(News)
I don't own Bones.
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The front door opening, Christine ran to the front of the house as her father entered the living room, "Daddy!"
Leaning over and pulling her up into his arms, Booth kissed the child on her cheek and closed the door, "Are you ready for me to read you your story?"
"Uh huh." Squirming, Christine let her father know she wanted down. Placing the child on her feet, Booth watched as she raced over to the coffee table and grabbed her book, "I'll go get in bed now."
A smile on his lips, Booth called after her, "I'll be there is a minute, Honey." Turning to look at his father-in-law, Booth asked him, "Did you tell her your news yet?"
Surprised, Brennan glanced at her husband and then back at her father, "Tell me what news? What's going on?"
Calmly, Max turned to face his daughter, "I'm going into the hospital on Thursday. It's nothing serious, but it needs to be done so . . . ."
Suddenly afraid, Brennan took a step towards her father, "What are you going into the hospital for, Dad?"
Glancing at his son-in-law and then back at his daughter, Max frowned, "Well . . . um. . . well, I'm going to have my gall-bladder removed. It's no big deal really. The doctor said it's full of stones, so . . . anyway, I'll only be in the hospital overnight."
"Of course you'll stay with us while you recuperate." Her arms folded across her breasts, Brennan informed him, "You can sleep in Christine's room. She can sleep on the day bed in Henry's room."
Surprised at the offer, Max smiled, "That's not necessary, Honey. I can go home after they release me from the hospital."
Shaking her head, Brennan adamantly disagreed, "No Dad. You need someone to monitor your condition while you recover. I don't have any classes right now, so you can stay here."
Clapping his father-in-law on the back, Booth smiled, "Looks like you're staying with us, Max. Give in gracefully, it's easier that way."
"Alright, if you insist," Not expecting this turn of events, Max felt a lump in his throat. Clearing it, he smiled, "I'll try not to be a pain in the ass."
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To be continued.