Epilogue
One Week Later, On the Plane Back to Washington D.C.
Brennan fidgeted in her seat. The pain in her still healing ribs seemed to be enjoying the change in altitude. She'd already taken the medication the doctor had prescribed and she hoped it would kick in soon.
"You ok Bones?" Booth looked over at her. When the FBI had refused to pay for his first class ticket, Brennan had taken the phone from her partner and proceeded to inform the man on the other end of the line that if the FBI would not pay for his ticket she would and then bill them appropriately later. At first the man balked saying she'd never get the money until she promised to bring up the horrible treatment of a wounded agent and former Army Ranger sniper. The news stations would love to hear that the forensic anthropologist informed him. That's when she was patched through to Booth's boss Deputy Director Hacker. Needless to say he agreed to whatever she wanted; partially because he wanted to date her and partially because he didn't want her making a scene.
"I'll be fine as soon as we level out," she forced a smile. He gave her hand a squeeze. Within five minutes the plane had leveled out and she was beginning to feel better and the smile grew. Although internally she was urging the pain medication to hurry it up.
"This was nice of you to get me a seat up here," Booth smiled at her.
"Well how can we discuss the case if you're sitting back in third class?" His partner asked.
"I'm more interested in discussing your little slip up, if that's what you can call it," he said.
"Slip up?" Brennan was confused.
"Yes the whole 'preparing for offspring' statement," he reminded her.
"Oh that," she said simply.
"You're not getting out of this so easily. Do you really want to have children? I know before you insisted you didn't," Booth told her.
"After spending time with Parker, I would have to admit, my view on having children has changed. A lot of things have changed. I have a wonderful man who loves me for me. It's very hard to find someone that doesn't view my superior intellect as a turn off. Or someone who is looking for meaning instead of just sex," Brennan explained.
"'Biological urges' is what you used to say. Remember when Angela and Hodgins were talking marriage? You said it was an antiquated ritual," he poked her.
"It is. I'm not talking marriage. I'm talking children," she clarified.
"Uh huh. So having a child out of wedlock is no big deal?" He wondered.
"You've done it before," she said without thinking. Booth's face soured slightly but not as much as she expected.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have…" he cut her off.
"You're right and I wouldn't change anything for the world. I love Parker,"
"I love him too," Brennan smiled.
"So having a dog is our first step?" He squeezed her hand again.
"Yes it is. We can work on the baby making once we're both healthy. Although I'm not sure I can wait that long," she smirked and leaned over before kissing him on the cheek.
The End
Hope you enjoyed it. Another story is in the works but I'm not sure when I'll post. Thanks for all your reviews and support. :)