Family Business (a Bones Fanfiction)

Chapter 1

Christine's POV

"Christine, honey, could you come down here for a sec?" My dad, special agent Booth called from my parents living room downstairs.

"Coming!" I shouted back to him. I still can't believe I came all the way back to D.C. to visit my parents for the holidays. I mean, sure I love them. They've been great parents, but as their only child I had a lot of pressure put on me to succeed. I try to please them, but sometimes that doesn't work. For example, I plan on announcing something later that should really upset my parents, but especially my dad. He's always been over protective.

When I enter the living room, I'm not surprised to see my older step brother Parker and his wife Annette aren't here.

Now you're probably wondering why I said I'm an only child. Parker lived with his mother most of the time in England and I hardly ever saw him. And, technically, I am my mother's only child. Let me tell you, it is not easy. You see my mother was a famous forensic anthropologist slash author who also happened to be a certified genius.

...........one hour later.............

My parents and I are sitting down to have dinner when I decide to drop the bomb. "Mom, Dad, I need to tell you something very important. I... I'm...-"

"Christine, are you ill?" My mom (Dr. Temperance Brennan to most of you) said."because if you are, you should be-"

"No, Mom! I'm not sick... I'm pregnant." I said.

My mom looked shocked, but my dad, my dad looked ready to kill.

"Who is he? What's his name?" He shouted.

"Michael" I whispered.

"Michael Who?" My dad inquired with a scary look on his face.

"Michael Vincent Hodgins." I reply after a full minute of silence.

"Angela and Jack's son?" My mom asked. "He seems to be a very nice boy."

"Yeah before he got my little girl pregnant!" My dad shouted.

"Booth," My mom said in a soothing tone, "it's okay, and anthropologically speaking there are many positive things about Christine reproducing with Michael Vincent-"

"Yeah, we'll I don't wanna hear them!' My dad declared as he walked back to his room.

My mom walked over to me and put her arms around me in a hug. "Sweetie, are you okay with this pregnancy?" She asked.

"Mom... Of course I am. I love him and he loves me. He said he would stick around to help raise the baby."

"That's a good thing, honey."

"I know I just hope dad calms down soon because I invited him to come in about an hour. I thought it would be best if you and dad got to talk about this to him too. After all, it's not just my baby. It's mine and Michael's"

"I know sweetie. It's just, if your father brings up the fact that you two aren't married, you should point out that neither were he and I when you were born."

"Thanks mom. I just hope dad gets used to the idea of me as a mother in an hour..."

"Do you mind if I invite Michael Vincent's parents? They were always good at calming Booth down." My mom asked.

"Sure, I just hope that they're still that good." I replied. Please let my dad be okay with this...