Title: The Moments That Define Us
Characters/Pairings: all/canon couples
Genre: Drama/Romance/Hurt/Comfort/Humor
Warnings: spoilers for ALL AIRED episodes
Episode: 1x06 The Man in the Wall
Rating: T
Chapters: 29/?
Status: WIP

Disclaimer: I don't own Bones nor the characters. Just playing with them

Summary: It's those little moments when we reveal our true selves. A series of Bones drabbles – at least one per episode; in chronological order (spoilers for all episodes aired); all characters; friendship, romance etc; canon couples; main focus on BB;

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1x06 – Booth

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Dealing with grieving parents was never easy. It was one of the downsides of the job description. Bringing the bad news to a family member, especially a parent… that was something Booth dreaded the most.

He always tried to be understanding and sympathetic but not overbearing. No matter what, he didn't know what they were going through.

And this time it was no different. When Roy Taylor's father came to see him, he knew it wouldn't be an easy talk. He tried to be sympathetic, and understanding, but made sure to not make any promises; made sure to word his replies carefully, as to not give any false hope or untruth impressions about the investigation and the death of the victim. It was not easy. But it was not the first time he dealt with a situation like this.

Until Mr. Taylor showed him the handprint. A handprint from a five-year old boy. Just a little bigger than the one he has hidden in the first drawer of his nightstand.

And suddenly he understood. Why Mr. Taylor was here. And what he tried to tell him.

For he was a parent himself. And he wouldn't rest if something has happened to-

Every day… every day he prayed he'd be spared the visit from one of his colleagues.

And although he can't do anything for Roy Taylor anymore, he can make sure the truth about his death will be uncovered.

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tbc, Booth the Father. Even if we hadn't known he's one yet.

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