A/N: I'm still working on the Bonesology summer 2019 challenge, but this popped in my head and it fits in this story…

The year had been full of firsts without Max. Christine and Hank's birthdays, his birthday, Brennan's birthday, and their weekly family dinners that Brennan insisted they start doing after Jared's death to name a few. Thanksgiving was two weeks away and the first major holiday since Max died. Booth wasn't sure how the day was going to be, Brennan was still adjusting, but she was getting better. One night after the kids were in bed Booth sat next to Brennan, "Bones, have you given any thought to what you want to do for Thanksgiving this year?"

"No, but I don't want to have everyone over this year…"

"We don't have to, we'll just have dinner here for the four of us. I'll even make something other than turkey and all the trimmings…"

"…Thanksgiving dinner is your favorite dinner of the year…."

"It is, but we can do it after Christmas when Parker is here. Maybe invite Hodgins, Angela, and Aubrey…"

"Okay…" Booth kissed Brennan's hair and pulled her close.

B&B

Thanksgiving morning Booth slipped out of bed, leaving Brennan to sleep. When he walked out of the bathroom twenty minute later she was awake and sitting on the side of the bed. "I didn't mean to wake you up, Bones."

"You didn't. I don't sleep well without you anymore…"

"Do you want me to come back to bed?"

"Yes, but the children will be up soon…"

"Later tonight?"

"Tonight…"

Booth grinned and kissed Brennan deeply. "Stay in your pajamas, we're having a relaxing and comfy day today… You're not helping with dinner or clean up today…"

"Booth…"

"Your only job is to hang out on the couch and watch movies with Christine and Hank."

"Okay." Brennan pulled Booth closer, he wrapped his arms around her.

"You okay, Bones?"

"Yes. I just…"

"Shh, I can stand here as long as you need me to…." Brennan just nodded into Booth's shirt and hugged him tighter. They were interrupted by Hank wiggling his way in between them. Brennan chuckled and kissed his forehead. Booth raised an eyebrow, Brennan nodded. "Good morning, Hank."

"Hi mommy!"

"Do you want pancakes for breakfast, Tiger?"

"Uh-huh."

"Okay, give mommy a lot of really big hugs for me while I make them…"

"K."

With Hank safely in Brennan's arms taking the task Booth gave him VERY seriously Booth headed for the kitchen. An hour later the four of them were sitting at the table eating pumpkin spice pancakes and sausage. Booth turned his attention to cutting up another pancake for Hank.

"Are we going to Aunt Angela's for dinner?"

"No, we are going to spend the day in our pajamas watching movies and playing games."

"Yea." After they got done eating Christine and Hank piled on the couch with Brennan and a bunch of pillows and blankets while Booth loaded the dishwasher. With that done he joined them to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. When the parade was over Booth started making the tomato sauce for his homemade spinach lasagna while Brennan cuddled with the kids and watched The Wizard of Oz.

Later after watching Home Alone, playing chutes and ladders and candy land it was time for dinner. It was then that Brennan noticed that Booth had set the table with the good plates that his mother had given them as a wedding present and lit candles. He'd even set Hank's place with an actual plate and glass rather than the plastic plates and cups he normally used.

"Booth…"

"It's Thanksgiving. Hank can use the good stuff. I put a straw in his glass so it will be easier for him to drink out of." Brennan smiled slightly and shook her head as she helped Hank into his booster seat.

"Can I blow out the candles, daddy?"

"When we get done eating you can blow out one and Hank can blow out the other."

"Okay." Everyone dug into their spinach lasagna, Caesar salad, and homemade garlic bread.

"Daddy, the lanonya is yummy!"

Booth smiled, "I'm glad you're enjoying your lasagna, Hank."

"The Caesar salad and garlic bread are excellent, Booth."

"Thanks, Bones."

After dinner Booth brought out a pumpkin pie and a chocolate pie that he sat next to Brennan.

"You got me a chocolate pie, Booth?"

"I made you a chocolate pie last night before you got home… I made extra filling and put it in bowls with whipped cream for Christine and Hank."

"Did you put a lot of whipped cream on it, daddy?"

"Yes. I put more whipped cream than pudding then I put mini chocolate chips on top…"

"Yummy!" Booth placed a bowl of whipped cream and pudding in front of Christine and kissed the top of her head. After dinner Brennan and the kids got back on the couch, Booth cleaned up listening to Brennan read out loud.

When Brennan came back from tucking Christine and Hank in for the night Booth handed her a glass of wine and pulled her close. "Did you have a good Thanksgiving, Bones?"

"Yes, I missed dad a lot, but I enjoyed today a lot too."

"I'm glad, Bones. I enjoyed today a lot too."

"Christine asked if we can do it again tomorrow…"

"We can, but we're having eggs in a hole for breakfast."

Brennan chuckled and kissed Booth. "Thank you for today, Booth, it's what I needed."

"You're welcome, Bones. We can have these kind of days whenever you need or want one."

"I love you, Booth"

"I love you too, Bones" Brennan kissed Booth before going to the kitchen. She came back a few minutes later with another piece of chocolate pie and a piece of pumpkin. She handed Booth his piece. "You're having seconds on pie, Bones?"

Brennan shrugged and pulled the blanket over them, Booth laughed and kissed her.