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Here we go... chapter22 is ready!

Chapter 22

"When are they going to be here?" Brennan asked Booth, anxiety in her voice.

"No need to be so nervous, Temperance. He is my son, not some monster." Booth soothed her. "And they should be here any moment."

As if on cue, the door bell chimed and Booth walked out of the kitchen to answer it. Brennan closed her eyes for a moment and took in a deep breath. It was going to be alright. Right?

"Daddy!" She heard Parker's merry voice from the living room. "Hey buddy. Hi Rebecca."

Brennan absently stirred the sauce for their lunch, straining her ears to be able to make out what was going on. Faintly, she heard Booth's voice. "Parker, Bones is in the kitchen, preparing lunch. Will you go and help her? But don't forget to wash your hands, okay, buddy?"

A few moments later, Parker appeared in the doorway, a huge smile plastered on his face. "Hi Bones! What are you cooking?" He asked. "I'm preparing sauce carbonara and spaghetti, Parks."

"Yummy." The body made as he washed his hands. "Daddy said to help you."

"Mhm" She mumbled, faintly catching Rebecca's and Booth's voices from the living room. She knew Booth was telling her about her pregnancy and that they were going to tell Parker later. Brennan knew it was only fair and also necessary to let Rebecca know... after all, Parker might have questions when he came home this evening and Rebecca should be prepared. A few hours should be enough for her to come to terms with it. Or not.

Brennan moistened her dry lips... Would his ex be angry that he was going to have a baby with her?

Brennan could of course not care less about Rebecca's feelings... but she knew that Parker would need his mother's acceptance of the situation to be able to love and accept his younger sibling, too. She nervously fingered the necklace around her throat.

"Bones? What should I do?" The voice of Booth's son startled her and she quickly shook her head as if to clear it of her thoughts. "Sorry, Parker, I was distracted. You know, you could help me prepare the salad. Just take the leaves and tear them apart like that." She showed him how to reduce it to smaller pieces.

After a some time, she suddenly heard the voices come nearer and she looked over her shoulder just in time to see Booth and Rebecca appear in the doorway.

"Hello Rebecca." She greeted the other woman. "Hi" Rebecca said. "Parker, I'm going to leave now." His mother said and bent down to give him a kiss. "Bye, mommy." The boy mumbled, eagerly tearing leaves apart. When his mother straightened again, her gaze connected with Brennan's and the forensic anthropologist was surprised to see a warm smile on the other woman's face. "I'm happy for you two. I know this time is not always easy, so if you need somebody to talk to, just call me."

Brennan's jaw dropped in disbelief and her eyes widened. For a moment, she was speechless. She had hoped for Rebecca's acceptance, but never had she thought the other woman would actually offer support.

After a moment of silence she was able to compose herself and cleared her throat. "That's really nice. Thank you. I might take you up on the offer."

"No problem. Seeley, please make sure Parker's at home before six." The blond woman addressed Booth and he simply nodded.

"Bye. Have fun." Rebecca said to all of them and left the living room, waving at her son. "Bye, mommy." Parker said once more, still busying himself with the salad, who was reduced to little bits and pieces. "Good bye, Rebecca." Temperance added a little late, still numbed by the shock over the other woman's kindness.

"Buddy, you can stop now" His father said. "We want to be able to catch it with a fork not suck it through a straw, you know." Parker gave the bowl filled with salad a disappointed look. He obviously had been enjoying himself. "Okay." He mumbled.

"Come on, Parks, you can help me setting the table. But wash your hands first." Seeley said to his son.

Booth used the few moments Parker was occupied with trying to get rid of the remains of salad still clinging to his little hands and tenderly hugged his girlfriend from behind. "Everything's going to be alright" He murmured in her ear. "Becca took it well and Parker will too."

"I love you." She gave back in a low murmur and he placed a soft kiss on her cheek.

"Ew." Parker frowned at them. Booth loosened his grip on Brennan and turned around to look at his son. "What's ew here, little man? Watch out or you're going to get kissed too."

"Catch me." Parker grinned. "No." Booth shook his head. "Lunch's nearly ready and we're going to set the table now."

But when the boy moved within the reach of his hands he gently grasped him and planted a kiss on his cheek. Parker wriggled in his arms. "Not fair, Daddy." He giggled, when Booth tickled him.

"You're not going to say 'ew' again when I kiss Bones?" Booth kept on tickling him. Parker gasped for air, giggling. "Stop, Daddy, stop. Won't say it again."

Booth stopped and grinned at his son. "Prove it." He stepped away from the boy and enveloped his surprised girlfriend in his arms and placed a soft kiss on her lips.

"Ga." The boy commented.

Booth opened his mouth, but stopped when he saw Temperance laugh.

"He's smart. He did'nt say 'ew'. It sounded more like 'ga'. Let him." She winked at Booth and turned towards the boy. "Come here, Parker, I need you to tell me if the sauce tastes good." She pulled back from Booth's embrace and motioned for the boy to come near her.

Booth stood back and watched his pregnant girlfriend and his son, tasting the sauce, adding a few herbs until they were satisfied with the result. He was convinced his life was as close to being perfect as it could get.

Then he started to set the table for three. In his mind, he could already picture a high chair beside the three chairs and smiled.

After they had had lunch and the kitchen was all cleaned up, they moved to the living room. Brennan sighed when she leant back against the cushions of her couch. "You okay?" Booth asked concerned.

She nodded. "Yeah... just... a little tired, that's all." She reached over to him and covered his hand with hers. She knew what was going to come now... and she was nervous.

He gave her a warm smile and turned his gaze towards his son. "Parker, we have tell you something."

"Okay." The boy simply said, looking at his father.

"Parker, you know Bones has been my girlfriend for some time now. You like her, right?" Booth started gently. Parker nodded. "Uh-uh. She's cool. And funny." A smile blossomed on Brennan's face as she heard Parker talk about her.

"Well, Parker... Bones and I are going to have a baby." Booth said and watched his son intently. Parker blinked and remained silent. "You're going to be a big brother." His father continued.

"Cool" Parker commented. "Where is the baby?"

"Ahm..." Booth swallowed, but now the woman beside him took over. "It's in here, Parker." She gently covered her womb with one hand. "You can't see it yet, it's so small. The baby has to grow, you know."

Parker frowned, obviously thinking hard. "How did it get there?" He finally asked and Booth paled a little. Temperance cleared her throat beside him. She could of course explain it scientifically, but somehow she knew that Booth would not approve... and Parker was too young to really understand anyway. Booth swallowed hard, opening his mouth, but Brennan was faster.

"When a man and a woman really love each other they can make a baby. But the baby still has to grow and needs a warm and safe place, you know. That's why it's going to stay in here until it is ready to be born." She explained slowly, not sure if she had managed to phrase it suitable for a six-year old. She watched the boy, who frowned again in concentration. She felt Booth squeeze her hand gently and knew he approved of her explanation.

"When is it ready?" Parker asked after a few moments of silence.

"In spring next year, Parker." Booth answered.

Parker's eyes widened. "But that's forever away! I'm going to be seven then. Can't the baby hurry a little?"

Booth chuckled. "No, buddy, that's not possible. Sorry."

"Hm." The boy made, his face once again wearing a thoughtful expression. "Do I have to share my toys?" He asked after a few moments and gave his toy cars a worried glance.

"No, buddy... Only if you want to. And the baby is not going to be playing any time soon. You know in the beginning babies can't do all that much. You remember what Kenny told you about his little brother, right?" Booth's voice was gentle.

Parker nodded eagerly. "His brother sleeps a lot. And cries. And stinks. Is your baby going to stink too?"

Brennan had to smile and nodded. "From time to time. That can't be avoided. Babies have to learn everything, you know. They have to learn to speak, learn to walk, learn to go to the toilet. That takes time."

The boy nodded again. "Can it be a girl? Cause girls play with dolls and I never have to share my cars."

"I wouldn't count on that, Parker. I never liked dolls, when I was little. And we will see if it is going to be a boy or a girl. We don't know yet." Brennan answered.

"I'll be a big brother." The boy said. "Right?"

"Yes. You're going to have a little sister or a little brother." Booth added. "You okay with that?"

"Uh-uh." Parker nodded. Then his gaze settled on Brennan's still pretty flat belly, then he looked at his father again. "But... you're still my Daddy, right?"

"Of course, Parker. I'm your Daddy, I'll always be." Booth opened his arms and Parker stepped into this embrace. "I love you Parker and nothing could ever change that."

"I love you too, Daddy." Parker said. "And you, too, Bones." He added after a pause.

She drew in a sharp breath and blinked back tears. "I love you too, Parker. You're going to be a great big brother. The baby is going to be so lucky to have you." She said, her voice thick with emotion.

Parker looked at her. "Why are you crying?" She just smiled at him. "I'm happy."

"But happy people laugh. You have to laugh." Parker explained. "Sad people cry."

Booth winked at his son. "Those are happy tears, Parker. Sometimes you feel so happy you mix it all up, you know?"

"You've got to tickle her, Daddy, then she'll laugh." The boy suggested.

"Hmmmmm, I don't know. How about... tickling you?" Booth answered with a mischievous glitter in his eyes and the boy started to giggle before he even had started to tickle him.

Okay, sweeties... please let me know what you think. Like it? Hate it?

You think Parker's reaction was in character for a six-year-old?