I feel guilty for the lack of updates, so here's another.

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After their morning of fun, Booth, Bones, and Christine were on their way to the Jeffersonian. "So, we're telling people today, right?" Booth asked as excited as a kid about to open presents on Christmas.

Smiling, Bones answered. "I think it's time, yes. Mostly because I am showing, however I still find it fascinating that Angela hasn't picked up on it."

"Bones, for months, Angela's top priority was bringing you home. I think she was just so grateful to have you back that anything else out of the ordinary never registered. Besides, even I missed figuring it out, and I sleep with you!" Booth chuckled.

"Yes, I suppose the last several months have been quite stressful on everyone and I'm sorry for that. I'm sorry that my decision caused everyone so much turmoil and caused such tension between you and Ange . . ." Bones trailed off. She knew that her decision to run had caused problems between Booth and Angela. And while the two had kissed and made up, metaphorically speaking, Bones still felt guilty and Booth could see it in her eyes.

"You know you aren't to blame . . . for anything. Pelant gave you no choice. You were protecting me. Angela was protecting me. I get it. And it doesn't matter anymore, Bones." Booth pulled into a parking spot in the Jeffersonian garage, turned off the engine, and maneuvered so that he was facing his partner. Taking her hand, and pulling her attention away from the window, he began, "I love you. I knew the day I saw you lecturing in American University that you were it for me, Bones. There is nothing, and I mean nothing you could do to make me stop." Looking from Bones to Christine and back, he continued, "You. You've given me everything, Bones. You gave me a partner, then a friend, a lover, children, a life – everything. Pelant, he tried to destroy us, but you wouldn't let him. You're the strongest, smartest, sexiest woman I know," Booth concluded.

Bones smiled. Booth could always make her feel better, regardless of what she was thinking or feeling. Tears in eyes, Bones said, "I love you". Leaning in for a kiss that didn't last nearly long enough for either of them, Booth pulled away with a smirk. "What?" Bones questioned.

"Time to let the cat out of the bag, Bones." Booth smiled.

"Booth, I don't know what that means." Bones stated sternly. Resting his hand on her protruding belly, Bones simply formed her mouth into the shape of an "o".

"Hey there, Studley. What brings you to the lab so early?" Angela's term of endearment could still cause Booth to turn red on occasion and she liked that she could make the G-man squirm. "Sweetie! Are you feeling better? Cam said that last case was a do-zee for you." Angela asked sympathetically.

"I don't know what that means," Bones stated again for the second time in less than an hour.

"I just meant that you're a mom now. The victim was going to be a mom. It's sad, ya know? That's all I meant." Angela concluded with sadness in her eyes.

"Yes. It is sad. It's sad that she will never have that chance. Being a mother, while I completely dismissed the idea for years before, has greatly enriched my life. I love Christine. She has taught me so much. She's a miracle," Bones concluded as she reached to take her daughter from Booth, snuggling her close.

"Where are the rest of the squints?" Booth asked, breaking up the moment.

"Hodgins is playing with his bugs and Cam is in her office finishing some paperwork. As for anyone else, it's still early yet. Why? What's going on? You two are acting a little funny." Angela observed.

Sharing a smile with each other, Booth only said, "Follow me."

Finding Hodgins, and then Cam, the group of friends eventually found themselves in Bones office. "So, what's going on here, Seely? I have a lab to run, remember?" Cam asked, as intrigued.

"Just wait a minute, Camille. Sweets should be here any minute." Booth stated calmly.

No sooner than the words had left Booth's mouth, Sweets appeared in the doorway. "What's the emergency? I got here as fast as I could," Sweets stated as he realized everyone was in the room.

Taking Christine from her mother's arms, Booth smiled as he stared at his partner, barely able to contain himself. Growing amused at Booth's giddiness, Bones began to laugh.

"Dr. B?" Hodgins asked growing suspicious. Everyone's eyes were now on the couple of the hour, wondering just what was about to be revealed.

"Bones and I, well, we having some pretty exciting news to share." Booth began.

Deciding to interrupt, Christine chose to play her game. "Da-da," the toddler stated as she pointed.

"Shh, Christine. Daddy is trying to tell everyone about," was all Booth managed before his daughter yelled her new word, "BABIES", and giggled uncontrollably.

With every expression that could convey shock, Angela finally smiled. With her all too familiar cocky grin, she broke the silence. "Studly, you work fast! And Sweetie, seriously you're . . . WAIT! Did she just say 'babies'?"

"Oh boy," came from Sweets, knowing exactly where this conversation was going.

Both partners grinning from ear to ear told their friends that this was anything but a trick. Removing her coat, Bones solidified the news.

"Wow! Dr. B, just how far along are you?" Hodgins' questioned.

"Hodgins, Chrsitine said 'babies'!" Angela scowled. "But sweetie, seriously, answer the question."

Feeling put on the spot, Bones took a seat deciding that Angela wouldn't be leaving anytime soon. After a breath, she began, "Almost 16 weeks. I discovered I was pregnant while I was on the run with Christine. Near my 8th week, I thought I miscarried. I told Booth after I returned and he felt it best that I see my doctor."

"Sweetie," Angela said, looking sympathetically at her friend.

"It's ok, Ange. I'm ok. The twins are ok," Bones concluded with Angela beaming from ear to ear.

"That's so awesome, Dr. B!" Hodgins' added.

"Seeley, that's amazing," Cam offered with a sincere smile.

Congratulations began filling the room. Love. It was indeed a miraculous thing. For years Temperance Brennan lived in a world that did not allow her to be anything but impervious. There was no need for that now. She had evolved. She had opened her heart, and she had been richly rewarded. Though each had friends speaking to them, both Bones and Booth found each other through the crowd, expressing through a single look just how much they loved one another.

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