Hello my lovelies! Some of you probably noticed that I updated my Complicated story yesterday, so I decided that I should update this fic as well. I would have updated sooner, just some personal issues just keep arousing. But I'm back, baby! I'll be able update a lot more now. :)

Anyways, I hope you enjoy this little chapter, I promise there are some events that'll lead to B&B starting to happen here. :)

Enjoy!

Booth's Office: Washington DC

Booth forced his focus off of the paperwork on his desk when his cell rang. He saw Rebecca's name on the caller ID, sighing softly, not sure what feelings he should have about her calling.

"Booth." he answered.

"Seeley? It's Rebecca."

"Hey Becks, what's up? Is Parker alright?"

"Yes, he just went to bed. I wanted to call to let you know that I'm being transferred again, it's not DC, but it's stateside at least."

"Where at this time?" Booth asked.

"Chicago."

"Well, at least it isn't across an ocean."

"We'll be returning stateside in two weeks, you can come up and see him once we get settled in, and we can work out a visitation agreement." she said.

"Alright, sounds great. I'll call tomorrow at some point once he's home from school."

"Okay, I'll let him know. Just call the house, I'll be working late tomorrow. I've gotta go now Seeley, we'll discuss this further face to face."

"Sounds good, bye Rebecca." he said, flipping his phone shut.

He sat back in his chair with a sigh, while he was glad Parker would be returning from England, he wouldn't be in the same city. Not even the same state.

He was beginning to seriously consider a move to Chicago, both of his kids were there, and there was a Chicago field office where he could work. He just didn't want to approach Hannah with the subject just yet, he already knew the argument that would spark.

Angela's Hotel: Chicago

Brennan knocked on Angela's hotel door, after a night of tossing and turning with thoughts, had left her desperate to see her best friend.

Angela opened the door, smiling when she saw her best friend with Amelia in tow.

"Why such a big grin, Angela?" Brennan asked.

"I'm still not used to how good motherhood looks on you." Angela said, "Why don't we walk to the café down the street and not sit in here all day?"

"That sounds fine." Brennan said, backing Amelia's stroller out of Angela's doorway.

The two walked down a strip of downtown Chicago, entering the café Angela had mentioned earlier. They seated themselves, ordering brunch for when their waitress came over.

"So I take it your rational mind kicked back into gear after I left last night?"

"My rational mind never left, I just...put it into neutral as you would say."

"Did you think about what I said?"

"Yes, I did."

"Are you going to stop hiding from the truth now?" Angela asked.

"I'm not hiding from the truth, Angela." Brennan said, then noticed her friend's disapproving look, "Though I do believe I have made a decision regarding my current situation with Booth."

"And?"

"I would like to find a way for him to be involved in Amelia's life. Anthropologically speaking, children strive and benefit from having a steady relationship with both parents. I don't want her to be denied the chance of having a relationship with her father simply because he and I have issues. I don't want to be like Rebecca, Angela. I don't want to be an enemy in Booth's eyes. Or Amelia's for that matter, by denying them a father/daughter relationship."

Angela broke out into a smile, her agreement with Brennan's decision apparent in her grin.

"I'm glad, Sweetie. While I'm still giving him the cold shoulder because of Afghan Barbie, I think you're doing the mature thing here. She does deserve a relationship with Booth, but honey, you need to understand that you can't put his happiness over your own. You're in control here, don't let him pressure you into doing anything you don't want to do regarding Amelia."

"I know, Angela. I just want her to be happy. Booth is an excellent father. Amelia would benefit greatly from having a relationship with him. I just need to find a rational way to cope with my emotions so that it can be possible. I'm not trying to imply that it needs to happen tomorrow, but I think sooner would be better. I also need time to plan what I'm going to say to Booth."

"Sweetie, he's a person, not a high school English report, you don't need to brainstorm what you're going to say. Just let it come from your heart." Angela said.

"But blood is in my heart."

"You know what I mean Brennan, just let the words come out. You don't need to plan this. You talked to him on a nearly daily basis for six years, you can carry on a normal conversation with him."

The two continued their brunch, Amelia waking up in the process, stealing the attention from the conversation Angela and Brennan had been having.

Brennan looked at the infant longingly, seeing so much of Booth in her. She did miss him, and she didn't like that feeling. She didn't like feeling like she needed someone, but his absence in her life was very obvious to her when she did different everyday activities. She was still at war with herself regarding the issue of Hannah being in Amelia's life as well, but hopefully her and Booth will be able to talk it out.

Sighing, Brennan turned her focus back to her friend, who was babbling down to Amelia. It may be difficult now, but she'll find a way to make this work, for the sake of her daughter, she needs it to.

Booth's Apartment: Washington DC

"Seeley, what are you doing?" Hannah asked, peering over his shoulder at his laptop, "Are you looking at apartments?"

"Yeah, Hannah. I am."

"Why do you want to move? Isn't this one good enough for us?" she questioned.

"Look, Hannah. I'm looking at apartments because Parker is returning stateside soon, but he's not coming to DC, he is going to Chicago. That's also where Amelia is. Both of my kids are there, there is a field office there that I could work at, I think it would be a good idea if we moved." he said.

"But Seeley, my job is here. Do you just expect me to be able to suddenly pack up and move to Chicago?"

"How is it different a job you get where you have to travel all over to get a story? Can't you just find another office in Chicago? It can't be that difficult."

"Getting a job in Chicago as a high level journalist is like trying to get employed at the New York Times. Granted with my reputation it could be possible, I just don't want to risk being out of work. My job is my life."

"Why does everything have to be about you all the time?" he asked her, "I can't live near my kids because you're not willing to work in another office building? How is that fair? I'm going to go with or without you, Hannah. I've made my decision."

"Are you trying to tell me that you want a divorce?" she asked him.

"No, I'm not implying that at all. I'm just saying that I will be moving to Chicago, you can bring your things there if you want, or you can find another place here and we'll find ways to see each other. But, I'm not sacrificing a relationship with my son and daughter because of you, they will always be the first focus in my life. When will you get that through your head?"

"I thought that you were happy."

"I was, until I somehow wound up a thousand miles from both of my kids. I don't want to be that twice a month dad anymore, and if I stay here, I know my time with them will be even less. Hell, I don't even know if Bones will ever let me see Amelia, but it's worth a try. Rebecca and I are going to be discussing a new arrangement with Parker. A move to Chicago could solve all of my problems."

"But what about our problems?" she asked him.

"As far as I'm concerned, you're the one not wanting to work this out. If we keep this up, our marriage will be shorter than Kim K. and Chris'. I will be there for my kids, and if you won't stand by that decision with me, you know where the door is. I'm going to bed, we'll talk about this again later, but I'm not changing my mind." Booth said, exiting the living room and entering his bedroom.

He looked up at his spinning ceiling fan and sighed. He had meant every word he'd said, he will always love his children more than he would ever love any woman. If Hannah couldn't accept that, that's her own damn fault. He will be as involved as possible in both of his children's lives, and if she isn't willing to stand with him on that decision, she can just be another memory.

Yay! Progress towards B&B...a little bit ;) I should be updating this or Complicated tomorrow, I have a writing/fangirl date with my friend Melanie at Barnes and Noble tomorrow, so hopefully I'll get a chapter typed while we're 'playing' in the book store ;)

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