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Chapter Two

Monsters Under The Bed

Brennan sat in a wooden rocking chair with a light blue cushion back and seat, Ellie in her lap. The little girl was sitting straight up, as her mother brushed her hair. Brennan gently combed through Ellie's wet brown hair, being careful to avoid tangles.

Once she was done, she set the brush on the dresser and kissed the top of her daughter's head. "There. All done." She said softly, watching as Ellie turned to her side and leaned into Brennan and let out a sigh.

"Momma…?" She glanced up at Brennan, rubbing her eye with a closed tiny fist.

"Yes, Ellie?" Brennan mused, wrapping her arms around the child and tucking her hair behind her ear.

"Parkoar says dat I wont be the baby anymoarrrr. He says, you and daddy wont pay attention to me once the new baby comes." She looked up with wide eyes, licking her lips. Brennan sighed quietly and rubbed the little girl's arm.

"While, logically you technically are not a baby anymore, Ellie-But, I believe Parker means, that you wont be the youngest anymore. Babies are small and fragile, and they need more care than you or Parker. They can't do things on their own like eat or drink. So, yes…You may not get as much attention as you normally do, from us…But, that doesn't mean we're going to ignore you." Brennan looked down at Ellie to see her still looking up at her. She could see the little gears moving in her head.

"It's not intended, we'll just have to share the attention. Do you understand, Ellie?" Ellie was silent for a moment and then nodded.

"Parkoar said, dat once everything settles it will go back to normal." Brennan smiled and nodded.

"I find I'm okay with that notion. Parker is very smart. Now, I've got to go finish getting ready. Okay? Go play." She gave Ellie a kiss and set her down as she stood up. "Jackson will be here soon to join you."

Ellie grinned wide and nodded. "Okay!" She sat down in the corner of her room, where a large doll house sat and was suddenly in her own little world. Brennan watched her a moment, trying to recall her childhood of when imagination was so easy.

"Bones…?" Brennan jumped slightly, startled as she was sucked from her thoughts. Before she could say anything, she felt a familiar pair of arms wrap around her waist.

"Booth, you scared me." She said quietly, not wanting to disturb Ellie.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to." Booth replied softly, moving her hair to one side and kissing the side of her neck. He brought his hand back down and wrapped it back around her, resting one hand on the small bump that had begun to form on her once thin figure. Brennan grinned and leaned back into him, craning her neck slightly and resting her hands over Booth's.

After a couple of moments, Brennan turned around in Booth's arms and looked up into his eyes, she was smiling warmly, her arms reaching up and wrapped around his neck as he began to back them out of Ellie's doorway and into the hall.

Booth grinned as they both never broke eye contact, it was as if they we're having a staring contest. His arms snaked around her waist and he pulled her closer and pressed his lips, softly to hers. As they pulled back, Booth spoke quietly, resting his forehead against hers.

"Are you almost ready?" He looked back into her eyes, and then lifted his forehead from hers, only to kiss it.

"Mhnm. You're distracting me, though." She replied with a grin. Booth chuckled and backed up slightly so they weren't as close.

"I believe it's the other way around. But, I'll take the blame if you wish." He cupped her face in his hands now and planted one more kiss on her lips before letting go so that she could finish up.

Brennan grinned and shook her head at him as she walked toward the bedroom to finish getting ready. Booth walked into Ellie's room and Brennan could hear Ellie's excited giggles as Booth did his usual to make her laugh.

She smiled to herself as she stood in front of the mirror and began to fix her hair, which she had let grow out over the years. It was just passed her shoulders, her bangs cascading to the left side of her face. She pulled part of it back, and left the rest down.

5 minutes passed and she had finished dressing and was ready; Just in time too as she heard a loud knock at the door, followed by the pitter patter of Ellie's little feet, running to answer it.

Ellie opened the door, a big grin on her face, knowing who it was. Booth wasn't far behind her, making sure she was safe, as always. "Hey, Aunt Angie, Uncle Jack!" Ellie beamed, running to wrap her arms around Angela as she bent over and held her arms out.

"Hi, gorgeous!" Angela smiled, picking the little girl up and hugging her tight.

"Hodgins, how are you?" Booth ushered them all in, Jackson being the last. He was almost 2 years older than Ellie, they we're a year and 6 months apart. He had short dark brown, almost black hair like Angela's and calm blue eyes like Jack. His hair was spiked in the front, and his skin a very light tan color. He looked a lot more like Angela than Hodgins, but had a lot of his habits.

"I'm alright, man. How about you?" Hodgins, replied, putting out his hand to shake Booth's.

"The same, just living the life." He gave him a 'Boothy' grin and patted his shoulder. Booth then turned his attention to the quiet little Jackson.

He knelt down and grinned as the little boy smirked. "'Sup, little man?" Booth put up his hand for a high-five, which Jackson happily reciprocated.

"Nuffin'." Was all he said, giggling before running up behind Angela who was kneeling down and talking to Ellie.

Brennan finally made her way out, smiling at Angela who stood up now to greet her. "Hi, sweetie!" Angela wrapped her arms around her friend and enveloped her into a hug.

There was a small voice as they pulled back. "Hi, Aunt Temperance." Jackson looked up at her, grinning from ear to ear.

"Hi, Jackson. How are you?" She knelt down and hugged the little boy and he kissed her cheek. Brennan smiled as she pulled back.

"I'm gooddd." His voice was soft as he looked up at her bashfully. Before she could say anything else to the boy, he had grabbed Ellie's hand and they took off running for her bedroom.

Angela laughed softly. "We're totally gonna be in-laws." She said as she watched the two before returning her gaze to Brennan who rolled her eyes, laughing.

"I'm not comfortable with that assumption, Ange. You can't predict that." She was grinning as she spoke.

"Oh sweetie, you know I'm joking. But they're cute. You have to admit that." Angela put an arm around her friend's shoulder and they brought their attention to the men who were in the doorway, laughing about something that most likely they would only find funny.

"You ready, sweetie?" Angela smiled, looking back at Brennan.

"Yes, just let me call Parker and let him know we're leaving." She said as she turned to call down the hall. "Parker, come here, please. We're about to leave!"

Within a matter of minutes, Parker appeared from around the corner. "Hey baby Booth!" Angela exclaimed.

Parker blushed and shook his head as he wrapped his arms around Angela's waist in a hug. "Are you ever gonna stop calling me that, Aunt Angie?" Parker asked as they pulled back.

"Never, you will always be my little Studly Jr." she replied, with a smirk. Parker blushed more and laughed. "Aww. Are you blushing? You're so cute. Look at you, you're almost as tall as me! Stop growing." She protested as she hugged him again.

Angela was always the one who could make Parker blush almost constantly. "I can't control that, Aunt Angie." He chuckled and ran a hand through his dirty blond hair.

She sighed and shook her head. "I know, you're gonna be tall like you're dad. And a stud-Well more of a stud." She loved teasing him.

"Alright, Angela. Leave my son alone. His poor cheeks are probably on fire." Brennan smiled and wrapped an arm around Parker's shoulder.

"Thank youuu." Parker said, plopping his head on Brennan's shoulder a moment, while laughing. The three of them walked over to the door where Booth and Hodgins stood. Angela and Brennan gave Parker specific directions for Ellie and Jackson, which he waved his hand at them because he explained that they had told him that over 100 times and reassured them that he would take care of the two youngsters.

"Alright, alright. We'll get out of your hair." Angela said as she hugged Parker once more and kissed his cheek.

Booth and Hodgins had already said their goodbyes and were waiting by the car. "Bye, Aunt Angie." he waved and then turned to Brennan who hugged him tight and kissed his forehead.

"All cells are one. Lock up, please and be safe." She told him, turning to leave.

"Don't worry, we'll be fine." He promised, smiling. "Have fun and be safe, Bones." Parker nodded and shut the door.

Once all the adults left, Parker locked all the doors as he was told and then walked into Ellie's room. "You two better not be playing doctor!" Parker poked his head around the door to see the two of them at Ellie's little doll house.

Ellie looked up and gave him with a quizzical expression. "What's dat?" She mused, setting down her Barbie doll. Jackson looked up with curiosity as well.

Parker laughed. "Nothing, nothing. Bedtime is 8:30, guys. Ellie you've already had your bath and have your Pjs on, Jackson you came in your Pjs, alright." he was making notes in his head of what he needed to do. "You two have 2 hours to play. Keep out of trouble, I'll be in the den watching tv if you need me. Okay?" He looked down at them, waiting for a response.

In return he got two nods. "Okay." They both said, though Jackson's voice was much quieter.

"Good. Have fun." Parker smiled and then returned into the den. He grabbed the portable phone and then dove onto the couch, reaching for the remote and beginning to flip through the channels.

Once he found something he liked, he began to dial a number on the phone. After a few rings, there was an answer. "Rachel? Yeah, hey…" He talked on the phone for at least an hour, until Ellie and Jackson came running into the den.

Ellie was talking faster than usual and Jackson just kept nodding and looking at Ellie and back up at Parker, a terrified look on his face.

"Whoa, whoa. Hold on." Parker held up his hand. "Rache, I'm gonna have to call you back. Yeah, you too. Later." Setting the phone down, Parker sat up and looked at the two toddlers.

"Okay, what's wrong…?" Parker watched Ellie intently as she began to speak.

"There is something in my room, Parkoar. We heard it, there was a loud noise outside and something is there!" She exclaimed, looking back at into the hall that led to her bedroom.

Parker thought for a moment. "I'm sure it was just the wind, Bug. I'll make sure though." Parker got up and went to head for her room, but his hand was grabbed.

"No, Parkoar! You can't go by yourself, they might get you." Ellie whined, holding on tightly to Parker's hand.

"Well, if you go with me, we can protect each other, okay?" He gave her a reassuring smile and picked her up.

He then held out his hand for Jackson, knowing he wasn't going to stay in here by himself. Jackson quickly took it and Parker began talking toward Ellie's bedroom. "So far I don't see anything, Bug." He said softly, as he poked his head into her room.

Ellie just buried her face into Parker's neck, and Jackson held on to his hand, but stood behind him. "It's hereee." Ellie whispered, wrapping her arms around Parker's neck.

Parker smiled to himself, knowing there was nothing here. He set Ellie down and began to 'search'. Ellie went and grabbed Jackson's hand and they stood in the doorway. After a couple more minutes of walking around Ellie's room, Parker shrugged.

"I don't see anything, Bug. I think the coast is clear. You guys must of scared it off." He said with a smile as he knelt down.

Ellie shook her head. "No. It's here. I wont sweep in here." She pouted, blue eyes welling up.

"Alright, alright. Calm down, no tears. We'll all sleep on the couch until Mom and dad get home, okay?" Ellie nodded and ran and wrapped her arms around Parker's neck. He picked her up and grabbed Jackson's hand and led them out of Ellie's room, shutting the door behind him.

He set Ellie down on the couch and helped Jackson up too. "I'm gonna get some blankets from the linen closet okay? Stay here." He said softly as he walked down the opposite way of Ellie's room to the end of the hall. When he returned, he threw a blanket over the two of them. "What do you wanna watch?" Parker asked as he gave them each a pillow. Ellie looked at Jackson, who leaned in and whispered in her ear.

Ellie nodded and then looked up at Parker. "We wanna watch Spongebob!"

They both grinned and Parker chuckled. "Alright, but you gotta lay down and try to sleep. Okay?" He received a nod from them both and they lay the opposite way of each other, watching Parker slip in a DVD.

The familiar theme song of Spongebob Squearepants came on and Parker turned down the lights. Once the two we're settled down, he took a seat on the other end of the large couch and kicked his feet up on the coffee table, staring at the tv as the cartoon began.

Ellie and Jackson were out within minutes of the cartoon's beginning. Parker yawned, as he stared at the tv once more, not really paying too much attention to the dialogue.

For some reason, he felt off. Ever since he left Ellie's room, he felt like something was wrong. But he had checked her room up and down and there was nothing to be seen. But he was still anxious. He stood up and checked the doors again, to make sure they we're locked.

Everything was as it was supposed to be, as he walked back toward the den he suddenly stopped, dead in his tracts. Ellie wasn't on the couch, and Jackson was staring up at him with terrified eyes. "Ellie…?" He turned around, jumping with a start. The little girl stood inches in front of him, her blue eyes wide with fear.

"They're here…" She whispered. It sent chills down Parker's spine.

"Ellie, wha-" before he could finish, the room started to spin and then there was a blood curdling scream. 'Ellie…' Parker thought.

He tried to call out, but he couldn't find his voice. His body was full of pain. He could hear his name being called over and over. "Parkoar! Parkoar!" Ellie's cries penetrated his ears, along with the throbbing headache that began to form.

He could hear crying too, it was Jackson. Parker tried to move, but something beat him down. He let out a yowl and tears started to well up. The pain was unbearable, now. But then everything went black.