I guess after the finale I just feel like B&B deserve to be reunited, so writing for this one helps me envision their life together. Hope you enjoy this chapter and thanks for all the support.

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"And I thought we'd worry less once they got older." Angela commented as they entered the Diner. Brennan nodded as they sat on their usual table.

"I'm glad it was nothing serious." Brennan already knew what she wanted to order for lunch and waited for her friend to decide.

"I bet Booth's happy she's back at home." Angela said after they placed their order. Brennan chuckled. Booth hadn't been too happy when Christine moved out for college.

"I think he's going to argue that the commute isn't too great and try to convince Christine to move back in."

"I bet." Angela grinned, imagining the plan the former field agent was forming.

B&B

Booth hooked a left, turning into the residential area where their home of twenty plus years was located.

"Case?" Brennan asked when she opened the glove compartment in search of some tissue, finding a file instead. They'd stopped their active field work long ago, but every now and then they were asked to consult.

"No…" He cringed, knowing she wasn't going to be happy once she opened the manila folder.

"Austin Behl, twenty-two…" Brennan's brow furrowed as it hit her. "You did a background check on Christine's friend!"

"I ran the license plate and…" He didn't even get to finish his sentence.

"You can't just leave it alone, can you?" She accused.

"Look, I'm just trying to figure out what kind of guy she's hanging out with." Booth took a right on their street, lifting an eyebrow when he spotted a black van parked on the curb in front of their house.

"Why are you stopping?" Brennan questioned when he rolled to a stop two houses over. "I can't believe you!" Brennan huffed, annoyed with his antics. Hot anger flashed through her, remembering the numerous times he did the exact same thing to one of her dates. "What? Do you want to surprise them?" With a grunt, she angled out of the SUV and slammed the door shut.

"Oh man." Booth groaned, knowing full well her irritation with him would not fade soon. He hated fighting with her, but he hated even more when they went to bed angry.

He caught up to her as she inserted her key in the front lock. "Bones…" He began, gulping when she threw a dark glare his way over her shoulder. "Baby…" He pleaded, but she ignored him and pushed the door open.

"Hey." Brennan was headed straight for the stairs, but her daughter's greeting caused her to redirect to the family room.

"Hello." Brennan looked at Booth, not missing the way his left hand landed on the small of her back. He was trying to soothe her anger.

"Hi." The blond guy sitting next to their daughter on the couch waved at them.

"This is my friend Austin." Christine piped in. "Austin, my parents."

"I've heard a lot about you." The young man rose, extending a hand to the couple. Reading the intention on Booth's gaze, Brennan shook the hand extended in their direction.

"We've heard a lot about you as well." Brennan responded, making him blush.

"Are you hungry?" Christine said she'd just placed an order for pizza and wondered if her parents would want some too. "I can just call…"

"Sure." Booth agreed, not wanting to miss interacting with Austin.

Brennan headed upstairs to change. "Booth?" She called as she reached the top of the stairs and Booth didn't follow.

"Yeah, Bones?" Booth's gaze tore away from Austin when he didn't get a response from his wife. He knew it was best to go upstairs.

"Bones?" He closed the door behind him, searching the room for her. She padded out of the en suite, wearing only a matching bra and panty set. He was momentarily distracted, but those blue eyes reminded him of the situation.

"Be nice." She warned, donning a T-shirt and jeans before exiting their bedroom.

Booth trotted downstairs, ready to gauge his gut feeling where Austin was concerned.

"Uh, can I ask you a question?" Austin carted plates to the dining table. Christine followed with cups.

Brennan gave him a 'you just did' look as she placed a salad bowl on the table.

"Okay," The younger man laughed, sending another look Christine's way. "Is it true Christine was born in a barn?"

Booth remembered that day as if it were yesterday. As he heard Brennan recount the events of that day, Booth's gaze moved from his daughter to her friend.

"And so, I gave birth in a barn." Brennan finished with her tale just as the doorbell rang, announcing the arrival of their food.

"Wow." Austin smiled at Christine. Booth recognized that smile. He was familiar with it, because the woman standing by his side was the recipient of a similar smile.

Dinner went smooth and after clean-up Christine and Austin returned to hitting the books. They had an exam later that week and since she couldn't go into her apartment yet, Christine was relying on his notes for the final review session.

B&B

"It's kinda late for them to still be downstairs." Booth mumbled in the darkness. It was past midnight and he had yet to hear their daughter go to bed.

"They're reviewing for an exam." Brennan supplied, turning to face her husband. She was no longer upset with him. He'd back off the interrogation throughout dinner. She knew it was because he detected something at seeing their daughter and Austin together.

"I take it you're not mad anymore." He snaked an arm over her hip, pressing her closer. Brennan asked him what led to his change in attitude. "He's in love with Christine."

"Oh." Brennan blinked. His naturally ability to read people so well still amazed her. "Does that worry you?" Brennan inquired, leaning against him.

"No." Booth chuckled as he felt her body press against his. All Booth wanted was for the guy to respect Christine and not overstep his boundaries.

Booth's intentions were pure, she knew. Brennan reminded him they'd taught Christine well and that she could take care of herself. Booth rolled his eyes theatrically in the darkened room. He'd heard that line various times, both from Brennan and Christine. Maybe it was true their daughter knew how to take care of herself, but that fact didn't take away from him wanting to protect her.

Next chapter, Christine has her own revelation.