Chapter Four
Brennan POV
I've finally taken Angela's constant prodding to go out with her. When the lab found out I was going, it seemed like everyone else joined in too. It gives me a good feeling to know that I have friends that are open to spending time with me away form the lab. And for the first time since this 'situation' has occurred I'm glad that I didn't run.
How did Angela put it when she first convince me, 'Either way, sweetie, this works. Either Booth smartens up or you've started putting the distance there. Except you know with out the actual distance.' It seemed logical, and I decided that I could choose to leave at anytime, but coming back may be the harder part.
"Ok, sweetie, you ready?" Angela breaks into my thoughts as she stands at my office door.
"Actually, I am for once." I smile at my best friend. She usually has to force or threaten me to get me out of here. Standing up I watch Angela's eyes widen a bit and a giant smile appear.
"Damn, sweetie, you're dressed to kill!"
"Ange, I have no intention of committing murder tonight." I look down at my new dress and wonder why anyone would choose to commit any crime wearing something like this. Its form fitting so hard to stretch too much in, and the bright blue color would be easily noticed.
"No, I just meant that the dress is amazing on you!" My friend said with a small shake of her head. Oh, one of those frequent 'slang terms' I didn't quite pick up on.
"Thank you. The sales lady said it brought out my eyes. Where are we going?" I already said I would go so I cant back out now, but I'm still concerned about Ange's locations of fun. Especially when I know that alcohol will be involved.
"We are going to this amazing new club. Were are going to drink, dance, and most importantly we are going to have fun. Flirting of course is optional but encouraged." She laughs pulling me towards the exit, stopping near Dr. Saroyan's office.
"Hey, Cam. You feel like joining the fun? We even got Bren to come out and play."
Dr. Saroyan looked up before saying, "No thanks. I have a few things to finish up here. But thanks for the invite." I noticed Cam look me over a little more closely before adding. "Wow, Dr. Brennan, hot date?"
Before I can even begin to respond Angela is putting her arm around me saying, "Who knows what the night may bring! If you change your mind, we'll be at Moonlight on K street!"
Ange is dragging me out, while all I can think is 'what is she up to?'
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Camille POV
Ooh, this is not going to make Seeley happy. I may not be in the inner circle of the current office drama but I can tell something has been going on. And I know Seeley well enough to know that he isn't happy about it.
So at this point I have two options:
1) Keep my head down stay out of it and pray this all blows over on its own.
2) Call Booth, tell him what I've seen and cross my fingers that my name doesn't come up.
I shake my head as I grab my phone, maybe he won't answer, save me the trouble of having to do this.
"What, Camille?" He practically yells. I get to be the accelerant to an already large fire, yippee. My life dream has finally come true…
"Well that's not a nice way to greet someone who just wants to help you, Seeley, I'm hurt." Maybe he'll hang up. I don't really want to be involved in this but years of friendship with someone pulls you in sometimes.
"Help with what? We don't have a case."
"So you wouldn't be interested in knowing what a certain forensic anthropologist, in a stunning dress I might add, is up to, this fine evening?"
I pause waiting for this to sink in. I figure if I'm going to hell, I might as well have fun while doing it right? Sensing the right amount of time has passed and he is ready for the next hit I continue, "Angela did mention the possibility of a 'hot date' so I guess the good doctor wont be needing your company tonight."
"Camille." He growled into the phone. I could tell I was pushing it, but it was just too easy. I never got to mess with him like this.
"If ya want to know where they are headed all ya have to do is ask Seeley. All ya gotta do is ask."
"Where, Cam? Where is she?" I have never quite heard that mixture of anger and pleading in a voice at the same time. It makes my heart skip a beat and it isn't even about me. I have a feeling that when he finds Brennan some fireworks will be going off.
"Club on K Street. Moonlight. Her and all the lab guys."
"Thanks Camille."
"Good luck, Seeley."
And then he was gone. Part of me thought of going to see this little show, but I've had enough excitement for one day. And I have a really good romance novel at home calling my name.
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A/N: Next chapter should be fun… Tonight, tomorrow at the latest. Depends on where the husbands draggin me to diner.
R&R please. They always make me happy.
