"Five going on six. Or at least he was in 2008." It had gotten to that point where Booth felt like he would be getting Parker at any point now for a weekend from his ex, even though rationally he knew it was impossible. That, he decided, had to be one of the cruelest parts of ending up where he had.
"No, you could kick my ass, but you'd have to use both hands," he replied knowingly, "and yes, despite all that. But take heart, it's not just you. If they deserve it, I'll protect just about anyone."