This is my first fan-fic, Bones or otherwise so hopefully this doesn't go too horribly. Please R&R.

Disclaimer: I do not own Bones. If I did this would be an episode rather than a fan-fic ;)

"Are you really sure you want our help with the party?" Zack asked as he hung a "H-A-P-P-Y B-I-R-T-H-D-A-Y-!" sign from one end of the wall to the other.

"Yeah, don't you think he should meet us before he finds some random people at his party?" Angela asked in the same tone of voice Zack had used. Nervous.

"He knows you guys," Booth replied in an incredibly over confident voice.

Angela iced the cake as Hodgins and Booth worked on the incredible display of food Booth had cooked up for the party. Hodgins was eating more then helping.

"Booth, since when do you cook?" asked Angela, thoroughly impressed.

"When my dad was away at war when I was a kid, my mom needed a lot of help. Me, being the oldest son was forced to take kitchen duty," he said with a grin that would make any woman's heart flutter.

"Where's Dr. Brennan?" Zack asked.

"I thought Brennan was going to help with set up," Angela stated, looking to Booth with questioning eyes.

"You guys know Bones…" he said trailing off. When they didn't respond he went on. "She's got a one track mind. She wanted to get some work done and I said we could manage without her. She'll be here for the party though if I have to pay a police officer to bring her here in handcuffs," he said with a light laugh. It was obvious it was a joke and Angela and Hodgins laughed too, but Zack, with his limited social skills, did not catch that and had to convince himself silently that Booth would never actually do that.

Brennan was working on tow things as she sat typing feverishly at her desk rather then doing the work she should have been. One document, the beginnings of a new book, was entitled "Bone Dust; Blood Lust." The other had only a two-word title. "For Parker." 'For Parker' was currently pulled up. It was a couple pages long and told the story of a soldier who missed his dad. It was the first thing she had written that wasn't brain-powered, but instead heart-powered. It was perfect for a five-year-old boy. She had no idea how similar it was to one of Booth's experiences as a sniper.

The Booth family was flowing into the home in packs. Angela and Hodgins greeted them as Seely introduced his family members, while Zack hung back to observe rather then meet-and-greet. It was a long, futile process, as by the end, they could remember no more then a few names, those including their own, Booth's, and Zack's. Angela's mind wandered to how Booth had described herself, Hodgins, Zack, and Brennan to his family. Especially Brennan. Her thoughts were interrupted when there was a ring at the door. She, being the closest, was forced to answer it. Her fears that it might finally be Parker and that she shouldn't be the one to open the door faded as she saw it was Dr. Temperance Brennan, simply there to join the party. "Hey Bren!" she said puling her into a hug.

Booth's grin got immensely larger when she entered the doorway. He let his left arm drift over her shoulder as he led her into the kitchen. Her turned so he was facing her. She handed him the present she had brought for Parker. It was a couple sheets think with a small bow tied to hold the pages together. He set to the side and his hands on her shoulders so she couldn't turn away. "Listen, Temperance," he said in his low voice, adding calm to the other emotions he had fixed in his voice. His dark eyes were transfixed on her light ones. "These are real people. Please don't lose them in techno-speak and please, try not to argue with them. I speak very highly of you. Don't make me regret it." The intensity of his eyes magnified as he put on his most powerful 'charm' smile. It was slightly joking but she knew he was also somewhat serious about it.

With a concealed smile she nodded.

He smiled wider and led her into the living room where they met about 30 pairs of eyes. Everyone waited in anticipation for Parker but they had turned to them so they could be introduced to the new comer. Angela and Hodgins had taken a seat together on the bench of his grand piano while Zack stood alone in the corner. "Everyone, this is Dr. Brennan," he said loudly, introducing her. She smiled out at them. "Go take a seat in the chair next to Angela and Hodgins," he whispered in her ear, his warm breath batting at the side of her neck. He ushered her slightly but she glared at him, not wanting the help. She sat in the chair next to Angela and Hodgins.

Ten minutes later or so, after Brennan had been introduced to everybody, the doorbell rang. And everyone held their breath as Booth answered the door. The familiar "Daaaadddyyyyy!" that Parker expelled when greeting his father was heard as Parker ran into Booth's open arms. "Happy Birthday, buddy!" he said with a proud smile. Parker, once released from the hug turned toward the group. He waved to everyone with a goofy, little kid smile and in turn gave each of his extended family members a hug. When he reached Angela and Hodgins he smiled and said, "Hi Aunt Angela and Uncle Jack." Then he stood in front of Brennan. He had grown accustomed to seeing her in the past months, usually when he came to be with his dad. They had become friends and Parker greeted her with a hug. She hugged him back with a small smile. "Hi, Dr. Bones," he whispered in her ear. She wasn't used to little kids but this hug felt right so she went along with it. She wasn't going to be the one to ruin the little boy's birthday.

The party was going well and they were just about to light the candles on the large, elaborate cake that Booth had cooked up. The flames danced once lit and you could see the happiness reflecting in Parker's eyes. He inhaled largely as everyone swooped in to watch, Booth holding a video camera. Then he blew as hard as ever and in one breath all the flames were extinguished. He smiled and Hodgins and Angela swooped in to start distributing the cake. Booth turned the camera directly at Parker and said in a loud voice, "What did you wish for?" Most little kids would have said, if I told you the wish won't come true, but Parker didn't care, he decided to tell the wish anyway.

"I wished you would marry Dr. Bones," he said with a wide grin. Dead silence enveloped the group.

Please R&R!! This being my first one I'm looking for as much constructive criticism as possible. I do enjoy a cookie now and then but I really want to know if I need to improve characterization or anything like that. Oh, and this isn't only going to be a BB, later it will turn into a very serious drama at the lab so stay tuned.