A/N: Ok here's the update... i don't know how many days it has been since my last update but i did promise within 3 or 4 days.. i think... so here it is... This is the part of the story that may get a little OOC... or maybe a lot... as you can see... i'm nervous... i've written the next 2 chapters already but i'm not completely happy with them, i mean i know where i'm going with this but i'm a little unsure of the how to get there... I'm not exactly thrilled with this chapter either but i hope y'all still find it enjoyable.
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1 week later
"Hey beautiful, we have a case!" Booth greeted as he swiped his card and stepped onto the platform
Brennan quirked an eyebrow at his term of endearment "I'll be done in just a minute" she replied but couldn't stop the slight smile, as she turned her attention back onto the bones occupying the table.
"How is everyone doing this morning?" He asked the others who looked a little shell shocked, with the exception of Angela who was smirking knowingly.
"Someone is cheery today!" Angela laughed taking a step toward him and placing a hand on his shoulder "did someone have a date last night?"
Booth gave her his charm smile before replying "No, for your information I didn't. I spent the night finishing paper work actually"
"Uh huh" Angela winked before walking away and wrapping her arms around Hodgins
"Ok Booth. I'm done, lets go" Brennan snapped off her gloves before making her way off the platform towards her office
Booth followed close behind, snaking his arm around her waist as they walked.
"Booth! We were meant to be professional remember?" She whispered trying to sound annoyed but failing miserably as he leant down to whisper in her ear
"And we will be. Come on! Don't tell me you didn't enjoy seeing the look of pure shock on their faces?" he asked amused
She just smiled and slapped him playfully on the arm, picking up her bag, putting on her jacket – with Booth's help of course, and entwining her hand with his as they walked out of the lab.
"Does that mean that they are officially in a romantic relationship?" Zach asked with a look of confusion
"I'm quite sure it does" Cam answered still staring as the partners made their way out of the building "and it's about time"
Hodgins laughed "it's only been a week and they act like they've been in a relationship for years"
"They have, they just didn't know it until know" Angela chuckled
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"Booth?" Brennan tilted her head to look at him from the passenger seat
"Yea, Bones?" Booth replied not taking his eyes of the road
"I was wondering, would you come to Russ and Amy's wedding with me in 3 weeks?" She was hesitant to ask, she wasn't sure whether a family event was appropriate for such a new relationship. Granted he had met her brother and her father already, though it was to arrest them, she thought it'd be a good time to tell her family about the new development in their relationship.
Booth grinned "I'd like that."
She grinned back, relieved. "The ceremony is in Seattle, where Amy is from originally."
He nodded. "Did you want to stay for a few weeks? Like a little holiday?" Booth asked, stealing a glance to gauge her reaction
"Really? Do you think you could take the time off? My dad will be staying there to help take care of the girls while Russ and Amy are on their honeymoon. It would be nice to spend some time with him" She couldn't believe he had suggested something so big.
"I have about 3 weeks owing. If you really want to, I don't mind taking them." He assured her. He was glad that she was finally opening up to her father.
"Thanks Booth. I think it's a great idea" she confirmed, reaching to take his hand as they continued their drive to the crime scene.
"That means we'll need to inform Cullen about us" he said turning his head to look at her quickly
"I guess so" she replied, biting her lower lip
"It'll be fine Bones, you'll see. I'll talk to him this afternoon" He replied, trying to ease her worries.
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"Agent Booth. What can I do you for?" Cullen asked, as his top agent walked into his office closing the door behind him.
"Sir, I just came to ask for some leave. I'll be accompanying Dr. Brennan to Seattle to attend her brothers wedding, and I was planning on staying two or three weeks." He decided straight forward was the way to go
Cullen looked at him suspiciously "what are you not telling me Booth?"
"Sir, Bones and I…. we're now in a romantic relationship. I thought it best if I informed you of the change; it has only been a week." Booth explained.
"I guess I should congratulate you then, she's a fine catch" Cullen replied smiling
"Thank you, Sir" Booth replied, shocked by the response.
Cullen laughed at the look on the agents face "Booth, technically she's not a part of the FBI, so there are no rules against it. I also know that you are both professionals, just don't disappoint me Booth"
"No, Sir. We'll be entirely professional." Booth assured him
"As for your leave" Cullen continued "it's up to you how you use it"
Booth grinned "Thank you, Sir" he said standing
Cullen nodded and Booth made his way out of his office.
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3 weeks later
Brennan was in her apartment packing for their trip to Seattle the next day; she was sitting on her bag trying to zip it closed when her phone rang. Huffing in frustration she got off her bag and made her way to the kitchen to answer it.
"Temperance Brennan"
"Hey Bones" Booth greeted his girlfriend
"Hey! I was just finishing my packing. I tried to keep it to a minimum but I'm still having trouble getting my bag to close. I've tried sitting on it but it jus won't co-operate." She laughed
"I would never have thought you'd have that problem. With all the travelling you do" Booth teased, laughing weakly.
"Well… I want to be prepared. You never know what we could get up to while we're there." She said defensively "anyway, how's your packing going?" She asked
"That's why I called, Bones. Uh… I won't be able to make it to the wedding. I'm sorry." He started apologetically. "I have something I need to take care of" He stopped, waiting for a reaction of some sort. All he heard was silence.
"Bones? Are you there?" He was afraid she had hung up on him
"Is it a mission?" She asked with dread, taking a deep breath
"No… uh nothing like that." He replied
"Good" She let out the breath she was holding "So what is it?"
"It's Rebecca. She called earl..." he started to explain
"What's wrong? Is it Parker? What happened?" She cut him off panicked
"Bones calm down. Parker is fine. It's Rebecca, she's sick. She has cancer, Bones." He said sadly
"Oh, Booth." Brennan didn't know what else to say
"She… uh… She's moving back to New Jersey to be with her parents, she's taking Parker with her." He continued sounding more depressed with each word
Brennan gasped "Booth, What are you going to do?"
There was silence on the line as Booth gathered the courage to tell her his plan.
"I… was uh… thinking… that uh… that I would go with them for a little while, to be there for Parker while his mother goes through chemo and radiation" He sputtered out, hoping she would understand.
Brennan could feel the tears forming in her eyes "Of course Booth. You need to be there for them, I understand. I'll call Russ and explain that we can't make it." She managed to keep her voice steady, wanting to assure Booth that she understood.
"No Bones, you should go. You can't miss your brothers wedding." He said adamantly "I'm so sorry I can't be there for you Bones"
"No Booth you have nothing to be sorry about. I'll… uh… I guess I'll see you… uh…" She couldn't finish. She was losing the battle to keep her tears from falling.
She didn't know whether she'll see him before she left, it was irrational but she felt like he had just told her that they would never see each other again.
"Tomorrow Bones I'll see you tomorrow. I won't let you go without saying good bye. We'll work out everything else later. Ok?" He said adamantly, hating the fact that after only a month, their relationship was already being put on the back burner.
Ok.. i have no idea where Amy is from originally so i put in Seattle for no apparent reason. Many things in this story about travelling distances and what not will more then likely be incorrect, due to the fact that i'm from Australia and the story is set in America.. and i'm too lazy to do too much research, but rest assure, i have done some... Ok, thats enough from me. Thanks for reading. I appreciate reviews.