It took Temperance Four days to build up the courage and call Rebecca.
Four days.
She thought it was in her head, that she was imagining things.
But the next day, when they had an affair, he was professional and serious and didn't even call her Bones.
It was almost scary.
The case was over on Wednesday and since then everything has been quiet.
It was Friday morning now and she was heading towards the Royal Dinner.
Joy was making her first official date without her mother, she was going to buy clothes with Angela and Hoddings.
Temperance I was happy, even though Joy made demands to talk to her always and that I spent only two hours.
She would speak to Sweets that morning and tell him about her little advance.
She was nervous, but she expected Rebecca to give some answers.
•• •
For Rebecca to be called for a coffee with Temperance Brennan it was strange to say the least.
It was Friday and she didn't have much to do at the office, especially since Parker was at school.
So, what harm would there be to see the Doctor?
Parker idolized her and she had to admit that she was a little jealous at first, but now she even liked having another strong woman for Parker to be inspired and respected.
And she liked to annoy Booth at times.
She had to admit.
She was sitting at a table at the Royal Dinner waiting for her.
She didn't even know what she wanted to talk about, it could be Parker and his alternating weekends until Booth.
She was curious.
—Thanks for coming. (Temperance said after entering the restaurant)
—No problem, Dr. Brennan,But I was really surprised at your invitation.
—Call me Temperance out Tempe. (Tempe said and sat across from her)
—Okay, Temperance. (Rebecca smiled) But what happened? I never imagined you asking me for coffee.
- Neither do I. (She murmured) Shall we ask?
Rebecca nodded and the two placed their orders, they ordered coffees and some blueberry muffins.
They were silent for a while until Temperance Said.
—And..well..I would like to know .. (She started and waving her hands) I would like to know something about Booth.
—Booth? (She frowned) Did something happen to him?
—No, I would like to know what it's like to be Booth's ex? (Temperance asked directly)
Rebecca frowned and looked confused.
—How so? (Rebecca asked)
—Well, how does he treat you?
—Normal, I guess ... you know, we just talked about Parker, but he's friendly, you know. Pops created a gentleman after all. (She murmured) What happened to you?
—He treats me cold and distant and barely talks to me, he talks to Joy a few times, but ...
—Is he giving you ice?(Rebecca said and Temperance nodded) It's very atypical of him, even more so with you, but did you fight?
—No, which makes it all weirder. (Temperance said and took a sip of coffee)
—Right .. (Rebecca held the cup) And her little girl, are you weird?
—Little girl? Joy?(Temperance asked confused.)
—No. (She laughed) Hannah, she is a child (Rebecca said and rolled her eyes) You know, I think Seel is going through a midlife crisis or something.
—What do you mean I do not understand.
—Hannah is a Barbie doll. (Rebecca said and laughed) We are mature adult women and Hannah is almost a teenager.(Rebecca thought for a second) I think Seel is going through a midlife crisis.
—Hannah is not a teenager, she is a .. (Temperance stopped when she noticed Rebecca's amused face) Form of language?
—Yes.(Rebecca said and laughed next) but is she weird with you?
—I don't know, I haven't seen her in the past week. (Temperance pondered)
— Well, according to Parker she is happier than usual. (Rebecca pondered) His father however was grumpy. (Rebecca said) they went to dinner on Wednesday.
—Does he know why his father was grumpy?
—No, he is a boy does not pay much attention to details (Rebecca rolled his eyes) But Booth only gets grumpy when you are fighting, so again you fought?
—No, he's just avoiding me, for no reason! (She said and snorted) I don't know what to do!
Rebecca looked at the woman in front of her.
She was frustrated.
Although she thought Booth was a nice guy, she had to admit that she loved to mess with his head and make him angry.
Especially when they were together ..
Sex with a little anger was the best.
Rebecca,focus.
—Well, I have an idea that you might like ...
—What kind of idea? (Temperance asked curiously)
—Well, when Seel is pissed he gets out of control and a little crazy, but he'll probably come after you to say something, even if they're very pissed.
—How can we do this? (Temperance looked at her)
—Well, let's go out together as partying. (Rebecca said excitedly) Let's leave our babies with dad and then let's have a few drinks and flirt with some guys..you know, normal girls night.
—I ... I just did it with Angie. (She said uncertainly) Do you think this will work?
—Come on and it's going to be even more fun when Booth sees the two of us, especially you who are going to be hot as hell.
—Booth doesn't see me like that .. (She snorted softly) He likes Hannah and I don't even like him ..
—Temperance, don't be silly. (Rebecca sipped her coffee) Booth looks at you like you're the only woman in the room, let's just add some pepper and he's going to go crazy.
—I don't believe that. (She sighed) We are just partners ...
—Neither do you believe that. (She laughed) But come on, let's get hot and hit him.
—We hit him?(She asked worriedly)
Rebecca denied, laughed and took her hand.
—He won't even notice what hit him.
Temperance didn't quite understand what she meant, but she would, to get at least some reaction from Booth.
• •• •
Angela, Hoddings and Joy were shopping.
Well, Joy and Angela.
Hoddings only watched the two take several pieces and discuss them.
They had taken the morning off just to be with their young niece and Angela loved it.
Angela was filling her niece with new clothes, Brennan would go crazy, but she couldn't help but spoil the girl.
—Booth and mom are weird Aunt Angela. (The girl commented while choosing some hair ties)
—I realized, they barely talked during the case, it's very strange. (Angela said) What do you think of this? We can match your lovely blue party dress (She said showing two small ribbons)
—I think they're beautiful.(Joy murmured.) When am I going to wear my party dress?
—At some gala event, whether from the FBI or the museum.
—Cool. (Joy said as she looked at Angela) But what do you think about them?
—Look, my love. (Angela said and took the girl on her lap) Bren and Booth Have been in this dance as long as I would like, they have their way, but they will be fine soon.
—You think?
—From time to time. (Angela kissed Joy's head) Well, ready to go?
—Yes, Mom must be at the Royal Dinner with Mrs. Rebecca.
—With Rebecca, like Rebecca's ex-Booth? (Angela asked curiously)
—Yes, didn't she tell you?
—No, but let's find out why.
Joy nodded and the three went to the cashier.
As soon as they left Angela called Brennan who said he was already in the apartment.
Great.
•••
Hoddings left the two of them at Brennan's apartment and left, he really didn't want to hear anything going on.
Angela was curious to know what Temperance wanted with Rebecca.
After saving their purchases and leaving Joy playing with a game in the living room, the two settled in the kitchen.
—So Rebecca told you that? (Angela said after she told him about conversation)
—Do you think I should do it ... I don't know, it doesn't seem right ...
—He's not correct, he's giving you shit ice, seeing you and his Ex coming together in a plot is a plus.
—Really? Do you think so?
—Honey, if I didn't have this guy here. (She put her hand on her belly and smiled) I would embark with you on that one.
—Do you think I should follow this crazy idea?
—Sure! It's going to be hilarious to see Booth's face seeing you and Rebecca Juntas and not even talk about Hannah.
—Much more because we agreed to drop the kids off at his office.
—He's going to be made fun of through the FBI, but that's what you get when you mess with my Bren. (Angela said and hugged the woman.)
—I hope it does somehow, I really do.(She murmured)
One thing Rebecca was completely certain: He wouldn't even know what hit him.