I know Dr. Goodman isn't in charge any more, but I needed a fall guy. I hope I wrote him oaky. I don't really remember seeing him on the show.
Dr. Temperance Brennan blew into Daniel Goodman's office with all the fury of a tornado later that morning, carrying Christine in her arms. Dr. Goodman, imposing though he was, and even though he had won over the management enough to make his job as director a permanent position, looked a little frightened of her at that moment.
"What are you doing here, Dr. Brennan? You're not supposed to be back until next week. I'm sure all the squints have everything under control." He questioned her and tried to calm her at the same time.
"I'm not here because of me or my team. I want to know what happened with Booth."
Dr. Goodman sighed and answered slowly, "He applied for a transfer about two weeks ago and then took the first job I offered him. I assumed you knew from the start."
Temperance blinked back tears that had a way of sneaking up on her the past couple of day, glad that Dr. Goodman wouldn't look at her. Booth had planned to leave even before their daughter had been born. With that information, she felt as if someone had slapped her in the face or punched her in the gut, both really.
"I don't know anything more than that he's now in transit to New Orleans and that his son is with him." Dr. Goodman continued. "I'm sorry."
So am I. Temperance thought.
She turned to go.
"And Dr. Brennan?" Dr. Goodman added softly. "He told me he would be giving up his parental rights."
Another metaphorical slap/punch. Temperance thanked him for the information and left quietly. She went to her car without a word and buckled Christine into her car seat. Then she shut the door and tilted her face up to the drizzling rain, letting the raindrops disguise her tears.
Tell me if you want me to write more. Will eventually be Reid/Brennan. P.S. I have nothing against Booth, he's a great guy. Check out my other stories too! Don't forget to click on that pretty little button below. You know which one I mean. :) I have been asked for two more chapters (that's a grand total of five), after that, it's up to you. Thanks!
