TITLE: Bones – The Heart Knows What The Heart Wants.
AUTHOR: D M Harper
SUMMARY: How does Doctor Temperance Brennan cope with Agent Booth's absence?
RATING: M Contains sexual content between two female characters. (Be Warned)
DISCLAIMER: This story is written for entertainment only and no profit is obtained. No copyright infringement is indented to 20th Century Fox Television or creators Hart Hanson and Kathy Reichs. All original characters remain my property.
Chapter 16
Six days later, Temperance was sitting with the rest of the Forensics Team at the table of Founding Fathers when Angela gave her a goofy grin. "What is it Ange?" she asked.
"Don't look now, but hotter than hot Agent Tanner just walked into the bar."
Hodgins turned his head and leered, "Damn, that woman is sexy."
"I agree," said a grinning Booth.
Camille instantly slapped him, "You will pay for that comment later."
"Yes dear," joked Booth.
"She's gone to the bar," announced Angela. "Should I go over and invite her to join us?"
"If you don't I will," suggested Hodgins.
"That won't be necessary Ange," said Temperance before taking a sip of white wine.
"Oh okay, sorry Bren."
Booth put down his beer, "The investigation findings into the undercover op Alex was involved in were due to be handed down today."
"I wonder how she went?" inquired Angela.
Temperance smiled brightly, "You can ask her yourself, here she comes."
All eyes turned to watch Alex saunter over to the table carrying a bottle of Dom Perignon and flutes.
"Well, I'd say she was cleared of any wrong doing," commented Cam.
"Hello everyone," Alex said as she set the glasses down on the table. "And before you ask, I have been exonerated and in fact am going to receive a commendation."
"Congrats," offered Wendell.
"Well done Alex," cheered Angela.
"Congratulations Tanner," said Booth.
Hodgins stood and kissed Alex and the cheek, "I never doubted your actions."
"Thanks Jack, now who would like to help me celebrate?"
"Well done and I will certainly say yes to that," responded Camille.
Everyone assented to the offer and Alex gladly poured out seven glasses.
Taking a seat next to Temperance, Alex leaned into her and whispered, "Hello beautiful."
"I'm so glad you are all right."
"Oh there is just one more thing," declared Alex. "I've been promoted to Special Agent In Charge."
There was another round of congratulations and Hodgins managed to sneak in another kiss.
Alex looked at him and said, "You know my girlfriend might kick your ass if you keep kissing me Hodgins."
"I didn't know you had a girlfriend, hell I didn't even know you were gay."
"Me neither," admitted Wendell.
"I did," said Ange.
"Me too," chorused Booth and Camille.
Hodgins joked, "There goes my claim to having great observation skills."
"Don't sweat it, I don't advertise it," explained Alex before standing up. "I'll grab another bottle of champagne."
When she left, Hodgins asked, "Okay, so do you dudes know her girlfriend?"
"I have a pretty good idea who she is," offered Ange.
"So do I," added Booth.
"I know them," said Temperance.
"I haven't got a clue," admitted Camille.
"Count me out," whined Wendell.
"So do I know them?" inquired Hodgins.
"Probably," answered Temperance.
Alex returned and refilled everyone's glass, "So you figured it out yet Hodgins?"
"Ah ... no."
Sitting back down, Alex handed Temperance a small box and whispered, "That's what we discussed last night."
Temperance smiled and dipped her head, "A front door key?"
"Yes baby, I want you to move in with Martie and me."
"Oh yes that is highly acceptable and if we keep having good news, we will all end up drunk."
Their private conversation was interrupted with Booth asking, "So Tanner, are you staying at the same office?"
"Yes and the same unit."
"Cool. That will hopefully give you more time at home with your daughter."
"Daughter!" exclaimed Hodgins with wide eyed disbelief.
"Yes, I have a three year old who turns four next weekend and you are all invited to her birthday extravaganza."
"Wow, I never knew," said Hodgins.
Temperance leaned into Alex and kissed her cheek, "Put him out of his misery sweetheart."
Alex turned her head and looked into Temperance's dilated blue eyes, "Maybe I'll just show him instead."
"There will be no argument from me sweetheart and demonstrations are always probative."
"I love you Doctor Brennan."
"I love you FBI Supervisory Special Agent In Charge Tanner."
Alex giggled at her girlfriend, "That's a mouthful baby."
"I will adapt, so are you going to kiss me now?"
"Indubitably my beautiful Tempe."
Alex framed her right hand around Temperance's chin and leaned in. Their lips met in a tender kiss and they broke apart a short time later.
"Oh way to go Brennan," rejoined Hodgins. "Guess that little show answers the question."
"About bloody time," cheered Angela. "I was beginning to think I would have to intervene and make you two realise you belong together."
Temperance turned to her friends, "Alex is the love of my life and we are very happy."
Booth raised his glass, "Cheers to that."
"You were right Ange," declared Temperance as she reached for Alex's hand. "The heart does know what the heart wants."
The End
A sequel is in the works!