A/N: I can't help imagining the interraction between Cal and Bones :) hope you like it!

DON'T OWN THEM, UNFORTUNATELY...

Chapter Ten

Half an hour later, Lab

Cal, Gillian and Bones were going through the footages of Epps' interrogation in the lab, hoping to find something that could lead them to his whereabouts.

'Ouch, bloody hell. Dr. Brennan you never stop surprising me.' on seeing Brennan break Epps' wrist, he shouted as if he could feel the pain too.

'He was threatening me! It was merely self-defense, and I just happened to know how to defend myself.' Brennan tried to explain herself.

'Easy, darling. You sure know how to defend yourself. What I said was a compliment, he deserved it. Good job!' Cal tried his best to appear stern, but inwardly he was laughing his ass off.

'Oh, well, thank you, Dr. Lightman. I always find intellectually pleased when talking to people with doctorate. And you can tell it's a compliment, and I'm not lying, right?' after thinking for a while, she said seriously.

'Sure, it's my honor to offer you an intellectual pleasure, Dr. Brennan.' Cal couldn't help laughing any more, he stole a i-need-your-help glance from Gillian.

Gillian seemed to be totally absorbed in the video, not even noticing the little interaction between Cal and Brennan.

'Hey, love. You found something?' Cal knew it's the moment to get serious.

'I'm not sure, but look at this.' On the screen now is after seeing Brennan, Epps' being escorted back to his cell, 'I think the guard who's escorting Epps gave him something, in his palm.' Gillian zoomed in on his hand, though the resolution was not good, it was recognizable that the guard secretly put a little paper ball into Epps' palm.

'Yep, he did. That must be Michael Turner.' Cal paused the video, 'My best guess is that he was telling him what color Dr. Brennan's hair was.'

Cal pulled out several security videos when some young female lawyers or some nut fans went to visit Epps in the prison, realizing that it was the same guy who escorted Epps every single time. He would nod or shake his head slightly while he's telling Epps 'you have a visitor'. For most of the times, he would shake his head, and then Epps would look really disappointed, however, when he nodded, Epps' face showed delight and satisfaction. And it couldn't be a coincidence that during this few times, the visitors were Brennan and Rita Scott. Looked like this Michael Turner guy was the right guy.

'Loker, go through the video, snap some clear screenshots of this guy, and send them to agent Booth. Oh, and find anything you can on this guy and Epps.' Cal ordered.

'On it.' Loker ran back to his desk and started to work.

Brennan's cell phone chose this moment to make its announcement, she saw the caller's ID was Booth and answered quickly, 'Booth, we identified Michael Turner, he's the one who always escorted Epps when he had a visitor. Dr. Lightman already had someone send his photos to you.'

'Oh, about that…' Booth paused for a second before continuing, 'I'm calling to tell you that he hasn't shown up at work since Epps escaped. I'm going over to his place now, hopefully the address on his file isn't a fake.'

'What? Do you think he's with Epps now?' Bones asked eagerly.

'I don't know, Bones. Better hope he's not dead…' Booth said with a sigh, 'gotta go, Bones. Stay with Dr. Lightman…'

He was cut halfway by Brennan, 'and Dr. Foster. I know, Booth. Be careful.'

'I will. Bye, Bones.'

'Bye.'

Brennan told Cal and Gillian the situation, it seemed that all the clues were leading to nothing, and Epps was nowhere to find.

'Ok, then. So I guess there isn't much we can do right now. Why don't you two beautiful ladies go out for a lunch while a gentleman like me stay here analyzing those videos?' Cal tried to light the situation.

'Sounds like a good idea. You must be hungry, Dr. Brennan.' Gillian started walking back to her office to retrieve her coat and purse.

'Ok, guess I'll see you later, Dr. Lightman.' It was quite rare for Brennan to agree to have lunch without any hesitation. She was actually worried sick about Booth, but she had a close feeling for Dr. Foster and wanted to have a good chat with her over lunch.

'Hold on!' Cal stopped Brennan, taking a credit card out of his pocket, 'Here, lunch's on me.'

'No, thanks. I'm a best selling author and I'm perfectly capable of paying my own meals. I'm sure so is Dr. Foster.' Brennan had her own principle.

'I know you're rich, Dr. Brennan, but first of all, a gentleman like me would never miss a chance to buy a lady her meal, and secondly, trust me, Foster would love to use this card if she could. Even if you don't want to use it, could you please give it to her as a favor for me?' Cal was like a stubborn kid, insisting Brennan take his card.

'Fine. I'll give it to her, but I'm not using it.' Brennan stated again, loud and clear.

'That's ok. Thanks.' Cal grinned widely.

Next Chapter is about a conversation between Gillian and Bones :) i'll try to update soon!