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Chapter 31

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Part 3

The Calm Before the Storm

Present time

Saturday, George Mason University, Fairfax County, VA

A week ago, he hacked into the Jeffersonian's network to get her itinerary. When he saw an upcoming out of state lecture that fell perfectly within his timeline, it was like fate was smiling down on him.

Immediately, he researched the surrounding area. After finding a warehouse district that was located 8 miles away from the college that she would be speaking at, he formed a plan.

Yesterday, he set up shop in an abandoned warehouse, and today as planned, he was the first to arrive.

Already knowing the layout of the auditorium, and that she would be entering from the left hand side of the stage, he confidently took the seat closest to the exit, in the very last row.

Appearing as any other student would, he had a legal pad in his lap and a pencil in his hand.

As the room filled to capacity, he quickly became lost within the sea of faces.

Feigning an air of casualness, Sully slouched low in his seat, and kept his head tilted down, as he waited for her to come to him.

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Same time back at the Jeffersonian

Silently fuming, Angela watched as Jack peered into his microscope.

When she felt eyes on her yet again, she snapped, "Do you realize that everyone has been looking at me like I'm about to pop?"

Jack spun around in his chair.

He smiled as he placed a hand on her obviously dropped belly.

"Not everyone, Booth isn't here today and Dr. B…"

His voice trailed off as she glared down at him.

Deciding it was best to change tactics he whispered…

"Have I told you how sexy you look today?"

"I still have three days left Jack."

"I know, I was just…"

"There will be no popping," she hissed.

"Of course not," he quickly agreed.

Still glaring she said, "I'm going to go give this sketch to Cam, and when I come back, you are going to take me to lunch, where there will still be no popping."

"Sounds perfect."

Without another word she spun on her heel and began to walk away, but after taking only a few steps, she abruptly turned around.

"This pregnancy is making me crazy!"

In his rush to get to her, Jack practically flew out of his chair.

When he was standing in front of her, he gently framed her face with his hands as he whispered, "I haven't noticed."

"Are you implying that I'm crazy all of the time?"

"No, I'm saying that I love you, crazy and all."

She laughed.

"I love you too Hodgins, I do, it's just that, I've been really anxious today and I have no idea why, but I'm sorry for taking it out on you."

He kissed her forehead.

"It's ok babe."

"Yeah," she asked with a hint of insecurity in her eyes?

He slid his hands down to her waist.

"Of course."

"Why," she asked as she looped her arms around his neck?

"Because when you get like this, I get to handle you."

He pulled her a little closer.

"And that's one of my favorite pastimes."

"You don't say?"

"Go give that sketch to Cam and I'll show you."

"Time me," she whispered.

Grinning, he set his stopwatch, before he returned to his microscope.

AN: Hey everyone I know you were expecting a little more from this chapter, and trust me it is coming, but as of right now, I'm a little blocked, and refuse to post until I get it right. However, I will post as soon as I can. In the meantime if you would like to drop me a line and let me know what you think so far, I wouldn't be opposed ;)