42This story takes place anytime after Yanks in the U.K. Enjoy!
Booth and Brennan were sitting in the Royal Diner celebrating a case solved. Outside, Angela was heading towards the diner. Jack was coming from the opposite direction. They spotted each other and turned around and heading back toward the direction they had come from.
"Wow, that was awkward," Booth observed watching them through the window.
"It's like that all day long," Brennan replied looking out the window as well.
"I really miss them being together," Booth stated with a sigh.
"Wow, Booth, you don't usually take an interest in the squints' personal lives. Why the sudden change?"
"Honestly, seeing them together was reassuring. They made each other so happy and it helped keep me believing that the right person is out there. You know, like there's someone out there for everyone."
"Well, actually there isn't someone out there for everyone. There's a high percentage of people that do not commit to a relationship not to mention the high divorce rate and there is not even an equal ratio of female to males within our species." Seeing the disappointment on Booth's face Brennan added, "But Angela and Hodgins were a great example of opposition to the statistics. I miss how happy she was when she was with him. I feel like a terrible best friend because I don't know how to help her. She's so much better at solving these kinds of problems than me."
"Caring so much shows that you're a good best friend."
"Thanks, Booth. I just wish I could help her, but I think the only way to help her is to… Booth!" Excitement shot across Brennan's face.
"What?"
"I have an idea on how to get them back together."
"You want to play matchmaker?"
"No, I don't want to play anything. I want to set them up."
"That's what I meant, Bones. Playing matchmaker means setting people up together. So, what's you're plan?"
"Okay, so you know how Angela is always trying to get us together?" Brennan asked.
"Yeah, why do people always think we are or should be more than just partners?"
"I have no idea," Brennan replied while reaching across the table to snatch a French fry from Booth's plate.
"Hey, you took my fry!" Booth accused.
"Mine are all gone." Brennan replied.
"You could have asked."
"I didn't know it was that big of an issue. Have some of my milkshake if that makes up for it."
"Yes, it does," Booth replied as he leaned across the table catching her straw in his mouth. After taking a few sips he inquired again about the rest of her plan.
"That was more than one fry's worth of milkshake." Brennan continued while she crunched on a few more of Booth's fries. "Like I was saying, I don't know why people always think we're a couple, however, since, Angela is always trying to get us together, we should ask Angela and Hodgins out on a double date. Initially, I'll go with Hodgins and you go with Angela. Angela will try to 'play matchmaker' and will get us together leaving her and Hodgins to be together the rest of the night. Really, they just need to be together long enough to work out their differences or remember how much fun they have together, because there is no rational reason for them to be apart."
"Bone, you're a genius!" Booth responded excitedly.
"Yes, I know I am," Brennan replied matter of fact.
"No, Bones, it's an expression. But, I suppose it works better for people that are not actually geniuses."
"That doesn't make any sense," Brennan stated with a confused expression.
"Never mind. Okay, for this to work we're going to have to act like we are really into each other so Angela and Hodgins think that getting us together is more important than ignoring each other," Booth replied while stealing another sip of Brennan's milkshake.
"Okay, let's hack out a plan," Brennan said grabbing her milkshake back.
"It's hash out a plan. Here's what I was thinking…"
Later that afternoon, Angela and Jack were working alone on the platform, completely ignoring each other. Booth and Brennan walked in together, both trying to contain their excitement.
Angela looks up from her sketch and notices Brennan's failed attempt at excitement containment. "Hey, Sweetie. What's up?"
"Well, I was telling Booth how that new club that just opened up down the street has Salsa Dancing on Sundays. We thought it would be fun to try and wanted to ask you two to join us," Brennan stated just as she had rehearsed with Booth.
Jack and Angela shot an awkward glance toward each other. "Oh, Sweetie, I don't kno…"
"Angela, would you like to be my date?" Booth interrupted.
"And Hodgins, I would love for you to accompany me," Brennan followed.
"Oh. Okay, that sounds fun," Angela answered.
"I'm totally in," Jack replied.
"Hey, Bren, can I borrow one of those dresses you got the last time you were in Cuba?"
"Sure, why don't you come over Sunday afternoon and get ready by me. The men can pick us up from my apartment," Brennan answered.
"Okay, then it's settled. I'll drive and pick up Hodgins at seven and you ladies right after that," Booth added leaving no room for argument or objection. Brennan and Booth turned to leave and smiled at each other with relief and excitement that their plan was running smoothly so far.