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Chapter 9 The Great Parkeroni

Sweets was playing Nintendo with Parker with the hope that Parker wouldn't ask again where his parents were. He was beginning to worry, and it was getting harder to give Parker evasive answers. He had not heard from anyone in over five hours. The last he had heard they still didn't know where Dr. Brennan was and Booth was beginning to show the stress of it all. He wished he was at the lab where he might be of more help to his friends, but he had to remind himself Parker was used to him and needed him more right now.

"Uncle Lance, where are my Mommy and Daddy? It is getting dark and they never leave me alone after dark."

He thought for just a moment about the complexity of family names in this household. He was Uncle Lance to Parker, as a result of his gaining the child's confidences during his sessions. However, he still felt the need to call Parker's parents Dr. Brennan and Booth or Agent Booth. Now he noticed Parker was calling Dr. Brennan Mommy, it was a good sign of the child's bonding. Obviously Dr, Brennan was doing a better job of parenting than she thought she could do.

"Uncle Lance," Parker said as he pulled on Sweets pant leg. "Do you know where my Mommy and Daddy are?"

He would have to give the child some type of answer without scaring him. "Parker, this morning something happened at the lab to Dr. Brennan, I mean your Mom." He saw the look a fear start to come over the child's face.

"I want to know what happened. I'm not a baby."

Sitting down on the couch next to Parker he said "you're right Parker you're not. So I am going to tell you what I know so far, but you must promise me if you think you can't handle it we will talk. Ok?"

"Ok."

"This morning your Mommy went to the lab to get some paperwork to bring home to work on. Someone, a bad person, grabbed her and took her away. Your Daddy, Uncle Jack, Aunt Angela and Aunt Cam are all looking for her. The FBI is looking for her too."

"That's ok then. My Daddy will get her back. He gets always gets the bad men."

Parker had such a firm look of trust on his face; Sweets almost believed it was true. Just then his phone rang. He heard Booth ask him if Parker was near, and Sweets said he was. Booth told Sweets to go somewhere where Parker couldn't hear him talk. Booth quickly told him they had found Bones, He was taking her to George Washington University Hospital. He would call Sweets again when he knew more, and don't tell Parker what had gone on that day.

Oh great, I'm a dead man. I already told him. Well maybe I can convince them it was in Parker's best interest. I hope I can keep Parker occupied with something else so he won't ask any other questions.

Booth insisted on riding with her to the hospital. There wasn't much room for her, the trauma nurse, equipment and him, but he insisted. After all he reminded them he was FBI and he had a gun. Once they got to the hospital she was taken right in to the trauma unit. They did a full trauma exam and x-ray's. Booth heard the nurse softly ask Bones if they needed to do a rape kit. He held his breath until he heard her firm no. Finally the Doctor came in and gave them the results of the tests. She had numerous cuts, contusions and abrasions. Her right shoulder was dislocated and she had two broken ribs on her right side. They were going to keep her for observation but if all went well she could probably go home in a day or two.

Booth collapsed into the chair, "wow Bones how did you take down Rebecca with all that?"

"She was trying to keep me from you and my child, no one does that. The rest was easy until we had them back at the cabin."

Booth looked at the fierce look on her face and felt a sense of pride. She had truly become Parker's Mother. "Bones I'm sorry I wasn't there for you. I should have been the one to get the paperwork this morning. I should have been the one they took." He was looking at her with tears starting to form in his eyes. "I should be the to protect you and Parker, it's my job."

"Booth, that's ridiculous there was no way you could have known this would happen. Besides when are you going to learn you can't wrap me in cotton? If it hadn't been today it would have been another dayr. They wanted the money and felt the only way to get it was through me or Parker. Brent only wanted the ones he felt were weaker than him. We were keeping Parker to close for them to get to him, so they went after me."

Later after she had been taken to her room she had to ask him the question that had been bothering her. "Booth, when you were beating Brent I thought you were out of control, but you weren't were you." He continued looking out of the window. "Booth please answer me."

He turned around, "No, no I wasn't. I knew just how far I could go to hurt him and not get charged with assault. I saw what he did to you and I was personally going to make him pay. You know the whole time we were looking for you I keep thinking about what I would do to him when I found him." He walked over to her and placed his forehead on hers and said "the reason I stopped was because you asked me to. Cause, as they say, when I'm a bullet shot out of a gun, when I'm a firecracker comin' undone, when I'm a fugitive ready to run, all wild-eyed and crazy no matter where my reckless soul takes me, baby you save me. I'm not sure how you know the perfect thing to say to save me from myself you're the angel that believes in me like nobody else. I know I don't tell you nearly enough I couldn't live one day without your love, cause baby you save me.

As he gently wiped the tear from her face a boy named Parker came in and bounced up onto the bed "Mommy your back I missed and I love you."

"Hey Park" Booth said "you need to be careful Mommy is a little banged up so take it easy. Don't squeeze too hard and don't bounce on the bed."

"It's ok Seeley. Parker I love you too."

Brennan was home from the hospital. As usual Booth was hovering and Parker was learning fast. After much discussion, she had allowed Booth to carry her into the living room to the couch. She thought their worrying was enduring and right now she needed the extra comfort. He placed her gently on the couch, while Parker fluffed pillows behind her back. Booth kissed her on the forehead, and Parker got up on tip toes and as she leaned down a little he kissed her cheek.

Booth reminded her "Caroline is coming later today. She needs to gets a statement from you concerning the kidnapping charges she is filing against Brent and Rebecca. Are you ok with this? I can postpone it if you need to."

"No, I'll just have to do it at another day; let's just get it over with. I remember the details of what happened to me, but you are going to add your half of the puzzle."

Monday they had received the paperwork from Family Court severing Rebecca's parental rights giving Booth full custody. Their lawyer was drawing up the adoption papers now and he was filing them on Friday. This time money was an asset he was glad to accept, it would give her, her dream. She would become a Mother or more to the point she would become Parker's Mother. Last night in bed they had talked about Parker's adoption.

"Bones the Lawyer called today. Because of Rebecca's participation in your kidnapping he was able to get a same day hearing on Friday afternoon. Is that ok with you? Are you ready for this?"

"Yes Booth I am actually looking forward to it. You know how much I love him. Once he is ours Rebecca can never hurt him again." Even in the dark he could see the anger snap in her eyes and hear it in her voice.

"Gee Bones you sound like a tigress protecting her cub," he said as he began to nuzzle her breast. His attention having moved on once he was assured she was happy.

"I am, I may not have given birth to him but he is mine to protect now. Booth if you keep doing that I won't be able to carry on an intelligent conversation with you. Mmmmmm that feels nice, don't forget the other side," she said as she turned to offer him her other breast. Soon they were enjoying moving their hands and mouth's over each other's bodies.

They sat outside the court room holding hands. This was the last piece of the nightmare. After Brent and Rebecca's trial it would all be over. It seemed strange for them to be witnesses and not testifying as expert witness. His smiled at her, reminded her to dumb down her testimony. "Remember Bones this is important and these people are not the sharpest crayons in the box." They would get through this.

"Booth crayons aren't sharp,"

"Bones that means the only people who usually serve on juries are those who can't figure a way out

"Booth, I don't think you should assume just because someone is serving on a jury they are stupid. However, I will take what you say under consideration. They started to bicker at the thought of dummying down her testimony.

He remaindered her, this was for Parker and the jurors needed to understand everything she said. "So think of it as talking to Parker."

She was called first; he had to wait outside while she testified, in order for his testimony not to be tainted

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Caroline began "Dr. Brennan when was the first time you saw the defendants after they were arrested?"

"We saw them at the zoo. We had taken Parker to the zoo, and walked around a corner, there they were. Parker saw them and ran to me. Agent Booth told me to take Parker back around the corner and he would talk to them."

Caroline continued "did you hear any of the conversation?"

"No, I asked Agent Booth to tell me what had happened, he told me later that night.

"Ok what happened on the day you were kidnapped?"

"We have been living at the home of a friend since we found out about Parker being abused because my husband, Agent Booth, and I were concerned for Parker's safety. Once Agent Booth knew the defendants were out on bail, the Security Guards were increase for all of our safety. After his interaction with Rebecca at the zoo, he asked me to take one of the Security Guards with me whenever I went to pick up the papers I needed to bring home for work. When we arrived at the Jeffersonian we got out and went to the back of the car. At that point I was pushed against the bumper of my car, my hands and arms were tied behind me and a bag was placed over my head. I was placed in the trunk of a car and driven away,"

"Do you know how far away that was?"

"I have since found out it was in the Monongahela National Forest, about 4and ½ hours away."

"What happened then?"

"The defendants tied me to a chair and he began to beat and kick me," she said pointing to Brent.

"Did you receive any injuries?"

"Yes, I received numerous cut, abrasions, and contusions. In addition I had a fractured clavicle and dislocated shoulder."

"No further questions your Honor."

Brent and Rebecca's attorney only had a few questions but was not able to able to get anywhere.

Caroline then called Booth to the stand. He testified about the phone call from Brent, the ransom request and finding the dead Security Guide. He told them what condition Bones was in when he found her. She also asked what happened when Booth found Brent and Rebecca; he recounted the event without any emotion.

Caroline called Cam, Jack and Angela to testify, each telling what evidence they processed. Jack explained why he had used his own helicopter instead of waiting for a federal one.

The trial went exactly as Caroline expected. When it was over she was very happy with the results. She had told them they needed to be at the court house every day, all day. until the jury reached a verdict. Walking out into the corridor after only one hours she was very happy to tell them the jury had already come back with a verdict. Guilty on all counts. Since the sentences were mandatory the judge sentenced them right away. Bent had received 16 to 19 years for the kidnapping and 24-25 years for the attempted murder and 9 years for the child abuse to be served consecutively. It meant Brent would serve 50 years. Rebecca received 9 years for the child endangerment. "Sorry we couldn't get any time for the kidnapping but the jury felt Rebecca was coerced into it.'

"Well Bones," let's go home and get our son. We get to move back into our own house. Sorry Hodgin's Angela to sound so rude, but I've been looking forward to getting home again."

Angela smiled and said "don't worry Booth we understand. Let's have one last party before you leave. Pizza for every one. Caroline want to join us?"

"Sorry Cherrie, I have my own party to go to."

Later that evening they were all sitting in Jack's media room eating pizza and drinking coke's. Parker decided they all needed entertainment so he arranged it.

Getting his Great Parkeroni Cape, top hat and magic wand he began to give out the rules.

"Each of you will need to tell a joke. Uncle Jack you need to tell one about bugs. Mommy you must tell a doctor joke. Daddy you have to tell a football joke. Aunt Angela and Uncle Lance you can tell any joke you want to. I will do a magic trick." The adults were delighted to see the little boy finally feeling safe enough to open up and have some fun. After a few minutes for each of them to prepare, Little Booth began to announce his show as the Great Parkeroni.

"Our first joke is by Uncle Lance."

Sweets got up and blushingly told his joke. "How do you stop a rooster crowing on Sunday ?
When no one answered he smiled and said "Eat him on Saturday," and with that he sat down.

"Mommy you're next."

Brennan stood up, reaching over to give Booth a light kiss on his cheek.

"Uggg mommy."

Smiling she began "You have to answer for me on this one ok Seeley? Doctor, Doctor , you know those pills you gave me for my stomach?" In a conspiratorial voice, he asked her "what about them?" "They keep rolling off in the middle of the night." Everyone laughed hard at that one. Brennan was not known for her ability to tell jokes. Parker was definitely good for her.

"Aunt Angela."

"Ok bub, as a child the wicked magician always wanted to saw people in half."

Jack knew where this was going and chimed in "was he an only child?"

"No," Angela replied, "he had lots of half brothers and sisters." They all agreed Parker had thought up a great way for them to spend the evening this was really fun.

Jack said "Hey Parker can I be next?"

"Sure"

"What's the difference between a fly and a bird?" They all said I don't know. "His face lit up and he said "a bird can fly but a fly can't bird."

Parker agreed it was a pretty good joke but it didn't qualify because it wasn't about bugs. "You have to tell one about bugs!"

"Hey aren't fly's bugs?"

"Maybe," said Parker but not good ones think of a better one."

"Hey nobody else had to."

"Oh Jack just admit it no one thinks of flys as bug and give the kid another joke," smiled Angela.

"Ok let me think. "What do you get if you cross a spider and an elephant?" They all thought for a minute but no one had an answer "I'm not sure, but if you see one walking across the ceiling then run before it collapses!"

"Good one Uncle Jack that counts."

"Daddy that leaves you last, you better have a good one."

"Ok buddy how about this; if you have a referee in football, what do you have in bowls?" Parkers screamed "Cornflakes! Daddy that's and old one. You tell it all the time."

"Yeah, but they haven't heard it before. What's your magic trick?"

"So," Bones said "Jack had to come up with another one so should you."

"Ok here is your other one," Booth pretended to grumble. "What does a hockey player and a magician have in common?" Again there were blank stares They both do hat tricks!"

"Hey Daddy that was a great one."

Bones asked him "Parker I have never seen The Great Parkeroni does he do outstanding tricks?" She looked up at Booth to make sure she was saying the right thing. She was sure she was when she saw his big grin.

"The Great Parkeroni does not do tricks," he said in a very grown up voice. "He does illusions or this time I am going to read your mind."

Taking a bow, he placed a large envelope on the coffee table and began. "I want you to close your eyes and imagine your refrigerator…. It can be any size… or color. Keep imagining the refrigerator….. do you see it? He looked to see that everyone was nodding their head except for Bones who was looking at him expectedly hoping to see how the trick was done. "Mommy you have to close your eyes! Now think of your refrigerator, please." This time she did as she was told with a smile. "Now open the door and look in….. Are you looking in?" They all nodded. "Now go to your vegetable bin and open it… take out a vegetable. What one did you take?" (Thought I was going to tell you here didn't you wrong!) Look below and I'll tell you.

They all had a good laugh and told Parker how much they enjoyed his show. Booth reminded Parker it was time to go to bed they were moving back home in the morning and had to get up early.

Later on in bed, with their arms and leg entwined they talked about their day. "Seeley, I am so glad this is over we can get back to a normal life, at least what is normal for us."

"Mmmmmmm," Booth murmured as he began a sweet seduction of his wife's body. He started by nibbling on her ear, then moving down her jaw to capture her mouth.

"Bommmmmmmmm, I can't" she said as she tried to push him up a little. "I can't talk if you keep that up."

"I know," he said as his lips continued with their tiny little kisses down her body. "I don't want to talk right now."

"Both give the chance between sex and talking you will always choose sex now I promise if we finish this discussion you can have all the sex you want after ward and you can even have it any way you want it."

He immediately stopped what he was doing crossed his arms laying them on her chest, rested his head on them and looking at her with eyes heated with a lust she knew would never die said "talk woman and make it fast."

She laughed and smiled a wicked smile "That look is promising so I will agree to make this very fast. I've been thinking, since we've had so much room at here, my apartment is going to seem cramped, especially when we get all of yours and Parker's things in there. I don't think it's fair for you to put your things in storage."

"Bones, why do I have to put my things in storage," he whined. "Why can't you put some of yours like those masks in storage?"

"Booth, do you know how much those are worth? No way." She could feel more than see him smiling. He was kidding her again. "Booth we need a place that is ours, that belongs to all of us."

"You're right let's look after Parker and I come back from Mass on Sunday. Are we done talking?"

"Yes we are, are you…?"

"Oh Baby more than."

The End

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I would have liked to send Brent away for life but these were the sentencing recommendations in DC.

Let me know if you liked it.

Oh by the way the answer Parkeroni had in the envelope was carrot. Try it yourself most of the time carrot will be the vegetable picked unless you get someone who is just…. Well just!

A chocolate Booth for everyone who got it right. Chocolate Booth's come in Milk and Dark Chocolate but are just like chocolate Easter Bunnies they never last after one bite and like Lays Potato Chips nobody can eat just one.

You might recognize "You Saved Me" Lyrics by Kenny Chesney. From the beginning this is where Booth was headed the whole time, because Bones will always save him, just as he will always save her.