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We're taking another ride in my time-machine and going back to Season 7. This one-shot comes from another Bonesology prompt. The first time Booth and Brennan try to have sex after Christine is born. The title for this one-shot was hard to come up with!

It's Been Awhile Since

It had been six-weeks since their little girl came into the world. The six-weeks had breezed past in a flurry of midnight feeds, dirty diapers and burping a cranky, colicky newborn. The new parents were sleep-deprived and trying hard not to be as cranky as their daughter. It had also been awhile since they had sex. A fact Booth had been very well aware off. But he had resolved not to bring up the topic. The love of his life had enough on her mind. She was due back at work and he knew she was anxious about being separated from Christine. The transition into a working Mom had its ups and downs but contrary to his fears, Brennan handled it considerably well.

Since getting together, the couple enjoyed a very healthy sex life, right up to the few weeks before Christine had been due. Booth had worried that too much sex would trigger labor and figured abstinence would have been wise. They had gone a little more than two months without when Brennan brought it up just as the couple were getting ready for bed.

"Do you still find me attractive?"

"What?" Booth knew the hormones were making his girlfriend a little crazy and he had tried his best not to set off the sleep-deprived bomb that was Temperance Brennan.

"It's been ten weeks since I've had Christine. Add that with when we stopped having sex just before she was due, it's been three months."

"Oh. Right." Booth walked over to where Brennan was and wrapped his arms round her waist. "You're even more attractive to me than you've ever been." He flashed her his best charm smile.

"I hardly think I am. I've nursing Christine round the clock, I smell like what she just threw up on my shoulder and I've yet to lose all the weight I'd gained from being pregnant."

Wow! Brennan talking about losing weight? Having a baby had changed her, Booth knew that. Christine had did a number on her Mom for sure.

"Look Bones, you grew a human being for nine months and brought her into this world. That's a big deal. I mean I was there and it wasn't easy. All I did was catch her. You did all the hard work." He leaned in to press a kiss to her lips, running his hands sensually down her side.

"Taking care of a newborn isn't easy too. But you know what? You're doing a great job. I'm still crazy in love with you and you're still definitely very hot by the way."

"So you still want to make love to me?"

"You kiddin' me? Course I do. But you know doc said we couldn't till it had been at least six-weeks after you had Christine. And I didn't want to push you."

"I do miss sex with you. Well actually I've been tired and sore for awhile and sex was the last thing on my mind but I think I'm ready now."

"You sure? I can wait."

"But I can't. I've been thinking about it for the past couple of days."

"You sure I won't hurt you or something?"

"I'm sure Booth."

Booth grinned. He stepped back pulling his shirt off him.

"We'd better make this quick before Christine cries." Brennan said, pulling off her own t-shirt.

"Not exactly romantic for our first time in three months but I'll take it." Booth teased as he shrugged off his sweat pants.

He ghosted his fingers over the tops of her breasts. "I guess these are off limits for now."

"Yes, for now. But you've always been very creative in our love-making."

He flashed her a cocky grin. "That I have."

He pulled her to him, crushing his mouth to hers, only to have her push him away.

"Ouch!"

"Oh right sore boobs. I'm sorry."

Brennan grinned. "You were caught up in the moment."

Soon naked the couple tumbled onto their bed, Brennan straddling Booth who was running his hands down her abdomen.

Their daughter's cry pierced the night air, just as his hands had come to rest on her hips. Booth groaned. "I'll get her."

Brennan sat naked on their bed, trying not to let her tiredness from lack of sleep overcome her want for Booth. He returned in a few minutes, kicking off his boxers that he had pulled on.

"She needed a diaper change." He climbed into bed, allowing her to roll herself on top of him.

"Where were we?" She ran her fingers down his muscled pectorals.

"Mmm... you're nice and warm," He murmured against her shoulder as she smoothed her legs along his.

Once again she straddled him, but before she could proceed, Christine's cries interrupted them again. Booth swore under his breath. Clearly frustrated as well, Brennan sighed. "She might be hungry. I'll go."

She climbed off Booth, pulling on a robe, heading for Christine's room. Booth lay spread out on their bed counting the minutes. She seemed to be taking a long time and he climbed out of bed in search of her. He found her in the rocking chair in Christine's room. Their daughter had indeed been hungry. At least she had easy access to Brennan's breasts, unlike him. He stared at the infant, slightly ashamed at himself for being jealous of his own daughter. Christine seemed to have fallen asleep and Brennan gently placed her back in her cot. Booth took Brennan's hand and led her back to their bedroom.

"You look exhausted. " Booth said, brushing a stand of hair from her face. "We have to work tomorrow. You sure you still want to do this?"

"I have urges that need satisfying Booth. You've been the man to help me satisfy them for some time now. Are you saying I should satisfy them myself?" There was a hint of irritation in her voice.

"No no! I'd gladly help you out there."

"Then we shouldn't waste any more time. Before Christine needs our attention again."

Again the couple tumbled onto their bed and the deed was done in a mere fifteen minutes. She rolled off Booth, clearly spent.

"So your urges satisfied?" Booth teased, running his fingers over her sweaty back as he turned to face her.

"I'd say they are. For now."

"Glad I could be of help." Booth chuckled.

"Maybe we should aim for a longer duration the next time."

"I'll keep that in mind."

He propped himself up on one elbow, leaning in to kiss her passionately.

"We could go again if you like." Brennan's gaze dropped to his groin. "You're clearly ready."

"Yeah?" Booth's eyes twinkled. "Go again?"

"Why not? I've already concluded that we won't be getting much, if any sleep tonight."

"Good point." Booth grinned as he tunnelled his fingers through her hair, gently pulling her to him.

Before their lips could meet. Christine's whimpers came over the baby monitor. Brennan dipped her head and sighed. "I can't do this knowing she needs me."

"I know." Booth planted a quick kiss to her lips. "You're a great Mom."

He climbed out of bed, pulling on his boxers and sweat pants, smiling at her. "Once was enough. We were pushing it anyway, wanting more. Why don't you get some sleep. I got this."

"Maybe we can try again tomorrow night." Brennan yawned.

"I'm game if you are." Booth replied. He turned to look over his shoulder but Brennan was already asleep. He pulled the covers gently over her then hurried to Christine's room before they baby's cries got louder. He wasn't going to get much sleep that night, but nothing was more important than the two women in his life.