That afternoon the doctor had delivered Brennan her discharge papers. He was satisfied that she was perfectly well enough to go home and by the looks of it the patient was too."If you could just sign here" he motioned with the pen to the small red x and Brennan swiftly scribbled her best signature on the dotted line.
Booth had left her and hour or so before to go and speak with Agent Donovan but he had promised he would be back to pick her up but so far there had been no sign of him he must have have just got delayed She sighed, she had so much work to catch up on she really couldn't wait any longer. She grabbed her belongings and promptly left the hospital. There was a half an hour drive from the hospital back to the hotel so she would need to take a cab and lucky for her one was readily available. "Paradise Drive hotel please" she informed the driver as she sat comfortably in the back seat. Reaching for her cell phone she dialled Booth's number but for some reason he wasn't answering. She left a quick voice mail message telling him she had left the hospital and she was on her way back to the hotel.
Booth pulled up outside Agent Donovan's house. He had agreed to meet her there when he had called her after leaving Brennan. He walked up to the front door giving the big oak door a firm knock. He didn't have to wait long before the door opened widely and Donovan almost pulled him in.
"Hi Booth come in". Booth nervously stepped inside. It didn't feel right staying any longer then he had to, not because it was Agent Donovan's house but because he was worried about Brennan.
Donovan noticed Booth uneasyness "Would you like a drink or something?" she asked trying to be as hospitable as she could.
Booth sat himself down on the couch "No its fine. I'm just eager to get back to the club thats all, I really do need to ask some questions about what happened last night".
"Well the club doesn't open until six so you're going to have to wait honey. god did I just say that
Did she just call me honey? Booth had clearly heard her but didn't really want to believe it. He figured it was just the slip of the tongue so he let it slide. He hardly knew her but for some strange reason he felt a connection with her. Nothing like the connection he felt with Brennan but a connection nevertheless.
He hasn't commented, maybe he he didn't hear me and besides no harm done it was just aword after all. She walked back into the living room "I thought maybe we could go to the beach to talk. The beach always relaxes me and we can go over the events from last night before we stop by the club".
Booth was a little surprised she had chosen the beach of all places but hey where was the harm? Brennan was still at the hospital and well he hadn't been to the beach in years so this would be a perfect opportunity.
As soon as Brennan arrived back at her hotel room she set up her laptop. Then she called Angela hoping she might have some information for her by now. It was music to her ears when Angela answered the phone.
"Sweetie where have you been? I have been calling since last night, don't tell me you had a hot date with a certain FBI agent".
"Well for once you're right, but it was just dinner and Agent Donovan came with us" she wasn't going to tell Angela about her being drugged it really was unnecessary and she would only worry and that was the last thing she wanted.
"Agent Donovan eh, is he nice?"
Brennan laughed "She Ange! Agent Donovan is a she".
"Oh" she said, a disppointed tone to her voice.
"Hodgins not enough for you" Brennan joked.
"Ha ha!" she giggled "anyway I guess you're calling for an ID?"
"What can you tell me" Brennan responded hoping for something.
"His name is Ryan Clarke, 36 years old, originally from Oregon but now living right there in Keywest. He has a sister too, Laura Clarke 29 years old she reported him missing just over 3 weeks ago. I also spoke with Hodgins he was able to tell the body has been out there for a little over four weeks. I have an address too".
"Thanks Ange. Agent Donovan gave us the missing persons report for a Ryan Clarke. I guess I had been hoping it wasn't going to be him".
"When do you think you'll be coming home?" The artist then asked.
"I'm not sure, there are a few other things going on down here but i'll let you know Ange I promise. Now I have to inform Booth about this so i'll speak to you soon". After the call Brennan dialled Booth's cellphone again but again it directed straight to his voice mail. This was really unlike him she thought before grabbing her jacket.
The beach was rather crowded and he felt rather out of place seeing that everyone was wearing either bikinis, swimsuits or shorts and not as in Booth's case black pants, shirt and tie. "I can't sit on the beach wearing this". He passed a surf shop and a idea suddenly popped into his head. He strolled in and grabbed some shorts and a simple looking t-shirt. After he paid he asked the assistant if it was o.k to use the changing cubicle, as soon as she nodded he went off to change oh that is so much better
Donovan's eyes lit up when he came out wearing a lot less then when he went in "Wow Booth you look so... unprofessional" she could have said much more but the last thing she wanted to do was to make any further comments that may offend him.
"Yeah unprofessional alright but hey much more sexy" he laughed to himself then thinking he was being quite modest.
You can say that again Donovan knew she had to have him and as they picked a spot on the warm sand she stripped down to her new swimsuit.
Booth gawked at her wanting to cover his eyes but couldn't force himself to look away. What am I doing I love Bones, just Bones.
She sprawled out herself out next to Booth. The swimsut was a shimmering metallic red and gold color, strapless and even though she was not too well endowed it came with slight padding to make the best of her cleavage.
"Thats a nice swim suit" he tried to take his mind of her and focus on some questions he was going to need to to ask. "So last night at the club, you ordered the drinks right? did you see anything suspicious? did you see the bartender pour them?"
Donovan really wasn't interested in what he was saying but tried to act as if she was "I saw him pour them and he put them on a tray for me. I admit I may have taken my eyes of them for a second when I paid the guy. I don't seen how anything could have been slipped in without me noticing".
Booth sighed then glanced at his watch and a sudden thought crossed his mind "Oh god bones!" he shouted as he slapped his forehead. He turned to Donovan "I told her i'd pick her up from the hospital" he looked at his phone and saw it was switched off "Oh no! Bones may have been calling me" He switched it on and sure enough he had an voice mail message "Booth its Brennan, just wanted to let you know I left the hospital and i'm on my way back to the hotel" and then there was another missed call. He frantically dialled her number waiting for her to answer.
"Brennan" came the all too familiar husky voice he just loved.
"Bones its Booth" He was going to be in the doghouse now, he could feel it.
"Booth where have you been? I've been calling you".
"I know, i'm sorry I've been with Agent Donovan".
"Where are you?" she was raising her voice slightly.
"At the beach why?"
"I..its just I have some information on our victim" she declared thinking that would get his attention.
"Why don't you come down here Bones. Its the beach just off Miller road we are just left of the pier".
"I don't really do beaches too well" she was reluctant to go but knew this was important so she eventually agreed.
"Oh and Bones wear something, you know beachy". He couldn't wait to see her in less clothing.
She hung up what was that supposed to mean.
"What did Dr Brennan want?" Agent Donovan questioned. She couldn't quite believe Booth had invited her down to join them. That was the last thing she wanted she was going to ruin everything.
Just then a ball came flying their way and Donovan noticed that it belonged to a bunch of guys playing volleyball. She picked it up and strolled toward the guy who was running over to collect it.
"Sorry" he apologised holding his gaze on her for longer then she had expected.
"That o.k" she answered but at the same time casting a flirtous smile.
"Hey do you want to join us? I'm steve by the way".
"I would love to, Steve". This may get Booth jealous
Steve then grabbed her hand but hastily let go of it when he saw Booth approach her from behind.
"I don't think so" Booth interrupted and put his hand on her shoulder turning her attention away.
Steve waved "Later maybe".
Donovan peered over her shoulder still smiling at Steve he's pretty hot.
Right now though she was quivering at Booth's soft touch "Ah booth no fair!".
"Come on Louise" as he sat her back down "may I call you that"?
"Of course, may I call you Seeley?"
Well as i'm not officially working a case right now so yes you may. Oh and I don't think its a good idea you just deciding to wander off with someone you don't know, 'really' you should know better" He felt like a father now giving the all important warning speech to a child about the dangers of strangers.
"Sure whatever you say" and she leaned against his warm, toned body she felt like she was in heavan.
Brennan wandered down to the beach where Booth told her he would be and began seeking them out amongst the crowds of sun worshippers. To the left of the pier She said to herself as she continued walking. She could feel the hot sand on her feet, It had been a very long time since she had set foot on a beach but now the spray of the ocean the smell of the salty air now it felt good.
Agent Donovan nested closer to Booth. She could tell he was starting to act differently toward her, protective even just like with Brennan.She didn't have to think twice this time about the action she was about to perform and without hesitation she fell into his arms and began kissing him.
He was a little taken back instinctly pushing her away. "What are you doing now?" he had remembered last night in the club how she had tried to kiss him. He had thought that was just the drink talking just like she had told him but this time she was completley sober.
Feeling rather foolish yet again she turned away from him but as she did so she caught sight of Brennan walking toward them. As Booth wasn't facing her direction and couldn't see her coming Donovan knew she had to try again. She moved in again and put her lips to his whilst rubbing her body firmly against his.
Brennan soon spotted Booth my god what is he wearing? she could also make out Agent Donovan next to him. As she neared them the sight stopped her on the spot. Her eyes darted to Donovan collasping onto Booth kissing him. At first she just thought she must have been hallucinating and that Donovan was just trying it on but then her heart missed a beat when Booth grabbed her back, pulling her in closer and returned the kiss...