There were a lot of readers interested in a sequel to Brennan's announcement to Booth about the upcoming twins; so, here goes.

I'm back from vacation. Yeaaaaaa

I don't own Bones.

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Hannah had been walking through the Houston International Airport, killing time until her next flight, when she saw Temperance Brennan sitting on a chair talking to a small child.

"Temperance, how have you been?"

Looking up, Brennan smiled, "Hannah, it's nice to see you again. I'm fine. What are you doing here?"

Joseph, not liking the fact that his mother was talking to a stranger, reached over and put his right arm around her left one.

Smiling, Hannah noticed Joseph and asked, "Is this one yours?"

Glancing down at Joseph, Brennan then glanced on the other side of her seat at Hank and answered, "Both of these are mine."

Hank, giving Hannah a suspicious look, also put his arms around his mother and glared at Hannah.

Bending down and smiling, Hannah exclaimed, "They are beautiful children. I'm glad you found someone, Temperance. I always wanted you to. You seemed so lonely to me and I always felt sorry for you."

Frowning, Brennan stared at Hannah, "Sorry for me. Why would you feel sorry for me? When you knew me, I was at the top of my field and I still am. I was doing a job that I loved and again I still am. I don't see why you should have had felt pity for me. I had and have enumerable friends. I wasn't lonely then and I'm not lonely now."

Sighing, Hannah grimaced, "You didn't have anyone in your life to share those things with. The only men you really had in your life were the men you worked with. I mean Seeley was a really great guy; but, lets face it, he was about work when it came to you. I know you had some feelings for him; but, it never worked out and I just thought it was a waste for such a lovely person like yourself to try to hook up with someone who wasn't interested in the same things as you."

Five year old Joseph, looking up at his mother, asked, "Who is this, Mommy? Daddy has a rule about talking to strangers. It's on page two of his Daddy's Handbook."

Brennan, smiling at Joseph, "This a friend of mine, Joseph. We knew each other before you were born."

Shrugging his shoulders, Joseph muttered, "Ok. Just don't forget page three of Daddy's book. Always make sure that Daddy knows who your friends are."

Bending towards Joseph, "Two very good rules, Joseph. Mommy is familiar with Daddy's handbook. Just remember the title of his book is Daddy's Handbook, not Husband's Handbook."

Looking back at Hannah, Brennan glanced past Hannah and then back, "Booth was an excellent partner, Hannah. He was my friend and helped me through some very painful episodes in my life. He and I were interested in the same things when you knew us. We just weren't able to see each other as potential mates. There were a lot of obstacles between us."

Shaking her head, Hannah exclaimed, "Seeley was interested in marriage. I knew you hated the idea of marriage at the time. I hated the idea of marriage at the time. It was the reason that I turned him down when he asked me to marry him. I could never commit myself to one person like that. . . I see you have two children; but, you aren't wearing a wedding ring. I bet you aren't married. I know you could never just give up who you are for anyone. It would never work out. You're brilliant in your field. It would be a waste to give that up. . . It was a good thing that you didn't make it with Seeley. He would have smothered you in his dream of the perfect family. His mission in life was to get married. I knew that. I just couldn't help him to complete his mission. It was ridiculous. . . I'll bet he still hasn't found anyone to join him in his 1950's dream world. What woman would do that?"

Hearing the sound of running feet behind her, Hannah glanced down to see a seven year old girl run up to Brennan and then stop.

Christine, looking at her mother, said, "Dad said he's coming with the coffee. He said I could run ahead because he's just around the corner and he knows that I'll scream fire if anyone tried anything funny."

Hank, smiling at his sister, "That's on page five of Daddy's Handbook. Everyone knows that one, Chrissy."

Moving around and leaning between Brennan's knees, Christine saw Hannah watching her and asked, "Who are you? We aren't allowed to talk to strangers. It's on page two of Daddy's handbook."

Laughing, Hannah said, "Wow, Temperance. I don't know who their father is; but, he sure seems like a control freak to me."

Glancing at Christine and then back at Hannah, Brennan answered, "I don't wear a wedding ring because the ring would interfere with my gloves when I examine bodies. I have a ring, I just don't wear it. I did get married, Hannah. I finally let my guard down and allowed myself to love the one man in this world who really loved me. It was the best decision I ever made when it came to my personal life. He gave me three wonderful children and he loves me more that he really should. He says we are soul mates and even though I don't believe in such things, he does and I respect his beliefs. We're very happy. . . Oh and he isn't a control freak. He's a very loving and caring father who wants his children to be safe."

Nodding her head, Hannah asked, "And what about Seeley? Is he still out there looking or did he finally get his head out of his ass and find someone he could share a life with in this world and not in some fantasy world?"

Standing up straight, Joseph and Hank ran around Hannah yelling, "Daddy. Where have you been Daddy?"

Hannah, turning around to see the man that Brennan was married to, felt her jaw drop.

Booth, frowning at Hannah, walked around her and sat down next to Brennan. Handing her a coffee, Booth leaned over and whispered loudly, "Page ten, Bones."

Frowning, Brennan looked at Booth and said, "Very funny, Booth. Behave."

Turning back and looking at Hannah, Booth asked, "What brings you here, Hannah? After a hot story?"

Flipping her eyes between, Brennan, Booth and their children, Hannah replied, "You two are married? You two?"

Smiling, Booth put his left arm around Brennan and replied, "Yep. She asked me to marry her on the day Joseph and Hank were born. She told me that it was time to make an honest man of me."

Nodding her head, Hannah looked at Brennan and asked, "How long after I turned down Seeley before you two hooked up? The day after? The minute after?"

Sighing, Brennan answered, "Several months after, Hannah. Booth is an honorable man and he wasn't unfaithful to you. We finally saw the obstacle between us was gone and we realized that we really were meant to be together in all ways. Not just as partners."

Smiling, Hannah said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be catty. Seeley was a free agent when we broke up."

Looking into Booth's concerned face, Hannah smiled, "I'm happy for you Seeley. I really am. I couldn't marry you; but, I'm glad you found someone who could do that. Your children are beautiful and Temperance is a wonderful person. . . I hope you two have a long and happy life."

Smiling at Hannah, Booth glanced at Brennan and then back at Hannah, "Oh, we're very happy, Hannah. Your saying no to me was the best thing that ever happened to me."

Shrugging her shoulders, Hannah remarked, "I guess it was. I have a plane to catch."

Turning around, Hannah left the happy family behind.

Turning to her father, Christine asked, "Why rule ten, Dad? That didn't make any sense."

Laughing, Booth said, "Oh I don't know. Play in your own yard and stay out of the street seemed right to me."

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Well, what did you think of this sequel? I told you I would play nice. I think I did that. Hmm. Well, ok, I mostly did that.