Booth's stomach was rumbling. Bones was on another health kick, which meant he had to be on a diet. He went along with the diet while he was at home, but he wasn't always careful at work.
He'd already exhausted the use of Aubrey's snack supply, and besides, Aubrey and Bones were becoming good friends. If Booth wasn't careful, Aubrey might slip and give away his secret. He was going to have to be sly.
His hunger was making it hard to concentrate. Booth had an hour before his next appointment, so he decided to get a snack. Pie from the diner sounded good, but he knew Bones might see him there, and there'd be Hell to pay. He decided in favor of the ice cream parlor a few blocks over from the diner.
Booth opted for a double dip hot fudge and banana sundae with extra nuts and extra whipped cream. It was wonderful….creamy vanilla ice cream coated with silky chocolate and covered with sliced bananas….he was savoring every bite when he heard the store's doorbell ring and he heard that familiar voice. It was Bones! He tried to shrink into the corner to avoid being seen until he realized she was buying ice cream, too. She turned to Angela and laughed.
"I hope Booth doesn't find out about my snack purchases, or he'll be insufferable." Brennan smiled. "I think I've finally gotten him to eat in a more healthy manner." She paid for her purchase and turned around to see Booth waving at her and smiling broadly.
"Hiya, Bones. I guess since you've bought ice cream that makes it a healthy snack, right?"
"It's made with natural, organic ingredients here in the store…" she began.
Booth grinned. "So it must be good for us."
She ate a spoonful and smiled. "Exactly."