Heart or Blood

Again thank you reviewers!! I'm glad the interrogation was okay and that you liked Cullen's involvement - I was really unsure about those bits

So I decided to do another chapter so this is the last chapter which will be followed by an epilogue!

Enjoy!!

Thanking Jasper & Emma

"Hey Parker, do you want to help me bake something for this afternoon?" Temperance called into the living room.

"Yeah" Parker responded ecstatically, racing to get into the kitchen.

Temperance came into the kitchen a moment later to find him ready in his little apron. Temperance reached for what must be Booth's apron. She looked down to read 'Kiss the Cook' written on the front, she chuckled to herself.

"What do you want to bake? We could make; cupcakes, gingerbread men, cookies"

"Cupcakes with ...green icing"

"Cupcakes with green icing it is then"

They busied about the kitchen collecting the ingredients. Parker measured all the ingredients except the eggs, and then they mixed the ingredients. Once the cupcakes were in the oven Temperance eyed the mess they had made.

"Now we need to tidy up before the cupcakes are done" They made a brilliant team and they were clean in no time. Temperance heard the door click, knowing Booth must have returned from his trip to the Jeffersonian to collect her laptop.

Booth heard clattering in the kitchen; walking though the threshold he found his two loved ones covered in cake mixture and various ingredients.

"Hi Daddy, we made cupcakes"

"So I see"

"Did you find it?"

"Yeah I put it in the hall" he walked up to Temperance and gently wiped some flour off her cheek with the pad of his thumb, he saw that she was wearing his apron and smiled.

"What are you waiting for?"

"Huh?"

"Are you going to kiss the cook?"

He smiled "Absolutely" he said in a husky voice just before he claimed her lips with his; they became lost in their kiss only to be brought back to reality by a very loud "Eeeuuuuuwwww" from Parker. They reluctantly broke apart, still staring at one another longingly.

"Dr Bones, when are the cupcakes going to be ready?" His question answered by the beeps now emanating from the cooker.

"Now, remember these are really hot so don't touch them okay"

"Okay" he replied, eager to see what the cupcakes look like.

Temperance took the cupcakes out of the oven and set them on the side to cool. She turned to see her boys staring hungrily at the cakes, causing a smile to creep upon her face.

"We need to wait for them to cool. Why don't we watch something on TV while we wait?"

They were now all lay on the couch; Temperance sat comfortably with Booth's strong arm around her shoulders, with Parker in between her and Booth. Parker had flicked through the cartoons, settling on The Fantastic 4.

"Daddy, if you could have a superpower what would it be? I'd have super strength so I can be as strong as you" Booth beamed at the comment.

"I dunno, I always thought it would be pretty cool to fly"

"What about you Dr Bones what would be your superpower?"

She considered the question carefully "To know if people are telling the truth"

Booth read the deeper meaning behind her words and gave her shoulders a slight squeeze to let her know that he understood.

"Why?" Parker asked curiously.

"Well if I got a superpower I wouldn't want to become a superhero. But to know when people are telling the truth your Daddy and I could save a lot of time chasing the bad guys"

"You'd be like an undercover superhero"

"Yeah and I'd get to spend my life with my two favourite boys" kissing Parker on the crown of his head and Booth sweetly on the lips.

Time passed and they made their way back to the kitchen to ice the cupcakes. Temperance made the icing and Parker put it on the cupcakes. Once their work was complete Temperance had two sets of warm chocolate puppy dog eyes begging her for a cupcake. Eventually she relented allowing them to have one each, putting great emphasis on the word one.

Parker knocked on the door; they all waited eagerly upon the doorstep.

Emma opened the door to find a couple and a young boy who she presumed was their son. "Hello can I help you?" she looked at the woman again "Oh My God!! You're Dr Temperance Brennan"

"I am. I just wanted to visit and thank you for saving my life"

She frowned for a moment; till it dawned on her "You're the woman in the alley"

"Yeah"

She opened the door "Would you like to come in?"

They accepted the invitation and followed Emma inside. They settled in the lounge; where Temperance handed Emma a large bouquet of flowers and a box of treats for Jasper.

Parker looked at Temperance, who nodded encouragingly "Me and Dr Bones made you some cupcakes?" smiling as he presented the tin.

Emma opened the tin "Wow these look delicious, and green is my favourite colour. Thank you" she went into the kitchen to get some drinks and plates. She returned with Jasper in tow, who was eyeing the cupcakes on the coffee table.

The Beagle happily moved around the room getting fuss from everyone, finally settling between Parker and Temperance. He now lay contently on his back whilst they tickled his tummy, his leg thrumming contently.

"Temperance, I know you probably get this a lot but could you sign my book"

Temperance smiled at her "Of course" Happily taking the book signing a message on the inside cover. She handed it back to Emma who opened the book:

To Emma

Thank you for giving me a life of happiness that I had thought to be impossible, for that I will be ever grateful. You have not only saved my life but given me a family, for that I can never thank you enough for restoring my faith in love.

Temperance Brennan x

After they had eaten their cupcakes they took Jasper for a walk in the local park. Parker happily held the lead. They reached a large expanse of grass; Jasper dropped his toy at Booth's feet and looked up expectantly.

"Do you want me to throw that for you?" Jasper barked in response, Booth then took Jasper off the lead and threw the toy. Jasper bounded after the small ball, then returned tail wagging. After a few more throws Jasper began to tire, they walked for a little longer then made their way back.

Booth, Temperance and Emma talked as Parker walked slightly ahead with Jasper. Temperance was amazed at how easily the conversation flowed between them, normally trying to talk to a stranger that was not a professor was extremely difficult. She looked at her hand entwined with Booth's and came to the conclusion that it must be his influence.

"Are you writing another book Temperance?"

"Yeah, I'm working on it at the moment. I have a few more chapters I need to complete before I hand it to my publisher. I think it's supposed to be out in the spring"

"Am I still Andy?" Booth teased.

"How many times do I have to tell you Booth, Andy is complete fiction"

Emma kept her thoughts to herself, but she couldn't deny the striking resemblance between Booth and Andy. She looked between the two as they continued to bicker. Parker turned around and rolled his eyes. Emma moved to Parker's side leaving the partners to it.

"Are they always like this?"

"Yeah" Parker looked from Booth and Temperance to Emma "Thank you for saving Dr Bones"

"You're welcome Parker"

Parker smiled "Now she won't be alone ever, she has me and Daddy forever and ever and ever"

They returned to the house where they met Emma's husband Keith. Emma invited them to stay for dinner. The meal was absolutely fantastic, everything was cooked to perfection.

"You're a wonderful cook Emma, have you ever thought of becoming a chef?"

"Yeah, I always liked the thought of it. I guess I never made a break and I got comfortable in the job I am in now. So it stayed as a dream"

"I can understand that"

Later after their meal they exchanged goodbyes, promising to stay in contact.

Booth just finished tucking Parker into bed; he went to the living room to find Temperance with her laptop powered up on her lap.

"Temperance, no work tonight"

"I'm not working"

A furrow appeared on his brow, he sat beside her "Then what are you doing?" She looked a little nervous and showed him the screen.

"A house"

"Yeah, well I remember you telling me that you wanted Parker to go to that school but you couldn't afford to live in the catchment area. There are two houses for sale about 5 blocks apart"

"Why do you want two houses?"

"I was thinking we could have one, and Rebecca could have the other" she looked at him completely unsure what his reaction would be. He was still silent "We'd be closer to Parker; he can go to that school. I know living so close to Rebecca might not be easy but I think it could be better for Parker"

"It is a great idea Temperance, and I would love living so close to Parker. I just don't know if Rebecca would agree, even with her promotion she couldn't afford a house like that, we can ask her tomorrow when she picks up Parker" he pulled her into a kiss and looked back at the screen eyeing the house, daring himself to see such a future. The house was perfect and even had a large garden for Parker to play in.

"I'd buy both of them"

"Both, how loaded are you?"

"Pretty loaded"

"You aren't going to tell me are you?"

"Maybe, depends if you're planning to kill me if you found out"

"I'd never kill you Temperance; I love you way to much. And money is good but it doesn't buy you happiness. Just look at Hodgins he's stinking rich and what makes him happy; bugs, slime and Angela"

"I'd say you pass the test" She pulled him into a passionate kiss and then whispered a sum in his ear, to her pleasure Booth made no comment and resumed his loving kisses.

A week later...

Temperance brought Emma into an empty restaurant that had recently closed.

"What are we doing here Tempe?"

They entered the kitchen. "It's yours if you want it"

"Oh my god, really"

Temperance nodded and Emma flung into her arms "Thank you, this is so.. amazing" breaking away from Temperance she surveyed the kitchen in wonder.

This is the last chapter, I mean it this time, and it will be followed by an epilogue!!

I hope you enjoyed it, please review

Thanks for reading

Infinite x