I have to say I loved writing that last chapter. I have wanted to write that bubble scene for ages! And I am so glad Angela is back for me to play with, I love writing her! Well, as they say, on with the show.

Angela, Brennan and Cam were sitting at the table on Hodgins', well Angela and Hodgins', balcony, one of them anyway. The size of the estate was still overwhelming at times to Angela, but she was getting used to it. The three women were laughing hysterically over a story Angela was telling about Jack being locked outside of their hotel room on a side trip they took to Ireland in nothing but his boxers while Angela was in the shower. They spent the afternoon having a lunch and catching up properly without anyone else around.

"So Cam, from what you said in your emails, you and Paul are going well." Angela said once she had caught her breath. Cam sat back and took a deep breath to calm herself and stop her own giggles.

"You know it really is. I think this might be a long term thing."

"Really?" Angela asked leaning forward. "How long term?"

"I was thinking, maybe, forever." Cam said breaking out into a big smile. "For some reason, and I know how Hallmark movie of the week this sounds, it just keeps getting better. I know it has only been 11 months but…it just works. Michelle likes him, not just likes him because I do, she really likes him. Once she got over the whole "he gave me a pap smear" thing of course. I'll come home and they've already cooked dinner together, she helped him pick out my birthday present, it was really important to me that they got along, and they do. I really want this to work out."

"Sounds like it is working out just fine." Angela said. "Why don't you ask him to move in with you?"

"I've actually been trying to figure out a way to do that." Cam admitted.

Brennan sat up straighter. "If I may offer some advice, I suggest a direct approach."

"Really?" Cam asked "You think I should just hand him a key and say pack your bags?"

"Yes. It was fairly effective the other night when I asked Booth to kiss me." Angela and Cam both had to choke down the mouthfuls of water they had taken in.

"Excuse me?" Angela asked leaning across the table. "You asked Booth to kiss you?"

"Technically I asked him if he was going to kiss me. But he said no. I do believe Paul will be more receptive to your invitation however." Brennan asked going back to her strawberries. Cam and Angela just looked at each other in exasperation.

"Hang on, he said no?" Angela said in disbelief.

"Yes, but it was for the best." Brennan stated simply.

"Unbelievable." Cam muttered under her breath.

"Ok sweetie, you need to start filling in the blanks here. Why did you ask Booth if he was going to kiss you?" Angela said in her typical "talking to Brennan" tone. This time it was Brennan's turn to sit back.

"Can I ask your opinion, complete objectivity, total honesty?" Brennan asked.

"Sure." "Of course." Cam and Angela answered.

"Do you think I am capable of loving Booth?" It was the first time Cam had heard Brennan speak about herself in any way other than confident. Cam looked to Angela for permission to speak first, Angela gave a small nod to go ahead.

"Brennan, I have known Booth for 17 years. We have a history, equal parts painful and beautiful. Despite the two, very brief, ventures into something more, we are one of those rare examples of male/female just friends, but I love him. Now I mention all that to establish that, even though I know how much I love the big guy, I can say without a doubt no one could, or ever will, love that man the way you do." Cam reached out and took Brennan's hand in hers. "And I can also say, his heart is so full of you, there is no doubt he feels the same way."

The three women sat in silence, Angela and Cam waiting for the fallout from Cam's declaration.

"He wants to talk…on Saturday." Brennan said quietly.

"About?" Cam asked in confusion. Angela and Brennan both looked at her. "Oh!" she said understanding.

"He said we need to do this the right way and not let the moment take over. Do I let moments take over? I've always prided myself on my rational decision making and meticulous attention to all details." Brennan said looking for validation.

"Normally, sweetie, that's true. But you and Booth, you get caught up in each other. Like what you told me happened outside the Hoover building after your meeting with Sweets about his book. It was a moment, and it took over."

"But ultimately I made the right decision, look at what happened. We both left."

"No," Angela countered "you left because of the decision. Which, although it kills me to say it, was the right choice. You are looking at a huge shift in your personal paradigm sweetie. You needed time to sort it all out. "

Brennan sat and thought for a moment before finally speaking. "I want to love him. I want him to know what he means to me, but if…if I hurt him, I couldn't live with myself." Brennan said trying to keep her emotions in check.

"Oh sweetie, I think you know that this is worth…any risk. But I don't think you are going to hurt him. Not at all."

"How can you be so sure?"

"Sometimes you just have to believe. No evidence, no data, you just…" Cam said.

"…go with your gut." Brennan finished for her.

"Exactly." Cam smiled.

"I think we can all agree though sweetie, it's time. You and Booth have to sort this once and for all." Angela said popping a piece of fruit into her mouth.

The rest of the afternoon continued with laughter and a few suggestions on just what Brennan could do after she and Booth had "talked", which were mostly from Angela and even had Cam blushing at one stage.

Brennan arrived home to find Booth asleep on her couch, his injured foot propped up on the cushions. He looked liked he belonged there. Brennan took a minute to stare at him, she found herself responding to the black tee shirt he was wearing. She was lost in her thoughts when his voice cut through making her jump "You know it is a little strange watching someone sleeping."

"I th…thought you were asleep. Sorry"

"Sniper Bones, I heard you coming up the hall." He said finally sitting up. "How was your lunch?"

"It was…nice." Brennan said evasively.

"Oh no."

"What?"

"There was girl talk. The three of you together, after 8 months, yep definite girl talk. Dangerous."

Brennan just smiled and began to walk down the hall before saying over her shoulder "Did you know Angela is double jointed?" There was nothing but silence from the couch as Brennan quickly hung up the coat she'd been wearing and threw off her shoes. She made her way back down the hall to make a coffee and could not resist teasing him. Leaning down next to his ear she whispered softly "For the record, so am I." Brennan didn't look back but heard Booth flop back on the couch and mumble "oh god" as she made her way to the kitchen with a soft chuckle.