The morning light filtered through causing Bones to wake up feeling very satisfied. She could get use to waking up in Booth's arms. The night before the couple had talked about everything and started to make tentative plans. Bones had been firm on two things, no more lines and they would be there for each other. It was going to be hard they were no longer just a vampire and a slayer and the extra memories were going to make things confusing for a while; both for themselves and their friends.

Buffy was glad about her time in the new dimension, she had been given a chance to explore an education. She was very glad for her ability to compartmentalise, for now she would file away her memories and deal with them when she had a chance. Having decided to explore a new relationship they were determined to do it right and therefore, had set up a meeting with Director Cullen on Monday; as neither intended to hide their relationship. Bones though wanted to arrange a surprise for Booth; she carefully slipped out of bed to phone Rebecca. She explained to Rebecca that she felt bad that Booth was missing his weekend with Parker and she would be more than happy to have them both stay with her.

When Booth awoke, to see Bones smiling face he could not help but thank the powers for giving them a chance to be together. She gave him a bright smile and let him know, "I have a few errands to run and a surprise to collect. By the time I'm back, you better have stopped brooding or I'll have to kick your behind."

He gave her a wry grin and teased, "Glad to see you remembered you have a PhD and what about the squints seeing a gradual change."

She just narrowed her eyes as she got dressed, "By the time I get back Booth or else." She slipped on her shirt and shrugged, "Once they find out we're together I think their craniums will explode."

Booth chuckled, "Now I am being mocked."


As she pulled up the drive, she saw Rebecca and Parker waiting, Parker was excited and ran straight into her arms. She thanked god for the return of her strength otherwise, she would have been flat on her ass. She easily twisted Parker so he rested comfortably on her hip so she could talk to Rebecca, "Dr Bones is it true that I get to stay with you and Daddy. Coz I know he was hurts and needs my help to feel better."

Bones looked at the child with delight at his innocence and excitement. She was also grateful for the new memories as previously she had always struggled with social interaction as Temperance Brennan.

Rebecca watched curiously, Seeley's partner seemed a little was unsure what was different; however, it started the minute the scientist casually flicked her car door shut with her boot. The interaction between Parker and the Anthropologist was another thing that surprised Rebecca. Dr Brennan always seemed to be able to get along with Parker but today it just seemed so much easier for the genius. She was horrified at hearing Parker call her Dr Bones, "Parker. Honey her name is Dr Brennan."

Bones laughed softly, "It's alright he struggles with my name. He heard Booth call me Bones and now I'm Dr Bones."

Rebecca seemed to relax upon hearing that and handed Brennan a prepared pack for Parker, "It's great you're doing this for Booth."

Booth lay on the couch just thinking through everything that had happened in past 24 hours. His memories as Seeley Booth were traumatic, especially his time as a sniper however now he had to deal with everything as Angel/Angelus. In a moment of wisdom, he decided to focus on the positives of being human. He now had a son something he could never hope for in the vampire world, as well as, a chance to be with his soul mate.

The phrase should have seemed clichéd but NO truer words had ever been spoken. They had been dropped into this verse with new memories, new ideas of family and therefore different personalities. Despite all these things, they had still been drawn together. He drew on his previous experience of dealing with his memories as a sniper by learning from his mistakes and moving forward. After all, his future promised Bones, Parker, fighting injustices and the occasional apocalypse he sensed his life would never be dull.

He could sense Bones as she approached her door; it seemed the familiar bond between them still existed. What he did not expect was the small whirling dervish that was his son, "Daddy."

He instinctively hugged his son tight, "Hey bub, I've missed you buddy."

Parker giggled, "We've brought a few surprises but I promised not to say."

Booth quirked an eyebrow at his partner, who was standing leaning against her door, "Did you now?"

She did not move, nor did she give much away, "Yep the only clue is that you'll love them and I may need your help."

An hour later, it seemed that half of the electronic store had been delivered to the apartment. Booth had helped put things up; his shoulder feeling better thanks to his accelerated healing. Booth took to teasing Bones, "Why is it that I've been after you to buy a TV for years and Parker manages it in one go."

Bones smirked at him, eyes twinkling, "Well Anthropologically speaking children are adorable."

Booth filed that piece of information away, "So … just for future reference. If I want you to do something I should ask Parker."

"Yep." Bones stood in a fluid motion trying to find suitable food for Parker.

The evening found the pair sitting curled up on the sofa. If Angela had walked in on the pair then the resulting squeal would have shattered some of the glass ornaments. They loved spending the day with Parker but needed the evening to discuss things. One thing that had become clear over the day was that their personalities were changing, becoming an amalgamation of Buffy/Bones and Booth/Angel.

In order not to arouse suspicion, they agreed that the others should see a gradual change. The absolute look of horror that crossed Bone's face when she realised she could no longer pun was a moment that Booth wished dearly wished he could have captured on capture. Her horror didn't end though as she exclaimed, "You have to explain pop culture."

He just pulled her closer to his chest, "I don't mind. I still say the others will freak when you start cracking jokes and start punning."

She swivelled to face him, smiling smugly, "Maybe but if I can do it gradually, I doubt there will be a problem. After all, you've said it yourself I have a disturbingly steep learning curve."

Booth could not really argue with that assessment, all he knew was that things were about to get very interesting.