I promised to update, so I thought everyone deserved a second chapter due to my long absence. Hope you like it. :)
Chapter 5
Miami-Dade Coroner's Office 2:00 pm
Brennan looked over the body and made notes of specific things she wanted Zach to look at. She knew that he was a very capable young man and she had no doubt that he would only confirm her initial suspicions. The forensic anthropologist opened her case and pulled out her laptop.
"Where can I plug this in?" She asked the coroner, who had introduced himself as Dr. Wang.
"Over there." He pointed to a secure outlet on the wall near the first empty examining table.
"What do you need that for?" He asked.
"I'm calling my team at the Jeffersonian. I'm having the body sent there so they can do a full exam on it." Brennan explained. The coroner shrugged his shoulders and continued to zip the body back up into its black body bag.
"This is Zach Addy." The young student said as his picture appeared on the screen.
"Hello, Zach. I'm having the body shipped to you. It should be there by tomorrow." She said.
"Anything specific, I should be looking for, Dr. Brennan?" He asked.
"The victim's teeth are missing and the body is bloated from laying in the Everglades, so fingerprints may be difficult. Try to get DNA confirmation of the victim. I know it's a long shot but we have to try it. Also try to decipher the difference between the alligator teeth marks and any weapon impressions." She told him.
"Alligator teeth?" A familiar voice said in the background.
"Yes." Brennan answered.
"We're investigating an alligator attack?" Jack Hodgins came up to the screen. When she didn't answer right away, the entomologist smiled.
"This wasn't some innocent attack was it?" Brennan rolled her eyes. She hated giving him the satisfaction of knowing he was right.
"No, it appears that the victim was fed to the alligators." She sighed. Jack's face lit up.
"Enough of that! Hey Bren! How's Booth?" This time it was Angela.
"He's fine." Brennan answered.
"So how was the flight?" Angela asked. Temperance didn't see what she was getting at.
"Join the Mile High Club?" The forensic artist wondered.
"How would I do that on a plane?" Another joke had been wasted on the forensic anthropologist.
"Never mind." Angela sighed. Brennan shook her head and disconnected the video conference call. She heard a snicker from the other side of the room. Whirling around she saw Booth standing there along with Dr. Wang.
"What is so funny?" She demanded. Booth smiled and came over to her.
"The doctor and I were just sharing a joke." He reassured her.
"Why don't I believe you?" She said as her cheeks turned red.
"Come on. I have more information about the case." Booth smiled and winked. Brennan didn't know what he was trying to get at but she packed up her laptop and the two headed out of the coroner's office.
They piled into a rented 2006 Dodge Charger. It was a sleek vehicle and Brennan doubted that this type of car was on the FBI's allowed rental list.
"How did you spring this?" She asked.
"Hey, everybody drives hot cars in Florida. This was the coolest one at the rental dealership." Booth laughed. Brennan just shook her head.
"What's the new information?" She changed the subject.
"It's hard to explain. I'll have to show you." He smiled his charm smile.
To Be Continued…