Their lunch was tense.
Hannah tried to talk to Hank, who kept his full attention on his young granddaughter.
Joy also didn't like the woman very much and kept up the conversation with her grandfather.
Booth tried to direct both of them to include Hannah in their conversations, but it was difficult.
After lunch Hannah gave up trying to talk to Hank and Joy and then went to work in the bedroom.
—You two have to be nice to Hannah. (Booth scolded the pair who shrugged)
—shrimp, I'm just trying to meet my favorite granddaughter, I'm sorry.(Hank said pretending innocence)
—And I'm trying to meet my grandpa Hank. (Joy said and hugged the man who smiled)
—In a little while, Hannah will be back in the living room and then they'll both be kind, or they'll both be grounded.(Booth said firmly to both)
—I am your grandfather! (Hank said)
—And I'm your grandson and you taught me to be a gentleman.(Booth said and crossed his arms)Soo you two be kind.
The two snorted and returned to their conversation.
••••
In the afternoon Rebecca left Parker at the apartment and then the gang was complete.
While Parker and Joy played in the room with board games Booth, Hank and Hannah were in the kitchen.
—Do you know where your brother is? (Hank asked Booth)
—I'm keeping him on the line, keeping an eye out for him to do no shit.
—Jared seems to be a nice guy.(Hannah murmured.)
—He's an idiot! He try hit Tempe the first chance he had.(Booth said jealously)
Hank laughed and sipped his tea.
—Temperance is a beautiful girl, she is not my Alice, but I admit that she is beautiful and smartass.
—come on Seeley, Temperance needs someone.And your brother is a good idea, she already knows her family so well. (Hannah pinned)
Booth did not answer and went to the children.
Hank laughed again and looked at the young blonde in front of him.
—You know, Hannah, I have nothing against you. I even think you're nice
—You are also nice too,Hank.
—But, you know what's going on right here, between Tempe and Booth.
—Yes.( She sighed and looked at her cup.)
—Being between two people is not a good thing, especially for a nice girl like you. (Hank glared) You deserve the best girl.
—I love Seeley, Hank. I can make you happy. (Hannah stated as she stared at the man)
—Perhaps, but if he were really happy he would continue to bring Temperance into his life? He would continue to care about her as he cares.
—They are partners, of course he does.
—He worries like a jealous husband, I know shrimp, and I'm sorry, he's in love with her and you know it.
Hank got off his stool and went to sit next to the children.
Hannah sighed, Hank was right.
More and more it seemed like it was time for her to say goodbye.
•••••
•••••
After a fun afternoon, Booth took Hank back to the retirement home, Parker back to his mother's home and Joy back to Temperance.
Joy fell asleep during the trip and then he carried her on his lap to his mother's house.
—Hey, how was it? (Temperance asked after opening the door)
—She, Parker and Pops had fun like crazy, that's why she's asleep. (He said as he arranged the girl on his lap)
—It was a long day. (Temperance said and raised his arms to catch Joy)
—I can put her to bed for you.
—She still needs a shower .. (Temperance said as he entered the apartment)
—Let her sleep for a while, so we can talk for a while.
Temperance nodded and went with him to Joy's room.
Her backpack was placed on top of a chair in the room.
Booth put Joy on his bed and took his shoes off her feet.
He gave her a brief kiss on the forehead, as did Temperance and they both left the room.
—So, are you upset with me on account of today?(Booth asked a little nervous)
—A little,But I know you have your life and your own plans. (Temperance said and crossed his arms) Do you want to drink something?
—No, it's fine.(He said and approached her) I'm sorry for today bones.
—Okay. (Temperance gave a half smile)Pops probably made you understand that you should never let him wait.
—He hit enough to never forget to turn the alarm clock on in my life. (He rubbed the back of his neck)
—He said he was going to do that. (She laughed briefly)
—He's loving having a granddaughter, Pops always wanted a little girl .. (He said and walked towards the door)
—She liked him too. (Temperance laughed) I hope she gets along with Max as well as Hank. (She opened the door for Booth)
—She's going to Bones, Max is going to fall in love with her, like everyone around her.
—I hope. (She sighed)Don't you have to back for your home?(Temperance said bitterly)
—I will reward you Bones.(Booth said and put his hand on her face) I know you were upset,i don't like when you're like this.
—You don't have to.(She said and looked at the floor,affected by its advances.)You better go home to Hannah.
—I will reward you, I promise.(He said and kissed her forehead)
And then he left.
Temperance closed the door and leaned against it, eyes closed.
Did he have to mess with every bit of it?
He was an idiot.
She was an idiot, an idiot in love.
••••
As soon as Booth left Temperance made Joy wake up and take a quick shower and then put Joy down again.
She then went to the living room, to spend time alone.
After almost half an hour writing on his notebook and then the doorbell rang.
She got up and went to answer it and to her surprise it was her father.
—Max?What are you doing here at this hour?
—Hi dear, can I come in?(He asked as he quickly looked back.)
—Of course.(She said while watching him that she was anxious)
He went in, closed the door quickly and locked it quickly.
—What is happening to you, Max? (She asked startled)
—I wonder, how can you not tell me that I have a granddaughter?(Max said upset)
—I was going to call you next week.(Temperance said and pointed to the couch) I'm sorry.
—Okay,this time. (Max said and smiled) And then what is my granddaughter's name?how old is she?
—She's called Joy. (Temperance said and stared at her father)She is 5 years old.
Max stopped smiling for a second and looked at his daughter.
For a moment he remembered his beloved Christine, his Temperance would be as good a mother as she was.
—Joy..is a beautiful name .. (He murmured) Your mother chose him for you ..Because you were a very happy baby.
—I know,you told me that.it's a beautiful name and it suits her. (She glared at him) How did you know that?
—The news runs. (He said) You are famous, a note or two came out about it.(he shrugged)
—Really? My publicist didn't warn me.(Temperance questioned suspiciously)
—But I didn't know because of that, I knew because…
Before Max continued, joy appeared in the room.
—Mom? are you awake?(Joy asked in a sleepy voice)
—Yes, baby. (Temperance said) Come here.
Joy soon appeared in the room and walked over to her mother, who picked her up.
—Dad, I want to introduce you to Joy, your granddaughter. (Temperance said and kissed Joy's head) Joy, this is your grandfather Max.(She said softly in the girl's ear)
Joy sat on her mother's lap and faced Max.
—Hello grampa Max.(she murmured sleepily.)
—Hello, cute.(Max said and smiled.) I'm sorry if I woke you up.
—it was not you, I had a nightmare. (Joy murmured lying against Temperance)
—One of the bad?(Temperance asked as he stroked the girl's hair)
—Uhum.(She murmured)But I don't want to talk about him.
—Ok,baby.(Temperance He sighed and kissed her face)
—Do you know what is good against nightmares?(Max said the little girl who denied) a candle.
—A candle? (Joy questioned) What do you mean?
—So, a lighted candle keeps nightmares away. (Max said and walked to the kitchen and looked for a candle in the drawers) I did this for your mother,worked didn't it Tempe?
—Are you serious, Mom? (Joy asked and looked at mom)
—Yes,(Temperance said and kissed her head.)
—And does it really work?(Joy asked suspiciously)
—Yes, of course it works. (Temperance said the girl who smiled) Now let's go back to bed, it's late.
—But I want to meet Grandpa Max!(Joy said and crossed her arms in annoyance, but then yawned)
—I'll be here in the morning.(Max said and handed the burning candleto his daughter) Plus, I have a gift for you..
Joy opened her eyes wide and looked at the mother who nodded.
Then she got off her mother's lap and sat down next to Max.
-Which is?(Joy asked lively)
—It's a necklace.(He said after taking the small necklace out of his pocket)I Hope you like it.
—wow,it's Soo cool!and it Has a coin .. (Joy said after taking the necklace in her hand) Who is it?
—Columbus. (Max said and looked at his granddaughter and then at his daughter) Do you know who Columbus was?
—The discoverer of America, I learned that at the museum. (Joy said Waiting for mother's permission) Can I put it on?
—Sure.(Temperance said)
—There is.(Max said after closing the necklace.) Now go to sleep, see you tomorrow.
—Thank you for this Grandpa Max, I'll see you tomorrow." (Joy said and walked to the bedroom.)Good night.
—Good night cute.
—I'll be back, dad.
Max nodded and Temperance took Joy to the bedroom.
•••
As soon as Temperance returned, he looked at Max, who looked extremely worried.
—So, how did you find out about her?
—I heard on some trusted wheels that a woman was looking for people to kidnap Temperance's daughter Brennan. (Max said and looked at her) Which was a surprise, since I didn't know I had a granddaughter.
—I was going to talk about her, dad, I was just waiting for the right time.
—There's no right time in that family, dear.(Max said seriously) I warned some people that if they moved with you or they would see me, but I want you and Booth to be prepared and vigilant, there is always a nutcase wanting easy money.
—I see ... (She sighed) because someone wants to hurt Joy, she is just a child?(She said worried)
—It may be something aimed at her or you, better take care of yourself, just in case.
—And why the necklace?(She said after thinking a little)
—If anyone sees the coin on her neck, they will know who they are messing with,Most criminals in this city know that Columbus is on the job.
—Thank you dad. (Temperance said and hugged him) Thank you.
—You are always welcome, Tempe, you and Joy. (He smiled and put his hand on her cheek) I love you both..
Temperance nodded and closed his eyes while his father placed a kiss on his forehead.
—You ... you can stay here today ... just in case ...(She said nervously for asking Max to stay.)
—Of course, dear.(He smiled and patted her arms)
—Okay, I'm going to move Joy to my room, so you can sleep in her bed.
—No need, I prefer to stay in the room. (Max said)
—I need her close to me, Dad. I just need to know that she's okay.
Max nodded, he understood his daughter.
She went into the bedroom and came back with a pillow and blankets for Max.
Even though she didn't think he was going to sleep.
Well, she didn't even think she was going to sleep much.
—Good night dear.(She wished as she returned to the bedroom.)
—Good night, dad,and thank you again.
Even after putting Joy in her bed. Temperance couldn't sleep.
She would only sleep well when the person behind Joy was behind the bars.
or dead.
It didn't really matter.