I was going to post this Friday morning; but, FFN has been breaking very Friday for the last three weeks and I didn't want to frustrate anyone. If FFN is not broke tomorrow I will release chapter 4 instead.

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Sweets had been partially right. Brennan had walked across the parking garage looking around to make sure that there was no immediate danger; but, once she got in to her car and locked the door she never paid attention to any cars following her. Hodgins had started up his car right after Brennan had pulled out of her parking space and started to follow her. Once their cars were on the street, Hodgins tried to keep a few car lengths behind Brennan. She didn't seem to notice him following her; for which, he thanked God. He really worried about what Brennan would do to him if she found out that he and Sweets were meddling in her private business. Of course, he didn't think it would be a good idea if Booth found out either.

Brennan had driven to the office building located across the street from The Cracked Egg and parked in front of the building. Hodgins drove a block further down the street and then parked his car. Getting out of Hodgins' car, Hodgins and Sweets walked across the street, down the sidewalk and then into the Cracked Egg. Taking a table at the front of the restaurant so they could watch the front of the building across the street, they waited.

Brennan had exited her car and had walked across the sidewalk and entered the office building. Hodgins and Sweets had ordered coffee and salads. Once the salads had arrived, Hodgins started to eat his. Sweets, feeling very nervous, pushed his fork around his plate and didn't eat anything. Sweets' coffee grew cold in its cup.

Hodgins and Sweets watched the office building for thirty minutes before they saw Brennan walk out of the buildings main entrance with a man. Walking towards her car, Brennan spoke to the blond haired man. Reaching her car, Brennan stopped, put her right hand on the man's left arm and then kissed him on the cheek. Leaning down the blond haired man kissed Brennan on her cheek as well. Smiling the blond haired man said something and then turned and walked down the street. Brennan watched the man until he was out of sight. She then walked around to the drivers' side of her car and got in. Putting on her turn signal, Brennan drove out of her parking space and then down the street.

His mouth open with his fork half way to his mouth, Hodgins said, "Oh My God."

Sighing, Sweets looked at Hodgins and said, "I told you."

Looking at their food, both realized that they had completely lost their appetites.

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Driving back to the Jeffersonian, Hodgins and Sweets talked it over and decided to tell Angela what they had seen. They really needed a woman's point of view. After Hodgins parked his car, he and Sweets walked over to the elevator.

Seeing Brennan's car parked in its usual spot, Hodgins said, "Well, she came back straight away. She didn't have time to meet him anywhere else."

Sweets nodded his head and said, "Maybe we're making a big deal out of nothing."

Glancing at Sweets, Hodgins said, "Yeah, I sure hope so."

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Brennan had been back in her office for twenty minutes, when her phone rang. Answering it, she heard Booth on the other end.

"Hey, Bones. I picked up another lead in Richmond and I need to stay to look into it. If I can track down that asshole that shot Agent Little, I may be able to arrest him and find out why he shot Little. So far, Little is still in a coma and we don't know why someone shot him. Little was just working on a twenty year old cold case for crying out loud."

Nodding her head, Brennan said, "I understand. It's a good thing you packed an overnight bag this morning."

Laughing, Booth said, "It sure is. I kind of hoped that I might track down the shooter this afternoon; but, I'm pretty sure that isn't going to happen. Agent Browne is on the way to Richmond right now to help me. I'm going to miss not seeing you tonight. I love you."

Smiling, Brennan said, "I'm going to miss you too. I love you too Booth. Promise me that you'll be cautious and not take any unnecessary chances. I don't want you to get hurt."

"Don't worry, Bones," Booth said, "I'll be careful. Agent Browne is a good agent and I can rely on him to have my back."

Worried, Brennan said, "Would you like me to drive to Richmond? I am your partner."

Shaking his head, Booth said, "Nah, Bones. You have that thing you're working on. You get that taken care of. I'll be ok. Why don't you call Tim and see if he'll go out to dinner with you tonight? That way you won't have to eat alone. You can call me tonight and let me know you're doing ok."

Smiling Brennan said, "I'll call you around 9 p.m."

Sighing, Booth said, "This is going to be our first night apart since we started living together. I miss you already."

Sad, Brennan said, "Yes; but, we will be alright. I'll see you in a day or so."

Holding the phone tight against his face, Booth said, "God I love you Bones."

Feeling tears in her eyes, Brennan said, "I love you too Booth."

Ending the call, Booth thought, "When I get my hands on that asshole that shot Little, I'm going to beat the shit out of him. I swear I will."

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Ok, Hodgins and Sweets are sticking their nose into something they shouldn't. Reviews would be wonderful. Thanks.