A lot of my stories interlink so in this chapter taken from In the Seasonal Spirit, Booth and Sweets help Parker with his issues of trying to woo a girl. Based a little of the Liam Neeson story in Love Actually.
"Dad, I may have come up with a solution to my problem." Parker said as he entered Sweets office to find his farther and Sweets talking.
"Great. What it is?" Booth responded to his son's eagerness to tell him of his plan. Parker had found an interest in a girl in his class, Lilly. And he hadn't stopped moping about it for the last week.
"Well, you know how rock stars get all the woman?" Parker asked. 'Oh God. Does he want a tattoo? Do drugs? He's 11'
"Yes." Booth said extended tone.
"Well. Girls like musicians. Lilly is in the Christmas concert at school and there are places for the back-up band." Parker explained.
"You know that isn't a bad idea. I mean Ringo Starr married a Bond Girl. You never know." Sweets spoke up. Both Booths looked at him and he kept quiet.
"Anyway, it's not a bad idea. However there is a slight problem." Booth said.
"I can't play an instrument." Booth nodded. "That is a tiny insignificant detail."
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The next week was filled with two things: cries due to teething and drum beats from a pre-teen's bedroom. Due to the fact that there was an infant in the house, Parker couldn't practice at night as the routine says that Katy was asleep around 7:30. However the beats seem to sooth her and she would often take residence in his bedroom listening, though she would get annoyed if Parker didn't play with her during his break.
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The night of the concert came around and Parker was getting ready backstage. Booth, Brennan, the Hodgins, Cam and Sweets were in the audience watching a very interesting version of the Nativity Story. Involving an octopus and a whale. Once that had finished, the Head teacher came onto the stage to announce the next act. It was Lilly's turn to sing a song. The curtain went up and they spotted Parker on the drum. The first bit was without the backing band.
I don't want a lot for Christmas,
There's just one thing I need.
I don't care about the presents,
Underneath the Christmas tree.
("She's got a good voice." Brennan whispered. "That's her right?"
"Yeah." Booth whispered back.")
I just want you for my own,
More than you could ever know.
Make my wish come true.
All I want for Christmas is you.
The music in the background music began and Parker hit the drums in the same rhythm he had been practicing for the last week.
I don't want a lot for Christmas,
There's just one thing I need.
I don't care about the presents,
Underneath the Christmas tree.
I don't need to hang my stocking,
There upon the fireplace.
Santa Claus won't make me happy,
With a toy on Christmas day.
I just want you for my own,
More than you could ever know.
Make my wish come true.
All I want for Christmas is you.
You baby.
All the lights are shining,
So brightly everywhere.
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air.
And everyone is singing.
I hear those sleigh bells ringing.
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need.
Won't you please bring my baby to me...
Parker looked like he was enjoying himself but he was half focused on the drums and the brunette singing. Everyone was enjoying themselves in the audience and the fact that Lilly was a really confidant singer.
Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is...
You
Lilly pointed at Parker, whose eyes grew but settled back down when she started pointing at some other people. Once everyone had stopped cheering the curtain closed and everyone made their way out. Parker met them looking a combination of proudness and slight disappointment. But he didn't mind. It was a nice try and he had fun while doing it and he learned a new skill. There were more opportunities to trying to get the girl.
