June 2029
Things had not been good for weeks in the Hodgins-Booth household. It had been really tense and it was not helping that Michael had managed to get into Yale Medical school. New Haven wasn't hundreds of miles away but the thought of being in a long distance relationship while Michael was surrounded by women who were smarter and prettier than herself made Katy wonder if she was really ready to be in a relationship with Michael.
"Katy, I am not going to be having sex with girls when I know that I have you and Leah." said Michael.
"Mike, are you really in this relationship for us or just because you got me pregnant and you thought it was your duty?" asked Katy.
"Of course I am in this relationship for us. Is this because I am moving away from you?"
"And your daughter. You said you wanted us to be a family, however you don't listen to me when I say that certain females like you and now you are leaving me to cope with Leah on my own. I just don't feel like I love you like I did before and I don't feel like you love me." explained Katy.
"I do love you."
"You claim you love me… but I'm not convinced."
"What can I do to prove it to you?"
"You don't have to prove it. I'm going back to my parents for a while, and then we can sell this place."
"Sell this place?"
"Yeah. I cannot support a baby, pay rent, feed myself, and study."
"You should have thought about that when you came onto me!"
"You should have thought of that when you pulled that five year old condom out of your jeans!"
After a moment's pause, Michael cooled his anger down and said "Maybe we should take a break."
"A break is not what we need."
"Then what? Couples therapy?"
"No. I am moving in with my parents and taking Leah with me. I won't deny you access but as far as I am concerned, this relationship is over."
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Izzie had offered to take Leah out to the park while Katy set up the crib in hers and Izzie's bedroom. She had become very adept at being an aunt, spoiling Leah rotten when she saw fit and dressing Leah up much to Katy's distain.
They had passed the duck pond where they fed the ducks and Izzie decided to take her to the swings. Leah adored the swings and as soon as Izzie pushed her, Leah laughed her head off.
"Hey Iz." said someone beside her. Izzie turned her head and saw Michael.
"Hey Mike, how have you been?" asked Leah.
"I've been busy trying to sell the apartment. How's Katy?"
"She's been busy trying to settle Leah. I've just taken Leah out just so Katy can set up the crib."
"How is my little girl?" asked Michael picking Leah up. Instantly recognising her father, Leah smiled.
"She cries, she poops, and she pees. You know, normal baby stuff."
"Has she missed me?"
"I think she is confused as to why she is sleeping at Mom and Dad's but she seems to be fine. Once you move to New Haven, Leah will barely see you."
"I suppose you are right. Do you know what I can do just to get Katy back?"
"She wants you to prove that you love her and that she isn't a duty."
"How do I do that?"
"I don't know, I have had only one boyfriend so I don't know much about love."
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"Katy, can you get the door!" called Brennan from the kitchen. Katy got up from the sofa and went to the door.
"Michael what are you doing here?" Katy asked Michael who was holding flowers.
"Can I come in?" asked Michael holding the flowers up.
"Yeah." said Katy leading him into the living room. "So what do you want?"
"I am going to just do this one thing to prove I love you." said Michael getting on one knee and took Katy's hand. The jaws of Katy, Booth, Brennan, Izzie and Harry all dropped simultaneously. "Kaitlyn Booth, will you marry me?"
"Right if I say yes, what happens next?" asked Katy.
"We get married like most people do after someone proposes." answered Michael.
"You think that marriage will solve all our problems?"
"Yeah."
"Then you know my answer is."