The Beauty in the Bones: A Modern Fairytale

by Cassie Bones

Okay, so this is number TWO in my Fairytale series. Number ONE being Cinderbones. Basically, this is a twist on Beauty and the Beast, involving all your favorite Bones characters. Enjoy! R&R

11. Chapter 11

Update!

Chapter Eleven

"But, Daddy!" Parker practically whined as Seeley stood in Pops's living room, getting ready to go pick up Jared. "That monster-"

"There is no monster, Parker." Seeley chided.

"But, I saw-"

"No, you didn't. You imagined it, Baby. And that's okay. You were just scared."

"I didn't imagine it!" Parker protested. "I saw it! The monster had these creepy blue eyes and there were scars all over its face! Really!"

Seeley sighed. "Sweetheart, you were scared. You're mind just got away from you for a minute. It's okay." He reached out to stroke her hair but she moved back.

"No!" she exclaimed. "It's not okay! I thought you said you believed me!"

"I did, Sweetie, but-"

"No! No buts! You lied! You don't believe me." Parker's eyes began to swim with tears as she stared angrily at her father. "Liar!" she spat before turning on her heel and running out of the room.

Seeley started to go after her but Pops stepped in his way. "Just let her go, Shrimp." he said. "She'll cool down by the time you get back. Now, go get that no good brother of yours."

He slapped Seeley on the back and practically shoved him out the door. Seeley sighed and allowed himself to be pushed out, hoping that Pops was right about that forgiveness thing.

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It took about an hour and a half for Seeley to finally find the correct route to this Roxanne Hart's large, castle-like home so far out in the forest that he could swear that he'd traveled to some foreign rural country, instead of just forty minutes outside the city.

Seeley whistled as he pulled into the long, empty driveway. "Nice place." He said aloud to himself as he exited the car and made his way to the front door.

He was about to use the big brass knocker on the door until he noticed a small post it just above his head. He reached up and snatched it, bringing it down to eye level and skimming the now familiar handwriting.

Mr. Booth,

Don't bother knocking. Just come right in and keep going straight until you reach the long hallway. We're in the third room to your left.

Sincerely,

R. Hart

Seeley shrugged and pushed open the door, following the instructions on the post it and trying to ignore an uneasy feeling in his gut as he made his way towards the long hall.

TBC….

RIP Heavy D (aka Sid) who died recently of unknown causes. He was 44.