Author's Notes

First up, thanks SO much for all who listed this story as a favorite, subscribed to it, and especially those who reviewed it. A friend of mine once said that comments/reviews on the internet are like cigarettes in prison – pretty much worthless outside, but incredibly valuable and the currence of exchange within. I feel myself a very wealthy man in that context.

Second, about the story itself: I've always found the Booth/Brennan dynamic fascinating, and Bones herself incredibly sexy. Her lack of social skills and cultural conditioning make me think that she would be utterly uninhibited and without any sense of shame when it comes to sex; she understands the biological, physical, and sociological aspects, and would have no problems asking for whatever she finds pleasurable, and doing the same for her partner. She never learned that she's supposed to be demure, and doesn't see the point in it – it simply isn't logical. Logic demands that if she enjoys something, and she takes the appropriate precautions to minimize any risks, then she shouldn't obey any artificial, cultural boundaries just because someone somewhere said she should.

Third, I presume that if Bones were to engage in a sexual relationship, she would take full responsibility for contraception. In my world, she uses Norplant or the long-term contraceptive injections, as well as condoms until both she and her partner have been thoroughly tested for STDs – which I am assuming has been done in this case.

Fourth, my initial conclusion would have been Bones' teasing about turning the tape over to a transcriptionist. While I was writing the ending, the idea of Bones wanting to give the tape to Sweets just popped into my head, and seemed a really fun notion – and perfectly in character.

Fifth, I was a little hurt that no one commented on the "Phalanges! Phalanges" reference in Chapter 5. For those who didn't get it, it was a reference to Bones' playing with the baby in the episode "The Baby In The Bough."

Sixth, I don't know if I'll write any more stories any time soon, if ever. This was a one-shot idea that just infested my brain and wouldn't let go until I released it. As I said, I am a very prolific writer in another field, and this is my first attempt at erotic fan fiction. I'd love to write more, purely for the satisfaction of the feedback, but… I got nothing. If I do get another idea that grabs me as much as this one, I will, but I'm making no promises.

Seventh, I need to thank "bblover228" for using the term "getting all squinty with Booth in bed," which I stole and put in Booth's mouth as "get all squinty in bed." It was such a perfect turn of phrase, I couldn't resist lifting it.

Eighth, if I was going to use the official Bones episode title format, I'd have to call it "The Agent In The Anthropologist." In fact, as I look at it, the more I find myself thinking "Dammit, that would have been perfect."

Finally, I want to dedicate the story to L., a lady from my past who unknowingly helped me come up with most of the details I used in the story. If she ever reads this story (and I doubt she will unless I point her in this direction), I hope she doesn't mind my raiding certain elements of our relationship for many of the specifics described within.

Thanks again, folks!

Joe