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In the Beginning: A collection of short one-shots (more like drabbles) of Booth & Brennan learning to live together. They are in no particular order. Please let me know what you think!

One-Shot #1 – Moving In

Booth was wondering how they were going to fit all of Brennan's things into his apartment as they were riding the elevator up to his apartment... and it was only their first trip. He couldn't help but think what a stark contrast it was to the last time. He instantly cringed and berated himself for thinking of it.

"You okay, Booth? Did you hurt your back?"

"No. I'm fine."

She looked at him skeptically. "I think a hot bath and a massage, later?"

He grinned and all other thoughts left his head. "I like the sound of that. A hot bath… some wine… a massage… and well…"

"It's called intercourse, Booth."

He sobered. "It's called sex, Bones."

"Same thing. And I think you meant to say, 'making love.'

"You're learning." His eyes became hooded and the box almost slipped from his grip. Brennan chuckled.

He set the box he was carrying at his door to unlock it. Picking it back up, he followed her in. All of a sudden, she stopped and he plowed right into her.

"Geeze, Bones! What're you doing?" He stepped around her and at once froze. There in front of him were their friends sitting in their living room much the same way they had been when Hannah moved in.

Cam spoke first. "We thought we'd surprise you and help you unpack," she said with concern.

"Oh my God!" gasped Angela. "We are so sorry, Sweetie."

Booth immediately set his box down and grabbed the smaller one Brennan was holding and set it on top of his. He grabbed her hand and led her into their bedroom. He shut the door, turned around, and caressed her cheek.

"Are you alright, Bones?" he asked with his voice laced with concern. She simply nodded. "I am so sorry."

"I wish you'd stop saying that," she whispered. "You didn't do anything wrong."

He pulled her into a bear hug and nuzzled his face into the side of her neck.

"I wouldn't change a thing," she continued.

He pulled back enough to lay his forehead against hers. "Nothing?"

"I like the way we are. I think we're…"

"Impervious?" he interrupted.

"Well, I was going to say stronger but yes."

He chuckled and pulled away just enough to look directly in her eyes. "I love you. You know that, right?" She nodded and he gave her a gentle, loving kiss. He knew she felt the same way. She would be able to return the sentiment some day. When she holds our baby for the first time, she's not going to know what hit her. He broke the kiss reluctantly.

"Why don't we go back out and let our friends help us unpack. You shouldn't be doing too much."

"I'm not an invalid," she responded with her calm voice back intact.

"Amuse me, anyway." He gave her his lop-sided smile.

"I am becoming quite amusing."

He chuckled and they rejoined their friends in the living room.

Author's Notes: If you are waiting for an update on any of my other stories, fear not. Chapter 33 of Sweets' Plan for the Truth is coming soon. It needs some fine tuning.

Here's my plan:

Finish Sweets' Plan for the Truth.

Finish What Could Have Been, Trouble in the Triangle, and A Hero's Sacrifice.

Start the sequel to He Called Me Baby. (He Called Me Doc: Booth returns from war before his year is up with symptoms similar PTSD. But could it be something more worrisome?)

Start the sequel to Sweets' Plan for the Truth. (A Sweet Surprise: Now that Booth and Brennan are finally a couple, a surprise enters their lives and it seems to create all kinds havoc. Can B&B learn to live with their differences?)

In the middle of all of this, I will periodically be updating the one-shots in Now, that's more like it! A reader has chosen for me to write the conversation between Angela & Brennan, and I have to admit that I'm struggling with it. Also, Sweets' Plan for the Truth story is close to 300 reviews and number 300 gets to pick the next episode I rewrite a scene for (or extend to a better ending).

I'll continue these as the muse hits. It shouldn't be a huge distraction since they're so short.

Don't forget to let me know what you think. And if you have any suggestions/prompts, they are welcomed.