A/N: Okay, I'm cutting you some slack since reviews are STILL broken. This chapter is for everyone who is still reading and reviewing, thank you. I am eternally grateful. For my last surprise, 2 pts to those who figured it out, I knew y'all were smart! Enjoy.
Disclaimer: Nothing has changed, I don't own Bones. Sob.
Chapter 20 The Surprise- Part 2(Saturday)
"And one more surprise, we will also be broadcasting, on closed-circuit feed of course, from one special area of the basement…" Jack paused dramatically as the feed switched. He was astonished, however, to find the screen fill with a familiar face.
"Dr. Hodgins! I demand an explanation. Now, Dr. Hodgins!"
The team was speechless as they stared at…
"Dr. Goodman?" Temperance recovered first, not believing the site before her.
"Yes. How are you Dr. Brennan?" His gaze shifted until he noticed her left hand, complete with wedding ring, resting on her stomach lightly. His eyes widened and he turned his gaze back to the others recognizing for the first time the bundle in Angela's arms. His recovery was quick but ungraceful.
"Congratulations on your new baby, Angela, but, but, Dr. Hodgins I do demand an explanation of this," he gestured behind him while stuttering in shock, "this invasion on the storage space of the Jeffersonian!"
Jack swallowed uncomfortably; he had hoped to avoid this revelation. "Well sir, first of all, welcome back…"
Katie leaned to Zack, worry crossing her face, "Where did Dr. Goodman go?"
"Nobody really knows," he confessed. Goodman's deep voice caught their attention again.
"Thank you, Dr. Hodgins. But as I am back, I have now found insufficient room for the artifacts I brought to the Jeffersonian for the new exhibit. Why is that, Dr. Hodgins?" Jack shuffled his feet then looked up confidently.
"Well, sir… in order to retain the many talented employees of the Jeffersonian the Cantilever group has fully funded an employee day care center. The Jeffersonian's Board of Directors chose the location." Jack stood a little taller, strengthening his resolve.
The team was speechless. I can't believe that Jack did that, for Angela, for me! Temperance struggled to hold back tears. I can have it all. Booth squeezed her hand, knowing her thoughts.
Dr. Goodman let out a heavy sigh. "We'll discuss this further on Monday, Dr. Hodgins. I expect a reasonable solution to this storage problem before then. Gentlemen!" He addressed the workers who moved behind him before stepping out of the frame to scold a worker who had the misfortune of incorrectly labeling a crate.
It wasn't until he stepped out of the camera's view that the team saw the true surprise, a large edifice, its freshly painted sign announcing the "Jeffersonian Daycare Center."
"Thank you, Jack, thank you." Temperance whispered at the man who just nodded slowly. The team, the family, stood in Angela's new office silently for a long time reflecting on their future together.
END STORY
A/N: Cue my happy dance!!! I don't know if I warned y'all that Bren's baby wouldn't be born this story. Didn't want to drag things out or have her delivery months too early. Hope you're not disappointed… there's an epilogue though… I'll post it soon. Ya know, when the big hand hits the "S" and the little hand hits the "ooon" to be a little more clear, maybe when I hit 170 reviews? Is that selfish? Like I care. ha ha.
I'll be out of town this weekend but still able to check in. If I get my coveted reviews I'll post the epilogue. And I'm still waiting for my sailor (hint, hint).
Katherine's note: Isn't Jack just the sweetestttt? And, of course, the current song: "Girl in a Man's World" Yes. That's right. I killed my 80s thing. Hahaha, sorry.
