I have decided not to have a winner for this chapter. Instead of trivia over my story we will now have trivia over the show. This way it's harder to look up the answers. It is the Number 1 fan test.

If you have already won the contest please do not answer the questions. I appreciate the answers. It's just that I want those that haven't had a crack at Jonah to have a crack at him. Others deserve that wonderful opportunity so instead I have invited Sapphire, Althea's younger sister, the one in college. She is an Art major and I brought her here because well...we really haven't seen her.

Me: So Saph, you're an Art major?

Saph: That's right.

Me: What does your dad have to say about that?

Saph: Eh, who cares?

Me: Love the attitude. Would you please do the Disclaimer for me? I'm a little short on time and would love to get started.

Saph: Not a problem. Disclaimer; TimeWitch does not own Bones. If she did Zack would still be at the Jeffersonian, Brennan and Booth would be together as would Angela and Jack, and I would be in the show. DUH!

Me: Well Althy would be. Thanks Saph. Good luck with College. And as for College! I cannot wait to go to College. I plan on majoring in Criminal Justice and working for the FBI like our friend Agent Booth.

P.S. Toon in in April all you Zack lovers because we get to see his adorable face on April...8th, I think. YAY!!! We will aslo see how Brennan and Booth met. SOO EXCITED!


Chapter 31

Rainbow after the storm

We were all happy and healthy, except for me. No I didn't have the plague. I had a really annoying cold. As a celebration Jack invited the whole squad plus Michelle, Parker, Sweets, and Jackie to a New Years party.

Parker was excited; apparently he had a lot of fun at our Thanksgiving. Everyone dressed formally and came over around six with their bags. Jack insisted that everyone stay at least over night. He didn't want anyone driving drunk. Angela helped me cook a magnificent feast and everyone sat down to eat at eight.

Booth was telling another funny story about a clown and some missing diamonds.

"And then he tells me that my pants are on fire." said Booth and we burst out laughing. "So I run like an idiot into a jug of water and realize that I was never on fire." again we started laughing. I checked the clock, it read eleven. We finished eating and by eleven thirty we were holding glasses of champagne and watching the New York on the TV.

"Have you thought about the wedding yet, Dr. Calloway?" asked Michelle

"Not yet. We don't start planning till Angela and Jack marry." I explained. "But there is one thing I have decided." I stood up and walked over to Jackie. "I want this crazy lawyer chick to my maid of honor."

"This crazy lawyer chick would be honored." replied Jackie and hugged me.

"What about your sisters and Nancy?" wondered Jack

"I decided that it wouldn't be fair to my sisters or my sister-in-law if I were to choose one of them. Jackie was the only and best choice."

"Nice save." said Jackie

We talked, we laughed, and we danced to the music. It was great. We counted down and as soon as the ball dropped into 2010 Zack and I were kissing to celebrate the New Year.

As everyone with a significant other kept themselves busy a nock was heard from the center door.

"I'll get it." called Cam. She was the only single person in the room, besides the kids.

"Jack did you invite anyone else?" asked Angela.

"No, just the crime solvers and Sweets," Sweets glared at Jack. Cam came in.

"There is a boy out side, he's cold and covered in snow. He says his sister and cousin live here."

I ran to the door. He was cold. His glasses had snow on them. His black hair wet and he was shivering. Peter Calloway! I pulled him inside and took off his wet gloves. .

"Peter what are you doing here?"

"C…C…Can't a little brother visit his o…o…older sister?" He was shivering. He most likely walked here, but from where?

"Not on New Years when he's supposed to be with the family in Michigan. You went back home three days ago." Did he run away?

"I got a buss ticket and came here. Thought I'd surprise you." he dropped his back pack and I took of hid jacket hanging it on the hook. He then took off his wet boots. "I had to walk for a half hour trying to get here. I ran out of taxi fare half way here."

He and I walked into the living room where the others sat. I sat him down on the couch and went into the dining room. I came back with a full plate of food. He was reluctant to take it, but I handed it to him. The others went to eat desert in order to give us some privacy. I grabbed a blanket off the couch and wrapped it over him.

"Eat." He smiled at me and grabbed the fork. It annoyed me that Peter was lying to me. Michelle was sitting closer to him. Peter was the closest to her age. She wanted someone to talk to.

"He has the room next to yours Althy." said Jack. "I took his backpack up there."

"Thank you, Jack." I turned back to Peter. "Peter Arthur Calloway you will have some serious explaining to do." I told him after he had finished eating. He starred at me. "You can stay here for the party or go to bed?"

"I'm going to go to bed." he stood up "Thank you Althy! I owe you big time." He began heading up the stairs.

"Oh you're not off the hook yet, Mr." I told him, "Tomorrow I want the whole story and the truth. I can tell when my little brothers lie to me." He gulped.

The following morning he came downstairs and sat down in the dining room where Parker and Booth were already up with Jack, Zack, and me. Booth had volunteered to make breakfast. Parker volunteered to help. I had to hand it Booth, he was a good cook.

"Good Morning." said Peter.

"Good Morning." I replied. "Have some breakfast."

"I'm not hungry, Thanks." replied Peter, but I didn't listen. I handed him a plate with French toast and black currant syrup. He rolled his eyes. "Fine," he grabbed the plate and sat down. "You know you're just like mom." I glared at him cynically.

"Never thought I'd hear Althy and Mom in the same sentence?" asked Jack. I ignored him. Booth had wondered into the kitchen. We could hear him yelling into the phone.

"You can't do this Rebbecca." he snapped. "It wasn't my fault what happened at the Jeffersonian. You can't take him away…Yes; I will…No, I am the best thing for Parker."

"Oh, that doesn't sound good." said Cam coming down the stairs. "I'll go see what's happening." Peter was enjoying his toast. I waited for him to finish then took him up to my room to talk. I sat him down and put a hand on his shoulder.

"Peter, tell me the truth. What are you doing here?" He looked up at me and pushed his glasses up his nose.

He sighed, "Well…I…Dad caught me making out with my boyfriend." My eyes grew wide. "He freaked out because he was under the impression that Sam was a girl. I never told him otherwise. I wasn't ready." he took a big breath and let it out slowly, "It happened the day we got back. Sam came to see me and we went outside to talk." he let out a weak laugh.

"What did Dad do after he freaked?" I asked sitting down next to him.

"He told me I couldn't see Sam again. I mean come one since when does anyone in this family listens to Dad's so called rules. I said no. So he gave me a hundred bucks and told me to get out. Lucky me I didn't get a chance to unpack so all my things were still in my suit case." he said bitterly. "I used the hundred and ten for the plane ticket and ten left for a taxi to get me as close as possible to here." I sat down and hugged my younger brother.

"What about Mom?" I asked.

"She gave me the twenty." He leaned into his big sister. I wrapped an arm around him.

"Andy, Adam, did they do anything?"

"You know how Dad is. Mom tried to argue, but…" I nodded. When Dad's mind was made up it was impossible to change.

"You stay here as long as you like." I told him. "Have you talked to Sam?"

"I called him after I went upstairs, yesterday. I told him I was at my sister's place and that I was okay. He apologized multiple times. I told him he did me a favor. He saved me the trouble of doing it myself."

"Alright, you sit tight, I'll be right back." I told him. I stepped out of my room and headed downstairs. Everyone else was up already and eating a most delicious breakfast. Suddenly Booth walks over to me.

"Althea, can we talk…in the kitchen?"

"Uh…well…alright," We walked into the kitchen and he sat down at the kitchen table. "Is something wrong?" I had other things to do, but Booth seemed distressed and I loved helping people.

"Rebbecca wants to take Parker." he stated as I sat down at the kitchen table next to him.

"Why would she do that?" I asked.

"She says she wants Parker to have a normal life."

"But normal doesn't exist."

"That's what I said." he shrugged and stood up from agitation I stood up after him. "She wants me to give up my parental rights so her new husband could adopt Parker. I need legal advice."

"I'm not a lawyer, but Apple Jacks specializes in custody cases. You should talk to her."

"Will you help?"

"If you need me,"

"Thank you Althy. I'll go talk to her now." he left the room. I grabbed the kitchen phone and dialed my parents. My mother picked up sounding distraught. Her voice was higher than usual and I could tell she had been crying. Oh this family!

"Peter?" she questioned.

"Genetically you're close," I told her. She gave a small laugh.

"Althy, have you heard from Peter?"

"Yeah, he showed up here about midnight." I replied. "He's here."

"Can I talk to him?" she asked.

"No, as of right now Peter will be living here. Here he's safe."

"What about his school?"

"They have schools here." I was so mad. How could Dad throw him out and more importantly how come our own mother didn't do a thing to stop him? It made my blood boil. I was not going to let my little brother go back to my parents and since he was eighteen I didn't have too. He was free to do as he pleased. The kid was now an adult.

An adult! Oh wow. I remembered when Peter was brought home from the hospital, when he got his first pair of glasses, his first speech, even his first science fair. It was hard to see him all grown up. "Dad had better clean up his act or he'll be loosing contact with his fourth child."

I hung up as Peter came down.


Okay so this is it for this chapter. I know it's not that good, but I'm having a little trouble. So feel free to help me out.

Rebbecca wants to take Parker away...Oh...

Question: In the Purple Piece in the Purple pond according to Sweets what was Zach's delusion? Please use the whole quote, "Perhaps your delusion…."

Since today is my birthday I picked today to publish this chapter.