Hannah sighed loudly.

She was in the apartment for a while.

She had a glass of wine in her hands and a thousand things on her mind.

She had left work early and was now in the apartment, just thinking.

Things were weird between Temperance and Booth, there was tension in the air all the time.

And then, in one particular case Seeley was following her around like crazy, just because he thought she was weird.

That night when he came back, he was soaked and looking lost.

She didn't know what was going on, but she knew it was a big deal.

He didn't tell her and she didn't ask.

There were things it was better not to know or better, things that were theirs alone.

But she was tired of Temperance having that place held by Booth.

He had pictures of her at his house, he had her clothes in his closet and there were even some books that seemed to be something she would read.

But now she already saw some kind of space in his apartment.

Temperance's photos were replaced by hers, the clothes in the bottom drawer were now hers and Temperance's clothes went back to their owner.

When she thought everything was going well ...

That Temperance had finally become just a partner.

He decides to share custody of a child.

Booth spent some time in the laboratory with Joy, as she insisted that he wait for her to finish her drawing, as it was for him.

As he climbed the stairs to his apartment he smiled when he saw the scrawled image of him and what appeared to be Parker and Joy and written below in a beautiful handwriting "Booth is the best special agent in the world"

It was Angela's handwriting, but the rest had been done by Joy

In the corner there was her name scrawled with adorable children's letters, he would certainly put that in the fridge.

He barely started this parenting thing and was already a silly father.

He opened the door and saw Hannah sitting on the couch with a glass of wine.

And from her face, they would have a long conversation.

—Hey .. (He called as soon as he closed the door)

—Hello.(she murmured and took a sip of wine.)

—Yes. (He went to her and gave her a quick kiss) and with you?"

—Okay. (She replied harshly) What's that in your hand?

—I draw from Joy. (He showed her proud) She did it for me, I promised she would put it in the fridge.

—Sure, go ahead.

He nodded and put the girl's drawing in the fridge, next to Parker's and smiled, he had two little artists.

He looked at Hannah who was still sitting on the couch.

He had to face it head on, like the man he was.

—What happened to you? (Booth asked and sat across from her) You don't look well.

—I'm just thinking about everything you said to me over lunch.(She said as she stared at the glass.) Why do you do everything for Temperance, no matter how crazy you are? Why do you live around her?

—It's not all about Bones, this is about Joy. (He mumbled and took off his tie)

—Seeley, She surrounds you everywhere and then when she decides to do something without you, you go there and do everything to be part of it too.

He swallowed. She was right.

—Look..me and Bones (He looked at her and she frowned) Me and Temperance .. We have been through a lot together. (He murmured)

-What things? You never explain these things to me. (She dropped the cup and looked at him) It seems that she will always know more than I do about you ... she looks like your wife!

-She doesn't look like that! (He said) Bo .. Temperance has been through a lot, she suffered a lot and in the last few years ... we were the constant in each other's world .. (He gave a slight smile) But then things happened, each went to one side of the world and we distanced ourselves, even the Eemes case.

—What happened to the Eemes case?

—She found herself in the victim, she felt so alone, expendable. (He sighed again) I felt she was not well .. (He looked at her) Do you remember? (Hannah nodded) and then I followed her and avoided her get run over.

—My God .. (Hannah murmured)

-And when I took her to the car (Booth swallowed) .. when I was taking her home..she said she loved me. (He stared at her hands)

The world stopped for a few seconds.

And Hannah took a deep breath and asked.

—And what did you say?

—That I was with you and that I loved you and that you were not a consolation prize." (Booth said and held her hand) We lost our moment ... it's gone.

—She was the woman who made you go to Afghanistan ... (Hannah murmured, I understand) the one who rejected you?

—Yes. (He shook her hand) And after that I walked away from her and she was still bad, I knew just by looking at her even from a distance and then Joy appeared. (He smiled slightly) And it seems that she went back to live, in fact she looks like a better Temperance. (Booth looked at her) The day Joy disappeared, she said something when we found it, something I already suspected.

—What she said?

—She spoke in childish words, you know she's 5 years old and everything. (He smiled, but then closed) She said Temperance was thinking about suicide ..

Hannah felt the air come out of her lungs.

She couldn't think of the great Temperance Brennan as a potential suicide.

It was shocking that no one noticed the signs ... the little signs that always appear.

She's almost gone.

—And then what did you do about it? (Hannah asked after a while)

—She didn't want to talk to me. (Booth said) On Christmas Eve ... she was wondering if she should be with Joy, if she was good enough ... she was so down ... I never saw her like that ... And then I I convinced her to stay with Joy and it was the best decision she made..Joy was doing her good.

—And where does your desire to have a child with her come in?

He would never tell her that it was not the first time that they were going to divide a child, and even less that he had agreed to be a donor in artificial insemination.

—Joy needs me, she needs a father figure of someone she trusts. (Booth said) it's not about Temperance.

—I understand you and I understand your concern for them ... but it's Torture Seeley. (She got up and walked around the apartment) You know she loves you and you love her ..

—I loved. (He corrected) I loved Temperance, Not anymore.

Liar.Big,big liar.

—Okay..but I don't know how I feel after knowing all of this and you want to be close to her. (Hannah glared at him)

—I just want to know that she will be fine, happy and have someone who loves her. (He looked at his hands) Temperance deserves someone who loves, after all, she deserves more than anyone, to be loved.

Hannah leaned against the couch and closed her eyes for a second.

Booth and would never be far from Temperance, but they could have limits.

—Okay..I accept you and she share the girl's paternity and that your work is important, but .. (She sat in front of him) You and Temperance have to act like professionals and outside of work you have to act like you and Rebecca.

—How divorced? (He asked with raised eyebrows)

—As separate parents. She doesn't get into our private lives, other than the aspects she already has. (She crossed her arms) You have to do exactly the same thing that Rebecca does with you, occasional calls and few meetings here and there ..

—Joy is not Parker. (Booth said) She is more complex.

—I know, so let me rephrase, you should only see Temperance out of work if it's something the girl needs, something strictly necessary, do you understand?

Booth took a deep breath.

Getting away from Bones was torture, but if he wanted to continue with the idea of being Joy's father and still dating Hannah he would have to accept.

When his life started to have such complex issues as this.

But if it was the only way to have it all.

He would do it.

—Okay, well, I think you're right.

Hannah smiled and hugged him

—And nothing more than Bones, he's very impersonal.

He nodded.

She was right, if he wanted to eliminate Brennan from his heart and mind.

He had to distance himself from her. Again.

Even though you are the father of your daughter.

Joy was excited sitting in her car seat while her mother drove home.

A song was playing on the radio and she heard her mother laugh, with a quick look in the mirror she saw that she was humming.

—Mom, what song is that?

—Hot Blooded from forgiveness. (Temperance said excitedly)

—Where do you know her from? (Joy asked curiously)

—Booth. (She murmured) He showed me that song.

—I like how it sounds, can you turn up the volume?"

—Sure.

And she turned up the volume and they both sang the song at home.

Now it was their music.

•••

They got home and started their night routine.

Temperance helped Joy take a shower and then started making dinner while the girl was allowed to watch television.

As soon as dinner was ready the two ate together and then it was time to sleep.

- I can call Booth, he didn't say goodbye when he left. (Joy said anxiously) And I want to talk to him about my day.

—Have you brushed your teeth yet?(Temperance asked and the girl nodded) And have you been to the bathroom yet?

—Yes, Mom, and I've packed my backpack for tomorrow.

—Okay, so we can call.

Joy clapped her hands together excitedly and did a cheerful dance.

Temperance took out his cell phone and dialed the first number on his speed dial.

—Booth,.(he said.)

—Hey, it's Bones,( she said excitedly as she looked at her daughter who had her hands outstretched waiting for her cell phone.)

—Has something happened to Joy?

—No, she's fine. Did something happen to you? (She asked confused)

—Nothing Temperance, I'm fine. Is there any reason why you're calling me besides Joy or work?

—Joy..Joy means good night, but only if you're not busy ...

—Oh. (He said) Okay, pass it on to her.

Temperance passed the phone to his daughter, who animatedly spoke to Booth telling him what she had done during the day.

And he looked patient and happy with their daughter.

Not as cold as a penguin or fucking Antarctica.

Did she do something?

But he was fine today with her request.

They talked about it and he was what Booth was kind, smiling and peaceful about.

Now he was so far away.

Was Booth crazy?

As soon as Joy hung up the phone and handed it to her, Temperance smiled at Daughter.

—You already talked to Booth, now it's time for bed.

—Can't I stay awake a little longer? (Joy asked as she climbed into bed)

—No. (Temperance said and covered her) You need to sleep well to have a fun day tomorrow, I bet your aunt Angela is already preparing something very cool for you.

—She said we are going to do watercolors tomorrow. (She said and yawned) Good night mom, I love you.

—Good night stirrup (Temperance said and kissed Joy's forehead) Have sweet dreams, I love you.

Joy smiled and turned to the side.

Temperance turned on the night light and left the room.

She washed the dinner dishes, arranged some things out of order, and then sent a message to Booth.

Have you changed your mind about Joy? -T.

She went to the bedroom and filled her bathtub while waiting for him to respond.

After she put the bath salts on her cell phone beeped.

No, Joy is my priority, I will never change my mind about her. -B.

She frowned, he was very weird.

So, what happened to you? Did you change your mind about us?-T

She took a deep breath and cursed herself mentally.

There was never a us.

And within minutes she had an answer.

There was never a "we", we're just partners, Brennan. Good night-B

Okay, something happened because he never called her Brennan, only when he was angry and sometimes at the beginning of his partnership, but they were so rare that she couldn't remember.

She took a deep breath, took off her clothes and went into the hot water.

After a few minutes of contemplation, something popped in her mind and she opened her eyes.

She was the "new Rebecca".

Mother of a son of Booth, who had rejected him and now had just to share the son.

Only she hadn't had any sexual activity involved when it came to having Joy.

but it was the same general concept.

She is her ex-not-ex-girlfriend (wife?).

How should she act on this?

How should she feel about this?

She should talk to someone about it. It was totally out of her knowledge.

Definitely would not talk to Sweets, Angela would drive her crazy in 5 minutes and fill her with more doubts and would probably take satisfaction from Booth.

So she thought, who better than Rebecca Stinson to explain to her what it was like to be Booth's ex-girlfriend?