Here is Valentine's Day Part 2 everyone. This one features Booth & Brennan and takes place in the present. I will be posting an extra for this story under Bonesology as well.
PS: A few salty words. If you read the warning, continue with the story and still want to bitch about proper vocabulary, don't bother. I don't care.
Enjoy...
January 4, 2019
Brennan searched around the lab but didn't see her right away. Angela would usually be the first person to ask, but she and Hodgins were vacation with the kids until school started that Monday. However, she knew through gossip that she had heard that this person could be helpful for what the forensic anthropologist needed.
Arriving at Modular Bone Storage, she found her missing intern, who was giggling with Aubrey. It was wonderful to see her intern and Booth's former partner happy again after they reconciled during the holidays after a year and a half long separation. Brennan smiled as she watched them for a moment, but knew she had to step in as this was a facility for serious business, not just to flirt.
"Ms. Warren, I need a moment of your time."
"Coming, Dr. B." Jessica turned back to Aubrey. "I'll see you tonight, Superman. I love you..."
"Bye Jess…love you too…" Aubrey kissed her. Hearing Brennan clear her throat, Aubrey headed out. "Nice seeing you, Dr. B."
"Aubrey…" When the agent was out of the room, Brennan turned to her intern, who immediately stammered.
"Dr. B I'm sorry. He just stopped by to bring me a catnip tea and say hi—"
Brennan put her hand up. "Ms. Warren, there is a serious matter I need to discuss with you. It's imperative that you maintain discretion in what I'm about to ask you."
Jessica gulped, afraid of what would happen next. "Of course, Dr. B."
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The next day, on her lunch hour, Brennan entered a store and looked at all the different types of lingerie. Looking past the traditional lace and tulle, she saw the items from popular culture.
"It seems Ms. Warren's description was accurate."
Brennan subconsciously rubbed her sides, smiling at her new figure. Thanks to her commitment to improving her health over the last year, she lost 21 lbs and she was only one size larger than when she had Hank. Booth was supportive and encouraging every step of the way as she began her new journey with daily walks around the Jeffersonian with Angela, who was also working to lose weight after the birth of her and Hodgins' son Jeffrey over a year before. Resisting suggestions to try the Keto diet, she instead kept on her vegetarian diet while also began attending yoga classes with Daisy and Jessica and felt her stress was more manageable, which in her mind, also contributed to her weight loss.
She decided a few days ago to get a unique present for Booth on Valentine's Day to show him much she cherished his friendship, love, and support throughout this journey, but also one that made her feel sexy. She needed something out of the ordinary, and her intern suggested this place as it was where she got a few items in the past for Aubrey as well as a surprise for their own upcoming Valentine's Day.
Arriving at the counter, Brennan cleared her throat. "I have a 1:30 appointment with Yvette? My name is Temperance Brennan."
The women at the counter, who was dressed in steampunk, got up. "Yes Dr. Brennan, I'll go get her now for you."
Alone again, Brennan became nervous. 'Was she going too far this year? Would Booth be shocked to the point of laughing at her?'
As she began second guessing herself, someone called out to her. "Hello, Dr. Brennan. I'm Yvette. Now you explained on the phone that you were looking to do something unique for your husband this year?"
"Yes, I am."
"Well, let me show you what we have while you tell me what he likes…"
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An hour later, Brennan came out of the store smiling. What she ended up with was not intended but she knew that Booth would be amazed. It required a few more visits back and her only issue was how to do them without her husband finding out his surprise. However, she had done enough undercover work with Booth that her acting skills had improved. She kept Parker's visit on Thanksgiving a couple years before a surprise…she can pull this off, too.
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February 1st
Booth came by the lab to surprise his wife. Finding her in her office, he was surprised to see her with her coat on as well as her messenger bag. "Bones, you must have been reading my mind. I wanted to have lunch with you."
"Oh, I can't Booth. I have an appointment to get to and I'm running late." She kissed her husband goodbye before running out the door. "See you tonight."
"But…." The agent could only watch as his wife ran out of the lab. "Well, shit…maybe I can have lunch with Aubrey…"
Turning around, he saw in a hidden corner by Brennan's office Aubrey making out with Jessica. Booth shook his head. 'I'm glad they got back together at Christmas, but they're always making out like teenagers. Don't they ever come up for air?'
Booth headed back out to exit the lab. "Cam's out with Arastoo, Angela is with Daisy, and Hodgins is at that inservice today. I'll just grab something from the diner on the way back."
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At the shop, Brennan admired her purchase. "I'm very impressed with the quality of the items, Yvette. Scarface did an excellent job with this costume. I do wish he had a better choice in nicknames."
"Yes, I agree but the man is a genius. Now, let's schedule the next part of your service with Umberto, shall we?" Yvonne pulled out her tablet. "I would recommend no later than next weekend to give us time for everything to arrive in time. Now, would evenings be better or are we sticking with the lunch hour times?"
Brennan pulled out her phone. "Lunch hour is best. I really want to surprise my husband with this gift."
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One week later, Booth was working in his office, still moody from his morning. He and Bones were called to a scene outside Annapolis. As they were working, a deputy sheriff kept flirting with his wife while two other men were checking her out. When he got fed up and told the first one to back off because she was married, Brennan pulled him aside and gave him a tongue lashing for being jealous.
He couldn't help it. Bones was beautiful no matter what, but she was always getting checked out by pervs and he hated that. It didn't help that she turned him down for lunch again today, saying she had an appointment that couldn't be canceled.
Opening his desk drawer, he pulled out a black velvet box. Opening it, he saw the gift he got Bones for Valentine's Day. He hoped she would love it and couldn't wait to give it to her. Unless she had another stupid appointment of course.
Booth smiled to himself. "Maybe I need to find out what these appointments are..."
Hanging his head, the agent realized that perhaps her appointments had something to do with his Valentine's Day gift. She said it was something that would amaze him. Of course, he told her the same thing. "Come on Booth, take a chill pill. Your wife is obviously not having an affair. She'll tell you when she's ready."
But then his curiosity got the best of him. "Nope…gotta find out what's going on."
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Brennan came out of the small room and saw Yvette and Humberto waiting. Looking at herself, she was amazed at what she saw. Booth was going to be unconscious when he saw her on Valentine's Day. She hadn't done anything like this in years and she couldn't wait to show her husband.
Humberto, a short Italian man, walked up to the forensic anthropologist. "Bellissima, you are gorgeous. Not many could do this and still be stunning."
"Thank you, Humberto." Brennan fought a wave of self-consciousness. "I hope my husband feels the same way."
"Jessica mentioned Booth when she was here last week for her services. From what she has told me, your husband is going to be amazed, Dr. Brennan."
Brennan smirked. "You're right…he will be amazed."
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"Aubrey, it's driving me nuts. She's got something going on and I want to know what it is."
The other SAC finished chewing his triple bacon cheeseburger. "You just said you thought it was your Valentine's Day present. Why are you so worried about it?"
"But what if it isn't? What is Bones is in trouble?"
Aubrey took another bite of his cheeseburger, contemplating what to say. Jessica told him last night that Dr. B was working on a Valentine's Day surprise but wanted it kept secret from Booth. He tried to find out what it was by using what Jess always called his 'panty dropping smile' but got nowhere. Even when did his 'signature move' with his 'magic' fingers, the intern wouldn't budge.
"Booth…Dr. B is fine." Aubrey replied as he bit into the cheeseburger again.
Booth watched the younger man bite into the cheeseburger once more after barely swallowing. "You know what's going on, don't you?"
"No, I don't." Aubrey said with a full mouth before biting again.
"Yeah you do because you stress eat when you're hiding something Aubrey." Booth contemplated. "Don't worry…you're off the hook. I'll figure out what's going on with Bones."
"Booth…just be surprised, man." Aubrey finished chewing. "If you ruin it, you're going to piss off Dr. B."
"I won't ruin the surprise…I'm just going to make sure nothing bad is going on…"
"You're snooping, Booth."
Booth eyed his friend. "Eat your damn cheeseburger, Aubrey."
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Valentine's Day had arrived and after a fun family breakfast with heart shaped pancakes and fruit, the Booth-Brennan family were out the door. The SAC had a plan and prepared to put it in action.
"Want to a have a nice Valentine's Day lunch with your husband today, Bones?"
Brennan was tempted, but she already had plans to pick up Booth's present and get their evening plans situated. "I can't today, but I promise you that dinner and afterwards will be worthy of this greeting card holiday."
"Okay, okay…well, I have to get your present ready, too. Are you going to give me a clue on what we're doing tonight?"
"No, Booth. It will be a surprise." Brennan kissed Booth before getting into her Prius. "I'll see you tonight, Booth."
The agent watched his wife drive and smile. He was going to find out what his wife was up to today. Thanks to the birdie he put on her Prius, he would find out what trick his wife had up her sleeve during their lunch hour.
Driving with Hank in the backseat to the Jeffersonian, Brennan smiled. Aubrey found out that Booth requisitioned a tracking device so with the help of Ms. Warren's brother, who was a mechanic, last weekend, she found it on her vehicle and confirmed her suspicions. Booth was clever, but she was smarter.
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Arriving a few minutes before his wife's lunch hour, Booth arrived outside the museum just outside the employee entrance. When he saw her blue Prius leave, the FBI agent followed it and its sensor as the vehicle drove through Washington DC. Her car seemed to be going almost nowhere in particular and after 30 minutes, he was getting annoyed.
"Bones, what the hell are you doing?"
Finally, the vehicle returned to the Jeffersonian garage. Knowing he would be recognized, Booth parked and got out to greet his wife with the excuse he was in the neighborhood. When he got to the driver's side door, however, he was greeted not by his wife, but by Jessica Warren.
"Hi Booth."
Stunned, the agent looked in and saw a smirking Angela in the passenger seat. "Jessica…Angela…why are you two driving my wife's car?"
The redhead got out and smiled at Aubrey. "Dr. B asked Angela and I this morning to lead you around while she took care of your gift at lunch."
"Um, I wasn't following her around."
Angela smirked. "She suspected that you were getting snoopy, Big Guy, so asked us to help her this morning so you wouldn't blow her surprise. She should be back with Jessica's Jeep anytime and you can see her. Happy Valentine's Day."
Booth watched the ladies go back into the building and couldn't help but laugh. "Bones…you're amazing, you know that?"
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After an amazing dinner at La Diplomate, Brennan surprised Booth with a room at the Hays-Adams for the night. Entering, Booth saw the candles and other sensuous items, creating a romantic atmosphere. On the bed was an 11x14 box with his name on it.
"Is this my present, Bones?"
"Part of it. I'm going to change into something more comfortable and I'll be right back. Open the gift while I'm getting ready, Booth."
"I don't know, Bones…"
"Please, I insist." Brennan grabbed a bag.
Booth handed her his gift. "I will if you open this first."
"All right…" Brennan gently tore the paper off the present. Opening the velvet box, she gasped at the sterling silver dolphin pendant with two small sapphires for the eyes. "Booth, it's so beautiful."
"Just like my wife. I hope to see you later wearing only that necklace."
"I think that can be arranged, but you have to open your gift while I'm in the bathroom." Brennan carried her bag into the nearby bathroom. "I'll see you shortly, Booth."
Booth giggled with delight before following his wife's instruction. Ripping off the paper, he saw a black box stating YVETTE'S HOUSE OF DELIGHTS. Looking at the box, he turned to the bathroom.
"Bones, is this some kind of weird kinky sex thing?"
"No, Booth. Now open it before I come out or it will ruin the surprise."
"Fine." Booth gingerly removed the top, moved the tissue paper and was stunned to see a boudoir portrait of his beautiful wife. Her makeup was more dramatic, and her hair was curled. She was lying across the bed with a smile that was straight sex. Then, he saw what she was wearing in the photo. Between the nostalgia and her gorgeous curves filling out the costume, Booth's other brain got that final push.
"Holy shit, Bones…wow…" Booth stammered as he admired his wife. "Holy shit…"
"Maybe you'll like it better in person, Booth."
Booth didn't hear the door open but his jaw dropped as his wife stood outside the bathroom in the same outfit, a Wonder Woman corset and panty set with red garters connected to red stockings. On her neck the pendant hung with the dolphin lying between her ample breasts.
The agent merely stood up and walked over to his wife. He ran his hands down the front of her. "Bones…you're gorgeous."
"I wanted to do something special because you were so wonderful to me as I lost the rest of the weight I gained after being pregnant with Hank. I remembered our case years earlier when we arrived at the Jeffersonian's Halloween party as Clark Kent and Wonder Woman after a bad date and realized I needed to wear a Wonder Woman costume again."
Booth had a belly laugh as he also recalled that night. "Man, we looked like shit…but we solved a case doing it."
"We did. Angela was out of town, so I asked Ms. Warren with a caveat of absolute discretion. She suggested Yvette's because they do custom lingerie and photos." Brennan saw how Booth couldn't take his eyes off her outfit. "Judging by the ease of the recommendation and how she is on a first name basis with Yvette, I get the impression that Ms. Warren has used their services for Aubrey in the past."
"No, don't bring Aubrey and Jessica's sex life into this…they're weird enough as it is." Booth shook his head to get the images out.
"My apologies. I had thought about this last year, but…I wasn't feeling confident enough about…my body…"
Booth looked up. "Bones, you were gorgeous last year and you're gorgeous now. I didn't give a damn that you had some weight from Hank. I know it bothered you, though."
"I know you thought that, Booth and yes, I wanted to be healthier. I had the weight loss for me, Booth and only me, not to fit into society's standards of the ideal woman."
Booth stood up and put his hands on her waist. "Good, Bones because you're fucking rocking this outfit. You are my Wonder Woman. Now, where is your Lasso of Truth?"
"I don't need them, Booth." Brennan pressed herself against her husband and kissed him. "Happy Valentine's Day, Booth."
"Happy Valentine's Day, Bones." Booth suddenly scooped up his wife. "Now, let's see what this outfit can do."
"Booth, your back!"
"Screw my back!" Booth said as he dropped them on the bed to Brennan's laughter.
A few may be annoyed I brought up weight loss. ED was beautiful no matter what but it seems that she has lost weight since Bones and I wanted to acknowledge that. Go to the Bonesology section with this story and I'll post a picture of the outfit in question. I'll post the link of Twitter as well under the handle mphs95.
