A few weeks before school ended, my civics teacher used the term "the elephant in the room." Now, I had just watched the Bones episode "The Baby in the Bough" the night before. So, of course, adorable baby Andy and his purple elephant pop into my head. And then, this was born. Enjoy!
What should have happened in The Baby in the Bough.
Chapter 1
"Hey Bones, Cam come by yet?" Booth casually entered Brennan's office. Brennan was sitting on the couch, playing with baby Andy.
"She's still talking with her pediatrician friend." Booth sat down at Brennan's desk. He saw the little purple elephant they had found that first day, sitting on her desk.
"Bones, why is this over here instead of in the bag?"
"It's incorrect Booth! Elephants are not purple."
Booth stood up and walked over. He sat on the arm of the couch, next to Brennan.
"Bones, everything doesn't have to be scientifically correct. Sometimes going with your heart is the right thing to do. Your brain might disagree, but your heart always knows what's right. And that's what really matters."
She was silent for a minute, and Booth hoped he had finally gotten through to her.
"I want to adopt Andy." Brennan looked up at Booth as he fell off the couch in shock.
"Woah! Really?"
"Yes. You're right Booth; I've been going with my brain for too long. It's time I went with my heart. And my heart is telling me to adopt Andy."
"Ummm, wow, really? Wow, that's, that's big; that's a big, a big change."
"Will you help me?" Booth, having just sat back down, almost fell again.
"Bones, you're Dr. Temperance Brennan. World famous scientist and author. You have, like, a bazillion dollars! You'll have no problems adopting."
"Booth, there's no such number as bazillion, and I don't want help with the adoption I want help with the adoptee.
She picked up the baby and held him out to Booth. "After everything he's been through, this child deserves a mother, and a father."
Booth was speechless. He reached out and took the little boy in his arms.
"Hey little big man. How would you like a new mommy and daddy?"
"So you'll do it?" Brennan looked so happy, but he had to know.
"What does this mean Bones? For us? I don't want Andy to turn out like Parker, with parents who live separately and see other people. If we're going to be a family we need to be a family."
"Well, the adoption process does take a while. Why don't we go on a few dates, see what happens, while things become official for Andy and me?
Apparently, sitting down was not something Booth should have been doing, because he slid off the couch again, landing harshly with a bump, while Andy giggled in his arms.
"W-what?" he spluttered, standing up carefully, his backside aching. "You want to go on a date with me?"
"Well, it will probably be more than one." Brennan stated factually, taking Andy from Booth and putting him back in the carrier. "According to Angela, we're quite compatible." She took a step closer to him. It was silent, but not awkward. She took another step.
"This is where we kiss, right?" Brennan asked softly.
"Yeah," Booth replied. He took the last step and delicately took her face in his hands, kissing her lightly on the lips. That was when Angela walked in.
"Sweetie, I finished the facial reconstruction for the – Oh My God!" She started screaming. Hodgins recognized the sound and ran his fastest.
"Angie what's – oh ho! Nice guys." The couple had stopped kissing at Angela's scream, but Booth was still holding her face, and Brennan was still up on her toes.
Cam came running in. "Why was Angela – oh, hello Seeley, Dr. Brennan. Having fun?"
"We were, until you all interrupted." Brennan said grumpily.
"Gimme a second," Booth said, stepping away. We walked over to Angela, smiling, picked her up, spun her around, and kissed her on the cheek.
"Thank you," he told her.
"You are very welcome stud. C'mon Hodgy, I'm suddenly in a very romantic mood." She led him away, and Cam stepped further into the room.
"Andy has a genetic disorder." Booth looked at Brennan.
"What is it?"
"Vitamin D resistant rickets."
"Well is Andy going to be okay?"
"Absolutely. Very treatable. My friend can treat him as an out patient."
"Here in D.C. right?" Brennan asked.
"Uh yeah, but why…you're adopting Andy aren't you?"
"Don't tell Angela." Brennan said quickly. "I want to tell her when things are more definite. I need to baby proof the house, by more equipment. I'll tell her."
Cam nodded. She turned to leave. "Cam?" She turned back. "Thanks."
"Don't mention it."
Brennan walked over to the door.
"I need an intern!"
Within 30 seconds there were ten interns standing eagerly in the doorway, awaiting her command.
"Wow, you sure are popular Bones."
"Booth, I'm the best in my field. They all feel honored to work for me." Every intern nodded their head vigorously.
"See? Now, everyone who doesn't have a car is no use to me, so please leave now." Reluctantly, two of the interns left and went back work.
"Okay, you," she pointed to an intern. "Go get baby food and formula." She turned to the next one.
"You can go get some more clothes. No bears this time. Maybe…just, anything but bears."
This went on until she had every intern out getting things for Andy, from diapers to a stroller.
"Want to go with me to tell Angela?" Brennan asked Booth after they had all left.
"I thought you were going to wait and tell her?"
"I was, but I can't keep something like this from Angela. Do you?" Booth shook his head.
She's your best friend." Brennan nodded her agreement, then went off to Angela's office.
"Angela, I have something to tell you." Brennan called as she entered the office. Angela pooped out of nowhere.
"You and Booth are together?"
"Yes, but - "
"You want me to be Maid-of-Honor the wedding?"
"What wedding? Angela I - "
"You can't believe you waited so long?"
"Angela!" Brennan yelled. Angela calmed down.
"I'm adopting Andy."
The scream that escaped Angela's lips was heard all the way in Egyptology. Out of the corner of her eye, Angela saw Hodgins peek his head into the office and check on her, but she was too excited to acknowledge him.
"Angela calm down, it's no big deal." Brennan said.
"No big deal? Sweetie, you're going to be a mommy!"
"Shhh Ange! You, Booth and Cam are the only ones - "
"Cam? You told Cam before me?" Angela interrupted, shocked.
"Of course not! She guessed."
"Fine, I guess you're forgiven. Can I decorate his room?"
"Of course, but not just yet."
"Why not?" Angela asked.
"I have to buy a house first Ange" Angela smiled.
"Wow. You've grown up so much sweetie." Instead of correcting her like she normally would, Brennan just nodded and smiled. She knew, in her own way, Angela was right.
Tada! What did ya'll think of the first chapter? I'm a little nervous, I'll tell you that much. This is my first Bones fanfic, and I want it to be perfect. Please review!
Elle