Again those who have read my writing over at the boneyard will recognize parts of this story. This is basically an expansion and a different take and also can go further into detail with the M rating of the "According to Jim" marathon they watch.

It all Began With a Question

Chapter 3:

Sweets Helps Find the Answers

Dr. Lance Sweets was sitting in his office going over some paperwork and emails when he got the shock of his life.

Special Agent Seeley Booth was there for his appointment with his partner, Dr. Brennan and was actually ½ hour early.

Dr. Sweets said, "You're actually early. Do I have to check to see if there's flying donkeys outside my window? "

Booth said, "I need to talk to you, something happened last night between Dr. Brennan and me. I don't know what it was and what it means."

Dr. Sweets asked, "What happened?"

Booth answered, "I took a chance and kissed her and she didn't run away. I was so afraid that she would that's why I wanted to long to make any kind of move. But maybe I'm more scared that not only did she not run she responded."

Dr. Sweets said, "That is understandable. You've both been afraid of this for so long. If you weren't you would have been together a long time ago. It is only natural. You are not only partners in work but best friends. You don't want to ruin that. But what this can be is so wonderful that you shouldn't deny yourselves this."

Booth said, "You're absolutely right although it kills me to say it. Is this what you've been trying to do with us all this time?"

Dr. Sweets said, "I figured quite early on that there was an underlying sexual tension between the two of you, a deep feeling between you that you were both denying and I could see why. I always thought that eventually you two would work it out and tried to encourage it. I am happy for you that it has finally starte and I'll do whatever I can to help you along the way."

They shook hands and he said, "Thanks. I really appreciate it and I think Bones does too. I feel like a schoolboy waiting for the girl he likes to come out of the schoolroom. I just can't wait to see her this morning."

With those words, Brennan walked in to the office, a little early herself because she had been hoping to talk to Dr. Sweets.

Sbe said, "It looks like we had the same idea. And I'm happy to see you this morning too."

She walked over and kissed him gently and then Booth said, "Why don't I give you two a few minutes alone before I come back and we'll have some time together."

Booth left and Brennan sat down and said, "I take it Booth told you what happened last night. I think we need your help in us getting to the next steps. It would pain us both to admit it but you were a big help in getting us here. You, Angela, Hodgins, it seems like everyone in our lives wants us to be together."

Dr. Sweets said, "It's all because everyone wants you to be happy. We could see there was a fire burning between you that was going to explode eventually. But you needed to take your time getting to this point. Starting too early would have been disastorous. Now we have to get you two to the happily ever after part of this story."

Brennan said, "I never believed that happily ever after was possible until now."

Meanwhile on his way back to his office to wait for it to be time to meet with Sweets again, Booth ran into Caroline Julian who looked at him and instantly saw a new sparkle but didn't comment.

She said, "I know you and Dr. Brennan are here to see Dr. Sweets. Can you stop by my office on your way out? I have some news I want to tell you. It's great news for me but will require some changes to happen. Nothing bad, please don't worry but I want you to hear it from me before you hear it elsewhere."

Intrigued he promised to stop by with Bones before doing anything else when they were through with Sweets and he got a buzz on his phone saying they were ready for him.

He walked over to Sweets office and noticed he and Bones were talking and sharing a laugh over something. He took that as a very good sign as he could also see she was very relaxed and happy, more happy and relaxed than she had been in awhile.

Their combined session went very well. They talked about how the new dynamic in their personal relationship was going to affect their job performance. They talked about what they had talked to him about individually and how they could get past their problems and continued hang ups until they got to the point where they could be whatever they were meant to be.

It was the best session with Sweets they had ever had and helped signal another new beginning for them.

They ended with Sweets promising to be there for them whanever they needed him both as a couple and as individuals. He knew they had a journey to undertake and he was more than happy to help them on their way. They had become his friends and he wanted them to be happy and knew that their happiness would involve them being together.

When they were out of his office, Booth said, "Caroline wants to see us. She has some news for us."

They walked to Caroline's office who saw them and said, "Okay I didn't imagine it when I saw Agent Booth earlier this morning. Something has changed and it's for the better. You two are positively glowing."

Bones started to say that people don't glow but thought the better of it and said, "We are going to start dating. "

Caroline said, "I'm very happy to hear that and wish you all the best but I won't be around to see it."

Both Booth and Brennan said, "WHAT?" at the exact same moment.

Caroline said, "It's all good and I might see you two if you are in court testifying because I have just been appointed Judge to fill a vacant seat by President Obama in Virginia."

They were both very happy for her as this was her dream although they would miss seeing her on a regular basis.

They both hugged her and she said, "Remember when I am a judge, I can perform weddings and nothing would make me happier than to marry you to each other."

Booth said, "If I have anything to say about it, that will happen."

Brennan said, "For the first time in my life, I think I can see that happening too."

There she had admitted it out loud the thing that she hadn't been able to admit even to herself yet. She wanted the whole 9 yards with this very special man.

Booth responded, surprised and happy at what she said, "Why don't we start with dinner and dancing tonight?"

She responded, "It's a date."

Next up she talks to Angela and they go on their date and we get a step closer to the M rating (but not quite).