Disclaimer: They're still not mine… sadly.

A/N: As per request, a little Brennan/Parker bonding moment. Sorry it took a while to lead into it, I had other things I had to work into the story, but there will be more Parker moments to come! I have something planned out for the next few chapters. =) Thank you for all the reviews! They are really helpful in motivating me to write again!

For now while Booth is out of town we'll be alternating POV with Brennan and Parker. Since we got some Parker POV last chapter, this one is Brennan.

I woke up earlier than usual the morning after Booth left for Atlanta. I suppose the reasoning behind that was that I was still really nervous about my capabilities of caring for Booth's son. What if I mess everything up? What if Booth doesn't think I was competent enough in the caring of his child? I had never been left with a child in my complete care before and I wasn't sure what was really expected of me.

I looked over at the bedside clock to see that it was five in the morning. I groaned and rolled over. I buried my face in Booth's pillow. The scent of him still lingered. I reveled in the smell and soaked it up. Then when I realized what I was doing I shot upright in the bed. Why am I acting like a hormone ridden teenager? This wasn't me. The rational Temperance Brennan would never lie around and smell bedclothes and wish for someone thousands of miles away to be lying next to her. All rationality went out the window when you told him your feelings. A voice nudged in the back of my mind. I sighed and shook my head to clear my thoughts. "Get a grip on yourself." I told myself.

After getting myself ready for the day I made my way into the kitchen and set up my laptop on the table to check my e-mail. My publisher had been bothering me for weeks for an update. I looked at the time to see it was nearly six now; two more hours until I was expected at work. What about Parker? Am I just supposed to take him to work with me?

I stood up and made my way back into Booth's bedroom to grab my phone. I sat on the edge of the bed and contemplated who I should call. I didn't even realize what I was doing until the phone was already ringing. A groggy voice on the other end of the phone said, "Hello?"

"Hey, Ange." I said softly. "Did I wake you?"

I heard a rustle of movement in the background. "Yeah, but it's okay I should be getting Jack up anyway. What's up Bren?"

I tried to find the words I wanted to say to her. "I… Booth… he…" I sighed. What was wrong with me? I had never felt so flustered in my life!

"Bren? Booth what? Did something happen?" She asked sounding a little worried. If she knew some of the things that had been going through my mind she would probably try to throttle me.

"Booth left for Atlanta yesterday and left me with Parker for the next few days." I finally managed to say.

"Oh." She said. "Wait! Atlanta? What is Booth doing in Atlanta without his partner?" Angela asked incredulously.

"He said it was a favor for his boss, but he couldn't tell me anymore than that. He did mention at the airport that it was a matter of national security, but that's all I know. But that's not my problem, Ange. I have to work today, what am I supposed to do with Parker? I don't know anybody who could babysit…" I sighed and stood up from the bed and paced the room while trying to think of another option.

"Well, I don't really have anything going on in the lab. I could keep an eye on him in my office if you want?" Angela offered.

"I suppose that would be the best solution, wouldn't it? Thanks Ange." I stopped pacing and looked out the window in Booth's bedroom.

"No problem, sweetie. I'll see you soon." She said. I hung up the phone, shoved it in my pocket and went to wake up Parker.

I slipped quietly into his room and approached his bed. He looked so peaceful. I almost didn't want to wake him. I sat on the edge of the bed and brushed some hair out of the boy's face. His face instantly turned towards my hand as if seeking comfort in his sleep. I hoped, for his sake, that his dreams the night before had been more pleasant than the ones he had been recently experiencing.

"Parker." I said softly. No response. I said his name a little louder. Still no response. He's as bad as his father! I smiled to myself and gently shook his shoulder, calling his name to him.

He opened his eyes and looked up at me. "Bones?"

I smiled down at him. "Good morning, Parker." I reached down and brushed a few more strands of hair away from his face.

"Good morning." He said as he stretched out in his bed then sat up.

"Come on; let's get you ready so we can go get breakfast." I stood up and moved away from the bed.

Parker rubbed his eyes sleepily and yawned again. "Okay. What are we doing today, Bones?"

"I have to work today. You'll be spending some time with Angela in her office. I'm sure the two of you will find some interesting and entertaining projects to work on." I said. It was amazing just how much Parker looked like his father with his many facial expressions.

"Really?" He said with extreme excitement as he leapt from his bed to start getting ready.

Once Parker was ready, we made our way to the diner to have breakfast. I ordered some coffee and an egg whites omelet, while Parker ordered some orange juice and pancakes. After filling up on the delicious food, we made our way to the Jeffersonian.

Parker and I headed towards Angela's office. Once we were closer I watched with a small smile as Parker took off at a full run into Angela's office. I heard the squeal of delight come from Angela as I entered the room.

"Parker, you and I are going to have so much fun today!" I heard her exclaim exuberantly to the boy.

"Sweet!" He said as he turned around to look at me for approval.

I smiled at the two of them. "Have fun. I'll be in my office working on some paperwork for the next couple of hours if you need me."

A/N: I couldn't get the Parker/Brennan moments to quite flow the way I had hoped, but I promise there'll be more to come! =) Please review! It keeps me motivated!