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"Alright now when we get there, just let me do all the talking." Booth told Brennan as they drove to the high school.

"I can be quite useful when questioning potential suspects." Brennan argued, pouting slightly.

"Let's face it Bones, I can be devastatingly charming when you're not interrupting me." Booth quipped. "And these are PTA moms, I can use that to my advantage."

Brennan looked confused. "You're going to pry answers from suspects by swaying them with your charm? That's unethical Booth!"

Booth shrugged. "Well look, I got a son, so you know I can relate to them." Booth continued nonchalantly.

"But - " Bones started to rebuke angrily.

Booth sighed. "Just let me do my thing when we get there and you can do yours, you know like...anthropologic stuff."

"That's not the correct use of that term Booth." Brennan reprimanded.

"Look, just let me drive." Booth shrugged and focused on the road.

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"Hello ladies," Booth said, interrupting the PTA meeting. He held up his badge. "FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth, this here is my partner Dr. Temperance Brennan. We would like to question you about Alison Dower. She went missing two months ago."

Gasps and murmurs were heard throughout the circle of middle-aged women.

"Alright, there's no need to be alarmed." Booth said, stepping closer to the circle. "Just tell me, were any of you good friends with Mrs. Dower?"

"We were all her friends." A short curly haired woman announced.

"Yes, the PTA is very close." A blond haired woman with perfect teeth replied.

"Although," A dark haired woman pointed out. "Alison did spend most of her time with Becky." All the women murmured in agreement.

"The bear is dressed!" Exclaimed one of the PTA members. All the mothers whispered and laughed amongst themselves.

"What is that, code for something?" Brennan whispered to Booth.

"How should I know? They're mothers." Booth stage-whispered back.

The perfect blond haired-woman walked over, placing her hand on Booth's arm. "Becky is in the lobby, getting refreshments ready." She smiled broadly at Booth.

"Uhhhh thanks." He chuckled awkwardly.

Booth and Brennan exited the gym. "That woman appeared to be hitting on you." Brennan pointed out.

"Thanks Bones." Booth grinned. "I'll be sure to avoid her."

They spotted a curly red haired woman over by the refreshment table. "That must be her." Brennan pointed out.

"Yeah thanks, I got that." Booth shook his head at his partner and pulled out his badge. "Excuse me miss, I've got a few questions for you regarding Alison Dower."

The woman turned, surprised. "Yes, of course."

"You were good friends with Mrs. Dower. When was the last time you saw her?" Booth questioned.

"Uh, about two months ago at a PTA meeting, we were discussing new books for the first and second graders." She fidgeted with her sleeve.

"Did you notice anything different about Mrs. Dower? Was she having any problems? Anything out of the ordinary?"

Brennan glanced over at Booth.

"Had she made any new friends recently, say a dark haired man in his thirties?" Brennan interjected.

"No," the suspect pushed a strand of hair behind her ear. "Though, I did hear her talking about some guy she met at a coffee shop. Alison was happily married of course, but she couldn't stop raving about how sweet this guy was."

"Did you get a name?" Booth asked.

The suspect furrowed her brow. "...Daily, I think.... Francis Daily."

"And the coffee shop?" Booth pressed.

"Death by Caffeine." She replied quickly. "But that's all I know, I swear. Poor Frank, I hope he's all right."

"Actually we believed she was captured by a serial killer and tortured." Brennan stated matter-of-factly.

"Oh my god." The woman was horror-stricken.

"Bones!" Booth reprimanded.

"Well, she had to know." Brennan was oblivious as always.

"Not like that Bones, with a little tact." Booth said under his breath. He turned to the suspect. "I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your cooperation. You can head back to the meeting now."

The woman nodded tearfully.

Booth and Brennan headed out to the parking lot. Booth turned to his partner. "I told you not to say anything Bones."

"Well it was the truth!" Brennan objected.

Booth shook his head. "You can't be so blunt with harsh truths, Bones. Most people can't compartmentalize like you."

"I was just trying to help!"

Booth and Brennan climbed into the SUV and pulled away from the school.

"Well next time, ask me before you decide to help." Booth instructed.

"Don't boss me around." Brennan pouted. "You're not this demanding in bed."

Booth made a face. "Let's just focus on the case, shall we."

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