AN: Sorry for the delay in this update, I hope you are still interested in reading this story. I would love to hear from you and know your thoughts as to what you think of the characters. As always I want to give a special thank you to ProfeJMarie, for her wonderful thoughts and comma checks for this novice writer.
Reflection
Parker led the way with Booth and Brennan holding hands as they strolled into Mexico. They stopped in front of the Mayan pyramid surrounded by lots of lush trees and greenery. It was the perfect backdrop for a picture. Booth pulled Bones into his arms and posed for some pictures that Parker took. On the final pictures Booth made a goofy face behind Bones however Bones was on to him and pinched his rear.
A load yelp could be heard while Parker took the perfect picture of Booth's crazy face as Bones smiled very sweetly.
Parker let out a snort and doubled over from laughter.
"That was totally awesome! Dad, this is the best picture EVER! I can't wait to put it on Facebook."
"Facebook? What does that mean?" Brennan asked.
"Facebook? Why are you going on Facebook?" his father grilled him.
"What's wrong with Facebook?" Parker challenged.
"You are too young to be on there. There might be stalkers or God knows who else following you!"
"Dad, my profile is completely private and Mom "monitors" it as well," Parker said using air quotes.
"I only have 10 friends on there. Trust me, I know to keep everything hidden. You taught me well. If you want I will give you my login and password so you can check on me," Parker reasoned.
"Uh, okay. Yeah, give me that later."
"What is Facebook?" Brennan asked again.
Booth looks at her and mumbles "I'll explain later."
As the day progressed, the little family spent their timestrolling through the various countries. They explored each country at EPCOT. They ate small local snacks from each location such as pretzels and strudel in Germany, sushi in Japan, pot stickers in China, and chocolate croissants in France.
When they arrived in England, Booth just smiled and pulled Brennan closer to him. Booth led Bones to the little pub where they ordered a couple of local beers while Parker took pictures nearby.
"Do you remember our case in London?" Booth asked as he nuzzled her neck.
"Yes, I find that I am still saddened about the death of a colleague."
"Yeah, me too. But I am glad that you didn't, you know, do it with him," he said before taking a long sip of his beer.
"Yes, I am as well. You know, Detective Pritchard gave me some very good advice about you and I wish I would have listened sooner."
"Really? And what did Pritch say?"
"She said that I should climb the mountain which was a metaphor for having sex with you."
Booth laughed, "I guessed that."
Booth pulled her chair closer to his and gave Bones a quick kiss. "God I love you, Baby! You have no idea how happy you make me."
"Oh I have an idea," Brennan said as she glanced down to his crotch area.
A hearty laugh erupted from Booth.
"No, well yes, but no that is not the only reason you make me happy. You are my best friend and you love me as I love you. You love my son and he loves you. We are going to try for a baby. Life just couldn't get any better right now."
Brennan just stared at Booth's mini speech. He gave her some things that she needed to process. She was about to say something when Parker came running up.
"Bones, you wanted a picture with Piglet, right? Well they have a line over in that shop right now for him and Tigger. Come on let's go." He pulled her from her chair and practically dragged her into the store. Booth just shook his head and laughed again while he watched his girlfriend try to keep up with his son.
Once inside the store they went quickly through the line and each took their pictures with the 100 Acre Wood characters. Booth somehow managed to sneak a couple of minutes away to purchase a little surprise for Bones.
As they came they rested by a gazebo that had a Beatles cover band, Booth slid the gift bag over to Bones.
"I thought this would be a good little present for you."
Brennan pulled out a miniature plush Piglet and smiled up at Booth.
"It seemed to me that Jasper could use a little friend and I thought Piglet was up for the job," Booth explained.
"Thank you, Booth," Brennan said as she continued to stare at the pink stuffed animal.
The rest of the day sped by with the trio going to the other attractions EPCOT had to offer from"Honey I Shrunk the Kids", to "Soarin'" then to "The Seas with Nemo and Friends". They were part of "Turtle Talk with Crush", from Finding Nemo. Parker was one of the lucky participants who got to ask a question about how old was Crush and Squirt, Crush's son.
Parker was so thrilled, that he grinned from ear to ear. This was the best trip he had ever been on. He was not only happy that he got to spend more time with his dad but with Bones too. That was just the icing on the cake. She was one of the coolest adults he had even known.
Booth and Brennan both reminisced as they walked through the aquarium, which reminded the couple of a previous case of theirs. Parker overheard the part where Booth was amazed that Bones dived with sharks. This reiterated Brennan's coolness factor with Parker and jumped her 10,000 points. They made plans for their next family vacation to go to the beach so they could go snorkeling to see the sea creatures up close. Parker grabbed both Booth and Brennan's hands as they explored the rest of the aquarium. He knew it was a little kid thing to do but he didn't care. He loved these two people and wanted them to know it.
Booth was taken back a little with Parker's display of affection. Booth got a little choked up thinking about how fast Parker was growing up. He didn't want his Dad to hug him much anymore. It was heartwarming to know that Parker wanted to hold his father's hand every now and then. Booth turned away so Parker wouldn't see his eyes getting a bit watery.
It was becoming dark and the main attraction of the night, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth would be starting in 45 minutes. They decided that they wanted to view it in front of England to enjoy some beer and get a seat. It was the fireworks and water show in the center of the World Showcase Lagoon.
"I am not gonna miss anything good this time," Booth said referring to missing the opening of the bridge from their London trip and their front row seats for the show.
While everyone was getting situated before the show started, Brennan took this time to reflect. She had read the back story to this park's finale. So much has changed and yet they were still the same. The underline importance of her thoughts coincided with the show that just had started.
Chaos.
Order.
Meaning.
Those three words represented her troubled life and those were the three acts of Illuminations that were put to breathtaking fireworks filled with brilliant bursts of fire, and a moving musical score. Brennan felt her mind remove itself from the evening activities and begin her reflection.
Her life was full of chaos when she was in foster care. She pulled herself from that to create order in her life with school and work. Everything fit into perfect little boxes in her mind as she moved through life. It wasn't until Booth that he gave her deeper meaning to her ordered life. He brought meaning. Now, it wasn't just a professional meaning, he gave her personal meaning. He gave her a new order in life. Bones had never been alone since she met Seeley Booth. Even when they were not a couple and were with other people, they were never alone. Their partnership was meaningful and with purpose, their friendship was meaningful and with purpose, and now their love was meaningful and with purpose.
As the music filled the night with beautiful whites, pinks, oranges, blues and greens from the fireworks bursting against the dark lagoon, Brennan felt a peace come over her that she had never felt. It was close to the feeling of Booth's arms wrapped around her.
Acknowledgement.
"I found my reason," she muttered to herself.
Booth who barely heard her, turned to look at her. He found her with tears in her eyes that were unshed but a smile on her face. She noticed Booth's hand covering her own. Worried lines etched his face as his eyes searched hers as he tried to see what caused the sudden tears.
Brennan's red rimmed blue eyes, snapped up to his chocolate brown eyes. She cradled his face and leaned into him.
"I found my reason, Booth"
"What reason?"
"Marriage. I found my reason to get married. So Booth, will you marry me?"
