I don't own any of the characters, and I'm not making any money out of this. There are probably two more parts after this one.


Some events will not wait, even on vacation...

Monday morning

Brennan drove the SUV to the hospital, thinking of the first time she had driven on that route with Parker in the back. A lot had changed since then. She knew Parker a lot better, had learnt to enjoy his company, and had also got to know Booth a lot better. Parker was to return to his mom that evening, but she was sure now she would have other opportunities to spend time with him and Booth.

As for Booth - she thought of what had happened the previous evening. She had acted on impulse, something Angela was always telling her she should do more of. So far, it seemed like the gamble was working. She and Booth had not had much time to themselves so far that morning, but once Parker was no longer around, that would change. She always enjoyed spending time with Booth, but now an extra dimension had been added, and she felt her body respond to the thought of Booth holding her and kissing her.

Beside her, Booth sat with his arm back in the sling for now. "What are you thinking about?" he asked.

She realised she was grinning, and forced her face straight. "Nothing in particular," she hedged.

He laughed, and slipped his arm out of the sling, placing his hand on her thigh. Taken by surprise, Brennan swerved slightly, then straightened up. She placed her hand on top of his, and squeezed gently, feeling him squeeze back.

"Daddy, when will we be there?" Parker asked from his seat in the back, and Booth withdrew his hand, leaving Brennan's leg feeling strangely cold and bare.

"Nearly there, Bub," Booth reassured his son cheerfully, then turned back to Brennan. "You were thinking about me, weren't you?" he teased.

"I was thinking about us," she admitted. Booth sat back in his seat with a sigh, and she glanced across in irritation. "What?"

"Us," said Booth thoughtfully. "I like the sound of that. I like it that there's an us to think about."

"Well, right now there's a little boy in the back to think about, too," she said warningly, and Booth nodded.

"Warning received," he said, placing his arm back in its sling, and they continued the rest of the way with casual talk.

Booth did not have to wait long for his appointment, and was soon out again, this time with no sling. Parker ran up to him. "Is your shoulder better now, Daddy?"

Booth bent to pick him up, still doing most of the lifting with his right arm. "Mostly, son," he answered cheerfully. "Let's head out, shall we?"

"I need to call in to work this morning," Brennan told him. "I just had a phone call from Zack, I need to go through some stuff with him."

Booth nodded, looking disappointed.

"Tell you what," she said, trying to cheer him up. "We usually all go to Wong Foo's for lunch on a Monday. You could join us. Both of you," she added, looking down at Parker.

Booth brightened up. "That sounds a great idea," he said. "Huh, Bub?" Parker nodded eagerly.

"We don't go until 12.30," Brennan said, looking at her watch to discover it was turned 10am. "I don't know if you want to drop me off then come back, or...?"

Booth shrugged. "I'll take Parker around the museum," he suggested. "He's never been round it, and I haven't been round it for years, despite going there so often."

They drove to the Jeffersonian, and Brennan parked Booth's car next to her own, which had been sitting neglected all weekend. They walked together towards the lab.

"Let's not tell Angela just yet," Brennan suggested as they walked towards the sliding doors. "I'm dreading the teasing that will follow."

Booth looked about to say something, then shrugged and nodded. "If that's what you want," he said. Brennan hesitated. Booth was obviously disappointed that she wanted to keep their relationship a secret. Should they say something to Angela? After all, she was her best friend. But she had not got used to the idea herself yet. She just needed some time to adjust to the idea of a relationship with Booth before making it public.

"Hi, guys," Angela greeted them as they walked through the doors. "Booth, it's good to see you. How's the shoulder?"

Booth moved his arm experimentally. "A little sore still," he admitted. "But nearly recovered. I'm off work for the rest of the week though."

"And you! How's my man?" Angela bent down to Parker, who gave her a big hug.

"I'm great, and I can nearly ride my bike," he announced.

"Wow!" Angela sounded suitably impressed.

"And Tempe's been sleeping in Daddy's bed, and I saw them kissing!" Parker finished off, making his eyes go wide and looking so cute Brennan couldn't decide whether she wanted to hug him or strangle him.

"Oh yes?" Angela's own eyes were wide as she looked up to see Brennan desperately trying not to blush, while Booth tried to hush his son.

"You know how it is," Booth said hurriedly. "Kids, they get things all confused... Bones slept in my bed with Parker, while I slept in Parker's bed, didn't I, Bub?" He crouched down by his son, trying to distract him. "I'll take him round the museum then. 12.30, you said? We'll be back then. Bye!" And he took his son by the hand and walked him rapidly through the sliding doors and out towards the main museum, leaving Brennan to face Angela on her own.

"So that explains the daddy's bed part," Angela commented in amusement. "And the kissing?"

She stood looking, as Brennan struggled to find words to answer her.

"You're kidding! You didn't! You're not...!"

Now Angela seemed lost for words as well. Then she grabbed Brennan by the arm and almost dragged her into her office, away from Zack and Hodgins who had noticed her arrival and were approaching fast. "You've got some explaining to do, Bren!"

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