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Jeffersonian

They got out of the car and walked up the steps to the Jeffersonian. Booth tried to ready himself for the attack on his senses. Everything about the place reminded him of Bones, and he knew this was going to be difficult.

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He hadn't walked through these door for six months, and the onslaught of emotions that hit him, almost made him lose control, but he knew he had to keep it together for Kelsey.

He looked at the platform, and saw Wendell working on some type of bones. He steered Kelsey away from it, and toward Angela's office.

As soon as Kelsey saw Angela, she let go of his hand and ran to her.

"Aunt Angela, hi. I went to school today. I had so much fun. Daddy is sad, so I thought if we came to visit you, he would feel better. Isn't that a great idea?'

"Hi Kelsey. Yeah it's a great idea. I love visiting with you."

"Can I see Michael now?"

"I'm not sure if he's back from school yet, but you can go and see if you want."

"Daddy, can I walk down there by myself or do you want to take me?"

"I'll walk you. Angela, I'll be right back."

He walked Kelsey down to the daycare center to play with the kids. After he got the ok from the teacher, he went back to Angela.

"Hi, Ang. How's it going?"

"Great, Katherine started walking yesterday. We were so happy."

"Wow, how old is she now?"

"She just turned, eleven months."

Jack walked into the room.

"Booth, it's good to see you. How ya doin man?"

"I'm good. Kelsey started school today, and she wanted to visit. I heard Katherine started walking. You must be happy."

"We are, she is talking too. She says about twenty words now. It's amazing how different she is from Michael. You can tell she's a girl. How did Kelsey like school?"

"She liked it. They put her with the first grade class for academics, but she is in kindergarten for the rest of the time."

"Yes, she definitely has her mother's learning curve."

Jack looked at Booth. "Sorry man, it's so hard not to think of her."

"It's ok. Today has been full of memories."

"Was it hard to take Kelsey to school?"

"She was glad to go, but I know Bones would have loved it. I wish she was here."

The silence in the room was deafening. Thankfully, Cam walked into the room.

"Hey Booth, long time no see."

"Hi Cam, Kelsey wanted to come visit. How've you been?"

"Good, Paul asked me to marry him last week. We're planning a spring wedding."

"That's great Cam. I'm glad you're finally happy." He pulled her into a hug.

Jack asked, "What have you been up to man? We've missed you around here. Perotta sucks as a liaison, are you coming back?"

"No, I'm done with field work. The hours aren't good for Kelsey, and the job I do now let's me go home and stay home at night. Desk work sucks, but at least I can tuck my daughter into bed each night."

Angela said, "She's gotten so big Booth. We don't see her often enough. Do you think she could come over some weekend? Michael asks about her all the time."

"She said the same thing in the car. She told me she wants to go over this weekend. I didn't know what to say, so be prepared if she asks you. I understand if you're busy."

"No this weekend is great, but you realize it's Labor Day, do you have any plans, or can she stay until Monday."

"No, I don't have any plans. She can stay if you want her. Are you sure about this? She can be very inquisitive. Sometimes it drives me nuts."

"No, we'll enjoy her. Michael can be the same way. Besides we have the nanny there too, so it's not hard at all."

"OK, as long as she wants to go, she can."

"Thanks, Booth. I really miss her."

Just then, they heard the children coming down the hall.

"… and then, Jessica invited me to a birthday party next week. I had a lot of fun. Do you like first grade Michael?"

"Yes, it's ok, I like science the best, but sometimes I get bored, a lot of the things they do my Dad already told me. I hope they let me go into the other class like last year."

As he finished talking, they walked into the room.

"Hi, Mom , hi Dad. The teacher walked us back, cause Kelsey wanted to talk to you."

"Oh yeah, what do you need Kelsey?"

"Michael and I were wondering if I can come over this weekend?"

She gave Booth a knowing look. "Well maybe, but you do remember that it is a holiday weekend."

"Yes, it's Labor Day."

"If you both want to, Kelsey can stay over until Monday."

The two children cheered together.

"When can she come?"

"I can drop her off after school on Friday, if that's ok?" He looked at Angela.

"Sure, that sounds good. I'll get some movies and we can have a marathon."

Booth looked at Kelsey, and noticed that she was smiling from ear to ear.

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Booth loved his daughter, but there were some leads that he wanted to follow up on, and this weekend would be the perfect time. He needed to travel out of state, and if anything happened, he wanted to be sure that Kelsey was safe. Angela would take very good care of her, so after they left the Jeffersonian, he made the necessary arrangements.

He would catch the ten o'clock flight to Sacramento, California, and spend his holiday looking for Bones.

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