"Good morning, Parker. Did you sleep well?" Brennan was cleaning the kitchen.
He wore a sleepy grin as he fixed some cereal. "Okay, I guess. The time difference always messes with me." He sat down at the counter.
"Parker, I need to talk to you about something."
"If it's about Dad's gambling, I already know." Parker ate another spoonful. "He told me months ago."
"No. It's nothing like that." Brennan sat next to Parker. "I heard you in Meredith's room last night. I got up to check on Joey, and…."
Parker turned fifteen shades of red. "Oh my God….um, we weren't doing anything….I mean, you know…like that…"
Brennan smiled. "Wanting to show affection to someone you love is a normal part of life. It's a natural biological function and you don't have to be ashamed of that. I assume you're using some sort of protection to avoid unwanted illnesses or pregnancy, correct?"
Parker turned white this time. "You mean like...condoms and stuff?"
"Yes, or birth control pills. I think it would be inconvenient for Meredith to become pregnant at this time in her life, wouldn't it?"
Parker nodded, and looked like he might throw up.
Brennan continued. "I know this is awkward. I'm not scolding you. I understand that these biological urges are very strong. However, I'm not sure how your father would feel if he knew you were sexually active, even though he became active when he was 16.
"Well, it's not like we're that active, really, and we're being careful. Dad was 16? Wow…"
"That's what he told me….16. I'm sure he really doesn't want you to know that so keep that to yourself. You might also want to be discreet while Meredith is here."
"Yeah, definitely. Thanks, Bones."
She smiled. "You're welcome, Parker."