I know it has been weeks since I have updated this story. I want to say I am sooo sorry and hope I still have a few people that would like to finish reading it.

It has been crazy with work and summer and everything all at once. Thank you for still reading!!! This will be the 2nd to last chapter in this trilogy!

My muse has now been named Brina and she is happy to write more! I will also post for Strangers either later tonight or tomorrow so if you haven't read that one please look for it as well!

Thanks again!!! Please read and review! I am sorry again for taking so long!!!

The Wedding

Chapter 10

The time had come to walk down the isle and everyone was in line for the big moment. Parker and Madison made an appearance from behind the winding rows of flowers that lined the Jeffersonian Gardens.

Parker was good as he escorted Madison down the isle, taking special care of the pillow he was holding so that he didn't drop the two rings that were tied on top of the lace. Booth was so proud of his son and the entire crowed smiled at the tiny pair.

Madison walked beside him with a huge grin on her face, showing a single tooth in the front of her mouth. She carefully plucked a rose pedal from her basket and dropped it every step she took.

Booth's sister, Stephanie, was the first bridesmaid to appear from the massive wall of lilies. Booth smiled at her as she walked down the isle after the flower girl and the ring bearer.

Once Stephanie was about half way down the isle, Cam emerged and followed suit. Angela was the last to come into view and she slowly walked down the isle as her eyes were trained on Hodgins.

Hodgins and Angela just grinned at each other as she took her place at the front as maid of honor, both thinking that their day would come to walk down the isle.

The three women took their places opposite the groom's party and turned to watch the bride walk down the isle.

The time had come for Temperance to walk down the isle. As the wedding march started everyone stood to their feet. Few people were there other than friends and family and everyone smiled back waiting for the bride to show.

Temperance heard the music and turned to her father.

"It's time darling." Max smiled as his little girl. A single tear escaped his eye as he looked at the strong and independent woman she had become.

"Don't cry dad." Temperance's breath hitched as she attempted not to cry herself. She wasn't normally an emotional person but something about today had put her on an emotional rollercoaster.

"I won't sweetie; I just want you to know how proud I am of you and how sorry I am that I haven't been here to be part of it. You brother and I both hope to be around a lot more often."

"Thanks dad."

"Your mother would have been extremely proud of you as well."

"Really?"

"Of course."

Temperance nods at her father.

"Now are you ready to go get married?"

"Let's go." Temperance smiles at Max.

Booth patiently waits for Temperance to walk down the isle. After what seems like an eternity she steps into view and he released the breath he didn't realize he was holding.

As Max escorted Temperance down the isle her eyes remained fixed on the man she was going to marry.

They took their place in front of priest. Booth had agreed to have it outside of the church as long as they had a priest.

Max gave Temperance's hand to Seeley and the ceremony started. The entire wedding party gleamed at the soon to be newlyweds.

"We are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. If any of you see why the two should not wed please speak now or forever hold your peace."

The audience was silenced as someone walked into the rear of the church. The congregation turned to see a man standing at the back of the garden.

As whispers spread throughout the crowd Temperance and Booth turned to see a familiar face staring at them.

Brennan gasped as she saw who it was and turned to Booth. Neither quite knew what to do.

"Let me talk to him." Temperance whispered as she looked into Booth's eyes.

The look in Temperance's eyes assured him he had nothing to worry about so he nodded. Temperance gave him a small kiss on the cheek as she turned and walked down the isle.

"Sully, what are you doing here?"

"I came by to see you. I just got back into town and thought you would be at the lab. When I got here I was told that you were in the gardens. I had no idea you would be getting married. I am sorry that I interrupted."

"Sully, I'm sorry, I didn't know when you would be back. And I fell for Booth."

"Temperance, it's okay. I knew you loved Booth and that he wanted you since I met you. I am glad you finally figured it out."

"So you are okay with this?"

"Of course Tempe. I wish you luck." He smiled and placed a simple kiss on her cheek.

Booth had since joined the two and Sully stuck out his hand to Booth. "Take care of her."

"I will." He replied.

"I will hold you to that. Now you two have a wedding to complete, I am sorry that I interrupted it." He said with a serious look of remorse on his face.

"No harm done." Booth said as he looked over at Temperance "Shall we?"

Temperance smiled up at Booth as they made their way back up the isle. Sully was seated towards the back and the ceremony resumed.

"Temperance and Seeley have a few words to say."

"Temperance, since the moment I met you I knew you were the one for me. You are the only woman that can drive me crazy while making me want you more and more everyday. You are the most beautiful, most intelligent, and most intriguing woman I have ever met. Without you my world doesn't make sense. You are my partner in every sense of the word and I can't imagine my life without you. I love you now and for always."

"Booth you are my protector. You know better than any that I am very strong willed and independent but you somehow know how to respect that while still providing and taking care of me. I have never met anyone who I have been so attached to and I love you with all of my heart. Partner only begins to describe our relationship because when I am with you we seem like one. You complete me and fill places in my life that I didn't know were empty till I met you. I love you for now and always."

"Temperance Diane Brennan, do you take this man, Seeley Ryan Booth, to be your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, as long as you both my live?"

"I do."

"Seeley Ryan Booth, do you take this woman, Temperance Diane Brennan, to be your lawfully wedded wife, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, as long as you both my life?"

"I do." He smiled at her.

Jared took the rings off the pillow that Parker was carefully holding and handed them to Seeley and Temperance.

"Seeley, follow after me. With this ring, I thee wed."

"With this ring, I thee wed." He placed the ring on her finger and the priest turned to Temperance.

"Temperance, follow after me. With this ring, I thee wed."

"With this ring, I thee wed."

"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Booth and Temperance kissed, what started as a small peck suddenly caught fire and both were engulfed. Angela coughing brought couple back to reality and the broke apart with a laugh.

"My I be the first to introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Seeley Booth."

The crowd burst into applause as the now married couple turned to face the crowd.

Parker pulled on Booth's jacket and Booth looked down at his son. "Can we go have cake now daddy?"

"We sure can." Booth smiled as he picked Parker up in one hand and put the other around Temperance.

The three made there way back down the isle followed by Jared and Angela who was holding her niece Madison, Hodgins and Cam, and finally Stephanie and Zack.

The entire wedding party made there way to the limo as the crowd followed shortly behind on their way to the reception area.

So what'd ya think? Did you get scared when Sully showed up??? Thanks for reading...please let me know what you thought!