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Chapter 36-Welcome Home Booth Family!

Booth, Brennan and Kaitlin were safely seated in Booth's SUV. Brennan was in the back seat next to Kaitlin's car-seat and Booth was driving. The only sound heard was Kaitlin's breathing.. A miraculous sound that Brennan once thought she'd never hear. Kaitlin was lying silent in her seat looking up at her mother. Her big brown eyes were sparkling and she was making an adorable gurgling sound. Brennan began waving her fingers in the air "Dancing phalanges, dancing phalanges." she cooed.

"Bones what are you doing?" Booth asked glancing in his rearview mirror.

"Remember Andy? He liked it when I did that."

"Yes but Andy was old enough to smile. Kaitlin is just figuring out how to keep her eyes open." Booth said.

Brennan ran her finger along Kaitlin's smooth cheek "Ok, Daddy. No dancing phalanges...for now." Silence filled the car again but Brennan broke it a few seconds later by asking "Booth...What do you think of a combination wedding slash baptism?"

Booth looked at Brennan in the rearview mirror "You want baptism?" he asked.

"I read up on the Catholic religion and it says that if a baby is not baptized she cannot go to heaven. From what I have heard heaven-if it truly exists- is a place that I would want my baby to end up...a very very very very long time from now. And you're religious and I know you want her to be baptized. If you want it then so do I."

"Really?"

"Yes, and besides, it is only logical that Kaitlin be baptized when we get married. I mean... we'll be in the church anyway. I'm not saying that I want to force Kaitlin to be catholic, I want to give her the option."

"That sounds like a plan to me. A wedding slash baptism sounds perfect."

"Good. Now what do you think of Zach and Angela?"

"What about Zach and Angela?"

"As Kaitlin's religion parents."

Booth chuckled "God parents Bones. Zach and Angela as Kaitlin's god-parents."

"Yes, god-parents. What do you think? I think Zach is perfect because he almost died for Kaitlin before she was born and Angela is my best friend."

"I think it sounds perfect but are you sure?"

"Booth I never do anything without thinking it through. I think that Zach and Angela would be perfect as Kaitlin's god-parents." Booth smiled. He still couldn't believe how much his Bones had changed over the past 9 months. Changed for the better.

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After what seemed like an eternity in the car Booth finally drove past a familiar building: The Jeffersonian. Brennan sighed as she watching the building disappear into the distance as they drove by. "It feels like it's been forever since I was here."

"Well don't worry Bones. Everything is just as you left it." Booth said.

"That's what I am worried about. I never had the chance to make up a nursery." Brennan said, adjusting Kaitlin's tiny hat.

Booth smirked to himself "I'm sure that won't be a problem. We have the bassinette for her to sleep in until the nursery is finished."

"That's logical. We can put the bassinette in our room until the room is complete. Very logical, Seeley."

Booth smiled still thinking of how his room was now our room. As he pulled into the parking lot of his apartment building Booth's grin grew wider.

"Honey, we're home" he sing-songed.

"Did you hear that Kaitlin?" Brennan asked "We're home."

Booth pulled into a spot closest to the door and jumped out of the car. He jogged to the back door and opened it for Brennan. She didn't notice because she was too busy bundling Kaitlin up.

"Bones, I think three blankets is enough. We are only walking three feet." Booth chuckled.

"I believe you're right." Brennan said. Booth then noticed that she winced as she tried to lift the carrier.

"You okay Bones?" Booth asked.

"A lot of action, I'm still a bit sore."

"I can carry her." Booth said.

A look of disappointment washed over Brennan's face "I really wanted to carry her in but it's logical that the stronger of us would carry her."

Booth bit the inside of his mouth to keep from laughing "I have an idea. Slide out." Booth said. Brennan slid out and Booth ducked into the backseat.

"Mommy wants to bring you into your new home." Booth cooed "Oh such a good girl, yes you are." Booth lifted Kaitlin out of her seat and placed her in Brennan's arms. "Now Mommy can carry you." Booth said with a smile.

Brennan kissed Booth gently "Thank you." Booth winked and shut the door. He wrapped his arms around his fiancée and daughter and led them into the building.

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"So how are you feeling, tired?" Booth asked as they rode the elevator to the fourth floor.

"A bit sore but no not tired. I feel good. Happy to be home and safe." Brennan said.

"Well that's good." Booth said a mischievous look in his eyes.

"Seeley Booth, what are you up to?" Brennan asked.

"Nothing, I'm just happy you feel well." Booth said. Brennan opened her mouth to say something but he elevator dinged and the doors slid open. Booth and Brennan stepped out and were immediately at the apartment door.

"Ready?" Booth asked jingling his keys.

Brennan nodded "Extremely."

Brennan watched in slow motion as Booth unlocked the door and pushed the door open..

Her mouth fell open "Oh my....God."

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All of the squints as well as Russ and Max were standing in the living room "Surprise!" they cried in unison.

"What is this?" Brennan asked. Two banners were handing on the wall. One read "WELCOME HOME FAMILY!" and the other said "IT'S A GIRL!".

"It's your welcome home party slash baby shower." Booth said.

"You knew about this?" Brennan said.

"Of course." Before Brennan could respond she was wrapped gently in Angela's arms.

"I am so happy you're finally home. Safe and sound." Angela whispered.

"Me too. I'd hug you back but my arms are full." Brennan said.

Angela pushed away and eyed Kaitlin "Hello Angel. I am your Auntie Angela." she cooed. Angela allowed Kaitlin to wrap a tiny hand around her index finger. A tear ran down her cheek "Bren, she's the most perfect baby I have ever seen."

All Brennan could say was "I know."

After rounds of hugs Brennan settled onto the sofa. She watched her father gently rocking his grand-daughter.

"What are you thinking?" Russ asked plopping down next to her. He put his arm around her shoulders and she laid her head on his chest. There weren't many people who made Brennan feel safe but Russ was most definitely one of them.

"I'm thinking that that's a sight I thought I would never see." She said.

"What? Dad with a grand-child?" Russ asked.

"Well, I never thought I would see Dad period. But I never thought I would see Dad holding my child." Brennan said.

"Neither did he. Tempe, have I told you how proud of you I am?" Russ said. Brennan looked up at her brother. He was smiling at her and she could swear he was trying not to cry. People have been crying a lot because of her lately. At least these were tears of joy and not sorrow.

"You are?"

"Yes. I have always been proud of you but this tops everything. You took a horrible unthinkable act and turned it into something beautiful. Now that monster is going to rot in prison and we can all live in peace." Russ said. Brennan's face fell as she thought about the events that had taken place just a few hours earlier.

Russ saw her expression and knew something was up "What's wrong, Tempe? He is going to prison, right?"

"He's dead." Brennan said. Suddenly the room fell silent and all eyes were on her. "Edward is dead...."she repeated "And I killed him."

"What?" Russ said.

"He was holding a gun on the nursery. When he got to close I tackled him. We wrestled and the gun went off. It was self defense."

"Self defense" Booth echoed.

"Sweetie, are you okay?" Angela asked looking seriously worried.

"I am fine. I feel no remorse for what happened.. He was threatening Kaitlin, any thoughts went out the window and emotions took over."

"As would be expected. He's lucky I wasn't there." Max said not taking his eyes off his grand-daughter. "He would have been dead upon sight."

"Dad!" Brennan exclaimed.

"What?" Max shrugged "She doesn't understand."

"Never mind that! How are you physically?" Angela asked.

"Not a scratch. Seriously Ange, I am fine. I am healthy....almost, I am safe, and I am happy." Brennan said "Now can we please stop talking about him."

"Yes. Let's stop discussing one who no longer exists." Zack chimed in.

Silence filled the room for a few awkward moments before Hodgins said "I think it's time to show Brennan her surprise."

"Surprise? Isn't this my surprise?" Brennan asked.

"Of course not. There's more." Cam said. Booth smiled and reached his hands out to Brennan who took them happily.

"What have you done?" She asked as he covered her eyes with his hands.

"You'll see."

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Brennan allowed Booth to lead her a few feet before suddenly stopping. "Ready?" he asked.

"Yes." Brennan whispered. She felt Booth's hands slip away and she opened her eyes. What she saw bought tears to her eyes. "Oh my...It's beautiful."

The room that used to be a spare had been converted into a beautiful nursery fit for a princess. The walls were a pale pink, accompanied by a bubblegum carpet. The dresser and changing table were white wood. The crib was also white wood with a sheer pink canopy draped from the white ceiling. A white rocker sat in a corner under the guard of a giant giraffe. Small stuffed animals were scattered through out the room. Wooden letters spelling out KAITLIN ROSE cascaded the wall next to the crib. It was perfect. It was beyond perfect.

"This is...so...amazing.." Brennan whispered as she walked around the room touching everything within reach.

"Booth told us what to do." Zack said

"And we made it happen." Angela added.

"We really annoyed the people at Baby's R Us." Cam said

"Yeah. We were very specific." Hodgins laughed.

Brennan ran up and hugged her four friends all at once. "I couldn't do it. I wanted it for her but I couldn't do it. I don't know what I would do without you guys." she said. Once the group hug broke up Brennan faced Booth "And you." she said.

"I know how much it meant to you." He said.

She wrapped his arm around his neck and kissed him passionately "I cannot wait to be your wife."

"I cannot wait to be your husband." Booth said. Brennan opened her mouth to say something but the sound of her voice was replaced by Angela squeal.

"You said yes!" she cried.

Brennan flashed her ring and nodded "We are going to have a combination wedding baptism ."

Angela jumped up and down clapping her hands "When? When?"

Brennan and Booth looked up at each other and replied in unison "As soon as possible."

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