Chapter 10

Seeley was talking to the driver while Tempe listened with intent to the song playing.

Did he plan this to happen? She smiled to herself and quietly said out loud. "You are clever Seeley Booth. Really clever."

Just as the song ended Seeley climbed in the back with Tempe who quickly asked "What are you up to Seeley Booth?"

"Ah, inquiring minds want to know, but it shall remain a surprise." Then he flashed THE smile.

When he did that, she never knew how to respond. She just did what he asked. And in this case it was not to ask any questions related to where they were going.

Seeley moved closer to Tempe and took her hand in his. They both looked at each other with intensity. Not sure what to do next was necessary as they driver called out "We're here Agent Booth".

Tempe looked out the window. "You are taking me to a HOTEL?" She emphasized the word hotel.

"Thank you," Seeley said as he handed the driver a tip.

"Thank you," Agent Booth."

Booth helped Tempe out and led her towards the front doors of the hotel.

Tempe still had a look of wonder on her face but if she trusted Seeley, and she did, she would not ask any questions.

They walked to the front desk and Seeley gave his name.

"Ah yes, Agent Booth. Everything is ready. Richard here will help you."

They followed Richard to a quiet lounge area in the hotel.

There was a band playing and three couples dancing. An older couple who must have been in their 70's, an couple around their age and a fairly young couple most likely in their early 20's.

Richard showed them to a table in the corner.

On it was Tempe's favourite dessert, New York Style Cheesecake, Champagne and one single red rose.

"Thank you," they both said to Richard at the same time.

"This is incredible Seeley," she said quietly as she looked around the room.

I didn't think the evening could get any better than dinner and the opera. Boy was I wrong

Seeley pointed to the cheesecake "Enjoy".

"Would you like some champagne?" he asked.

"Sure. Thank you."

They finished their dessert and champagne while chatting about the opera. Two couples left leaving them and the older couple with the whole lounge to themselves. The older couple was still dancing but when the song ended, they left.

Seeley grinned at Tempe "We have the place to ourselves."

"The band is still here, so technically we don't have the place to ourselves."

"I stand corrected," Seeley asked as he got up and said

"Temperance Brennan, may I have this dance with you?"

"Yes you may."

The band had started to play Lone Star's AMAZED.

As they danced Seeley could feel his heart picking up speed as he held Temp close. The song continued as they looked into each other's eyes. Then out of now where Tempe whispered into Seeley's ear, "This is the best night of my life."

"The Best is Yet to Come," Seeley whispered back.