BONES

September 18 2011

I'd just started considering that maybe we would. The four of us. A family. I would still be Bones to Parker, of course, but I already feel like he's a part of my family. I have for years, a natural outcome of spending a great deal of time with an intelligent and engaging little boy. At least, I suppose. The reason, however, does not matter. Parker will be as remarkable a big brother as Booth is a father. I have no doubt about it. And he, unlike his father, is pushing for a sister because…


"I kinda like the idea of being Dad's only son. Plus Rudy Spencer has a little brother and he says he's a real pain."


Honestly, she liked the idea of Parker being the older brother to a daughter. She imagined he'd be much like Russ with a little sister: Looking out for her, and calling out "Marco" to let her know he was near when she felt completely alone sitting in a classroom full of other kids.

I've just sat down on the sofa in Booth's apartment, tucking my bare feet beneath me and balancing a plate of fruit on my lap when the front door opened then slammed shut. I'm sure my surprise showed on my face when he barreled down the hall and into the living room, then promptly hurled his keys across the room into a wall. My eyes followed the trajectory, watched them land, then shifted to Booth.'

"Booth, what's wrong?" I ask, keeping my tone as neutral as possible.

"Rebecca," he spat out her name, "Just informed me that right after the New Year, she and Captain America are moving to London and Parker is going with them. She made it clear I have no voice – no choice!. This is going to happen, Seeley, now deal with it."

He collapses on the couch next to me, then leans forward and rests his head in his hands.

"She's taking him, Bones. She's taking Parker…"

Finis...


Author Note: I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who read and commented on The Beginning in the Middle. I promise to reply to comments this time 'round, as school is back in session which means... blessed freedom and time to think. ~~RSteele82