Okay y'all, thank you so much for ALL the reviews last chapter! 15, that is the most for any chapter yet, so THANK YOU!! Here is chapter 11 and I was a little unsure of it at first because I am now swaying off of the fluffnado that I usually write in. I hope you all like it, please let me know.

Disclaimer: Just checked my trap and nope, still no Booth!! Darn it!!

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Did he just say what I think he said?

"Love you too, Mike, goodnight."

WHAT? Did I just say what I think I said? Oh no, did he hear it? Is he asleep? Oh my, what am I gonna do?

Haha, I knew it! Okay so she said it to Mike, and I said it to Molly but still, we said it!! I do love her, I really truly do love her. Oh God, I love my partner, what am I gonna do?

Booth pulled her into his chest. "Well for the first time it wasn't too bad, but we are gonna have to get better at it. Do you think you can say that to me in front of a group of people, without giggling?"

"I think I can Booth, I am not a fourteen year old schoolgirl."

Brennan snuggled back into his chest. They fit together like two spoons in a drawer. Brennan had never felt more alive. Sleep came quickly to the duo and neither dared to move during the night.

The air was warm and the breeze was low so the pair dressed in black were more than comfortable waiting in the bush watching the R.V.

"Are you sure it's her? I don't think it looks like her?"

"Yes, I am sure! We have orders and the picture looks similar enough."

"Similar enough, you really don't sound so sure."

"Listen Kipper, you are a tool. I know it is her, she has the same look in her eyes that her mother always had. Like she has a secret. She isn't going to tell you, but you would love to know what it is. She shines, just like Christine."

"Okay Jones, sorry, I didn't know you had a crush on the old broad."

"Hey, Christine was married, she was just a beautiful lady that's all."

"Oh eh, sorry."

The pair sat and watched all night preparing for the right time.

Booth and Bones awoke shortly after day break but stayed in bed enjoying the quiet.

"Did you sleep well, Bones?"

"How are we supposed to stay in character if you keep referring to me as 'Bones'?"

"Sorry, did you sleep well, Doll?"

"Yes, Mikey, I did. You are quite a comfortable sleep partner."

Booth's ears perked up at the compliment. "So could you get used to sleeping with me then?"

"I can for this trip." Brennan answered oblivious to his flirtation.

"Well that's good, cause these quarters are awfully close."

Brennan rolled onto her side and looked up at Booth. "Yes they are, but I am glad to be sharing them with you."

"I am too." Booth leaned down and kissed her forehead sweetly. "What do you want to make for breakfast? I could go for steak and eggs."

"Who says I am making breakfast?"

"You are the woman."

"Yes, but you're the better cook. I think you should."

"Hey we're playing our roles, you're the cooker and I'm the protector."

"When aren't you the protector?"

"Ow, Bones, that hurt, now make me some breakfast."

Brennan made her way off the bed, but not before Booth slapped her on the butt.

"Just for that, you can make your own breakfast. I'm having corn flakes."

"Oh Doll, did I hurt your feelings, or just you bum?"

"Don't Doll me, Mikey, and both."

After their bowls of corn flakes they decided to head out and meet up with Cathy for their package of goodies. Booth sensed something was off, but couldn't put his finger on it. He could feel someone, or something watching, but couldn't see anything.

"Molly, I don't want to alarm you but something is amiss. Just make sure you play it 'in character'." Booth pulled his hat down a little more and Brennan dropped her sunglasses off her head onto the bridge of her nose. She reached over and grabbed Booth's hand and continued to walk to Cathy's office.

Cathy was there to greet them at the door with their sight seeing information.

"Good morning, you two. You look well rested. How is your spot? Is it quiet enough?"

"Yes, it is beautiful. I haven't slept that well in a long time. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this for us." Replied Brennan sweetly.

"Oh it's no problem at all. It is pretty early in the season yet so there aren't many tourists out. Most of the area's I suggested should be pretty secluded for you."

Booth looked over the papers. "This hiking trail here, Colchuck Lake, how far is that from here?"

"It is about a twenty minute drive and it is about an eight hour hike, but it is absolutely gorgeous. I was actually thinking about heading out there in a little bit. I am only working a half day today and if I leave by nine thirty then I am back by dinner time. If you want to join me you are more than welcome too and it can get a little sketchy this time of year, I don't mind being your guide."

Booth had hoped she would suggest coming with them, it gave them a chance to talk to her about Christine and see what she knew about her brother-in-law.

"That would be great. Why don't we just head back to the R.V and get some supplies and we will meet you back here in about a half an hour."

"Sure, it'll give me a chance to finish up a few things and then we can head right out. We can just take my SUV, then you don't have to unhook anything. Make sure to bring lots of water and some sunscreen. Your hats should be fine, oh and dress in layers, in tends to get a little chilly once we get up high."

Brennan couldn't believe their good fortune. Not only had Cathy given them the perfect opportunity to get out of the campsite, she even offered to be their guide. She smiled at her aunt and let Booth lead her back to the rig. She was so excited she could hardly speak.

"Oh my, can you believe it! I am so excited, Bo-Mike, I can talk to her, I can talk to her in private, I have so many questions..."

Booth grabbed her by the shoulders and pulled her towards him. He wrapped his arms around her in a sweet embrace and leaned down whisper in her ear, if anyone was watching they would just think they were having an intimate moment.

"Molly, you are going to have to calm down and be quiet." He warned. "Just play along. You know how I felt something was off this morning, well I just found them. They have been following us all morning. When I kissed you yesterday in the RV cause I thought it was a camp worker, well I don't think that is what he is. He has been following us along the tree line and he is really crppy at it. If he is a professional then he should try a different job."

Brennan wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him down towards her face, she kissed him lightly on the lips and then followed it up with a sweet one on the cheek. She made her way down to his neck and stopped at his ear.

"Sorry, Mikey, I will do better. Now that you mention it, something didn't feel right to me either this morning. Just try to keep an eye on them." She pulled away and look him in the eyes. "How was that?"

He smiled back and wrapped his arm around her shoulder, she slipped hers around his waist. "That was perfect, you are getting very good, you almost had me convinced." He squeezed her to him and she let out a sweet laugh.

"We may be alright afterall!"

They made short work of packing and were back at Cathy's office in twenty minutes. Booth still had the guys in his sights. He only knew of two, but felt in his gut that there may be more. Cathy met with them and led them to her car. They made the drive in just under twenty minutes. Booth had kept watch for anyone following them but felt confident that the shadows had stayed at the campsite.

The hike was definitely difficult going. There were numerous switchbacks and a large boulder field that took some time navigating over, but once they reached the summit they were definitely not dissapointed with the views.

"I tell ya, this never gets old. I could hike this trail everyday. I love it up here. The scenery is just so gorgeous and it's so serene."

Brennan decided now was the time to bring up the ring.

"You're right Cathy, it is so beautiful up here. Thank you for bringing us. I must admit though, we kind of have an alterior motive for coming to Leavenworth."

"I'm sorry? What kind of motive? Are you going to kill me?"

Booth stepped in quickly to reassure her. "No, no, nothing like that. What Molly is trying to say is that, she has some questions she would like to ask you."

"What? Why? Am I in some kind of trouble? I'm kinda confused here."

"No, nothing bad, you're not in trouble and we aren't here to hurt you." Brennan paused and took a deep calming breath. "Cathy, do you recongnize this ring?"

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So please let me know what ya thought. It is the first time that I have ever written any kind of 'bad guy' or mystery type stuff, so please let me know if I did okay!! Thanks again so much!!