A/N: Thanks for the awesome kudos. I'm glad everyone is still liking this story. Keep those reviews coming for my brain candy! LOL
Disclaimer: I don't own Bones but being the middle of a DB and TJT sandwich would be awesome!
Brennan was walking out of the store carrying her purchase. Seeing what the time was, she panicked and walked quickly to her car. She was waylaid by a woman inside the store before she could check out and was frustrated to be behind in her schedule. Booth always said she should be gracious to her fans, but it was times like these that made it difficult.
She got to her car and put the plant in the passenger side floor. When she got close to the driver's side, she heard the obnoxious voice of the fan in the store.
"DR. BRENNAN! DR. BRENNAN! WAIT!"
Deciding that she was polite enough, she hurried to her driver's side door, pushing the fob before she got there. As she got into her car, she heard the lady's screeching voice getting louder. Putting the car into drive, she drove off quickly.
"DR. TEMPERANCE BRENNAN! YOU NEED TO SIGN MY BOOK! STOP!" The woman, seeing she was leaving, ran to cut her off. As far as she was concerned, Dr. Brennan didn't sign her book and wasn't going to let her go until she did.
Luckily, Brennan was paying attention and saw the woman coming along her flank. Changing directions quickly, she put the car in reverse, turned, and went out the other exit. In the back windshield, she could see the woman waving her book and yelling what looked to be angry words along with what Booth always called 'flipping the bird'.
Suddenly, she started to laugh as the events of the day hit her. She lost her favorite intern and now probably had one less fan of her books. Her sadness and anger began to dissipate as she remembered the events of that morning. Booth and her became one…..she told him she loved him.
To the woman who now probably thought she was a bitch, she could stick her finger where the moon doesn't shine.
Thinking about that made her laugh again as she headed down K Street towards the Jeffersonian.
Booth came out with the others each quiet in their own thoughts. Cam wondered if Brennan was coming, but he knew his Bones. When she made a commitment, she made every effort to keep it. 'She will be here' he thought.
When the group saw the simple pine box being wheeled down, it finally made it real for everyone…..Vincent wasn't just on a cruise or in rehab again. He was dead. For the people of the Jeffersonian, justice, as small as it was, will be given to Vincent, thanks to Booth.
Angela caught Booth off guard asking if he wanted to say something. "What, me? I-I barely knew him" 'What could I say?' Booth thought. 'Hey out of all the squinterns he was the goofiest?'
A sound like manna from Heaven came through. "That's true. Booth only called Mr. Nigel-Murray the English Squintern"
Seeing his Bones with a plant made his heart pound with love. When they first met, she would have never done anything as simple as get a plant for an intern. When he heard Angela reassure her that she did a good thing, he saw the relief on her face and how much that reassurance meant to her. His Bones has come a long way, but she was still someone in need of a hand to help her through the idiosyncrasies of people.
After their impromptu wake for Vincent, Booth wasn't sure what Bones would do but when she reached for his arm and leaned into him, his heart almost burst. A quick glance showed him that Angela didn't miss the action. 'Bones told her'
For Brennan, after sending Vincent off, she did the only thing that felt natural to her. She held onto Booth and they walked out together. Right now, she needed the man she loved.
Booth watched her gather her stuff from the office. When she turned around, he felt punch drunk with lust and knew he had to get her out of there.
He went to take her hand. Before he could say anything, Angela peeped into the room. "Guys….so sorry to interrupt….whatever, but everyone is going to the Founding Fathers for an celebration of Vincent….and for you Big Guy for catching that creep Broadsky"
She realized what Booth and Brennan probably wanted to do and felt like a shit. "Damn, sorry Guys, listen I'll make excuses to the others…."
"It's okay, Angela" Booth said, turning to Bones. "Vincent was a good guy. All good guys need to be celebrated. What do you think, Bones?"
Brennan wanted to find comfort with Booth in her satin sheets, but didn't want to blow off her friend. Booth told her celebrations like this were important to others. "Sure, Angela. We'll be there, shortly."
When Angela left the office, Booth turned to Brennan with an apologetic face. "I hope that it's okay to go to the Fathers', Bones. I probably should have asked what you wanted to do. I really should have because—"
"Booth!" Hearing her partner babble was very endearing, especially because she suspected he was as nervous as she was. 'The satin sheets can wait until later'
"Sorry, Bones"
'Why, Booth really was nervous' she thought. Seeking to reassure him, she walked over to him, took his hands, and faced him. "Booth, it's okay to go with the others. We always have a celebratory drink after a case. Some things have changed today, but some things will always stay the same…..partner"
The breath Booth didn't realize he was holding in escaped in relief. "Good, Bones. Good." He leaned in to kiss her gently. When the two reluctantly broke the kiss, each of them smiled.
"We should celebrate Mr. Nigel-Murray….plus the fact your bravery helped get his killer. First we'll drink with the lab and then a private celebration. I recently picked up a set of very nice satin sheets that I haven't had a chance to lie upon, or use…."
Booth felt his manhood start to peak as he pictured his Bones on a set of blue satin sheets matching her eyes and setting off the chestnut of her hair, covered only with a wide smile.
Brennan looked and had an idea for the reason for his faraway face. Feeling impish, she walked over and gently stroked his tented cock through his pants.
That got his attention. "Whoa, Bones…in here?"
"No, but I needed to get your attention. Ready to go?"
Booth adjusted himself subtly and cleared his throat. "Sure, Bones. Ready to go" He followed her out the door and with laser vision watched the way her very attractive rear end moved as he followed her, somehow avoiding hitting anyone as they walked out the door to the lab. 'Woman will be the death of me yet…..can't wait'
"To Vincent!" Sweets declared as he held up another shot.
"To Vincent" everyone else said as they held up their drinks.
They clinked glasses before drinking. Angela was drinking ginger ale. Cam and Brennan were drinking red wine. Sweets and Hodgins were doing shots and beginning to have difficulty with function to the amusement of everyone at the table.
Booth finished off his third beer and decided he was done. He looked over to Brennan who finished off her glass of Merlot. They looked at each other and knew that it was time to go.
Booth knew that it would be at least an hour before he could drive, but luckily, it was a beautiful night for a walk. "Well, I'm done, everyone. Bones, want me to walk you home?"
"Sure Booth as long as we can stop at the diner first. I'm hungry and need to eat something" she said slightly slurred.
"Dr. B, why don't you eat something here?" Suddenly he felt a hard jab to his shoulder. "Ouch! Ange what was that for?"
"Sorry, Honey, my arm slipped" Angela turned to Booth and Brennan. "See you guys on Monday"
'I could just kiss that woman right now!' Booth thought to himself. 'But I would rather nibble on Bones after we eat a plate of fries. I could use some food, too'
"See you on Monday everyone. Good night" Booth said. Brennan got up and joined him as they walked out the door. Cam could swear for a second she saw them holding hands, but was blocked by a group of people.
"Angela…..do you know something about Seeley and Dr. Brennan that we don't?"
"No" Angela said picking up her ginger ale. "Why should I? If there is anything to be told, I would be the first" she said before taking a drink. 'Suckers!'