Notes: See first chapter…Enjoy!

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There'll be parties for hosting,

marshmallows for toasting and

caroling out in the snow.

there'll be scary ghost stories and

tales of the glories of Christmases

long, long ago.

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

There'll be much mistletoeing

and hearts will be glowing,

when loved ones are near.

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

It's the most wonderful time of the year

Saturday, December 16th

Bones licked her fork clean of cherry pie, "I can't believe you actually agreed. Now I have to go too. I hope a zamboni runs you over."

Booth winced, "You don't mean that…you love me. Besides, maybe this shindig will be fun."

Apparently she did mean it, and she didn't buy it because she was still glowering at him, "Booth, with our track history…we'll end up with food poisoning or pneumonia!"

"You know what…I think you're just afraid to have fun…to be happy because it'll mean you've forgiven your father."

Tempe's mouth hung open, "This has nothing to do with my father! I have a lot of work to do before New Years. Psychology is not your strong point and it won't convince me because it's a soft science."

"Too bad, Angela is more dangerous than a hurricane. Besides, I'll be there, we'll get a bit tipsy, pants Zack, watch movies, sing Christmas carols, and it'll be great. I promise," Booth said, ignoring her argument against psychology.

"I don't think Zack will enjoy that."

Booth grinned and squeezed her hand, "That's the point. What did you do last year at Christmas?"

"I went to Brazil."

"That's not in the spirit of the holiday."

"That's because I don't want to be."

"Why?"

"Because I'll always be alone and I'll just be disappointed."

"Remember when Cam threatened to fire you? Jack and I told her that if she went, we all went. We're a family. A crazy mixed up one, but a family."

Bones looked at her plate, "I don't know, Booth."

"Besides, I think if I left you, Parker would kick me in the shins…again."

"Parker?"

Booth smiled at the memory, "After we found you and Hodgins, I took Parker to see you. He didn't want to leave, he said he had to wait for you to get up so you could work. I had to pull him from the room and he kicked me a few times in the shins. He loves you, you know."

"Children form bonds quickly…it's not surprising that he latched on to me…he must instinctually know he can trust me because you trust me."

Booth snorted, "Right, well, point is, we are a family Bones. So we are going to this party, we are going to have fun. If anything happens we'll escape…"

"Fine, but what about Angela?"

"Don't worry, I'll protect you from the mean old artist."

Brennan rolled her eyes, "Alpha male."

"And proud of it. By the way, did Angela seem extra jumpy yesterday?"

Tempe shrugged, "A bit. I know she's gluttonous during the winter season, but I've never seen her like that."

"The sensible squint was sugar high? Huh, makes sense. Ready to go Bones?"

The pair left the diner and walked down the sidewalk, "So, Booth, why did you agree?"

Booth's mind went blank, "Angela threatened me?"

Bones looked at him, "I don't really believe you."

Booth didn't say anything and they kept walking.

One thing kept flashing through Temperance's head: This does not look good for our heroes.

She had no idea just how right that was.

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Yay chapter two…a filler chapter basically…tomorrow we skip to the start of the party! Giggle thanks for the suggestions and support. I need all of it that I can get!