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The front door swung open almost immediately and a older woman with long faded brown hair stood there. "Alec!" she said pulling him into a tight embrace.

"Hey mom," Alec grinned as he hugged his mother back, but rolled his eyes in a way that only Brennan would notice.

"You have grown up so much," she gushed, "please tell me you are eating ok; you do get by fine on that skimpy FBI salary don't you?"

"Mom," Alec complained, "I'm fine… I promise."

The woman pulled away from her son and noticed Temperance standing awkwardly on the porch. "You must be the young lady Alec told us he was bringing home," she smiled at her.

Brennan outstretched her hand for a friendly hand shake, "I am Temperance Brennan, it is nice to meet you Mrs. Schmitmeyer," Brennan said politely.

"Oh please call me Rachael," the woman insisted.

"Ok Rachael," Temperance said, "you can call me Tempe… or Temperance if you prefer."

Rachael smiled at the uncertainty in the Brennan's voice. She quickly stepped to the side and ushered her and Alec into the house. "I am so happy that Alec finally brought someone home to meet us. We were starting to think he was incompetent when it comes to woman."

"I'm happy to be here," Brennan replied honestly.

Alec cleared his throat and cut into the girls' conversation, "so where is everybody else?"

"Your father is outside milking, and your sister is in the other room having a panic attack. Perhaps you could go calm her down?" Rachael practically begged her son.

Laughing, Alec lead Brennan into the family room where a young woman was sitting on the couch, heavily pregnant."

When they entered the room the woman looked up at them and exclaimed to Alec, "so you finally decide to show your face around here. What the hell brings you back to this little hick town?"

"Geez sis," Alec acted offended, "good to see you too. Wow you have gotten fat!"

The woman took the remote that was laying on the couch beside her and pelted it at her brother. "Hey, I've never seen you 8 months pregnant, and I never will; so you just shut your big mouth."

Alec grinned and turned to Brennan and explained, "this is Jessica, my twin sister."

"I am perfectly capable of introducing myself bro," Jessica exclaimed. She stood up and shook Brennan's hand and said, "I'm Jessica, Alec's older sister-"

"By three minutes," Alec felt the need to cut in.

Ignoring her brother, Jessica continued, "It is a pleasure to meet you. You have my sympathies; spending time with my brother," she let out a dramatic shudder.

Brennan laughed. "I am Temperance Brennan; I find your brother charming."

"Oh God, you're too late. He's already pulled you into his trap!" Jessica feigned horror.

"Stop it Jess," Alec said stealing his sisters spot on the couch and motioning for Brennan to come sit beside him.

Jessica just rolled her eyes and went to sit in the recliner. "Temperance Brennan?" she said in a curious voice once she got situated, "how do I know that name?" Alec just rolled his eyes, and Brennan was about to tell her when Jessica figured it out. "Wait! I had to go all over hell and back to get a copy of your book for dad last Christmas."

Brennan raised her eyebrows. That surprised her. Usually it was women who read her books. She was surprised to learn that Alec's father was the fan.

Alec noticed her surprise and informed her, "dad is a high school anatomy and physiology teacher. He admires your work. Once he found out you were also an author… well, let's just say that is all he wanted for Christmas."

Jessica just rolled her eyes. "Dad is going to be stoked when he learns that you brought the one person he would want to have dinner with dead or alive home for dinner."

Brennan looked at Alec, confused, "I don't know what that means."

"Dad worships you," Alec explained, "he would do anything to meet you."

Brennan nodded in understanding and listened with interest as Alec and his sister engaged in small talk.

"So when are you going to pop?" Alec asked with an evil smirk on his face.

Jessica looked over at Brennan and rolled her eyes, "men can be so crude," she addressed her, then turned to her brother, "my due date is November 4, but I could 'pop' at any time."

This conversation went on for a few more minutes. Brennan learned a lot more about Alec. For example, he has two brothers; Josh and Luke, and a pet cow named Rosie. Before long Alec was leading Brennan back to the car to identify the remains that lead her to fly out to the middle of nowhere in the first place.

The remains were not difficult to identify. With the pictures and information provided, she was able to give a positive identification within minutes, as well as determine the murder weapon. Soon, there was enough evidence to convict the person they had in custody for the crime. That probably had to be one of the easiest cases Brennan had ever worked on.

After identifying the remains, Alec and Brennan were driving back to the farm.

"I'm sorry if my family seems overbearing. Sometimes they just don't know when enough is enough."

Brennan smiled and shook her head, "I actually find them intriguing. I very much look forward to meeting your father and talking to him about the human body. It seems like he will probably understand me more than anyone else in your family."

Alec shrugged; she was probably right about that. He just grinned. "You will have plenty of time to talk with him tonight as well as tomorrow."

"Why, what's tomorrow?" Brennan asked, confused.

"It's a surprise! Jess will help you get ready in the morning," Alec answered her with a wicked grin.

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