She'd long ago gotten used to seeing the familiar frame step into the new Lab. Broad-set shoulders, angular features and an arrogant strut that said "you know you love me" used to catch her eye and stop her heart.
But now she knew he wasn't here to take her into the field for their next adventure. He was here to make her laugh, to make her proud, to make her feel.
Parker was here to remind her that she had him, even though their love didn't make sense.
It didn't have to.
Booth was beside her, if only in name.