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6 weeks

Brennan was sitting in her office finishing up paperwork on her latest case from Limbo. After having informed the FBI about her pregnancy certain restrictions had been placed on her. While Andrew had been somewhat dismayed by her announcement, he still seemed hopeful upon hearing that she was 'not in a relationship with Agent Booth'. This according to Booth meant that he thought he still had a chance with her. Brennan thought that seemed somewhat illogical but didn't argue. She had firmly told Andrew that she and Booth had agreed that neither of them date for the duration of the pregnancy. This didn't seem to dishearten him any though, which was still confusing, but she let it go. He had informed her that she and Booth would be required to have an extra session with Sweets every week and that she would have a solo session every two weeks. She was also informed that the only time she was allowed in the field was to a secure crime scene. Which meant, no more being out with Booth tracking down suspects and leads. While this did sadden her she had known it would happen and once the baby came she was sure it would all go back to normal. Therefore she had been working on a lot more limbo cases. She looked up when she heard a knock on her door to see Angela standing there. She was still upset with Brennan and her knocking instead of just walking right in was a testament to that.

Since it was obvious that she wasn't coming in without an invitation, Brennan said: "Come in please, Angela."

Angela walked over to Brennan's desk and handed her a file.

"Facial reconstruction on the newest case from limbo." She said and turned to walk back out of the office.

"Angela, wait! Please talk to me."

"Still mad Brennan." Was all Angela said as she continued out the door.

Brennan sat back down at her desk and sighed. She put her head in her hands and fought back tears. It was all hormones, she told herself. It was in this state that Booth found her a few minutes later.

"Hey Bones! What's wrong?"

Brennan sniffled quietly and said: "Nothings wrong, I'm fine. Did you need something Booth?"

"Uh, no. I just came by to drop a file from Hacker off for Cam. I was just popping in to say hi and to see how you are feeling. Now tell me what's wrong?"

"It's nothing Booth. And I feel fine. No morning sickness at all yet."

Booth gave her a pointed look and sat on the edge of her desk. He just stared at her and waited for her to tell him what had upset her. She knew he wouldn't leave until she did so after a few seconds of a staring contest she gave in.

"Angela was in here a few minutes ago. She's still upset with me." Brennan said dejectedly, looking down at her hands instead of at Booth.

"Bones. Bones, look at me." She finally looked up and he continued. "Angela will get over it. Just give her a little more time."

"It's been three weeks Booth! She's never been upset with me for this long! I just don't know if she will get over this."

"She's just hurt Bones. But, I promise, she will forgive you. If not now, then at least I know she will once she sees the baby." He said jokingly with a goofy grin. At the same moment Hodgins quietly backed away from the office door and the conversation he just overheard.

Brennan swatted his arm and said: "Not funny Booth! Now get off my desk." She shoved him off and stood up. She still looked sad though so Booth said: "Hey, why don't we go get a drink…" He trailed off when he saw her looking at him with raised eyebrows. It took a moment before the light bulb went off in his head. "Oh, yeah. No alcohol for you."

"Uh, yeah. And I really want a beer!"

"I'm sorry Bones. I'm sure it will go by quickly and you can drink all the beer you want." He said adding his best charm smile to the statement in the hopes she'd smile too. It worked.

"You're right Booth. And it's an easy sacrifice considering the reward." She smiled as she said this and looked down to her still flat stomach. Booth saw this and smiled himself. He was glad that she was so excited about the baby.

"I'll let you get back to work Bones. See you later."

"Okay, bye Booth."


Hodgins came swooping into Angela's office and surprised her. She had time to think, man he looks pissed, before he launched into a mini tirade.

"You need to get over it and forgive Dr. Brennan! She is very upset that you still seem to be mad at her. And you just don't upset a pregnant woman!"

"Hodgins, I …"

"No, no, Angela. There are certain things you just don't do! And upsetting pregnant women is one of them. She is your friend and you need to tell her you forgive her, even if you don't really yet."

"Hodgins, I don't see that this is any of your business to begin with, but Brennan lied to me. I'll forgive her eventually, but not yet. I'm her best friend, she should have trusted me with this!" She ended in a huff, but Hodgins wasn't done yet.

"Exactly! You are her BEST friend. Is this how you treat your best friend? You know, you absolutely know, that her not telling you had nothing to do with her trust in you and that it was not her intention to hurt you! She made a hard decision and took the most logical, rational path she could. That just happened to include not telling you before hand. Get. Over. It." He through his hands in the air in exasperation and marched out of the office.

"JACK! Come back here! We aren't through…"

But he didn't stop, he just walked right out of the lab. Angela sank down into her chair, completely shocked at Hodgins' behavior. It was so unlike him to yell at her.


Brennan was dozing on her couch trying to her the latest anthropology journal when she heard a knock at her door. She rose slowly from the couch and was just approaching the door when she heard Booth on the other side yell: "Hey, Bones! Are you okay?"

She opened the door and replied: "Yes, Booth. I'm fine. Sorry I just fell asleep on the couch."

"Oh, well I brought you something." He held out his arms and she saw he was holding Thai food and a six-pack of beer.

"Booth, we just had this conversation. I won't be able to have beer for a long time."

"Nope, look closer Bones." He had a mischievous smile on his face that worried her slightly. She took the beer and took a closer look.

"Non-alcoholic beer? You brought me non-alcoholic beer?" She looked up at him and smiled. It was such an incredibly sweet gesture from her partner. She should be used to them by now but he still seemed to be able to surprise her. "Thank you Booth. That was very thoughtful."

He flashed her his trademark smile and said: "No problem, Bones."

"But, wait. Where is the regular beer?"

"What do you mean? You can't drink it."

"I know I can't, but what about you?"

"I was going to drink this with you. Did you really think I'd bring the real stuff and drink it in front of you when you couldn't have it?"

"Well, I…" She started. It seemed logical to her that he would have brought real beer at least for him to drink. His selflessness and sacrifices for her sake always shocked her. And this instance was no different.

"Bones, I wouldn't do that. If you can't drink the real stuff then I'm not going to either."

"Just tonight, or through the whole pregnancy?" She asked softly.

He seemed a bit taken aback by her question at first, but then seemed to seriously consider the answer. She was sure he would say just tonight so she was extremely surprised, again, when he answered.

"You know what? The whole pregnancy. It's not fair that you should sacrifice so much just because you are carrying the child. No alcohol for me until you have the baby."

Brennan walked over to him and laid her hand gently on his arm and said: "Booth, that's really sweet, but totally unnecessary."

"No, that's my baby too. I can make some sacrifices as well." He gave her a smile and continued to take out the food.

She almost spoke but then stopped herself and went to open two bottles instead. She had wanted to say that he had made more than his fair share of sacrifices in his life, several of which pertained to her, that he didn't need to make this one as well. But she was fairly sure the argument would fall on deaf ears so she remained silent. By silent mutual agreement they walked to the couch to eat. They sat down and dug into their food. Brennan was surprised at how hungry she was until she realized that she had forgotten to eat when you got home from work. They sat in silence, eating, until Booth finally piped up and said: "You know, Bones, you really need a TV!"

She just laughed and shook her head, but didn't say anything continuing to eat instead. Booth gave up and finished off his food. When he saw she was finished as well he grabbed her plate and headed into the kitchen with both. Brennan got up to follow him but Booth stopped her.

"You just turn yourself right around and go sit back down. I'll clean this up."

"Booth, this is my house."

"Yes, I'm aware of that, but I can clean. Go put your feet up and I'll finish up in here."

She put her hands on her hips and stared him down. She wasn't about to let him go that Alpha Male on her. He finally relented saying: "Fine, you pack up the food and I'll load the dishwasher."

"No, you pack up the food and I'll load the dishwasher."

"Fine."

Once the job was done they sat back down. They chatted for a while, but he could see her starting to drift off. He got up and said: "Well it's late Bones. I'd probably better get going."

She yawned and stood up, stretching in the process. He caught a glimpse of creamy flesh at her midsection as her top rode a little too high and sucked in a breath. Luckily she was too busy stretching to notice. As he opened the door to leave she came up behind him.

"I'll see you tomorrow Booth."

"Ok, have a good night and get some sleep. Both of you." As he said this he reached over, gently placing his hand on her stomach and leaned in to very gently kiss her forehead. He took a step back and closed the door between them. Leaving a very stunned Brennan on the other side.


Don't worry, an explanation to Hodgins extreme reaction is forthcoming. Since we know pretty much nothing (at least as far as I know) about his family I figured I could pretty much go anywhere with that. And I just love Hodgins! I see him kind of like a protective, annoying little brother for Brennan. As for the non-alcoholic beer, if it actually tastes nothing like real beer, sorry. I don't drink either so I have no firsthand knowledge of that fact. It just seemed sweet for Booth to do that.