So yeah I know it's been forever since I've written. Uber sorry about that. So if you hate me you can. :/ But I might redeem myself with this chapter. It's the Brennan and Angela talk. Woo!

Disclaimer: Don't own. I would love to get in spitting distance of the "Lab" but sadly I doubt that would happen as well.

By the time Brennan got to the dinner Angela had already gotten there and ordered a drink.

"Hey, Ange. Sorry about being late."

"Oh, it's no problem Sweetie. And I've only been here for about 5 minutes. I also ordered you a glass of iced tea."

"Okay. Thanks Ange."

They chatted for awhile about what was going on with the case and they talked about different baby names Angela liked. After a few minutes of silence Angela decided to get to the real reason they were at lunch.

"Okay sweetie. Tell me, what's going on? Why weren't you at work today?"

Brennan took a deep breath and began.

"Well when I woke up this morning for the first time in a long time I didn't want to go to work. I can't explain why I just needed some time to myself you know." Angela nodded. "Well I was getting out of the shower when I noticed I missed a call. It was Booth. And I was really irritated with him for that. Why does it matter why I didn't come in? Why does it matter if I'm sick? Why? He has other things and people to worry about. Mr. Fischer is perfectly competent to retrieve remains. That's pretty much all I ever do with him anyway. And when I do go with him to investigate he doesn't address me as his partner. I'm his associate. I know they mean the same thing but when he says it, it seems different somehow. And this makes me very angry and sad." There she said it. It wasn't so bad.

"Oh, Bren. I'm sorry. You know he cares for you he's just being a douchebag. I think it will be good for you two to have some space. Maybe he'll get the hint."

"You think so? And I was thinking about going to see Zack. I think he will help me rationalize this situation. You're the emotional perspective and he's the rational. Plus, I miss him. And I was wondering if you would like to join me?"

"I think that's a good idea Bren. And as much as I would love to go see Zack, I have to help with the case. But me and Hodgins were talking about maybe taking a trip to see him after the baby's born."

"Okay then. I think I will leave tomorrow. It is quite late today."

After they paid and started to head their separate ways Angela turned to Brennan.

"Hey Bren, remember after Roxxie and I broke up I took a few days off?"

"Yes." Not seeing the connection.

"Did I ever tell you where I went?"

"No. But you did say it was around the state line." Brennan replied still missing the connection.

"Yeah. There is a little town around there. It's nice and quiet and excellent place to think. You are welcome to go there anytime you need to. Just say the word and I'll give you the address."

"Thanks Angela. You are a great friend." She hugged her friend and started off to her car with a promise to call her tomorrow.

So whattya think? I'd love to know!