Hello again!!! First of all, I have to apologise for the lack of updates, but the natural enemy of a writer had me tight in its claws: Writer's block. HUGE writer's block.

Let's hope it's over now and my muse is going to stick around and help me... hopefully!!!!

Thank you all for still reading and reviewing!!

Chapter 14

10 days later

Brennan was in a good mood. It was the first day since she had found out she was pregnant that had not started with a run to the bathroom. She had been for lunch with Booth an hour ago and was now sitting at her desk in her office, working on a report... or trying.

The doctor's appointment was scheduled for half past five in the evening this very day. She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, her eyes closed. She was a little nervous, but also looking forward to it. Looking forward to seeing the ultrasound-images of her child, looking forward to hearing the heart beat. And - she hoped – to hearing the words: "Everything looks as it should" or similar from the doctor. That was all she wished for right now, all that counted.

A soft smile appeared on her face when she recalled how Booth had assured her that everything was going to be alright, but still there was nervousness remaining, unsettling her. Unsettling her stomach. She stifled a curse, when she felt the familiar feeling, the sudden urge to vomit.

Quickly she left her office, heading towards the restrooms, trying not to look too suspicious.

A few minutes later, she was looking at her reflection in the mirror, after washing out her mouth and sighed.

She gave her still-flat abdomen an accusing look and addressed the inhabitant: "What good is all that healthy food your daddy is making me eat if you make me throw it up, hmmm?" Despite her words, her voice was soft, gentle.

Then her gaze snapped to her face and she blushed at her own ridiculous behaviour. Talking to a fetus who was still much too small to even have developed ears... let alone be able to understand her.

She shook her head, but had to smile when she thought of how Booth would react to her behaviour. He would probably call it cute. She called it irrational. But rationality was overrated anyway. Her smile deepened as she left the rest room. Nothing was going to spoil that day... not even throwing up lunch.

At quarter to five Angela came to Brennan's office and closed the door behind her. She smiled at Brennan and said: "Hey Bren... Jack and I are leaving now... I just wanted to see you before I go. Well... to wish you good luck for the ultrasound and all."

Brennan looked at her best friend and returned the smile. "Thank you, Ange... I am a bit nervous, I have to admit."

Angela closed the distance between them and pulled her best friend into a tight hug. "Don't be. Everything will be okay... and tomorrow you can end that charade."

"Thank God." Brennan mumbled. "I am still not forgiving you for the Gastritis."

Angela chuckled. "Sue me... Okay, I gotta go. See you tomorrow, Sweetie. Greet Booth, will you?"

Brennan nodded and sighed again. "He'll pick me up here at five or so." Not soon enough, she thought... she'd rather be at the doctor's already. Angela gave her another hug and waved a good bye before leaving Brennan's office. The anthropologist stared after her best friend and wondered how long fifteen minutes could be.

Her thoughts were interrupted by a very familiar face appearing in her doorway. "Hi, Bones."

"You are early." She said, smiling broadly at him... she was relieved to see him.

He shrugged a little. "I was finished with my work and... I thought we might as well wait together."

"You are nervous, too." She whispered, looking at his posture and the look on his face. He winked at her and gave her a broad smile. "No. Excited." He corrected her and caused her to smile. Of course, he – the alpha male – did not admit he was as nervous as she was. "Excited." She repeated and nodded. "I am, too."

He closed the distance to her desk, pulling her into a tight embrace and whispered in her ear. "Everything is going to be okay, Bones. With the baby, with you and me."

Then he placed a soft kiss on her lips. "Let's get going."

"But we will be early..." She objected but he silenced her with a kiss. "We can be ner... excited at the doctor's waiting room, too, can't we? And there, they even have magazines to read. Something girlish for you and something about cars for me." He winked at her again and flashed her this charm smile.

She shook her head at his behaviour and nodded. "Fine. I am just going to save this" She pulled back and gestured towards her computer and he nodded, watching her while she completed her work.

"You know, I am so thankful." He suddenly blurted out and she gave him a startled look.

"For what?" She asked, confused.

"For you. For all this..." His voice trailed off and her breath caught at the gentle and loving expression in his eyes. She closed the distance between them and kissed him gently. "I am, too. Let's go and have a look at our child." She said and grabbed her coat.

40 minutes later Brennan was holding Booth's hand tightly, her eyes fixed on the screen, as were his. There was their baby... not that you could already see that much. But the sound of the steady heartbeat and the sight of the tiny fetus was mesmerising.

"Our child." She whispered with tears in her eyes. "Yes." Booth gave back, his voice hoarse. "Our baby."

And then she finally heard the doctor say the words she had been waiting for: "It seems everything is alright. So far the fetus is developing as it should."

Booth squeezed Brennan's hand and they both sighed in relief. "You were nervous." She whispered with a shaky voice.

"Yeah." He gave back, barely audible. Then he pressed a soft kiss on her forehead and whispered. "I love you."

She tilted her head up and her lips met his for a brief kiss. "Love you too." She murmured against his lips.

I am already working on the next chapter... better make use of the muse as long as she is around, right??? She might leave when I am not looking ;)

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