Disclaimer-I do not own Bones. Kaitlin and Edward are mine.
A/N-This is it! We have reached the end! R&R, be kind and enjoy!
Chapter 40- Just the Beginning
Dr. Temperance Brennan-Booth stared down at her baby daughter. Kaitlin was finally sleeping soundly in her crib, her tiny chest rising and falling with each gentle breath. Brennan smiled and went to the nursery window. In the horizon the sun was slowly peaking up over the trees. Brennan glanced at her watch 5:35 am. Brennan stifled a yawn. She had been woken up by Kaitlin's crying at 2 am, she hadn't been asleep since. Brennan grabbed the baby monitor off the changing table and went to the kitchen. She poured herself a nice hot cup of herbal tea. She sat at the table and stared at the steam rising from the cup.
Ten minutes later Brennan was awoken by the sound of jingling keys. She shot upright, almost knocking over her tea. She watched as Booth crept into the apartment.
"Bones?" He said when he turned and saw his wife sitting at the kitched table. "What are you doing up?"
"Kaitlin had a rough night."Brennan whispered.
"Is she alright?"Booth asked taking off his jacket and tossing it onto the back of a chair.
"Fine. Just futty."Brennan said, mid yawn.
"Futty?" Booth laughed.
"Fussy. Sorry."Brennan said. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and rested her head on her arm. Booth gently stroked her hair. "Where did you go?" she asked.
"I got called into the office. There was a break in the case and I had to go interrogate the suspect."Booth explained.
"And…?" Brennan said.
"And he cracked. I just got done filing paperwork. Fell asleep on my desk for an hour. Sorry," Booth said. Brennan yawned in response. "Babe, go to bed," Booth said, "I will watch Kaitlin."
"No, you need to sleep too."Brennan said. "Besides, we have Angela and Hodgins engagement party in the park today."
"You need it more. The party isn't until noon. C'mon, sleep for a little bit and I will wake you in a few hours." Booth stood up and lifted his wife off the chair, "Here we go." He carried Brennan to their bed and laid her on her side. He opened her bedside drawer and produced a pair of ear plugs. "Put these in and sleep." Brennan was too tired to argue so she put in the ear plugs. She looked up at Booth who mouthed "I love you."
"I love you too."Brennan mumbled as she drifted off.
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Brennan awoke sometime later to the smell of waffles. She sat up and rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. She pulled out her earplugs and slipped on her slippers. In the kitchen she could hear Booth singing.
I look up to
Everything you are
In my eyes you do no wrong...
Brennan smiled, remembering the day she had sang that song to him. She poked her head out the bedroom door and watched Booth. He was singing to himself as he slid fresh waffles onto a platter. Beside him Kaitlin sat happily in her bouncy seat. The sight bought tears of joy to her eyes. At that moment Booth turned around.
"Good morning, Baby."He said holding his arms open. Brennan happily went into them. Their lips met and they kissed passionately. Although this act was not new to Brennan, she still swooned. When they parted Brennan looked at Kaitlin. Kaitlin was smiling at her parents.
"Seeley!"Brennan exclaimed "Look, her first smile."
"Oh my God. Look at you!" Booth cooed as Kaitlin continued to smile.
Brennan rested her head on Booth's chest "She's so perfect." she said.
Booth squeezed his wife "Just like her Mama." Brennan broke away and went right to the plate of steaming waffles. Chocolate chip. Her favorite.
"These smell amazing!"Brennan praised.
"Thanks, "Booth said "I thought you might be a little hungry. Just a little something before we go."
Brennan slapped her forehead "The party! I nearly forgot. What time is it?"
"Nine thirty. Don't worry you have time. I gave Kaitlin a bath already."
"You are incredible."Brennan said as Booth placed a plate in front of her. "What did I do to deserve you?"
Booth kissed Brennan's head "You were you. That is all I ever needed." Booth carried Kaitlin over and placed her, carrier and all, on the table. He sat next to Brennan and poured her a cup of tea.
"This is all I ever needed." Brennan said looking around the table. Seeley, her husband. Kaitlin, her daughter. Her family. Her life.
There they sat, the family of three, eating breakfast together. And that was just the beginning.
The End
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A/N- And there you have it! I hope you all enjoyed reading my story! It has been a long journey but everything turned out alright in the end. I just want you all to know how much I appreciate all of your wonderful and kind reviews! It means the world to me ^_^ See ya'll soon!
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