DISCLAIMER:I don't own Bones!
The sun was shining through the curtains, when she opened her eyes. Parker was still sleeping; he had a long night, and a lot of nightmares. Realizing that she had no morning sickness for the first time, she decided to have a long bath time. It was almost 11 A.M when she got out of it. She checked on Parker, then some hunger formed in her stomach. Suddenly her phone rang.
"Brennan."
"Hi, honey it's daddy."
"Daddy, I tried to call you about ten times yesterday."
"We were camping with your brother. Something bad happened?"
"Booth...Booth is dead."
"Oh my god, are you okay honey? Do you want me to come?"
"No,I'm ...fine. Are you going to the Jeffersonian today?"
"Yes,I work today,I begin at 3 pm. And I know that you are not okay. We are talking about Booth."
" I have to tell you something else, plus Parker wants so much to see you."
"Parker is with you ?"
"I'm her guardian, Rebecca is dead too."
"Poor little guy. If you want we can meet at 2, at your cafeteria, the Diner right?"
"The Royal Diner,it will be fine,see ya ."
"See ya."
The lunch was ready, it was time to wake the kid. She sat on the bed, caressing Parker's hair.
"No mum I don't want to go, please let me sleep."
"Parker honey it's Bones. You have to wake up."
He slowly opened his eyes.
"Hi honey,it's time to wake up."
"Hi,what time is it?"
"It's almost noon. Come on we're seeing Max today."
"Really?"
"Really now come on, wake up, have a shower and then we'll have lunch."
"When are we going to see Max?"
"At 2. "
He went in the bathroom .15 minutes later, they were eating . He was telling her a funny story about a boy named Jody, a schoolmate. Bren was so glad that he was with her. Booth's death had devasted her, Parker and the baby were the only reasons for her to live. He was staring at her.
"Bones?"
"Yes honey."
"You look so tired, daddy was always telling me that coffee was good for waking up, you should have some"
"I can't honey, it's not good for the baby."
"I understand. Some orange juice maybe."
"Yes, why not?"
He smiled.
"You know I have some nightmares too."
"How do you know I have nightmares?"
"When you sleep, I'm watching your breathing and sometimes you scream daddy's name or mine."
"Why are you watching my breathing?"
"To make sure you're alive."
"Oh honey…"
A sad smile formed on her face.
"Have you finished?"
"Yes."
She cleared away and did the dishes. Parker helped .
"Bones, are we going now?"
"Yes, and then we have to go to the Jeffersonian."
"Why?"
"Because we have to tell the team that your dad's funeral is tomorrow."
"Oh..."
Tears began to fall on his cheeks. Bren was hurted deep in her heart, she couldn't stand to see him sad. She hugged him tight.
"It's okay to cry sweetheart. It's sad to lose your parents, I know what is it..."
"But your dad is still alive."
"You're right, but he has just come back in my life, when I was young, they disappeared and I thought that they were dead. I was all alone...and so broken..."
"Where is your mother?"
"She's been dead for years..."
"I'm sorry Bones."
"It's okay, I have kissed her goodbye long time ago thanks to your dad, so don't forget if you feel sad, or lonely, you know, I'll always be here for you."
Wiping his tears away, she kissed his cheek.
"Now, grab your coat, so we can go."
20 minutes later, they arrived at the Royal Diner. Stephanie, another waitress came to them.
"Good morning. Sara says she's sorry because she can't look at you without crying."
"It' okay. Thanks Stephanie."
"So what do you want today?"
"An orange juice for me. Do you want a hot chocolate Parker?"
"Yes, thanks you."
"You heard, a hot chocolate for this young boy and an orange juice."
Max arrived a few minutes later.
"Max!"
"Hi, sugar."
"Hi daddy."
He kissed her hair. Parker sat on his lap.
"What happened?"
"Somebody had blown up my house, Daddy,Mommy and Brent were in it..."
"Are you okay buddy?"
"I'm fine, because Bones is with me."
Stephanie came back with their order.
"Do you want something mister?"
"A hot coffee, sweetheart you look exhausted, do you want some coffee too?"
"She can't because it's bad for the baby. Right Bones?"
"Right honey."
"Baby? What are you talking about Parker?"
"Bones is expecting a baby. I'll become a big brother!"
"That's what I wanted to tell you. Booth and I have been together for a year now, we were about to move together..."
"I'm sorry, so you're pregnant? Congratulations honey…"
"Yes...and I'm going to need you."
"I know that I wasn't a very good father but I'll be there as long as you and Parker will need me."
"Thank you should go now it's almost 3."
"You're right, let's go."
When they arrived at the Jeffersonian, it was pretty quiet. Wendell was on the platform, working on some remains.
"Uncle Wendell."
"Dad, Booth's funeral is tomorrow at 2. Arlington cemetery, can you tell Russ, please?"
"Yes of course. I have to go, see ya."
He hugged her and left. She joined Wendell and Parker on the platform.
"Hi Wendell."
"Doctor Brennan, it's good to see you. How are you?"
"Exhausted but we're doing fine, where are the others?"
"In Angela's lab."
"Okay, thanks. By the way, Booth's funeral is tomorrow at 2,Arlington Cemetery. Call all your mutual friends."
"Okay."
The whole team was there, they were all looking at Angie's screen.
"Hi everyone."
"Dr B what are you doing here? Can't stay away,right?"
"No, I just wanted to tell you about Booth's funeral...he was considering all of you like his family, so I thought it could be nice if each of you ..."
"You want us to pay him tribute?"
"Yes."
"It will a honor."
"Thanks to all of you. Doctor Saroyan, can you pass a note in the service about Booth's funeral?"
"Of course."
"It's tomorrow,2 P.M, at Arlington. I see you tomorrow, bye everyone."
"Bye, doctor B"
They left. Angela ran after them.
"Sweetie ,is everything okay? You're so pale."
"I'm fine, just a little bit tired."
"Is something wrong with the baby?"
"No, the baby is fine, we're fine."
"You are not fine. The love of your life is dead honey, you're carrying his child, and you have to take care of 8 years-old, nothing is fine."
"Look Angela it's been a couple of hard days, leave me some time, please."
"I'm here for you and for Parker, you know that..."
"I know Angela, don't worry."
They were supposed to get back to the apartment, but she didn't want to.
"Parker what do you want to do?"
"Can we go to Toys'r'us?"
"Of course."
They spent almost two hours at the shop, Parker told her that his father was supposed to give him the Wii for his birthday. She knew it wasn't his birthday but she brought it for him with games. He was so happy. They got some food on their way back. He spent all the evening playing, he was proud to showing her. Sitting on the couch. The thoughts of Angela's words came in her mind, she didn't want to alarm her nor her dad but she was true, she wasn't fine. Weakness, headaches all day long and nauseas, she thought it was because of her lack of sleep. If Booth was there, he would have reassured her.
"Parker, honey, it's time for bed."
"Just a few seconds ,please."
"It's going to be a hard day tomorrow , and we both need a good night of sleep."
"Okay."
Laying down , she couldn't find some rest . Parked entered the room in the middle of the night and came in her bed.
"Another nightmare?"
He nodded.
"You can sleep without fear. I'll be there, now close your eyes."
"I love you Bones,have a good night."
"I love too Parker, I love you too."
