"Mads come on I don't want to be late again!" Aaron called out as he walked into my apartment. This was our everyday routine he'd let himself in after collecting the mail and getting coffee.

"I'm nearly ready!" I called out.

"Which is code for I'm still in my pajamas." He said.

"You know the main reason we opened our own practice was so that we'd have no one to give out to us when we were late!" I replied trying to pick an outfit and silently cursing how well he knew me.

"No the main reason was because you were working yourself to death and my dad and your mother both have more money then they know what to do with!" he replied. I heard the fridge open. "You're out of juice!"

"I know someone drank it all last night." I said buttoning up my blouse. I opened my bedroom door and walked out. He held out my watch and earrings, which I'd left on the counter the night before.. "Thank you… necklace?" I asked.

"Still on, now come on drink you're breakfast and let's go!" he handed me my coffee.

"Post?"

"Got it." And we went out the door.

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"What you doing for lunch today?" Aaron asked as we rode up in the elevator.

"Mom and Dad have called a family meeting." I sighed. It had to be important if they're calling one in the middle of a Wednesday.

"Oh ok…" he nodded. The door opened and we stepped out. And as always Rita was standing there waiting.

"Good morning Dr Booth, Dr Conlon-Hodgins. Nice of you to join us." She rose an eyebrow.

"Yeah, yeah!" I smiled. she held out two folders.

"Aaron Jason Jones is waiting in your office with his mother and Maddy William Spruce will be in to see you in about ten minutes, and I booked your lunch for two hours today for your family thing."

"Thank you Rita." We said in unison.

"Later!" I said and turned off to my office.

"Gator." He replied turning towards his.

I sat down at my desk and thumbed through my first file of the day. Just then my phone rang.

"Booth."

"What did I tell you about answering the phone like that!" the voice said down the phone.

"Daddy I don't care if that's how you answer the phone too I'm not saying Dr Booth!" I replied.

"But…"

"No buts Daddy I don't care." I laughed.

"you are too stubborn you know that!"

"And whose fault is that? Now daddy what's up? I've a patient coming in ten minutes."

"I just wanted to make sure you're coming today, your mothers worrying that you've all forgotten." He laughed.

"I'll be there for half twelve." I smiled. this was so like my father, he did anything he could to stop my mother worrying.

"Good good…"

"SO you going to tell me what this is all about?" I asked.

"Can't Sonny top secret government business." He laughed.

"Dad that worked when I was ten, not any more." I protested while rolling my eyes.

"Don't roll your eyes at me misses! Love you darling." He said.

"Love you to Daddy." I said and I hung up. sighing I sat back in my chair. Just as I got comfortable my phone buzzed signaling a text message. I pulled it out and opened it.

To: Parker,

Carmine,

Maddison.

Hey Park, Car and Maddy,

Just wanted to remind you that Mom and Dad have called a family meeting for half twelve today. Mom, as you've probably guessed is worried that none of us will show up, so I just wanted to remind everyone about it! See you all later.

Regards,

Callum.

P.S. Park hope that press conference goes well this morning.

I laughed that was so typically Cal. My brother meant well but years behind books and lab instruments had stunted his people skills. I typed back a quick reply

Don't worry Cal I remembered! Ttyl Mads :D

And sent it just as my first patient knocked on the door.