this word was chosen by my wonderful friend monique who i am still trying to get to watch the show! also, i finally unblocked my writer's block and wrote chapter 100 and let's just say it's double the word limit but i am so happy with it and can't wait for you guys to read it!

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97. Defenceless (Writer's Choice)

It was barely eight, Brennan and the children were still sleeping and he'd pulled himself out of the comfort of her arms in the hopes of eating the final slice of pie in peace. He'd just sat down in his armchair, the plate holding his pie balanced in his lap when Addison stumbled into the room.

The three year old, clad in her onesie, rubbed at her eyes with one hand, the other clutched the arm of her teddy, the bear dragging along the floor beside Buck as he followed the youngest Booth into the room.

His daughter's eyes brightened, her smile widening when she saw him.

"Hi, Daddy!"

He was defenceless to her charm, hoisting her up into his lap when she held her arms out to him, snuggling against his chest as he successfully managed to keep the pie steady.

"Good morning, Angel. Did you sleep okay?"

"Uh-huh. Where's Mommy?"

"She's still sleeping."

"But it's morning!"

He chuckled, pressing a kiss to her forehead before cutting into the dessert balanced on the arm of the chair.

"Mommy says we shouldn't have pie for breakfast."

"Well Mommy isn't here."

"I'll tell her."

"You wouldn't."

"Uh-huh. Daddy?"

"Yeah, baby?"

"If you give me pie I won't tell Mommy."

He sighed exaggeratedly, chuckling as he held out the loaded fork, his daughters lips closing around it seconds later. She hummed happily, grinning as she chewed, licking her lips sweetly as she opened her mouth for a second bite

Once the plate was empty he carried it and his daughter into the kitchen, depositing the plate in the sink before he carried her down the hall and into the master bedroom. He climbed back into bed, settling Addison between them before reaching out to kiss Brennan's lips softly, the little girl followed, gently pressing her lips against her mother's as she awoke, kissing them both sleepily before she snuggled against them.

It took her barely a second to recognise the sweetness on their lips, hiding her smile as they both gasped loudly at her muttered words.

"You both taste like pie."