A/N: Yesterday (02/24) was National Tortilla Chip Day…
It had been a long day, and Booth just wanted to help Brennan get the kids fed and in bed so he could relax. Booth let himself into the house, he was surprised to not be met by Hank as soon as he opened the door. "Hey Bones. Where are the kids?"
"Hello Booth. Christine is at a sleepover for Emma R's birthday since they have no school tomorrow. When Hank discovered Christine was going to be gone overnight he got upset, so Angela is letting him sleepover at her house. She'll take him to daycare in the morning. Emma's parents are watching the girls for most of the day so we don't have to come up with daycare or other arrangements for her."
"That's good. I hate workshop days, they complicate things. I loved them as a kid, but now that I have kids that I have to find childcare for I hate them."
"I agree, how was your day?"
"Long, complicated, and frustrating, but I'm home now and i don't have to be a parent tonight…What are you making for dinner?"
"Enchiladas, homemade salsa and guacamole plus homemade tortilla chips…"
"Yum. Why homemade chips?"
"Christine informed me before she went to Emma's house that according to her 'weird holidays' calendar today is National Tortilla Chip Day! I decided to make some. I got a little board without the kids' home this afternoon… "
Booth chuckled and kissed Brennan's cheek. "I love you, Bones."
"I love you too, Booth."
"What else did you make? It smells like apple pie…"
"That's a surprise…Dinner is ready if you're ready…"
"Yeah. We didn't get lunch…" Booth took off his suit coat and loosened his tie before getting plates and silverware and setting the table. He went to the refrigerator and pulled out a beer, "Bones, do you want a beer?"
"Yes…" Brennan carried the pan of enchiladas to the table. Booth grabbed the bowls of salsa and guacamole. They enjoyed their dinner and spending time together without haggling over eating vegetables or reminding Hank to use a fork. "Bones, those were the best enchiladas I've ever had. The salsa and guacamole were great as always. I don't think I'll ever be able to eat store bought chips again."
"I'm glad you enjoyed everything, Booth. Why don't you go sit on the couch and I'll bring your surprise over."
"Okay." Booth grabbed his beer and headed for the couch, once he was on the couch Booth picked up the remote and turned on the TV and found a Villanova basketball game to watch. Brennan brought over a small casserole dish and another bowl of tortilla chips, she sat them on the coffee table. Booth sat forward, "What is it?"
"Apple pie salsa with homemade cinnamon sugar tortilla chips. I found the recipe online and thought you'd like desert that was in keeping with today and was something you like." Booth picked up chip and dipped it in the salsa and ate it. "Oh MY God, Bones, this is SO good! It might be better than apple pie!"
Brennan chuckled, "I'm glad you like it, Booth."
"You gotta try it, Bones!"
Brennan nodded and picked up a chip and got a little salsa on it. "It is good, Booth, but I don't want anymore." Booth nodded and grabbed some more chips and apple pie salsa. A few minutes later Brennan was snuggled into his side. "You're going to watch basketball with me, Bones?"
"Yes…"
"Are you okay? You don't normally watch sports with me…"
"I'm fine, Booth…I just missed you today…"
Booth put his arm around Brennan and pulled her close, "I missed you too, Bones."
