Title: Meeting
Series: PD 10/?
Disclaimer: I don't own the people, places, or things you already know.
People: Bones, Rebecca, and a special guest.(if you don't get who it is I'll tell you in a review.)
Rating: G
Summary: Rebecca meets Bones for a talking walk. How do things go?
Beta: My iPad and I.
Meeting
Rebecca had no idea why she had agreed to meet Dr Brennan. But, if it helped to get the freeze to thaw from her family she would try anything.
"Is this seat taken?" An older man asked Rebecca around noon at the diner. She had planned to eat some were else but time had gotten away from her. This location was on her way to meet Brennan so it would have to do.
"No" she answered him looking into her coffee.
"Thank you. I didn't realize that this place would be this busy right now." He replied taking the seat.
"Are you alright?" He asked a few minutes later after noticing her gaze not leaving her coffee cup or untouched food.
"Sorry I'm not good compony right now."
"That's alright, today is a special day for me! It's the day my child let me back into her life."
"Congratulation! If you don't mind my asking how long did it take you to get them to let you back in?"
"It took years but my dear there's no way you did to your child what I did to mine."
"My son told me he loved someone else cause he was the most important person to her."
"She might have more time but, you don't strike me as a bad mother!"
"He also told me he has a list of things I won't do for him. Like love him." The last part was a whisper but, the man still heard it.
"As parents we have to make the tuff calls. Kids don't come with a hand book. You do the best you can. When they get older they will look back and if we did things right they will see they were safe and loved!"
"Here you are sir." A waiters said handing him a bag.
"Thank you." He said before turning to Rebecca.
"Your child will realize you love them! As long as you keep them safe and show them you loved them the rest is water under the bridge." The man said before taking his food and leaving.
A short time later Rebecca found her self walking into the Olympic fitness center. As she approached the main desk she saw Brennan waiting on her!
"May I help you?" The young man behind the desk asked.
"She's my guest today." Bones told him writing Rebecca's name on the list by her own name.
"Will either of you need a towel today Dr Brennan?"
"Only two hand towels please?" Taking the offered towels the women set off for the walking track. They had been walking for a few minutes before either spoke.
"Rebecca, over the last few months I noticed that Parker was spending less time with Booth then before. I hadn't said anything as it's not my place but, the other night was too much!"
"Your right you Don't have a say in when my son sees his dad?"
"If I have done something to upset you I'm sorry. Booth loves Parker and no matter what you say or do that will never change!"
"Why did you call me?" Rebecca asked as they rounded the next bend.
"To let you know that Booth will be staying in the apartment. He and Parker are welcome to it as long as they need or want it. I have found a small place that I am buying. Please don't stop them from spending their bonding time together."
"You moved out?"
"Yes, Booth can't get back into his old place yet and I'm not sure he wants to if he could. If its my fault Parker's not around and I could live anywhere it only makes since for me to be the one to leave."
"Thank you" was all Rebecca could think to say.
"You should also know that I'm returning to work Monday. But, Wendell will be working with Booth from now on."
"Thank you. May I ask you something?"
"Yes"
"Why go through this much trouble for Seeley? Your basically giving him your home. Your not working with him in the field any more. Then you called me to tell me this. Why?"
"Because Parker and all children need to feel safe and loved. My places or Booths place is safe. It's hard to get by the guys in the lobby if you want to start trouble. And he loves his son! They both deserve the chance to share it." Looking at her watch Bones noticed that they had been walking for half an hour.
"I have to go. Your welcome to stay as long as you like."
"Brennan, I know you care for Seeley. In turn you care for Parker. But, why are you being nice to me?"
"Because your Parker's mother. You are special to both him and Booth. In turn your special to me. If we can't fix what is wrong then I can't be a part of there life's." Without another word Bones left her on the track as they passed the exit.
Rebecca walked a few more laps then headed to the front desk. After getting another larger towel she made her way to the sauna for a few minutes of peaceful thinking. With most lunch breaks over the fitness center had only a few people in it. This was great for her. It gave her the time to take in what she had been told.
A/N: What will Rebecca do now? How does Booth react to his new Partner? Later Why is Rebecca at the lab?
Thank you to everyone who has or will read this story. Any and all honest feedback is welcome!
I know some of you wanted Bones to really give it to Rebecca here! Sorry to disappoint you but, I have always thought you get more things done when you go out of your way to be nice to the enemy then if you blow up at them. That and Bones gets to let Rebecca beat herself up later. Thanks for reading!