Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters from Bones or Smallville just the one I made up for this story, Please don't sue... ;)
The Jeffersonian Institute, Washington D.C.
Cam is currently helping Hodgins get everything ready for the trip to Smallville, "Hodgins, explain to me again why it is so necessary that you get out there?" Hodgins' face just lights up, "Are you kidding me? Smallville was the location of two separate meteor strikes in the span of two decades. That," he pauses for effect, "is a statistical impossibility, like a lightning strike! I want to see if I can find any strange new minerals out there!" He notices the look that Cam is giving him. Something along the lines of 'This is not related to why Brennan is out there.' He quickly adds to his argument, "While I am out there helping with the investigation, of course," he pauses to make sure that Cam heard that last part, "If I can find any samples of the meteorite that struck, I may be able to find a new energy source. Maybe even get some answers to life on other planets." He can tell that he is wearing Cam down, "If you want I can even pay my own expenses... Besides, I get stuck in the lab all the time when they get to go out and have all the fun."
That's when Angela comes into Jack's office, "So then what am I supposed to do? Stay here with both the kids?" Hodgins suddenly realized he hadn't completely thought this through, "Hmm... You could always come with?" Cam raises her hand in the air to get the couple's attention, "Hey! Person in charge here! Wondering when she is going to be brought in on the conversation." Angela turns to Cam, "Sorry Cam, this just all seems kinda last minute," she turns back to Hodgins, "and I would like to be consulted when my husband decides to leave me alone with two small children." Jack realizes he MAY be in a little trouble. He walks up to Angela and gives her a kiss on the forehead, "Sorry baby. I was just excited about the chance to get a first hand look at alien minerals," a thought suddenly crossed his mind, "Hey... You think I may find some alien technology there too?" Jack's one track mind train of thought seems to be hauling down the track at incredible speed. Cam realizes that if she doesn't do something soon, she's going to have two unhappy people to deal with for the remainder of the investigation, "Well I am not going to be stuck here by myself. We can book a motel and stay down there. Dr. Brennan told me, we can leave the mobile lab at the new intern's farm." Angela gets a playful look on her face, "Farm boy, huh? No wonder he was so ripped."
Cam just got off the phone with Smallville Inn, when Sweets walks in her office. "So, where is everyone?" Cam gets up from her desk, "Booth and Brennan are out of state on a case. And, the rest of us," she gets up from her desk, "are getting ready to go meet them there." Lance's face lights up, "You guys need a profiler? I'm always up for field work." Cam knows how Booth would react to Sweets coming out there with them, "I don't think so, but we'll give you a call if we need any help." Lance gets a pouty look on his face. Cam can tell that he was hurt by this so she tries an alternative explanation, "We are, already, pretty much abandoning the lab here. We shouldn't have too many eggs in one basket." Lance can appreciate the fact that Cam is trying to often the blow, but he is too smart to not see through her ruse. "I can be invaluable out there. Help get into the minds of these people." Cam gives him that motherly look that Michelle has, indirectly, helped her develop, the one that shows she is not backing down, "We have the new intern there with them, he's from the area and should be able to help us do that," Lance is not happy with that response but knows that she has made up her mind. Cam can see he has realized this and smiles as she replies, "Hey, don't worry Sweets! We'll call you if we need help. Besides we still need someone here back at 'Home Base' to run interference and do the FBI stuff we can't access there. You're our inside guy!" She pauses for a moment when a thought crossed her mind, "Besides Dr. Brennan was telling me that Booth has had to work off his meals with farm work anyway so, unless you feel like bailing hay I don't think you'd want to come along anyway." Sweets finally concedes to Cam, "Good point. I'm definitely not made for manual labor." Cam, realizing she had won the battle, gives him a pat on the shoulder as she heads out the door to her office. Sweets, still a little dejected, leaves the lab.
Angela and Hodgins had packed up everything they're going to need for the babies as well as themselves. Cam had arranged for Michelle to stay with some friends. Michelle asked if she could stay with Abernathy, but Cam shot that down fast. Both Angela and Cam noticed the limited amount of space available in the cab of the truck that hauls the mobile lab. Angela decides to offer her Matrix to carry the two women, as well as the children, while Hodgins drives the truck. Hodgins was kinda saddened by this, "Come on! There's a sleeper on the cab you can relax in." He can tell that he isn't doing that good of a job convincing the two women to ride with him, "It has a TV with satellite and internet... a big soft bed... Come on! It'll be fun!" Angela places her hands on her husbands shoulders, "And no seat belts," she reminds him. "Honey, I do love you, but with the two little ones, we need to be able to strap them in so they don't get hurt." Hodgins face changes to one of realization, "You're right," Angela never gets tired of hearing that, "I'm just excited to be going out there." Angela gives him a soft kiss, "I know sweetie, you just got a little carried away. We'll be fine and we have the portable radio in the car so you can always get a hold of us if you need to." Jack looks into Angela's beautiful brown eyes, "God, I love you, babe!" He plants a deep kiss on his wife's lips before they all get into their respective vehicles and start to head out.
Lois and Clark's apartment
Lois had been making arrangements all night so she can get out to Smallville. She had to convince her boss that it was a great opportunity for them to get the exclusive on a murder story. But it got her the time she wanted, as well as a decent sized expense account. She decided that she's going to drive, Ever since she married Clark, she doesn't want to fly unless it's with him, besides she doesn't trust vehicles she doesn't have any control over. Once she had everything packed she got her SUV loaded up and was on the road.
I think things are going to get a little more interesting now that we are going to have everyone out in Smallville. Especially with our favorite conspiracy theorist in the field, and Lois's tenacious personality. Wonder how Booth is going to react to this... ;)