brennan what can I do for you?"
"Hi Cam, I need to talk to you about something."
"Brennan, are you okay? You look a little pale."
"I'm fine."
"Why don't you take a seat and tell me what you need to?"
Brennan dropped into the chair directly behind her and put her hands in her lap and took a breath.
"Cam when Booth and I were investigating the set of remains found by the construction crew in the field Friday, I saw something move out of the corner of my eye I went over to see what it was. I found out it was a baby."
"Alive?"
"Yes. We had her checked out, she's fine. I applied and got approved to be her foster mother."
"Wow Brennan I don't know what to say!"
"I know it's a big steep and unexpected, but I had to do it Cam I couldn't bear the thought of a poor defenseless baby in the system, I've been through it, it isn't easy."
"I understand completely when do you get her?"
"Tomorrow."
Cam was a bit shocked, she cleared her throat, "Ok what do you need?"
"I won't be at work for at least the next three months. I'm going to cut my hours I'm going to be home by 4 in less it's an emergency or something. I need time with her and I need to get a baby sitter and that is going to take time I just can't leave Katelyn with anyone. She has had a traumatic few days and probably the beginning of her life wasn't pleasant either. Wendell can take over for me, if he needs my help we can work by video link up, or if I really need to I can come in for a few hours."
"I see you've thought about this."
"I have."
"What are you going to do today?"
"I'm going to finish up paperwork, bring Wendell up to speed on what he needs to do, then tell Angela."
"Brennan, just bring Wendell up to speed on what he needs to do, and tell Angela, then go home. The paperwork can wait."
"Why?"
"You probably have a lot to do."
"Not much Booth helped with that."
"Well just enjoy the day then, you deserve it."
"Thanks."
"You're welcome, Brennan I'm happy for you and be sure to bring Katelyn in for a visit once and a while."
"I will."
As Brennan left Cam smiled she'd never seen Brennan so happy and was happy now herself Brennan would finally have normal lab hours! The baby was going to be as good for Brennan as she was going to be for the baby. The Baby would give her another out something to do besides work. Cam knew that NOTHING would happen to Katelyn as long as Brennan was her Mother and Booth were her over protective 'Father'.
Brennan told Wendell that she would be taking a leave of absence for the next three months and that he was to work with Booth on any case they got and work in limbo. If he needed her they could work together via video link. Next she went to Angela's office.
"Sweetie, how was your weekend?"
"Unbelievable, that's what I want to talk to you about."
"Oh really?"Angela turned with a smile on her face, "Do tell."
Brennan took a seat and began.
"When Booth and I were investigating the set of remains found by the construction crew in the field Friday, I saw something move out of the corner of my eye I went over to see what it was. And found out it was a baby. We had her checked out, she's fine. I applied and got approved to be her foster mother."
Angela started to squeal, Brennan put a hand over her mouth, "If I take my hand away will you squeal?" at Angela's head shake Brennan removed her hand. Angela took a breath and said, "Wow Sweetie I don't know what to say."
I know it's a big steep and unexpected, but I had to do it Angela I couldn't bear the thought of a poor defenseless baby in the system, I've been through it, it isn't easy."
"I understand, I would have done the same when do you get her?"
"Tomorrow."
"Wow what about work?"
"I am taking three months off. I'm going to cut my hours I'm going to be home by 4 in less it's an emergency or something. I need time with her and I need to get a baby sitter and that is going to take time I just can't leave Katelyn with anyone. She has had a traumatic few days and probably the beginning of her life wasn't pleasant either. Wendell can take over for me, if he needs my help we can work by video link up, or if I really need to I can come in for a few hours."
"Oh Sweetie I am happy for you."
"Thanks Ange."
"You're welcome, Bren what does Booth have to say about this?"
"He's happy for me and says he'll help when I need him. He helped me get all the stuff Katelyn needs this weekend."
"That's good, Bren I'll help out too just tell me when."
"I will you can come see her this weekend if you want, bring Hodgins too."
"We'll be there with bells on."
"I don't know what that means."
Angela rolled her eyes as Brennan walked out of her office.
Brennan went to the hospital and spent the remainder of the morning and most of the afternoon holding Katie and feeding her when Brennan put Katie down to go home she started to fuss and Brennan had to walk away because she knew if she stayed ,she'd never go home.
Brennan just pulled the macaroni out of the oven when Booth rang the bell.
"Perfect timing I just took the macaroni out."
"Great, how'd it go this morning?"
"Great everyone was shocked but supportive.
That's good. This macaroni was great!"
"Glad you like it Booth."
"How do you feel about tomorrow?"
"Good I can't wait to get Katie here, but I'm nervous too."
"That's normal do you want me to come with you to pick her up?"
"No I can do it."
"Okay just call me so I know you two are okay."
"I will."
The two ate and talked then Booth went home Brennan went to Katie's room and sat in the rocking chair reading some of the books she got.
The next morning Brennan was up way to early she couldn't sleep. She just puttered around the apartment until she heard the bell opening the door she found Booth with coffee and muffins.
"I thought you'd be up."
"I can't sleep."
"I know."
"Booth what if-."
"Shh, no 'what if's'. You'll do great Bones I have Faith in you."Booth pulled Brennan into a guy hug.
"I'm glad one of us does!"
At 9 Brennan left to get Katie when she got to the hospital she found a whimpering Katie who was trying to be comforted by a nurse to no avail. Brennan sat down the car seat and diaper bag. Katie quieted down as soon as the nurse placed her in Brennan's arms. By 11 they were on their way home, Katie didn't like being put in the car seat, but by the time they were out if the parking lot she was asleep. Once they were home Brennan put her in her crib and watched her sleep for a while. Later that night she called Booth.
"Booth."
"Booth it's me. "
"Hey Bones how are you and Katie getting along?"
We're home and doing good Katie slept she whole ride home and for a while afterwards. Then we just sat on the couch and looked out the window. I just checked on her she's sound asleep with her arms straight out, I'll send you a picture when we're done talking."
"Okay I can't wait to see it, I'm glad you two are doing well."
"We are."
"Bones you're happy aren't you?"
"Yes, Booth more than you know."
"Good I'm glad. I'll let you go. Call me if you need me."
"I will. Bye Booth."
"Bye."
That night was hard Katie wouldn't sleep after Brennan turned out all the lights she would cry until Brennan would turn on her bedroom light to check on her then she'd fall asleep again. At midnight Brennan gave up and left the hall light on and Katie slept only waking to be fed and changed.
The next afternoon Brennan called Booth.
"Booth."
"Booth I have a question, can babies be afraid of the dark?"
Booth held in a laugh, "I suppose why you ask?
"Katie wouldn't sleep unless I left the hall light on last night."
"Do you want me to get her a nightlight?"
"Could you?"
"Yep I'll bring it tonight after work."
"Thanks!"
Later Booth showed up with a star shaped nightlight.
"Thanks Booth Katie is asleep now, but should be up soon for a bottle."
Ten minutes later Brennan returned with Katie in her arms
"Booth, do you want to hold her while I get the bottle?"
"Yeah." Brennan placed Katie in Booth's arms, returning Brennan handed the Bottle to Booth, who had the most contented look that Brennan had ever seen. Katie was very content too, Brennan just smiled.
Booth was holding an almost asleep Katie when he noticed Brennan in the corner of the couch slowly nodding off. Getting up Booth went to Katie's room and changed her and put her in her crib and turned on the night light. Returning to the living room he picked up Brennan and put her in bed locking the apartment door behind him. Katie slept well with her nightlight.
