Here's the next installment. Thanks for the reviews.
Booth's House
"So I figured you could take my bedroom and I could sleep in the spare." Booth said as they ate out of Chinese food cartons at his kitchen counter.
"Don't be ridiculous Booth." She said as she set her fork down. "You've already got me living in your home I wont sleep in your bed too."
"Seriously Tempe its no inconvenience. I've already emptied part of the dresser and it's the closest room to the bathroom." Booth stood and began placing the half eaten cartons in the fridge. "End of discussion."
"Are you going to be this pushy and annoying the whole time I'm carrying this baby?" She asked as she stood to wash their dishes.
"Definitely." Booth replied as he stepped in front of her and took hold of the dishes.
Temperance moved aside, remembering her best friend's words. "Booth, why are you doing this for me?"
Booth stopped his actions and turned off the kitchen faucet. "What do you mean?"
"I mean work partners don't exactly move in together. They don't take care of their partner's unborn child and the definitely don't wake up on top of one another." Tempe's emotions were getting the best of her as she began pacing around the kitchen.
"Temperance, sit down." Booth grabbed her shoulders and walked her to the kitchen table. As Booth sat down facing her, he let out a heavy sigh and ran his hands over her face. "Tempe we're not just work partners. We never really have been."
Tempe took her eyes off of her trembling fingers and looked into his eyes. "Then what is this?"
Booth sighed again. "We don't have to talk about this now. It's been a long day and tomorrow we have the doctor's appointment. Why don't you go get some rest."
She nodded in response as she stood and walked towards the stairs leaving Booth behind at the table. Tempe turned to her partner as she reached the doorway. "Thank you Seeley."
The Doctor's Office
"Rebecca said that this woman is very nice. You'll like doctor Jackson." Booth said reassuringly as the couple sat in the waiting room full of expectant mothers with large bellies.
Tempe nodded as a tall, thin woman with tanned skin and dark hair entered the room.
"Temperance?" She called, eyeing the crowd.
Booth stood first, smiling at the middle-aged woman. "Here. Come on Bones."
The couple followed her back into a room. "Miss Brennan you can put on that robe and I'll be right back." The doctor closed the door as she left.
"I have to change?" She asked looking over at Booth.
"Yeah but don't worry I'll keep my eyes closed." Booth smiled as he put his hand over his eyes.
After a few moments Tempe announced she was done and hopped onto the exam table. The doctor entered a couple minutes later.
"Good afternoon Temperance I'm Diana Jackson. I'll be your doctor throughout this pregnancy. And you must be?" The woman turned to Booth as she asked.
"Seeley Booth." He responded. "I'm not the father. I'm just taking care of her."
"Because apparently I cant take care of myself." Tempe complained.
The doctor laughed. "It's nice to have someone by your side. Now Temperance if you could please lie back and put your feet in the stirrups."
"Um… I think I'll leave." Booth said awkwardly as he motioned towards the door.
"No!" Tempe said somewhat quickly. "I mean… just come stand by my head."
Booth did just as she asked. He stood uncomfortably beside her as the doctor finished her exam.
"Everything looks good. Now we'll do an ultrasound." The doctor pulled aside part of Tempe's gown and rubbed jelly on her still flat abdomen. As she ran the wand over Tempe's stomach a picture appeared on the screen.
As Tempe gasped her hand reached back and sought out Booth's. "So you see that?"
Booth smiled as he placed his hand within hers. "I do."
"Temperance. That small peanut shaped thing right there." The doctor pointed. "That's your baby. I'll leave you two alone for a moment."
As the woman left, Tempe pulled Booth closer to her, her hand still grasping his. "That's incredible." She whispered.
"Yeah." Booth smiled as he kissed the top of her head. "It is." As Booth looked at Temperance, whose gaze was fixed on the screen, he saw the tears filling her eyes. "Hey, what's this?"
Temperance sniffed. "I'm glad you're here with me through this Booth. I don't think I could do it alone."
Booth smiled. "Sure you could. You're the strongest woman I know. If anyone could do this it's you."
She looked into his eyes. "What I mean is that I wouldn't want to do this without you."
Booth leaned towards Tempe. Their lips coming centimeters apart when the doctor re-entered, looking at a chart.
"Alright you two. Here are your vitamins along with some instructions. I've also included a few information pamphlets on Lamaze classes provided in the area." The doctor handed Booth the pills and papers. "Temperance, you can change and set up your next appointment at the front desk before you leave. I'll see you both in another month or so."
The rest of their afternoon was spent in an uncomfortable quiet. Booth cooked them a healthy dinner. What conversation they did have stayed away from the topic of what happened at the doctor's office.
"Temperance?" Came Booth's voice from the bottom of the stairs. She turned around and looked down at her partner. "Would you want to go to dinner with me tomorrow night?" Booth paused rubbing his hand over his face. "Um… as a date?"
Temperance felt both shocked and confused. Let him do things for you. Angela's words were always pushing through her head. "I suppose that would be fun." She smiled at him, an action that was return fivefold by the handsome FBI agent. "Goodnight Booth."
"Night Tempe." Booth responded as he watched her ascend the stairs.
The Next Night
"Temperance! We have reservations in fifteen minutes." Booth shouted up the stairs.
Just as he finished his sentence she appeared at the top of the stairs. Her royal blue gown clinging tightly to her body, her hair draped loosely at her shoulders. "Excuse me for taking a few minutes to vomit up the contents of my stomach."
"You look amazing." Booth grinned as he held out her coat.
She slid her arms in as she spoke. "Thank you Booth. I figured I may as well wear these kind of dresses while I can." Temperance hooked her arm through his, allowing him to lead her from the house.
The returned several ours later. Temperance's eyes were full of tears as she laughed at Booth's retelling of an old memory.
"Parker actually did that?" She asked through bursts of laughter.
"Yeah. I was never more proud." Booth laughed as they ascended the stairs after removing their shoes and coats.
Temperance laughed. "Proud that your son threw up?"
"No, proud that it was all over Rebecca's new boyfriend." The couple's laughter slowed as the reached the master bedroom, where Tempe was staying.
"Booth?" She asked looking up into his eyes. "What does this date mean?"
He thought for a moment before stepping closer to her, placing his hand on her cheek as he spoke. "It means that this might actually work." Booth leaned down and pressed his lips to hers. Much like he had wanted to at the doctor's office and much like many other times before.
The tension melted from Tempe's body as her arms coiled around his neck, his hands tugging her body closer to his. Booth's mouth moved gently over hers igniting a passion making the kiss grow faster and hungrier. The couple pushed through the bedroom door and collapsed in a tangled heap on the bed.
Booth's mouth trailed across her jaw line, past her next and down her abdomen where he placed light wet kissed over her flat stomach. When Booth looked up he saw tears in her eyes. He placed a kiss to her lips before speaking. "Temperance, what's wrong?" He wiped a tear off her cheek.
Temperance ran her palm across his cheek and over his shoulder. "I wish it was yours."
Booth pulled her close as she began to sob. "I know. I do too."
"Booth." She sobbed. "I didn't want kids and now I'm doing it alone."
Seeley placed his arms on her shoulders. "Temperance, look at me." They were sitting up on the bed now. Her eyes met his slowly. "You are never alone. I will always be here for you and even though I'm not this baby's father I will be its dad."
Tempe wrapped her arms around his neck once again, squeezing him tightly. "Thank you." She whispered into his neck. After a few minutes locked in their embrace, her tears subsided and Temperance spoke. "Booth, will you stay here with me tonight?" Her voice was quiet and her eyes were looking away shyly.
Booth nodded as he slid down on the bed beside her, allowing her to curl her body up alongside his.
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