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Daddy's Defender II

When Booth finally took the promotion to become Assistant Deputy Director, he had an unusual request to his superiors, that he continued with the duties of a Field Agent. Booth hated to have to stop working with Brennan and the Higher Ups still wanted them to continue their phenomenal solve rate. It was a win-win situation and as such, his request, though unusual was granted. Unfortunately with the promotion came more administrative responsibilities and the paperwork that came along with it, thus his time in the field became significantly diminished.

The Petrov case was a high profile RICO case, enough to warrant his involvement and he had been working in the field with Brennan on it. The case was eventually solved as was expected of them and there was finally enough evidence to convict Alexander Petrov, a hired gun for the underworld's highest bidder.

That morning in court as Booth took the stand, he steeled himself for what was about to come. Thanks to Christine's admission of the reason for hitting her friend, he knew what to expect. Gloria McCarthy was a seasoned Defense attorney, and she started by going through what seemed mundane, stating facts and asking simple questions which Booth answered with ease.

When she finally paused to take in a deep breath, Booth knew in his gut that she was going in for the kill. "ADD Booth, can you recount to the court what happened on the day of my client's arrest?"

"The team at the Jeffersonian had sufficient evidence to prove that your client, Mr Petrov was involved in the killing of Anderson Myers. I set out with my partner, SAIC Aubrey to Mr Petrov's residence with the arrest warrant. As we arrived at his residence, Mr Petrov was seen leaving his house. We identified ourselves as Federal Agents and worried that Mr Petrov would make a run for it, we moved in quickly to make the arrest."

"What happened next?"

"Realising the purpose of our visit, Mr Petrov was about to get into his car to drive off. Preparing for the event that we would need to chase him down in our vehicle, SAIC Aubrey turned back towards our truck. I was closer to Mr Petrov so I was able to quickly tackle him to the ground. By this time, Agent Aubrey had realised that I had the suspect pinned to the ground and he came over to help secure the suspect. At this time, we also found the gun that was used in Anderson Myers' killing in his possession."

"The very same gun that Dr Hodgins had alleged was the murder weapon."

"That is correct."

"At this point, I'd like the court to note that ADD Booth was himself incarcerated before."

Gloria McCarthy turned to address the jury. "Assistant Deputy Director Booth is a highly decorated FBI Agent but I would like to bring to your attention that in 2014, he spent three months in a federal prison. His crime? He had murdered three fellow Agents in cold blood. Three Agents who were simply there to serve a warrant for his arrest."

"Objection!" Caroline stood, an angry scowl on her face. "ADD Booth's past has no bearing on the current case."

"It does if it proves that the gun was planted on my client."

"What?" Caroline gave the Defense Attorney an incredulous look.

"You're kidding! I didn't – " Booth began.

The judge slammed his gavel onto the circular wooden block in front of him. "The witness will only speak if asked to."

Booth bit down on his bottom lip.

"I'll allow Ms McCarthy to continue." The judge ruled.

"ADD Booth's past record goes to prove that he's not a reliable witness. He was imprisoned. For murder!"

"Objection!" Caroline stood again. "All charges against ADD Booth were dropped."

"Sustained." The judge ruled.

Gloria McCarthy turned her attention back to Booth. "Did your partner see you retrieve said gun from Mr Petrov?"

"No. Like I said, he was getting into the truck, in anticipation of a car chase."

"So it's just your word against my client's."

"I'd take ADD Booth's word any day over a paid assassin's." Caroline muttered.

"Ms Julian!" The judge admonished.

"Speaking of assassin… ADD Booth tell the court what you did before you joined the FBI."

"Objection!" Caroline was again quick to try to stop the line of questioning.

"You'll see my reasoning as we go along." McCarthy explained to the judge.

Booth clenched his fists, angry but knowing he had to keep his cool.

"The witness will answer the question."

"I was a Master Sergeant with the Army Rangers."

"And what is it that you did during your time of service to our country?"

Booth paused, reining in his anger. He was under oath and he knew he had to answer the question. "I was a sniper."

"An assassin! It has never been proven that my client is an assassin, but I can't say the same for our witness. Therefore I urge you," McCarthy now turned to address the jury, "given the fact that ADD Booth has indeed been a paid assassin, been incarcerated, to consider his testimony carefully. The FBI has had a personal vendetta against my client for years. This is the perfect opportunity to frame him."

McCarthy turned to smile at Booth, then looked at the judge. "I have no more questions."

"Ms Julian?" The judge addressed Caroline. She considered questioning Booth about his kills in the Army but he knew they were classified and Booth would not have been able to answer. She also did not want to further dampen her friend's spirits by bringing up his past.

"I have no questions Your Honor."

That afternoon Booth and Brennan waited outside Christine's school.

"There's Gloria McCarthy." Brennan pointed out.

"Yeah."

Brennan had not been present that morning in court. She was to testify the following day. "I heard from Caroline that she had nothing good to say about you."

Booth chuckled. "Tell me about it."

Brennan looked at her husband rather puzzled. "You were there. I think you would not need me to recount what Caroline had told me – " She paused at Booth's amused look. "Ohhh… too literal."

He laughed. "Yeah. You don't do this much anymore, but every now and then, I think it's kinda cute."

"It's good that you can sit here and laugh about it. I was worried you would be angry."

"I was mad when I was on the stand but there was nothing I could do about it. Caroline said she knew all that stuff I did with the Rangers is classified so it's not like there was anything she could do anyway." Booth shrugged. "Hodgins already proved that Petrov's gun was the murder weapon. I know you and Cam are gonna kill it tomorrow. I'm not worried. We're puttin' Petrov away."

"I appreciate your faith in me and I agree, we have sufficient evidence to convict."

"Yeah it's the Defense Attorney's job to put doubt in the jurors' minds anyway."

"I find that unlike you, I'm not that forgiving." And with that Brennan exited the car before Booth could stop her.

She calmly walked up to Gloria McCarthy who was with her son Dexter.

"Ms McCarthy."

"Dr Brennan. I believe Ms Julian is putting you up on the stand tomorrow. We shouldn't be speaking with each other."

"What I am about to say has nothing to do with the case. Even if I had something pertinent about the case to say to you, I would not do so in front of our children."

"About that… Dexter told me that Christine apologised to him today for hitting him."

"We have always taught her that she must own up to her mistakes. Striking someone is never right, no matter the reason. It is a hard lesson to learn, something I found difficult myself."

McCarthy paused. "Thank you. You have taught my son a lesson even I didn't have the time or wisdom to teach him. And this morning… although we're not supposed to discuss it… I would like to extend my apologies to your husband. He is a good man. It's not personal, I was simply doing my job."

Brennan was surprised. She had not been expecting that. Her intention in speaking with the Defense Attorney was to clear her husband's name.

"I know that his time in prison was a mistake. I know that what he did when he was in the Army, it was in service to our country. I will make sure I explain that to Dexter later at home. This morning in court, I was simply doing my job. Nothing personal."

"I see." Brennan glanced over at Booth who gave her a puzzled look. "You're right, my husband is a good man and a hero. He has a very big heart. He would accept your apology. I will convey it to him."

"Thank you." McCarthy nodded to Dexter. "We'll get going now."

Brennan made her way back to the truck, climbing into the passenger seat.

"What she say?"

"She apologises for what she said about you in court this morning."

"Yeah?"

"Yes. I believe Christine's act of apologising made her see the error of her ways. She promises to correct Dexter's misconception about you too."

"Way to go Christine."

At that moment, the back door opened and Christine climbed into the back seat.

"Hey Pumpkin. How was school?" Booth asked.

"School was okay." Christine shrugged. "I apologised to Dexter like you told me to."

"We're very proud of you for doing that." Brennan was quick to point out.

"Yup, so proud, we're taking you for milkshakes later at the Royal Diner."

"Really? Why?"

Booth laughed, as did Brennan.

"Mom will explain." Booth said as he pulled out onto the street.

I'm not really good at writing courtroom-related stuff, hope this chapter was as good as the first.