Booth knew he and his daughter had a close relationship. He knew there wasn't anything she would not have told him if he asked about it. The pregnancy test conversation months ago were proof of that. Christine sat in the passenger seat of his car as they drove to the lab to get Brennan. He glanced over at Chrissy who was just texting away.

"Chris, what's going on with that you and Tyler?"

Christine glanced up from her phone in slight confusion. Her dad usually wasn't this bold, especially when it came to his daughter and boys.

"We're friends Dad, nothing big."

"So that's all just friends?"

"Are you asking if we're having sex?"

Booth cringed at the word. Just like Brennan with her bluntness, she never danced around a conversation.

"Yea, I guess that's what I'm asking."

"No Dad, we're not having sex." Christine said to her father, laughing.

She knew this conversation was coming. Tyler had told her so. 'You might as well tell him the truth about us; he'll ask you all kinds of questions. Everyone will and you know it.' Christine didn't like telling people stuff about her personal life, but this was her Dad. Booth and Chrissy were just like that.

"So, you're just dating?"

"Dad, I'm going to tell you something not many people know about Tyler and me. After this, you won't be asking these kinds of questions."

Booth looked at his daughter who was smiling.

"Tyler is gay Dad."

"He's what?"

"Gay as in guy on guy. Homosexual."

"But I thought-"

"Nope, he's gay. He's my best friend, that's it. He's not my type and I'm definitely not his."

Booth was at a loss for words. The boy was gay? He didn't have a problem with it. His daughter had plenty of gay friends; he had met some of them. Christine just smiled at her father, laughing. It was an inevitable conversation. Tyler and she were just friends. Her dad would believe her now that he knew the truth. No more awkward sex questions.

Michael, Zach, Vince and their friend Greg entered the Booth house from the backyard to hear loud music and laughing coming from the family room. They all walked to the entrance of the living to see Chrissy, Brittney, Cathy, Morgan, Tyler, Xavier, Excalibur, a boy named James from school and another boy named Kale from school. They were dancing on the kinect. Tyler and Chrissy were up dancing now. Michael couldn't believe Chrissy; she would bring him to her house?

"What's going on here?" Greg asked laughing.

Zach and Vince gave Greg a look and he just laughed. The group in the living room did not notice their audience.

"Isn't that James?" Michael asked.

"Yea, he's friends with my sister. Don't worry Mike, he's gay."

"Everyone knows. He came into high school gay. Aren't you on the wrestling team with his older brother?" Michael asks.

"Yea, Will. Cool dude. He's a senior though."

"What is Kale doing here?"

"He's James' best friend. Plus he's hot for Chrissy." Vince told Michael smiling.

"Wait, isn't your sister going out with Tyler?"

Vince and Zach both laugh at their friend.

"No. Chrissy told you she wasn't."

"She could lie." Greg insisted.

"No, at first, we were spectacle. But she talked to Booth. She never lies to my Dad, hell she told him the truth about the pregnancy test. She told Booth something that makes him one hundred percent that she and Tyler are not going out. Chrissy told us he wasn't her type anyway. She told Dad she liked you a couple of years ago. That's why he's always watching you so close." Vince told the group.

Michael was at a loss for words. Booth didn't think his daughter was messing with the quarterback. Something was definitely lost. Vince walked into the room dancing with his sister as their turn ended. Christine pushed her brother.

"I hate you. Move Russy!"

Vince laughed. Only his family called him Russy when they were in a joking mood. Christine smiled at Tyler. She knew he liked James, which was why she had invited him over for their group hang. James had been hot for the quarterback since their freshman year. When she found out Tyler was gay, she knew they'd be the cutest couple ever. Christine and Tyler sat on the window as the group continued to play. She spotted Michael coming in with her brother and their friend Greg, but she didn't acknowledge him. Chrissy knew she wanted to be with him, but she liked to make him sweat even more. Apparently, Mikey had spilled the entire story about what happened with Samantha to Cathy one night when he was punching his bag. He told her not to tell anyone, but she couldn't not tell Morgan who told Brittney who told Christine.

"So you like James right?"

Tyler smiled his million dollar smile. His best friend could see anything on him.

"Yes Chrissy I do."

"Well I know for fact that he's been waiting on this moment for two years so you need to make a move. Everyone here except my brother and their friends know you're gay. You're coming out anyway. Make a move. Ask him out." Chrissy told him, playfully pushing his shoulder.

"I know. I will, at the end of the night."

"He's been eyeing you like a joy rancher all afternoon so I know he'll say yes."

Tyler laughed, realizing he was about to turn the tables on Chrissy.

"What about you? Kale isn't here for the food."

"Kale's not my type." Chrissy said smiling.

"What, you don't like football players?" Tyler teased.

"You know why and no, conveniently I don't like football players. Booth played football so that's weird."

Tyler laughed at Christine; he knew exactly why she wasn't into Kale. She was still in love with Mike. Mike was just too clueless to notice. The two rejoined the group, sitting next to one another. Chrissy got thirsty after a couple of minutes, getting up to get a drink. She heard footsteps coming into the kitchen while she was in the fridge. She turned around to Mikey standing right in front of her. He was breathing her oxygen, too close so she couldn't even think right.

"What … what are you doing Mikey?" Christine finally managed to get out.

"You know what I'm doing. … Getting something to drink."

Michael smiled, reaching into the fridge behind her. Chrissy rolled her eyes in annoyance. He just wanted to see his effect on her still. He still annoyed her. Chrissy pushed past him, going into the cabinet to look for chips.

"Is there a reason you're stalking me?"

"Not stalking you. Staying the night. Parents are out of town."

"I know where Ange and Hodgins are idiot. I just didn't think Zach liked you enough to let you stay."

"We are friends Chrissy."

Christine rolled her eyes; Mikey still was an arrogant bastard. Why couldn't he just be like an asshole, that way she could hate him?

"So… you and Tyler?"

"Nothing going on Mikey. Ask him if you don't believe me."

"I believe you. You and Kale?" Michael questioned.

"Nothing. He thinks I'm hot. That's it. He's got a girlfriend anyway."

"Everyone knows he cheats on Jess." Michael said.

"Well I won't be helping him with that." Chrissy said, turning around to see Mikey leaning on the counter, staring at her.

"So you're not dating anyone right now?"

"Nope. … I know I'm supposed to ask if you are, but I don't really care."

"Well gee, thanks a lot."

"Anytime."

Michael could see Christine resisting in her own way. He knew what had happened over the past months made her resistant. He wasn't complaining, but he wanted her to be his again.

"So … would you ever go out with me again?" Michael asked.

Christine started laughing. Did he think it was that easy? Yea, she would, but she had to make him work for it. Michael couldn't believe she was laughing.

"Maybe. You'd have to give me the best date of my life though."

"I'm open to that." Michael said, getting closer to Christine to where their lips almost met.

Christine smiled, licking her lips. She leaned in, and just when she was about to touch his lips, she pulled back.

"Well we'll see."

Christine walked back into the living room, ready to join the group again. Michael shook his head. She really was about to make him sweat hard.