Dinner at the Booth's went great considering the circumstances and the occasional tears from Mrs. Booth. The Booth family, Jessica (Matt's girlfriend), Michael and his British fiancé Courtney, and then of course Temperance Brennan had agreed on having Mrs. Booth's famous pot roast considering the circumstances. Mrs. Booth could not still wrap her head around the event that was awaiting the family tomorrow, so immediately after dinner she went to bed. Knowing that his wife wasn't any where near the word fine, Mr. Booth followed, leaving the rest of the family and their guest to finish up the cleaning.

Trying to keep tomorrow out of their minds the three males helped the females around the kitchen. Though there was the occasional laughter, banter and reminiscing while cleaning the kitchen, the air was thick with tension due to the agenda that needed to be completed the following day. Neither of the six discussed anything about it they kept their conversations light and filled with laughter. With twelve hands helping around it didn't take them long time to finish cleaning up.

Seeley took out a six pack of beer and passed it around the table. They finished their beer still talking light…Seeley knew that they were all scared and so was he. He just hoped tomorrow wasn't going to be a painful day. An hour passed and every one went to their respected rooms to sleep. Michael and Courtney, Matt and Seeley in their own rooms, leaving Tempe and Jessica to share a room. Everyone left the kitchen except Seeley and Tempe. They just sat there in a chilling silence neither one of them not knowing what to say.

Booth knew that Tempe was torn more about tomorrow probably more than his mom…the only difference was that Tempe hadn't cried twice during dinner. She actually was the one who had kept it together the most among the females. Booth knew that she was doing what she knows best bottling up her feelings. 'It's the only way I now how to deal,' she had told him before. They sat in the chilling silence for a couple of more minutes until Tempe broke the silence.

"I wish I could freeze time," she said with a nervous laugh.

"It's illogical," replied Seeley with a grin of his own.

"I know but…" before she finished Seeley jumped in.

"I know what you mean," he said taking her soft hands in his. He squeezed them and she squeezed back. They looked into each others eyes even though the room was dark and the lighting from the street was penetrating through the window. They didn't have to say the words, they both wanted to say. But one thing was certain after tomorrow everything would be different.

Tears involuntarily escaped her eyes. She didn't want Seeley to see her like this. She knew he would tomorrow but at least not tonight. As much as they both wanted to talk tomorrow they decided not to. They thought it would be for he best if they left the conversation for tomorrow. They had talked about tomorrow weeks before but still it didn't give neither the closure they wanted. Tempe got out of his and death grip and took his beer bottle and threw it in the trash.

"We should call it a night," she said with a shaky voice leaning over the kitchen sink as if seeking support. Seeley knew that she was crying before she had uttered the words

He got up and walked over to her. He wrapped his arms around her waist and rested his head in the crock of her neck. He inhaled the he shampoo. Cucumber mellon. He savored the moment knowing that tomorrow was going to change everything. Upon feeling his touch Tempe started sobbing quietly. She tuned around and let herself sink in his chest.

'He smells good,' she thought.

Seeley rubbed his hand up and down her back comforting her, whispering words of courage. The words didn't do any effect, but his touch…his touch was al she needed. Finally calming down, Seeley release her and wiped tears off her face. He cupped her checks and looked into her glassy blue eyes.

"Tomorrow is going not going to be bad at all. It's just going to be like the other times. Just like every other time. Okay?" he said not leaving her gaze once.

"Don't try to make me feel better Seeley. You and I both know that tomorrow is not like the other times. The other times where different and this time …" she couldn't bring herself to finish it. Seeley knew what she meant… "Its different this time around. I have no…no…nothing."

To a by passer this sentence would have meant nothing. But to Seeley and Tempe it contained everything. Seeley pulled her face closer to his and closed his eyes and kissed her. Considering the circumstances he thought she was going to pull away. She did the exact opposite. She leaned in and deepened the kiss and responded to his request by opening her mouth. Their tongues danced in each others mouth as if they had done this before…but it was their first time. To both their lip lock felt so good but they both knew it should be happening.

Erasing the negative thoughts, their hand roamed on each others bodies exploring parts they haven't before. Before he knew it Seeley picked her small petite body up and rested it in the floor. Not the most idea place but they both knew that they couldn't take their charade up stairs. With her back on the six by four kitchen rug she wrapped her legs around his waist. Every ounce of logic in their head was telling them not to proceed…but their bodies told them otherwise.

The heat was rising between the two. Kissing and groping wasn't satisfying neither one of them. Tempe unbuckled his trousers. Seeley wanted to ask if she was sure about this but he couldn't find the words. He wanted this as much she did. He reached her pants without leaving her lips and did the same action. It was only a matter of seconds until he pushed into her. Their 'charade' continued until Seeley collapsed on to a completely naked Temperance. He kissed her chest, neck and then finally her swollen lips. They stayed like that for seconds more until Seeley rolled off her sweaty body. They laid side by side their backs on the rug not touching, next to a pile of their disposed clothes.

When the two regained their breaths, their minds came comprehended what had just happened. Realizing the situation, Seeley grabbed Tempe's hand and squeezed it lightly. Tempe squeezed back, with her eyes closed as tears streaked down the side of her face.

"Did we…" she asked the obvious.

"Yeah," he said quickly before she finished her sentence.

"Oh my god…," she said with more tears filling her eyes.

"I know," he said.

"Seeley…" said Tempe trying to square what ad happened.

"We'll talk about it tomorrow Temperance," said Seeley as if reading her mind. "Lets not ruin it … and lets just go to bed."

Tempe didn't need to be told twice. She got up picked her clothes and went to the other side of the counter to dress, leaving Seeley on the rug next toa pile of his own clothes. Seeley found it weird considering he had touched every ounce of her, and he of him. He knew she need privacy so they both dressed at opposite sides of the counter.

Once done, Seeley walked over to Tempe who was wiping her tears and took her hand. Tempe held on tight to his hand and they both walked up stairs without saying a word. the was no need for words. Not tonight. Seeley walked her to her room and placed a kiss on her temple. Tempe hugged him and said, "Good night." Seeley left her door and headed for his own room this time… tears were welling up in his eyes.