I don't own Bones, I know I have 206 in my body, but the Bones from Fox isn't mine.
A House
They were up early to see the house. This would be their second viewing, and they were sure they were going to buy it. They would have to make some changes, but the overall style was perfect. The master bedroom had a full bath and had access to a small bedroom that could be used as a nursery, and later converted to a den. Two of the bedrooms were located downstairs, and the other two were at the end of the hall, so they could have the privacy they needed. There were also three full bathrooms and two half baths.
The exterior of the house was beautiful. It was set back from the road to allow privacy, and the back yard had a pond with a stone walkway surrounding it. A full patio was also connected by a set of sliding glass doors that lead into a mudroom before opening into the kitchen.
They had decided to let Parker pick out his own room, and he could furnish and decorate it anyway he wanted, within reason. The master bedroom had a porch attached, but they would need to install the spa that Bones wanted.
They agreed to purchase the house, and put down fifty percent deposit. Parker loved it, and he picked a room down the hall from Booth and Bones. The room had its own bathroom, and a bay window that overlooked the pond. He said he wanted it decorated in a sports theme based on all the teams and sports he liked. They completed the transaction, and decided to celebrate by going out to lunch.
"So, Parker, where do you want to go for lunch?"
"The Diner."
"Parker we can go anywhere you want, are you sure you want to go there?"
"Daad, that's like our place, ya know like I've been going there since I was a kid."
"Oh, and now you're not a kid?"
"I'm ten, and I'm a big brother, so that means I'm not a kid anymore. I'm a big brother."
"So, Parker you're happy about the baby?"
"Of, course, I told you last night."
"I know I just didn't want you to change your mind."
"No way, this is the best."
Well, Parker we have the rest of the day, what do you want to do?"
"Can we go to that park again; you know where we saw the planets. I liked it there."
"Sure buddy, anything you want."
They spent the day at the park, and made another trip to the planetarium. By the time they got home Bones was tired.
"I think this baby is making me tired, I'm going to take a nap." Brennan went to lie down.
"Dad, how could a baby make her tired, when it's not here yet?"
"Well, Parker the baby uses a lot of her energy to help it grow. She will be tired for a few months until her body adjusts to the change."
"The baby is already in her?" Booth was wondering what he was getting himself into.
"Yes."
"Where?"
"What?"
"Where inside her is the baby?"
"In her uterus." He and Bones talked about the need to be honest and straightforward with him. She felt that they needed to use the correct terminology if possible.
"Where is that?"
In her abdomen, down here." He pointed to his lower abdomen.
"Do I have one too?"
"One what?"
"A uterus?"
"No, boys don't have one, only girls, that's why only women can have babies."
"Ok." Parker ended the conversation there. Booth was happy that it didn't go much further, but he also knew that the time for 'that talk' with Parker was fast approaching.
"Dad, can we watch the game? The Phillies are playing; maybe they will go to the World Series? Today is the last game."
"Oh, that would be great, just the way to spend an afternoon."
They sat together and watched the game. Bones came out about halfway through, and joined them on the couch. She thought she would never understand the concept of yelling at the television, but as she watched the two most important men in her life, she realized that Parker was following in his father's footsteps.
On Monday, Booth left before her, because she had to drop Parker off at school.
"Parker we need to leave in ten minutes, the ride is a little longer from here than home, so be sure you are ready on time, and don't forget your homework."
"I'll be ready Bones, don't worry."
"Parker, when's the science fair?" Bones asked as they were driving.
"Next month, I think it's on the 18th, it's the weekend before Thanksgiving. Will we be done in time?"
"Definitely, I think we will be able to finish this week. Remember when I pick you after school today; we will be going to the Jeffersonian so you can work with Hodgins. He is looking forward to seeing you. He still misses you from the time you spent with him this summer."
"Yes, I forgot about that. I love helping Hodgins; he lets me play with bugs and stuff. We had a lot of fun in the summer, but sometimes he talks a lot like you, and I don't understand him."
"Well if you don't understand him, just ask him, he will explain it better, and if he can't, you can ask me. I have been trying to change the way I say things, so you can understand me better."
"It is easier to understand you. Maybe I will ask him." They had arrived at the school. Parker leaned over and kissed her on the cheek. "Thanks Bones, I'll see you after school." He jumped out of the car and ran into the school. Temperance touched her cheek where he kissed her, as she sat in the car for a few minutes just staring at the door where he entered. She had tears in her eyes. Other parents began to beep their horns at her and she realized that she was holding up traffic. She quietly pulled away from the curb and drove to work.