Disclaimer: Bones belongs to Kathy Reichs, Hart Hanson, and Fox. The title of chapter 9 is named after yet another wonderful song from Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. For those of you still waiting for her 3 little words, this one is for you…
Chapter 9
Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me
His words had there desired effect.
Her eyes were blazing, as she snapped, "I didn't panic!"
He just cocked his eyebrow at her.
She bounced out of her chair and marched right up to him. They weren't touching, but there was less than an inch of space remaining between them.
"In order for the results of an experiment to be considered valid, the results must be repeatable."
"I'm no expert Bones, but isn't taking a blood test the most accurate way to determine pregnancy? Besides, if you needed repeatable results, why didn't you just take two tests and then confirm with a blood test?"
"I took a blood test Booth," she said as she pointed to the small square patch of gauze on her arm.
That took the fight right out of him. He couldn't stop himself from touching her. His thumb slide over the gauze square in a tender caress.
His tone was gentle as he said, "Damn it Temperance you drew your own blood."
"I had to. 5 of the tests were negative and 8 were positive. That was hardly conclusive."
"So are you pregnant Bones?"
"What would you say if I was?"
"If the woman that I loved was pregnant with my child, how could I be anything less than thrilled?"
Her breath caught in her throat at his words. He hadn't said that he loved her since that night in the hallway of her apartment, but to be fair she hadn't told him at all. She closed her eyes and let out a silent sigh before she spoke.
"I'm pregnant Booth."
He pulled her into his arms.
"I don't know if I can do this Booth," she whispered against his neck.
He pulled back so he could look at her.
His hands framed her face as he asked, "Do you trust me Temperance?"
"Yes."
"Then I need you to believe me when I tell you that we can do this. We are partners Bones, and partners can do anything as long as they stay together."
She searched the depths of his eyes before she spoke.
"I believe you," she whispered before her lips covered his.
As he deepened the kiss she could feel him tugging at her shirt. So she broke the kiss and obligingly raised her arms above her head. After he tossed her top to the floor he dropped to his knees before her.
He whispered the word "Ours," before he pressed a soft kiss to her abdomen.
She dropped down to her knees too.
"I love you Special Agent Seeley Booth."
"And I love you too Dr. Temperance Brennan."
He pushed her back until he had her lying on the floor. As he looked down at her a slow charm smile spread across his face.
In response, she smiled her impish smile at him as she whispered, "Make love to me Seeley."
And that's just what they did for the rest of the night.
A/n: Without CSINaomi, BonesnBooth, csimesser1, and Dancing Phalanges these last two chapters would not have been possible. CSINaomi, BonesnBooth, and csimesser1 spent a lot of time reading, and then rereading my work, and still managed to stay encouraging! Also the wonderful suggestions from CSINaomi and Dancing Phalanges gave me direction and focus. Thank you all so much!
