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Spoilers: Seasons 5 & 6

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From Chapter 9

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

4:00 PM ~ Press Conference

Booth noted once again that the team had made progress with the evidence. They weren't ready to release the names of any suspects. And they still believed that there wasn't any reason for people to stop going about their normal routines. The questions from the reporters were basically the same until Hannah spoke.

What Could Have Been

Chapter 10: Play Along with Me

Booth's POV

Booth had noticed Hannah in the crowd and had been able to avoid her until now. He wasn't sure why the thought of her doing her job was causing him to be anxious. Hesitantly, he called on her.

"Ms. Burley from CNN…"

"Thank you Agent Booth. Would you happen to be working on any other cases right now?"

What was she up to? "This is the only case I have been assigned to. I believe the public would like my full attention given to solving it."

"Yes, but I have discovered that there is another case that the FBI is investigating. It's my understanding that bodies of young victims are being discovered."

"The FBI always has several cases open at one time. It's best for us to focus on the current sniper investigation."

"Just one more question, Agent Booth."

How did she find out about the children's remains being discovered? Where was she going with this?

"It's my understanding that you are working with your partner on this case, Dr. Temperance Brennan. What would Dr. Brennan and the Jeffersonian be doing on a case like this? Isn't her specialty with Bones and would she not be more useful on the previous case I mentioned?"

"Please give me one moment, Ms. Burley."

Brennan's POV

What is he doing? She heard Hannah's questioning. Booth can't possibly believe that I would successfully be able to answer her without giving away too much information.

"Bones," he spoke to her in a soft voice. "I'm taking you out there with me." Before she could protest, he explained, "Undercover Bones. Pretend that you are undercover and just follow my lead. OK?" She was skeptical, but this was Booth. "Do you trust me to help you?"

"Yes, of course. But…"

"You can do this Bones. I'm not leaving you out there alone."

He led her out in front of the microphones with his hand at the small of her back.

"I'd like to introduce Dr. Temperance Brennan of the Jeffersonian Institute. Dr. Brennan is a forensic anthropologist and has been very helpful working as a contractor to the FBI. She assists in many FBI cases. As far as being my partner, she often involves her whole team." He looked at her. "Dr. Brennan, would you say that this current sniper case has involved your whole forensic team?"

"Yes, of course. Dr. Hodgins, for example, has been invaluable to us this week."

Booth took over again, much to Brennan's relief. That wasn't so bad. "At every scene, we have a team of people specialized for looking at different types of evidence. Dr. Brennan mentioned Dr. Hodgins. He takes samples of the surrounding particles at the scene. He's our bug and slime guy."

Brennan glared at him. "Agent Booth, Dr. Hodgins has multiple doctorates degrees. You should refer to him as an entomologist."

Booth gave her his charm smile and also flashed it to his audience. Was he trying to charm them like he charmed people as Tony in Vegas? She wondered what she should do. Obviously, she couldn't be Roxie.

"Yes, but 'bug and slime guy' has a ring to it. I don't think he minds that I call him that. Do you?"

"Booth, I think that you're the only one who could get away with that."

The crowd of reporters laughed softly.

"We could bring him to the press conference tomorrow for any questions the press would like to ask of him," Booth continued.

"I'm not sure that's such a great idea. You know conspiracies are a hobby of his. What if he jumps boat to their side? Where would we be?"

"Jumps ship, Bones. What if he jumps ship?"

This drew a healthier laugh from the reporters. From what Brennan could tell, the only reporter not enjoying the show was Hannah.

Hannah's POV

How did things get so far out of control? She thought for sure that she had found a newsworthy link between the two cases; one that would bring attention to her and CNN. Instead of the press asking straight forward questions about Dr. Brennan's role in the investigation, they were falling for her diversion tactics. The men in the audience seemed captivated. How sexist! She was beautiful, but how could that interfere with the job of a reporter? She was taking this seriously and deserved breaking news reports. If things weren't bad enough, the hot shot reporter in the back from a local news station asked an inappropriate off-topic question.

"Dr. Brennan, is it true that you authored the famous crime stories where and FBI agent and a forensic anthropologist like yourself are the main characters?"

Dr. Brennan lost her composure. Why hadn't Seeley ever told her this?

Seeley looked at Dr. Brennan admiringly. It made her want to be sick. "You've been discovered once again, Bones."

Another reporter from the back shouted, "My wife would love to have your autograph, Dr. Brennan. And it just may get me out of the doghouse, too."

Several of the reporters laughed. Dr. Brennan looked at Seeley for an answer. He responded for her. "We've been very busy as you are aware. If it is possible, and that is a big "if", we'll see what we can do about a special book signing for our wonderful press. What do you think, Bones?"

"I can do that. But it may be more logical to conduct that once the case is solved."

"That's Dr. Brennan, always the sensible and logical one. I'd like to call an end to today's press conference. We'll be back tomorrow. Same time, same place."

Hannah couldn't believe what she had just witnessed. He looked right at her when he said those words to their inside joke, "Same time, same place." And he had the nerve to wink at her!

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Hodgins came running up to the scene. "Hey, dude. That was so cool. Do I really get to be on camera tomorrow as the expert bug and slime guy?"

"I was sort of kidding to distract the reporters from Hannah's questions. Do you really want to do that?"

"Hell yah!"

Brennan looked troubled. "Hodgins, how did you get in here past security?"

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"You did great, Bones!" He leaned over and kissed her quickly on the lips just as the light was turning green.

"I felt like I was under a microscope. You seemed to be playing with the reporters like you were Tony playing an act for the bad guys."

"That's a good way to look at it."

"But I wasn't sure what to do or say. It's not like I could be Roxie."

Booth chuckled. "You did fine, really." He glanced over to look at her. "Are you tired?"

"Yes, but I think I'll regain some energy once I've eaten and am actively working on something."

"Ya know, I believe I have a fantasy you were going act out with me. Does Roxie feel like playing tonight?" He could see the glint in her eyes. "You've had them, too... fantasies about Roxie and Tony." It was more of a statement than a question.

"Let's go home, Tony. I'm not hungry for food anymore."

The day had instantly been forgotten as only thoughts of Tony and Roxie entered their minds. Booth was usually mild tempered in rush hour traffic. Today, he understood a little better the meaning of road rage. He needed to get to Bones' apartment now!

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After throwing his SUV into park, he jumped out and ran to Brennan's side to open her door. Instead of taking Booth's hand to help her out, she pulled him close, wrapped her legs around his waist, and slid her arms around his neck. He groaned into her hair and attempted to capture her lips with his.

"Uh,uh. If you kiss me now, we'll never make it inside, Tony." Oh, she was so good at playing Roxie. Just her voice drove him wild with lust. He carried her to her apartment building. They hardly noticed the surprised look from the doorman. On the elevator, they couldn't hold back any longer. Their kisses were hot and seductive. When the doors opened to her floor, they were greeted with a gasp from an elderly lady and a whistle from her husband. Booth turned red and apologized.

"Roxie, your key."

She placed it in his hand. "Hurry, Tony. I need you."

He flung the door open and slammed it shut behind him. As soon as he set her feet on the floor, they started tearing off clothes.

"Tell me, Roxie. How does your fantasy go?" She laughed seductively. "You are so damn sexy, Roxie. Play with me. Do what you want with me."

She whispered in his ear and elicited a moan from him. "Yes, I want that to. I want you so badly." He carried her to her bedroom and shut the door. "Ride me, Roxie. Ride me for as long as you'd like."

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Author's Notes: Did you like it: The press conference? Hannah? The seduction?