Hey guys, so I apologize for the short chapter. But I decided a little update is better than no update at all ;)

As always R&R

I OWN NOTHING

Chapter 2

Temperance called Angela that night to get the reassurance she needed to go along with the decision she had made.

"Hellooo?"

"Angela? It's Tempe."

"Hmm, I have caller ID sweetie, also it's one in the morning."

Bones was suddenly aware how tired Angela sounded, her friend was usually so perky Temperance didn't know how to handle it, but at the moment she sounded almost…angry.

"Oh, I apologize; it is far too late for me to call. I will talk to you in the morning."

"I'm up now sweetie, so make it good."

"Alright, Booth asked me if I would like to spend Christmas with him and Parker. They are going to a secluded cabin four hours outside of Seattle."

Bones heard what she assumed was Angela falling out of bed.

"Angela? Are you alright? Do you need me to tell you how to stop bleeding and bandage a laceration?"

"No, I'm fine. I just… slipped. Well what did you say?"

"I told him I would consider his offer, and give him my answer tomorrow. Well technically now it's today, but it would be inappropriate to call him at twelve o one, telling him my decision…"

"You're ranting. You don't rant. What did you decide?"

"I decided to… not go?"

"Why is there an upward inflection like you're asking me a question?"

"Perhaps I am inquiring to whether you agree with my answer."

"I want to know what you felt when he asked you before I answer your question."

"I felt my brain stimulating in response to being asked something."

"Not what I meant. I mean, did your gut tell you to say yes? Was your heart screaming agree? Did your knees go weak?"

"I do not understand what you are saying. You are applying human characteristics to things that can not feel human emotion."

Angela sighed in frustration. Bones felt a pang of regret, why did she have to take everything so literally?

"Sweetie, when he asked you? Did you want to say yes?"

"Yes."

"Then say yes! He is your friend, and you trust him. Go, have fun. Send me a postcard."

"I don't think there will be postal service…"

Angela groaned, "I am going to bed Tempe, sweet dreams."

The next morning Bones woke up feeling unusually happy. She knew it was just the chemical serotonin being secreted from her brain, but she chose a pink shirt to wear all the same.

As she drove up to the Jeffersonian she saw Booth getting out of his car, she was unable to stop herself from practically jogging up to him.

"Wow there Bones, take it easy. You shouldn't run in heals."

"Yes."

"Then why did you do it?"

"No I mean yes, I would like to join in on your holiday plans with Parker."

Booth gave her one of his signature smiles, the ones that she was noticing lately seemed to be reserved mostly for her. This made her stomach feel warm and added to her happiness. She smiled back at him.

"That is, so awesome Bones."

"It is… awesome. Isn't it?"

Suddenly he hugged her, so fiercely it made her topple towards him and let out a little squeak. He quickly propped her back up.

"Sorry." He mumbled.

"No apology necessary. So when do we leave?"

"On Monday, the twenty first. So, in three days. We'll pick up Park in the morning and fly to Seattle. Then we will rent a car a drive out to the cabin. Pack a hat, and mitts, and a sweater, and a scarf…"

Booth went on for a while about the warm clothing pieces she should bring. Normally she would stop him and scold him for rambling but seeing his excitement over something she had done made her happy, so she simply watched his "lit up" face.

I have many activites planned for our fav couple, more fun to come!

Xo. Gwyn ;)