Joy was looking forward to meeting Hank.
In fact, she could hardly sit still beside her mother.
She had chosen her beautiful little pink dress, put on her lovely little black shoes and asked her mother to make two beautiful French braids.
And she looked adorable.
To distract herself from her nervousness, Joy was looking at her reflection in the window and was trying to move her nose like in the movie the witch.
—The likelihood of you moving your nose and doing something magical or supernatural is nil.
—Mom!(Joy said and looked at her quickly) Magic exists, just believe it!
Temperance laughed at the little girl's speech and patted her head briefly.
Thanks to Angela, Joy was addicted to fantasy films, especially with witches and fairies
In the past week she had seen the movie with the witch with Nicole Kidman about 16 times, and Peter pan had become her favorite bedtime story.
Even though Temperance didn't like that her daughter was raised in myth, she knew that a little fantasy would do her good.
Even more so for Joy, who for most of her life has only seen the downside.
Temperance sighed and looked at the clock in the restaurant, Booth was late.
They had set up at 9:30 AM at Dinner, he was an hour late.
Because he was late.
—I'm hungry mom, are they going to be long? (Joy asked after turning to look at mom)
—They're on their way, let's wait a little longer, okay?(She said and Joy nodded) I'm going to call Booth again.
Joy nodded again and looked at her reflection in the restaurant glass again.
She and Joy were up very early, they passed quickly in the laboratory for Temperance to sign some reports, they had their weekly appointment with Sweets and walked a little until it was time to go to Dinner.
Temperance sighed and pulled out his cell phone to call Booth again, but before he made the call, an angry Hank Booth appeared at the door in the restaurant.
—Its better the shrimp have a good excuse for making me wait for him.(He said as he approached the table)
Temperance She smiled at the man and stood up to hug him.
—Booth wouldn't I pick you up? (She said and hugged the man)
—I told him I could come alone, but he made up his mind to pick me up and then he didn't! (He said and let go of the hug) But let me look at you Temperance.(He held her face in his hands and kissed both cheeks) is as beautiful as the last.
—Thank you, Hank. (Temperance said blushing) You're good too.
The man laughed and then they both sat down.
Joy turned her attention to the man and she hugged her mother.
—I think Booth talked to you about Joy. (Temperance said looking quickly at Joy and back at Hank)
—Of course, this must be my adorable granddaughter, Jolene Joy, right? (Hank said looking at the little girl who was hugging her mother)
Booth had talked to him on the phone and briefly told him about Joy, Hank thought it was very noble of them to stay with the little girl.
And he always dreamed of having a little girl with a granddaughter, and now he had the most special little girl ever.
—I don't like Jolene. (the girl murmured) I like Joy, JJ or Jolly. (The girl murmured and leaned her head on her mother's arm) and you're my grandpa Hank, right?
—Hank Booth, but I'm Pops to you. (He said and reached out to hold hers.)
Joy reached out to him and squeezed slightly with a small smile.
—I think I'm going to like having a grandfather!"(She said and smiled) Mom, can we have breakfast now?
—Of course dear. (Temperance smiled) That's what we came here for, right Pops?
—Okay, I can't keep my granddaughter waiting, can I?
Joy nodded excitedly and Hank smiled at both of them and they ordered their breakfast.
Joy was much more confident in meeting new people, especially Pops who had a big advantage over him, he was a Booth, and being a Booth Joy felt very close to him.
Even with her initial shyness she started to tell him about her days at school, about the lab and all the adventures.
And Pops was incredibly happy to hear the excited little girl wander.
But he noticed the look of Temperance, who despite being smiling, was upset.
Probably for your stupid grandson.
•••
Booth jumped up.
He looked at his watch and it was after 10:30.
He picked up the phone and found several calls from Temperance and some from Pops.
Shit!
He got up quickly from the bed and started to get dressed.
—Hannah wake up! (He said and shook her briefly)
—Today is Saturday,No job.( She murmured and hid her head on the pillow.)
—Yes, breakfast with Pops and Bones. (He said quickly and started to change)
—Shit! (She stood up quickly)
—He's going to kill me! (He said entering the bathroom)
Hannah smiled slightly and looked at the alarm clock.
She was right to have turned off the alarm the night before.
••••
Joy was laughing at Hank's jokes.
He was a lot of fun and had a lot of stories to tell.
She felt very close to him, and now he was her new favorite person in the whole world.
—Can I choose a candy on the counter? (Joy asked excitedly, sitting next to Hank)
—Joy You don't ... (Temperance started but Hank interrupted)
—Of course you can. (He gave her $ 5) A gift from you pops.
—Wow, thanks Pops! (Joy said and gave the man a big kiss on the cheek)
He smiled and they watched her go to the counter.
Hank sighed and looked at Temperance who was looking at his cell phone.
—And then, you and Seeley aren't together, but you adopted the girl? (He asked and crossed his arms
—She actually adopted him. (Temperance said and dropped the phone on the table) I know it sounds crazy, but ..
—You and Shrimp having a child? (He asked and she nodded) It's totally right, you should have done that years ago!
—Pops..I and your grandson are just friends. (She said in warning)
—No, you and he should be together and we should be here celebrating that the two of you finally stopped being silly and finally got into each other's pants.
—Pops! (She said with a red face) He's happy with Hannah.
—Okay, so happy that he pulls you into his life?(He crossed his arms) He could have said no to adopt the girl, but why didn't he do that?
—Because they love each other Pops, they are father and daughter from the first moment… it has nothing to do with me.
—Everything has to do with you dear.(Hank said and held her hand on the table) He does anything for you, he loves you.
—He loves Hannah now,We lose our moment, Hank.(She sighed and shook his hand.)He's happy with Hannah.
—You are the woman of his life, I doubt he is happy, I will talk to he about this girl and give a little reason in his mind.
—Hank Booth, give Hannah a chance. (Temperance asked and snorted angrily) She's a nice girl.
—But you are the one for Seeley and the only one who has my heart (He gave the Booth brand a charming smile and kissed her hand)
—Pops..please .. (She asked with a chuckle)
—Okay,you win.I will try, for you.
Temperance She smiled at him and he patted her hand and then they both went back to drinking their coffees.
—Mom, mom!I took two cupcakes, I buy one and the waitress gave me one because I have a beautiful smile. (Joy said and handed Hank a cupcake) For you Pops, thanks for giving me a cupcake.
—You are very kind Joy. (The man smiled at the little girl and held the cupcake.) Thank you.
Temperance He smiled and hugged his little girl.
She was doing a good job.
—Did you thank Wendy? (Temperance asked after kissing Joy's cheek)
—Yes, Mom. (She said after taking a bite of the cupcake, she filled her face with icing, making Temperance and Hank laugh) You can take a piece of mine, so you don't run out.
Temperance laughed and bit a piece of the offered cookie.
—Thanks love. (Temperance said and looked at Hank) What do you want to do Hank, can I take you to Booth's house or can we call him to come and get you, I don't know ..
—Well, I don't think the shrimp wants to see that old man, how about I take my favorite girls out for a walk?
—Well, that's fine with me, and with you, Jolly?
—Okay!(Joy said and then looked at Booth) Are we your favorite girls? (Joy asked excitedly)
—Of course, my adorable granddaughter Jolly Bear. (He said and tickled the little girl who squirmed against her mother) And my lovely Temperance, who was supposed to marry my tough-headed grandson.
-Hank ...
—I also think that Dad and Mom should get married, we're on the same Pops team!(Joy said and raised her hand to do a hi-five.)
—I'm lost with you two.(She said and kissed Joy's cheek)
—Come on, we have a really fun day! (Joy said already standing up and pulling her mother by the hand)
—Everything that little Miss says, come on. (Hank said and also stood up)
Temperance smiled and put money on the table to pay the bill)
It would be a fun day.
Although Booth is not around.
•••
When Booth and Hannah entered the Dinner, it was almost empty.
No Temperance, Hank or Joy.
He looked at his cell phone and had no new messages or calls.
—Hey Wendy, have you seen Dr. Brennan?
—Good morning FBI guy. (The waitress spoke and smiled) The doctor was here earlier, had breakfast with a lovely gentleman named Hank and sweet JJ. (She smiled at the girl) She is cute and nice, I gave a cupcake with pink sprinkles, are her favorites.
—She is really adorable. (He smiled) Did you hear where they were going?
—No, but they all left together.
—Okay, thanks Wendy.
The woman smiled and went to answer a table.
—I am a dead man. (Booth murmured)
—Calm down, he'll understand why we take so long.(She said hugging Booth to comfort him)
—You don't understand, he's going to kill me.(He took out his cell phone and called Temperance)
Hannah sighed.
It was a bad start to Saturday.
Temperance and Joy had plans for the day, after breakfast they would go to the zoo.
Temperance explained to Joy that whoever would choose the day's activity would be Hank, she remembered all the social conventions she had learned over the years and not to hurt Hank's feelings (He was still an alpha male, like all Booths ) and call him old, he would probably hit Her on the head.
But after explaining to Joy the girl turned to Hank and said:
—It's just that you're an old grandpa, Mom's afraid you're going to get tired and grumpy, but we can walk around and sit down for you to rest, so it'll be nice and you won't get tired.
Hank frowned and laughed at the girl's manner.
The little girl was really Temperance's daughter.
—Tempe, I'm old but not dead, we can go to the zoo.
Joy screamed excitedly and jumped.
Then she took Hank's and Temperance's hands and the three went to the Taxi Zoo.
During the taxi ride, while Joy talked nonstop about her favorite animals, Temperance took Booth's call and said they were going to the zoo and if he wanted to he could meet them there.
Booth did not want to disturb the tour and then invited them to lunch in his apartment.
As soon as she ended the call, she sighed and looked at Hank who got the message.
She was upset with Booth.
He missed his family day.
Hank was going to hit him over the head with all his might.
•••
To make up for his absence in the morning, Booth made a big lunch with Hannah's help.
Booth made Pops' favorite food, while Hannah organized the apartment.
Booth still didn't understand why his alarm clock hadn't gone off or why his cell phone was silent, but Hannah convinced him that he had done it because he was very tired, his and Temperance's last case had tired him.
A little after 2PM, Temperance took Pops and Joy over to Booth's for lunch.
She would not be with Booth and Hannah in the same place, although she tried to influence Joy and Pops to be kind to Hannah, she was not in the least interested in being face to face with the woman, let alone eating in her presence.
As soon as Joy knocked on the door, Booth opened it and the little girl threw herself into his arms.
—You lost Daddy!(Joy yelled at him and threw herself into Booth's arms) Mom and Pops are very smart, they know everything! And there were so many animals!
—I bet it was a lot of fun .. (She kissed Joy's forehead and the girl entered the apartment) Pops! (He called the old man who had an angry face and hugged him) I missed you!
—I see, you made me wait for you and then you didn't come for me!" (Pops said and walked away from him and hit him on the head) Luckily I spent a pleasant morning with my girls.
—Daddy Pops calls me Jolly Bear, because I'm his favorite granddaughter!(Joy said excitedly and then she walked quickly over to the mother who was quiet outside the apartment) Are you going to have lunch with us mommy?
—No dear, I have some things to do (Temperance said and bent down to kiss her face) I will come for you later right?
—But mom .. (She murmured upset)
—No, but now is your time with your father. (She stood up) I love you.
— love you too.(joy murmured.)
Joy hugged her mother and then went to sit on the couch.
—It was great to see you Hank. (Temperance said and hugged the man) Next time we will visit you at the nursing home.
—I make a point of making my world famous grilled cheese for you. (Hank said after kissing her cheek) You are amazing Temperance, Thanks for this beautiful morning and for my lovely granddaughter.
—I thank you for your pleasant company.(She kissed Hank on the cheek.)See you later
And then she left without saying a word to Booth.
As soon as Booth closed the door, Pops slapped the back of the head three hard times.
—You are an idiot! (Pops said to him)
—Sorry for not coming to get you! (Seeley said quickly as she passed her hand where pops hit)
—I'm not annoyed by this! (Hank said and pulled the booth to the kitchen)Hey,Jolly Bear, we'll be in the kitchen, yell if you need to.
—Ok, pops! (Joy said without taking her eyes off the television)
Booth sighed and let Hank pull him into the kitchen.
—Why are you angry, if not because I forgot to get you? (Booth said as he leaned against a closet)
—You and Temperance. (Hank said) You two should be together, having your little girl and a beautiful family, but you don't have to throw that out the window!
- Pops we tried and it didn't work! (Booth said and crossed his arms) I went to Afghanistan, she went to the Malukoo Islands and that was it ... we didn't work out, life goes on.
—You didn't give her time. (Hank sighed, it was all so clear to him) Temperance needs time, but you didn't have to go back with a girl glued to you ..
—Pops please .. (He sighed) Me and Temperance will always have the job and now Joy and Parker..she will always be important to me, but ..
—Boy, you're so wrong (he shook his head), but you're going to see it yourself, I just hope it's not too late. (Hank put his hand on his shoulder) But don't play with her heart, or with little Jolly. Bear, she is my little girl.
—She caught you too. (Booth laughed) I'm decided pops, Hannah is my future.
—I hope you're right .. (Pops murmured) but you not.
- Seeley was listening to you and ... (Hannah said as she walked into the kitchen) Oh, you must be Pops, I'm Hannah, Seeley's girlfriend. (She said and tried to hug him.
Hank looked the woman up and down, took a step back and held out his hand for her to shake.
—I am Hank Booth m. (He said seriously) and where is our lunch promised to us, Jolly Bear and I are starving. (He looked into the room) Isn't it Jolly Bear?
—Yes pops! (Joy screamed and got on her knees on the couch to look at the kitchen) Pops do you want to come watch television? the wizard of Oz is passing by!
—Of course I do, everything my princess wants.
Joy gave a lovely giggle and threw herself on the couch.
Hank smiled and went to sit next to the little girl.
As soon as he sat down next to the little girl, he whispered to her.
—Your mother is much better than this Barbie Baghdad.
Joy gave a big laugh as she put her hands over her mouth. She had loved pops.
Hannah sighed and looked at Booth who was thoughtful.
She heard a bit of the conversation, it just made her realize that she was outnumbered.
Another fan of Temperance Brennan, she really was surrounded.