"Booth, did you know that Christine wants to spend next summer at a Benedictine convent?"
Busted. "I've heard her mention that. Why?"
"When she told me about it today at lunch her presentation was quite thorough. She had answers for all of my questions, like she'd been coached….similar to the way you coach an FBI agent who's going to testify in court."
"I imagine the Sister Superior gave her some information. What do you think about her visiting the convent?"
"I understand that she wants to explore many options, and I've always known that she has an altruistic personality."
"Um...what?" Booth was confused.
"She wants to help people, like you do.
"Oh." He smiled. "So what did you tell her?"
Brennan shrugged. "That she's a grown woman and she doesn't need my approval. I'd like her to explore options outside the religious world, but it's not my choice."
"I see." Booth was really surprised.
"We discussed it as adults. I told her that if she wanted to stay at the convent she'd have to commit to being there all summer, and that I'd like her to take college courses there. The curriculum she showed me is very rigorous. I also asked her to volunteer or do internships with some non-religious organizations that help people, like Volunteer for America, or the Peace Corps."
"That's a good idea. That would help her decide if she really has a religious calling. I'm proud of you, Bones. Way to be open minded."
Brennan sighed. "I really do hope she discovers a career path outside of a religious organization but I'll support whatever she chooses."
"Even if it's a convent?"
"It'll be hard, but I want her to be happy...so yes, even if she chooses a convent."
Booth kissed his wife. "You're a really good mom, Bones."