"How was the carnival?" Brennan balanced Joey on her hip as she wiped the counter.

"It was fine if you like being trampled by 50 little kids. I think Christine had fun. Are you feeling better?" Booth took the baby from his wife.

"Yes. It's just a cold, Booth."

"Oooh, Tiger...I can tell Mommy's nose isn't working right. Let's get you changed."

"Mommy?" Christine spoke up when Booth left the room. "I don't think Daddy liked the carnival."

"Why?"

"He didn't like the balloon man. Daddy's voice started to squeak, and he was breathing funny. The balloon man squirted him and then Daddy said some of those words I'm not supposed to say. The principal asked him to please wait outside. I think Daddy was in time out. It made me sad."

"Was the balloon man dressed funny? "

"His clothes were silly and he had a white face."

"That was a clown. Daddy doesn't like clowns. They make him nervous. I don't think he was in trouble."

"Who's in trouble?" Booth came in with Joey.

"Christine was telling me about your adventure at the carnival."

"I wasn't in trouble, sweetheart.. I had to go sit outside so I could calm down. Clowns make me feel bad. I'm better now. Go play, alright?"

Christine went to her room. "Bones, we have to call Mrs. Hammersmith and apologize. I used some very colorful language."

"I'll call her and explain. I'm sure she'll understand. Christine wasn't upset about that. She was sad that the clown made you unhappy. I'm glad she's already demonstrating the empathetic qualities you exhibit."

"Or she could be unhappy because we had to leave early…"

"You're an excellent example, Booth."

"That's sweet", he said, giving Brennan a kiss, "but you still have to change the next stinky diaper."