A/N: I know some of you said that you didn't like those names I included in the last chapter but that was more of Brennan putting her two cents in on everything than then ones I am considering. That being said, I would still love some ideas on names! Thanks guys :)


Third week of March, Iraq

"Colonel, what the hell are we doing? We haven't found Parker yet! We have to go find him!"

"Corporal Booth, stand down. We have been looking for a month. There is no sign of him, no sign of life. The mission is over, unless you'd like to head up your own mission to find him, we are done."

"I'll do it. Give me two or three men and more supplies and I'll find Teddy!"

"Fine, Corporal. It's your ass on the line though. Report to me before you leave."

"Yes, sir."

Booth ran to his tent. He found letters sitting on his cot, and the mail piling up on Teddy's, all from his girlfriend. He noticed there were two letters from Bren and one from Angela.

Booth,

What's going on? Is everything okay? I haven't heard from you and I'm starting to get worried. Please tell me you're okay. I need to know you're safe.

I love you,

Bren


Alright, Booth, what the hell? Bren is worried sick about you! We need answers. She's having panic attacks. She won't admit it but she is. We need answers about names, the nursery and all sorts of things, like why the hell you haven't told her you're okay. This isn't good for her. At least send something, just so she knows you're still alive. I'm not very happy with you right now and I'd kick your ass if I could. Angela


Seeley,

I am so incredibly pissed at you right now. What the hell is going on? Please just let me know you're alive and I'll yell at you later.

Temperance


He knew using their first names was bad. She was furious with him, though he couldn't really blame her. They had left to find Teddy as soon as he got that last package. He had barely even had time to read the letters from Bren and Angela. But the moment his friend told him he was having a son was entirely bittersweet, given the circumstances. Parker was the only one he wanted to tell. But now, eager to find his friend, Booth pulled out a sheet of paper and scribbled a quick note to Brennan and Angela and shoved it in an envelope.

Booth ran to the mess tent and tossed the envelope into a box full of outgoing mail.

"Booth! Did you find Teddy?" a soldier named Hatting asked.

Booth shook his head. "I'm goin' back out there. I need a few men. You know any one that would wanna go with me?"

Hatting nodded. "I'll go. Did you clear it with the colonel?"

"Yeah, but we're gonna need at least one more person."

"Radford'll come with. I'll go find him."

Booth nodded his thanks and began to pace.

What the hell am I thinking? If he was abducted, this could end up a suicide mission, Booth thought. He ran his hands over his face and through his hair.

"Alright, I'm in," the other soldier, Radford, said, as he ran into the mess tent with Hatting right behind him.

Booth sighed. "Okay, we need to get ready. Gear up and get enough supplies to last…maybe a month. I don't know how long this is going to take. But we're gonna find him."

Hatting and Radford nodded and took off for the supply tent.

Booth watched them head off and he took a seat at one of the tables. Laying his head down, he sent up a prayer to the heavens that everything would work out in the end.


The next week, Washington, D.C.

"Hey there, Dr. Brennan!" Frank the postman said as he approached her front steps, "You're looking wonderful these days."

Brennan sat on the front steps, watching cars drive by in her small neighborhood, with her stomach bulging out in front of her, full of baby and the small lunch she ate. She smiled slightly at her company, "Thanks, Frank. Any mail for me today?"

Frank gave her a big grin. "I think there's somthin' from the hubby in here. When does he come home anyway? I wanna meet this fellow of yours."

Brennan's eyes widened at the mention that Booth sent her something. She struggled to get up and waited for Frank to hand her the mail.

"He'll be home in November, maybe earlier if we're lucky," she told him, taking the mail from Frank.

"Well, I hope we get lucky then. Enjoy! I'll see you around, Dr. B!" Frank called over his shoulder as he walked to the next house.

"Thanks, Frank," Brennan shouted as she walked into the house. She collapsed on the couch, feeling the baby flutter around inside.

She ripped open the envelope from Booth. Reading over it, she could feel the tears beginning to well up.

Angela-

I'm giving you complete creative control over the nursery. Just make it look nice. I have faith that you will. Don't spoil the surprise for Bren.

-Booth

Bren,

Hey, babe. I'm sorry I haven't written. Teddy's missing and I have to go find him. I had just got the last package when we went out to look for him. I have to get back out there. We still can't find Teddy and the colonel is letting me head the mission. There's a list of names that we both agreed on the back of this. I won't be able to write for a while but I don't want you to worry. I need you to stay calm for me. Please. Keep our baby safe. I love you.

Booth

"Brennan? Are you okay?" Hodgins asked her as he came through the front door. He was breathing hard and sweating from the run he had just finished but he looked more concerned for her.

She nodded and wiped away her tears. "He wrote back. Teddy's missing and he's going to go find him. He's leading the mission. He's going to be gone for a while."

"Bren, he'll be okay. He's doing something good. He's rescuing his friend. He's going to be okay," Jack said, sitting next to her on the couch.

Brennan nodded again and laid a hand on her stomach. "The baby's kicking a lot," she whispered.

"Can I…" Hodgins' voice trailed off as he held up a hand to her stomach. She smiled at him.

"Of course."

Jack set his hand next to hers on her stomach. "Wow! That little kid is running a marathon in there!"

Brennan laughed. "Thanks for that, Jack. Thanks for making me feel better."

"Bren, you've got us. No matter what, you've got Angie and I. We'll always be here for you. And for the baby."