"Booth, I'm sorry I never told you." Bones stated again as they were both in Booth's car on the way to Bones' apartment.
"Bones, I'm sorry I got so angry at you. I was just shocked." Booth held out his hand for Bones to take, which she did. Her other hand rested on her swollen belly "I should tell you something though, that might upset you."
"What?" Bones asked, hesitantly.
"Angela found out you were coming back today and she invited everyone to your apartment to surprise you. Although, I'm willing to bet, they are going to be the ones who will be surprised."
Bones smiled at his comment. "Should I try to hide it like I did with you?"
"No, I think you should just walk in and see what they do. I wish I had a camera to record their faces." Booth chuckled. "Bones, have I told you how much I missed you and how much I love you and our daughter?"
"Yes, but I'm sure it won't stop you from saying it again."
"Bones, I love you."
"I love you too, Seeley Booth."
When they arrived at Bones' apartment, Booth, ran around the car to let Bones out.
"Booth, you don't have to do this, I am perfectly capable of getting out of the car myself." Bones said from inside the car.
"You're the mother of my child, I wanted to. Plus, I just wanted a chance to finally do this." He leaned into the car and pressed his lips against hers. She brought one hand to his head and the other to his shoulder. Their lips parted briefly as they deepened the kiss. Their hearts pounding in their chests. Booth pulled back and said, "we shouldn't keep our guests waiting." Bones' breath caught in her chest when he looked at her with his intense but loving brown eyes. He held out his hand, she took it and she got out of the car. Booth grabbed the heaviest luggage and left Bones with the carry-on.
They walked up the flight of stairs and stood directly in front of her door. "Are you ready?" Booth asked, smiling meekly.
"Yes, of course I am. They are my friends, I'm not worried about their reaction to my pregnancy." She stated, putting her key in the door lock. She turned it and pushed open the door.
"Surprise!" Cam, Angela, Hodgins and Sweets yelled as she entered through the door way. They noticed her growing belly immediately. Their mouths dropped in shock. Booth smirked because he found their expressions amusing.
"Oh my God, sweetie!" Angela exclaimed when she saw Bone's belly. She rushed over to her, giving her a giant hug and then looked down at her belly. "Oh my God! Why didn't you tell me you were pregnant?"
"I didn't tell anyone, actually. Not even Booth." Bones said, looking over at Booth, still smirking.
Angela grabbed Bones and dragged her to the couch. Under her breath Angela whispered to Bones, "is Booth the father?"
"Yes, of course he is. Why does everyone keep asking me that?"
"Well, maybe because you up and left one day and haven't talked to any of us for six months." Angela stated the obvious, as they took a seat on the couch. "How far along are you? Have you thought of what you're going to name it?"
"The fetus is a girl, by the way. I am at thirty weeks and I have not thought of any names yet."
"A little girl." Cam sighed happily, turning to Booth, who was giving Bones a loving look. "You must be excited, Seeley."
"I think I'm still in shock." Booth chuckled, running his hand through his hair.
"How do you think Parker will take to being a big brother?" Cam asked.
"Oh I'm sure he'll love it. He already loves Bones, so I don't expect any problems." Booth said.
"Oh my God, sweetie, this is so exciting!" Angela exclaimed. "Now I get to throw you a baby shower and we can play baby games and think of names and have cake and open gifts!"
"Angela, there is no need to have a baby shower. I'm perfectly capable of providing for my own child. And no offense, but I think Booth and I should be the ones choosing the name not a bunch of women."
"It will be fun though!" Angela said.
"Yeah, it would be a fun idea to get away from murders for an hour or two to discuss babies and play some light-hearted games." Cam piped in.
"I don't know…" Bones began.
"Come on, Bones, you'll probably enjoy it. At least do it for me."
Bones mulled it over a bit but ultimately decided to go ahead with the baby shower. Angela was uncontrollably excited and immediately started planning for it. The remaining Welcome Home party was spent with the girls talking about babies and the men about sports, except for Hodgins who tried to talk about a new insect found in a central African forest. Sweets and Booth tried desperately to get away from talk of science.