"When is the ceremony going to start?" Brennan whispered to Booth as they sat in the audience waiting for the ceremony to start.
"Be patient Bones it's going to start soon."
Joining Brennan and Booth were Daisy, Sweets, Hodgins, Angela, Danny, Cam, Parker, Parkers wife Sarah, and their two year old daughter Lexie. Everyone was together for Chrissy's high school graduation. They were all proud of her especially Brennan because Chrissy was valedictorian of her class.
"Ladies and gentleman we would like to present the graduating class of 2029!" The principle had made his way to the stage.
As the music began to play and the students began to march in Booth, Brennan, and the rest of the group spotted Chrissy in the front of the line. Angela squealed and everyone else waved and smiled at her.
"And now a few words from our salutatorian and Valedictorian" The principle spoke into mike again.
After the salutatorian it Chrissy's turn to speak. "Over the course of my life my parents have taught me a lot of important things. My mother taught me the importance of education, and my father taught me about hard work. It is these two things that have brought me here today. I want to thank them for helping me get here. To classmates I would like to say never stop believing in your dreams because if you believe you can achieve."
After her speech the principle started calling the names of the students. "Samuel Robert Barton, Christine Angela Booth…" Christine ascended the stage and accepted her diploma.
After the ceremony everyone crowded around Chrissy and congratulated her.
" Oh sweetie I'm so proud of you." Angela said through happy tears
"Congratulations Chrissy." Hodgins hugged her
"Next year its my turn." Danny also gave her a hug.
After more congratulations Chrissy finally came to her parents. Booth and Brennan were standing among the others. Booth had his arm around Brennan and they both appeared to have been crying. She smiled at them and ran up to them giving them both hugs.
"I'm so proud of you pretty girl." Booth whispered to her as he hugged her.
"I love you so much sweetheart." Brennan told her as it was her turn to hug her.
As she broke away from the hug a tap on Chrissy's shoulder got her attention. "Ryan!" Chrissy exclaimed as she hugged her boyfriend of 3 years and kissed him.
Booth and Brennan congratulated Ryan and made sure he was coming over to their house for lunch.
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When they got to the house they prepared for lunch. Shortly everyone began to show up. All the squints and Ryan's family joined them.
"Chris, someone is asking for you." Parker stepped out onto the back porch with Lexie in his arms.
"Hey Lexie!" Chrissy sat her niece on her lap.
"So how does it feel to be done with high school?" Parker asked his sister.
"It feels good; I can't wait to get to Harvard."
"Yeah, I know what you mean. By the way Bones and dad are really proud of you. I don't think I've seen Bones cry since the time you were kidnapped."
"Thanks, I know. They are proud of you too you know. I mean you are a big shot in the army after all and you have the perfect family." Chrissy smiled at her big brother
"Thanks, little sis." Parker smiled at her.
"Well I guess we should get back to the party now." Parker and Chrissy walked back into the house.
The rest of the day was relaxing and spent hanging around with family. Later that night Chrissy was allowed to go to a graduation party.
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After Chrissy had left Booth and Brennan were sitting in bed reading.
"Wow, I can't believe this day has finally come." Booth said to Brennan
"I know it's unbelievable." Brennan smiled at him
"It's hard to think that she's not my little girl anymore."
"Oh, Booth she will always be you're little girl." Brennan placed her hand on his shoulder.
"No, Bones she's a woman and she doesn't need her daddy anymore. I miss the little girl who used to run into my arms with a huge grin on her face."
"Booth she seemed very happy to find you today."
"Yeah, you're right. Thanks Bones."
When Chrissy came home Booth snuck into her room and watched her sleep like he used to when she was little. He fingered her long auburn hair and watched the rise and fall of her chest. He didn't here Brennan walk into room until she touched his shoulder.
"Booth, come back to bed its 2 in the morning."
"Just a minute" Brennan understood and sat with him.
"I remember doing this when she was two after she finally went back to sleep." Brennan whispered to him.
"Yeah" was all Booth said as he kissed Chrissy and stood up to go to bed.
A/N: Ok so I know it took awhile to update but I was busy. Well I hope you liked this chapter. This is the end unless you want an epilogue. Let me know with reviews