Author Note

Um yeah, sorry about taking so long to post this story. I just want to let you know why it takes so long. This is the one story that I have right now that I like to take care of, make sure that it's not lame and make sure it makes sense. Besides I made it a case fic so that also takes a lot of time. It's really hard to think of intricate ways to kill people…

So thanks to you that review, maybe one day I will have the time to reply to your reviews. But thanks for sticking with me and reading. Y'all rock!

End Author Note.

Chapter 8

The waiting room was nearly silent; the only sound was coming from the receptionist in the corner that was smacking her gum. Booth and Brennan sat together at the far wall, each perusing a magazine and acting as if nothing was different. Theo had gone to use the restroom so Lily opted to take a seat opposite the large window. The sun was shining now, but the weatherman was forecasting thunderstorms for later in the day. Lily spent the time watching as the few clouds passed by.

The door opened up and a young man walked out. Lily was surprised to see that Booth and Brennan immediately stood up. That was there therapist?

"Good afternoon Agent Booth and Dr. Brennan," greeted the young man. His gaze shifted to Theo and Lily. "Em, hi."

Booth patted the man on the back. "Sweets, that's Theo and Lily. Bones and I have interns this summer and we couldn't just leave them behind.

"Ah yes. Why am I the last person to always find out about these things?"

"Don't know Sweets, don't know," replied Booth as he and Brennan walked into the room. Lily and Theo followed suit, taking a seat on the couch adjacent to the one by Booth and Brennan.

"So I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Lance Sweets." Theo and Lily nodded. "Well I work with Booth and Brennan here to help their communication skills as mandated by the FBI. I also help with cases that need criminal profiling."

"Yeah yeah Sweets, let's get this show on the road," urged Booth.

"What's with the urgency today Agent Booth? Hot date tonight?" The room looked at him expectantly.

He leaned back and put up his hands. "Hey number one, I don't have a hot date tonight, and number two, even if I did it wouldn't be any of your business."

"Okay, that aside, let's get going. I think that we should work on communication skills for the time being because apparently you guys are deficient in that area." They all groaned and followed Sweets' lead.

…

An hour and a half later they found themselves at the diner, again. Theo twirled a fry in some ketchup lazily and then stared at it. "I'm not complaining or anything, but do you guys ever eat anything other than this food?"

Booth looked to Brennan and shrugged. "Not really. Though Bones makes an awesome mac and cheese."

Theo's eyes went wide. "Really? I love mac and cheese."

"I guess I could make it for dinner one night if you guys really want it," said a blushing Brennan.

"That's a deal Dr. Brennan," said Theo. Lily observed the conversation with a smile, noting how easy and normal things seemed to flow together. It had only been a few weeks, but they acted like they knew each other for a long time. Lily watched as a woman entered the diner and was surprised to see that upon closer inspection it was Angela. She slid into the booth, next to Brennan and Lily.

"Hello all," she greeted with a smile.

"Good evening Angela," replied Booth with a smile. "To what do we owe this pleasure?"

Angela turned to Brennan. "IS he being smart with me?" Brennan shrugged. "Whatever. I came here to pick up the girls so we can do some shopping for the gala on Friday. Hodgie gave me his credit card so let's go."

"What? I thought tonight we were going over paperwork," said Booth.

"Unless paperwork is your keyword for sex, and I know it's not, there's nothing that urgent that needs to be done." She pushed Brennan along. "Good night boys."

…

They sat in the food court at the mall eating some ice cream to replace the calories they burned walking around the mall for the perfect outfits for the each of them. Angela had found the perfect dress for both Lily and Brennan and had them easily accessorized. She then took another painstaking hour walking everywhere trying to find something that would knock Jack out of his shoes. They finally found it and were able to take a break before leaving.

Angela savored a few bites the sweet flavors of the ice cream before looking to Lily.

"So, has Theo asked you out yet?" she asked nonchalantly.

Lily nearly spit out her ice cream. "Excuse me?"

Angela smiled devilishly. "You heard me."

"Theo and I aren't like that. We've just become friends after being thrown into the same situation and not knowing anyone else."

"Okay, if that's what you want to think. If you both bickered a little more and you each had guns I think that you could be Booth and Bren."

"Ange! Stop characterizing us like that!" said Brennan. Lily just laughed.

"Sorry Angela, but we're just friends. He's a really nice guy though and I'm glad I was able to meet him." Lily shook her head to add some proof behind her statement, yet there was doubt coursing through her veins. Sure Theo was good looking and he really was a nice guy, but even though she was attracted to him she was sure that he didn't reciprocate the feelings.

…

The morning came with giant rolls of thunder and sheets of rain. Lily wanted to stay huddled under her blankets, comfortable and peaceful. Brennan knocked on her door, signaling that it was time to get up and she sighed as she got her things to shower.

When ready, they headed for the Jeffersonian, stopping at a small café to get breakfast for the team first. Once getting there, Brennan was surprised to see that Booth and Theo were sitting on the couch in her office.

"What are you guys doing here so early?" she asked as she set the food down.

"Credit card records came back, but there's nothing conclusive. I've brought Darrell Hunter in for questioning though."

"We'll drop off breakfast off with the others and see if Hodgins and Angela can find anything that goes along with meth production while we are on the way to see Robert Hunter."

…

Darrell Hunter didn't look like the kind of guy that would have been involved in a drug ring. Dressed in a business suit and tie, with his hair gelled to the side Hunter sat tapping his fingers on the table.

Lily and Theo sat in the observation room and watched as Booth and Brennan sat quietly in the interrogation room. Booth was getting antsy as they awaited the phone call from Hodgins.

"So Darrell, what do you know about what happened to your brother?" asked Booth in an effort to get the man to talk. Darrell however, simply smiled and continued tapping at the table. Just then Booth's phone rang and he picked it up. It was short and as he returned it to his pocket, they could tell from his facial expression that it was not good. Booth signaled for Brennan to follow him to the other room. They joined Lily and Theo in the observation room.

Booth ran a hand through his hair. "Well Hodgins cannot find anything Robert Hunter's credit card reports that would link them to methamphetamine production."

"So what now?" asked Brennan.

"We have to get this slimeball to talk. But it sure as hell looks like he's not going to budge." Booth sighed before heading back out the door.

"Where's my son?" shouted a woman from down the hall. Lily and Theo popped out of the room to see a woman following a man in a suit. She walked up the Booth. "I told you to stay away from my boys." She went into the interrogation room to collect her son.

"Agent Booth, I'm Mr. Hunter's lawyer Stanley Beagle." He took a card from the side of his briefcase. "Next time you need to speak to my client you can contact me first." The three of them walked out of the interrogation room. On the way down the hall Darrell turned around and gave Booth a wicked smile as well as a wave. Booth groaned in anger and punched the table in the interrogation room.

…

They sat in Brennan's apartment after Booth convinced her to make the mac and cheese that night. She and Booth were in the kitchen working on dinner, leaving Lily and Theo in the living room. Theo was flipping through the channels lazily, while Lily was reading a book. Bored, Theo threw the remote to his side and inched closer to Lily. She could smell his cologne and immediately her thoughts shifted to her conversation with Angela the night before.

"What are you reading?" he asked her. She simply held up the book so that he could easily read the cover. He sighed. "I was just trying to make some light conversation. Jeez."

She closed the book, but used her finger to keep the page. "Lovely weather we've been having, don't you think?" She put the book back up to cover her face. "That is making light conversation. You are just being distracting."

He leaned even closer so that he could read the words. His arm was brushing hers and she had to suppress the urge to shiver. "Is this distracting?" he asked her.

"Um yes, very." She pushed him off of her and put the book down. "I'm going to read in my room until it is dinner time so that I'm not distracting." She walked down the hall to her room and turned on the small lamp beside her bed.

She threw the book to the floor in a humph. He was starting to get to her and she didn't like that. Of course she had liked boys before, but they were never ones in her reach. She would rather stare across the classroom and day dream about them. But Theo, he just kept edging closer to her and she was beginning to the think that maybe she had a chance with him. She shook her head. Who was she kidding? He was rich and cute and definitely the type of guy that had girls flying at him from all directions.

The door to the room opened and Theo walked in. "That's not reading." He pointed to the book on the floor.

"Really, I thought that I was. I must be getting old." Theo smiled and jumped on her bed, taking up the end.

"Have you always been a smart ass?"

"Unfortunately it's one of the things that I inherited from my father."

"I inherited my good looks from my father."

"Yep." She put a hand to her mouth. Did she just agree that he was good looking? Theo just smirked.

"Thanks a lot. I love compliments. My ego is really hungry you know." He stood up and put his hands in his pocket. "Look, I was wondering. During the thingy we have to go to tomorrow, could we you know, hang out there? I mean I know that we really don't know anyone else anyway, but I just don't want to get stuck talking to old people."

Lily smiled at the way the once very articulate Theo was now reduced to his teenager form. "I don't know. I was looking forward to meeting more people, you know. To take advantage of this as a way to branch out."

"Oh, okay then. Pretend that I didn't ask."

Lily stood and smiled. "I was just kidding." She patted him on his back. "I think dinner should be ready soon."

They walked down the hallway back to the kitchen. Lily could feel him watching her the whole time. She had to smile on the inside though. Maybe she did have a chance with him.