Chapter 21

Angela maneuvered the car in front of Tempe's apartment building. The two didn't spoke a word during the trip. The doctor dismissed Tempe after a day in the hospital.

"Sweetie, are you sure you're going to be fine? Because I am very able and willing to stay with you. I am worried about you." Angela spoke while looking at her friend.

"Yes, I'm fine. I'll just call you tomorrow." Tempe left the vehicle while Angela just watched her pale body get inside the apartment building. Angela shook her head and then began to drive.

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Tempe had been lying in her bed, but can't sleep. Suddenly, she heard the front door opens. That's when she gets up and decided to check who it is. She felt too tired while she walks slowly. And then she saw him.

"Booth?"

"You forgot to lock your door." He said, looking at her.

"Yes, I always forgot. Why are you here?" she asked.

"I went to the hospital, and the doctor said you were already out. So I decided to visit you here." He casually said.

"I am fine. I don't need to be visited." Tempe casually said.

Booth was silent.

"Booth, if you want anything, just tell me, alright." Tempe asked impatiently.

"I want to take care of you." Booth said.

"What?" Tempe said rolling her eyes.

"I said want to take care of you…and our baby."

"Why? I said I'm fine and doesn't need somebody to take care of me. And if I will be needing somebody, I'll call Angela, not you."

There was a pause for a while.

"Only because I wanted to. If you want I can make deal." Booth finally said.

"You're being insane. Go home now Booth, I need to rest." Tempe said as she walks towards him, pushing him to the door.

"No, I am not going home. I am staying here." Booth said trying to balance himself as Tempe pushed him. "And will you stop pushing me, please?" He said grabbing Tempe on her wrists.

"Let go of me! Can you please leave?" Tempe said as she pulls her arms from Booth's grip.

"I know you are mad and see me as a perfect asshole. I just need you to listen to me. This will not take an hour, alright. And after, I'll let you decide. Please…"

"Make it fast."

"As I said, I wanted to take care of you. I mean, generally, to be at your side always. Attend to your needs and everything while you are pregnant. Are you getting me?"

"Yes, and are you finished? Do you already need my answer?" Tempe asked looking at Booth.

"Not yet. Now, if you'll let me do it, maybe we can agree on something." Booth continues.

"And what is that?"

"I will only be at your side during the time of your pregnancy. We move in our house where we can have separate rooms, meaning there'll be no more strings attached between us."

"Booth why are you asking me all this? If I need a private nurse, I can easily hire one."

"No! You don't get it. As I said, I want to take care of you. That's all. And for the time being, be a father to my baby…."

"And why should I accept your offer?"

"Because, I know you will." Booth finished looking at Tempe.

"Alright." Tempe casually said. With that she turns her back to Booth and get inside of her room, still thinking of what has happened. She still can't believe she said agreed on him. Can she live with it, and without any feeling involved? What is Booth thinking? Why want to take care of her and leave after? The questions in her mind made her more nauseous. She lay down on her bed and closes her eyes. Maybe tomorrow everything's going to be fine. She gently rubbed her belly and let herself fall into deep sleep.

Booth still stood there. Trying to comprehend everything. He is surprised on how fast Tempe decides. Is he doing what is right? Or just complicate their situation?

He is really an insane and asshole for sure. He slumps into the couch and bring himself into deeper thoughts.

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