Authors Note; Hello my loves. C: Sorry for the long wait. D: You get two chapters today and you all are finally caught up and I can actually continue with new chapters now. :P So yuh, enjoy!

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Chapter Six

Nightmares And Interrogations

Parkoar! Parkoar! Please get up!" Parker's ear rang with the scared voice of his little sister. He stumbled to his feet, gasping for breath. He shook his head, trying to clear his vision. "Come up for more, have you, boy?" A gravely voice shot coyly. Finally, Parker's vision focused on the tall man. The boy came forward, his right hand clenched into a fist. Parker threw a punch, his fist hitting hard on the side of the man's chin. He felt sharp pains shoot up his arm, but he threw his fist in again, this time hitting the man's chest.

He didn't budge. "I'll admit, boy, the one in the face hurt a bit, but I can tell by the tears in your eyes that it hurt you more than me. I gave you a chance. It's my turn."

The man grined and pulled his arm back. His hand was clenched into a fist and in one swift motion, it came into contact with Parker's face. He screamed in pain, but he didn't back down. "Looks like the kid is determined!" a voice called from the shadows, laughing in a mocking tone. This man, obviously held his little sister, who was no match for the man's strong forearms.

No matter how she moved, there was no escaping. All she could do was scream and cry. The other man started to laugh, and Parker took that as another chance to swing. "Ay you better watch out! He's trying again!" The man from the shadows called. The other man, quickly moved his head out of the way, and lunged forward, his fist sinking into Parker's stomach.

Before he could double over in pain, the man threw another punch and Parker lost his breath as he fell to the floor. His body automatically curled up in a ball as he gagged and gasped. He felt like he could throw up, but he couldn't catch his breath to do so. His eyes widened as he saw a boot headed for his face.

Parker woke up with a jerk, letting out a scream. His hands clenched the bed sheets, and he trembled, tears streaming down his face. He started to sob now, as he realized it was a dream, but he could feel his body pulsing in pain and his chest tightening. Seconds later, Brennan came rushing in, unsure of what to expect.

As she saw Parker her heart slowed, but sank to her stomach as she realized what was wrong. "Parker, It was a dream." She said softly as she came up beside him. She looked down at his hands. His knuckles we're turning white from his vice grip on the sheets. She sat beside him, and gently placed her hand over his, and he slowly let go of the bed sheets, holding his breath in an attempt to keep his emotions bottled up.

His eyes we're shut tight, and his body stiffened as he felt Brennan wrap her arms around him. "Parker…Breathe…" She pulled him closer, forcing him into a hug. He let out a ragged breath, accompanied with sobs. The boy finally sank into her embrace and rested his head on her shoulder, shaking arms wrapping around her waist.

Brennan began to rub his back in an attempt to sooth him. "Shhh. It's okay, Parker. Everything will be okay." She tried to sound reassuring and stay strong for him. Seeing him like this tore her apart. After a couple more minutes of Brennan's soft coaxing and Parker finally starting to catch his breath, she pulled back and wiped his cheeks softly with her thumbs. "Are you okay, Parker?" She stared him in the eyes and watched him nod weakly.

"I'm…I'm ready to tell you what happened." His voice was hoarse and he tried to clear his throat to speak clearer, but it was no use. Brennan's heart quickened at this and her stomach churned.

She swallowed hard and nodded. "Alright." She made herself a little more comfortable and waited for Parker to start. There was silence for the longest time.

Parker had his head down, and Brennan assumed he was gathering his thoughts so she said nothing. "Ellie…She, she had said there was a monster…or something in her room. I-I told her there was nothing to be scared of. I picked her up and grabbed Jackson's hand and we checked the room together." Parker's voice suddenly broke the silence. "They we're satisfied with that, so I said that…we could all camp out on the couch. I tucked them in and they fell asleep quick." Parker paused, letting out a deep sigh before continuing.

"I sat on the other end of the couch for a while, but I-I felt uneasy…I felt like something was watching me, So I got up and went and checked all the doors and windows. Everything was locked securely. As I came back into the den. I immediately noticed that Ellie wasn't where I had left her, and Jackson had this terrified look on his face. He looked like a cat trapped in a corner surrounded by dogs with no way out." Brennan tried not to picture the poor little boy's face. She could feel her chest tighten as Parker's story progressed.

"I called Ellie's name and when I turned around, she was inches away from me. It was like one of those creepy horror movies. The look on her face…It scared me so bad. And then suddenly she said 'They're here…' And I remember the hairs on my neck started to stand up now, and before I could feel anything to her, the room started to spin and I was on the ground.

"I blacked out for I'm not sure how long, but when I got up, there was a man in front of me. And Ellie was screaming. I was having trouble seeing, as well as catching my breath, so I guess he had punched me in the back and then my head hit the hardwood floor. But as I came up, the man asked if-if I wanted more." At this point, Parker's voice was trembling, and he was looking down at his hands which were shaking involuntarily.

Brennan's eyes we're glazed over, but she blinked back the tears. "I threw a punch and hit him in the jaw. I'm pretty sure it didn't do shit, except hurt me like hell. But I didn't stop, I threw another punch into his gut…He-He didn't budge." Parker swallowed hard. "I heard another man's voice, but I couldn't see him, just his shadow. He was the one who was holding Ellie. I could see part of the shadow move and I knew it was Ellie fighting to get out of his grasp.

"Before I knew it, I felt the air leave my chest as the man punched me in the stomach, but he didn't let me fall yet, no he punched me there for a second time, and I felt like I was gonna puke, but I couldn't breathe. I could taste blood in my mouth, I think I had bit my tongue when I fell. Before I blacked out for a second time, I watched them both leave out of the front door. My vision was so blurry, I couldn't make out their faces. But I think they we're wearing masks anyway. I failed…"

Parker finished, looking up at Brennan with tears in his eyes again. She simply shook her head and pulled him into a tight hug, kissing his cheek softly. "You were so brave, Parker. It's not your fault. I promise." Her voice only trembled slightly and she gave him a genuine reassuring smile. Parker felt a small weight lift off of him. After telling his story to her, she still insisted it wasn't his fault, and he didn't fail anyone. He felt a little better.

He offered her a small smile as she hugged him one more time. "I'll tell Booth what you told me. Why don't you try and relax and maybe try and do something to clear your head. I'll be in my bedroom if you need me." She pushed his hair from his face so that she could see his eyes and he nodded. Brennan smiled at him, and as she turned around, it quickly faded and the tears started to fall freely.

As she shut his door, they fell more rapidly, and she hurried to her bedroom. Brennan collapsed onto her bed, bringing her knees up as best she could with her baby bump. She began to sob into her pillow, letting everything she had been holding in, out. She had pictured the whole story in her head, and she could hear Ellie's cries. She suddenly stopped and looked down at her stomach. It had moved. She wrapped her arms around her stomach, almost in a protective way and sobbed more. "I'm sorry." She whispered through tears as she buried her face into her pillow.

B-B-B

"Yes sir, she told me everything last night…" Booth nodded as he looked down at his shaking leg and then back up at Hacker.

"How is she…?" Hacker looked at him sympathetically, feeling truly sorry for Both, Seeley and Temperance.

"She's…She's handling things. I'm worried that all of this on her isn't good for the baby, though. I'm scared she's going to go into premature labor or…or something worse." Booth massaged the back of his neck a moment, watching Hacker nod.

"I understand." He sighed. "Look, Agent Booth. I know that you want to be there for Taffit's interrogation, but I just can't allow it. It's just not the best idea. Your emotions could hurt the investigation, and I don't think you could handle it, honestly." Hacker prepared himself for a pissed off Booth.

"What? But sir! She is-"

Booth was cut off as Hacker stood up. "I'm sorry, Booth. But my mind is made up. You need to be with Temperance. As stubborn as she is, you know she's not as fine as she tells you she is. She needs you. Go spend some time with her and your son. I'm sending Charlie and Agent Perotta on it and as soon as they report back to me, I promise you will be the first I call." Booth could see there was just no fighting this, and frankly he was too tired to fight and deep down, he was scared to face Taffit.

Scared he wouldn't be able to control himself. He was silent for a long time before he finally spoke. "Alright, sir. Thank you." Booth nodded and shook his hand before he left his office.

Hacker took a seat and shook his head. "I can't imagine the pain…" He sighed and picked up his phone to call Charlie.

B-B-B

"Okay, Agents. She's chained and waiting for you in this room. Be careful…" The guard held his hand out to the door as he eyed the two agents. They both noted the fear in his eyes as he said the last sentence. Obviously Taffit had done something to him to scare him.

Charlie pulled the door open, allowing Perotta in first and slowly coming in behind her. The room was a dull gray and there was nothing in it except for a table and chairs. In one chair, sat Taffit. Her feet were shackled to the ground, on a strong metal loop protruding from the ground. Her hands we're shackled to the arms of the chair. As she watched the two agents enter, a sinister smile creased her lips. It would haunt both the agents forever.

"I wasn't expecting company…I would have tidied up more…" her voice was full of malice. The agents sat down in the chairs across from her and stared at her a moment. Her eyes were dark, and the time indoors had made her pale. She looked somewhat like a vampire. Both agents pushed their own terrifying thoughts aside and put a hard façade.

Charlie spoke first. "You know why we're here, today, Ms. Taffit?" He folded his arms on the table and glared at her.

Taffit sighed loudly and shrugged. "Well, I know it's not because you enjoy my company…I'm hated world wide, though I can't imagine why…" She grinned wickedly as she said this.

Perrota glared daggers at her. "Maybe it's because you buried children alive and have hatred for a heart." She had to keep herself from hitting the woman across the table.

Taffit frowned. "Now that's not nice. I would never do such a thing. Dr. Brennan obviously took out her tragedies on me, and-" The sweet look on her face left and her teeth clenched together as she glared a death look at the two of them. "put me in this god forsaken hell hole." Perotta smirked lightly as she had a sudden 'mood change'.

Charlie narrowed his eyes at the woman. "Right…I hear they've decided the death penalty for you." He grinned as he said this, watching as she tried to get up, but was only pulled back down by the chains.

"You'll never find her, not until I'm safe from the death penalty…And then MAYBE, I'll give the girl back alive…She's in…capable hands…." She started to chuckle, but suddenly she could feel a thousand needles spread across the side of her face.

"Agent Perotta!" Charlie pulled her back, staring at the beat red hand print that traveled across Taffit's face. Perotta pulled away from Charlie and leaned over the table, sneering as she placed her palms on the table and eyed Taffit.

"You don't tell us where the girl is…" Her voice was low and she started to speak through clenched teeth. "You wont get the death penalty, but you'll sure as hell be wishing you we're dead…" Taffit chuckled.

"Torturing is illegal…I'm not scared of you, Agent Perotta." Charlie watched the two of them carefully, making sure no one attacked the other.

Perotta gave Taffit her own sinister grin. "You'd be surprised what's legal in the Army. Not only is that Dr. Brennan's daughter, but it's Agent Booth's too…I'm sure he has plenty of strings he can pull to put this case in the Army's jurisdiction." Agent Perotta watched the color wash from her face as she slowly pulled back.

Taffit attempted to jerk up, but again forgot about her chains. "He can't do that!" She stared at the two Agents, trying to keep her emotions in check and keep her expression calm.

Perotta laughed. "Oh you think he can't? You hide and watch, and this time…It's you who is on a time limit. You don't have long…We'll be back." Agent Perotta smiled and turned to walk confidently out of the door, Charlie not far behind her.

"…Can Booth really do that? He can't, right?" Charlie looked at a grinning Perotta as they exited the building and headed back to the car.

"Hell if I know, but did you see the look on her face?" She turned her head to glance at Charlie who in turn grinned back. "I'm sure there's a lot he could do…I wouldn't put much past him with this case." Perotta slipped into the car and watched as Charlie got into the driver's seat.

He chuckled a little, looking at her. "I agree with you there…If I were Taffit, I would have spoke up…Booth is a scary guy, if you're on the wrong end." Charlie turned the car on and watched Perotta nod her head in agreement.