They began moving into their house exactly one week before their wedding. Although Temperance was excited, she had a feeling something was up. She had tried to talk to Booth about the price of the house before they'd purchased it, insisting it was too much, but Booth said he'd worked it out with the previous owners to bring the price down. She wanted to believe him, to trust him... but the facts remained that people who were selling a home costing 3/4 of a million dollars don't bring it down to a price that the two of them could easily afford. She sighed as she and Angela watched their fiance's carry in the couch, Zack trailing behind them with a lamp.

"What's wrong, sweetie?"

She shook her head, "It's nothing. I just don't understand how Booth was able to bargain with the owners and actually purchase the house in only one week. It's too quick--there's something off about this whole damned thing, and he won't tell me what's going on."

"He didn't bargain..." Angela's eyes grew wide as she bit her lip. "Oh, God..."

"What do you know, Angela?"

She squeezed her eyes shut, "After we gave Booth the information on the house... he called Jack and asked him to help..."

"He did WHAT?" She screamed, trying to push herself out of the chair.

The men came rushing out, terrified something had happened. "What's going on?"

"Oh, Nothing, I just found out my fiance is a lying, two-faced son-of-a..."

Booth's eyes narrowed as he looked at Angela, "You told her!?"

"How could you not tell me, Seeley? How could you look me in the eyes and tell me you worked it out with the owners... that you got them to bring the price down? How could you lie straight to my face and not even hesitate?" Tempe spat, now easing herself from the sitting position. "Give me the car keys..."

"You can't drive, Bones, you're five months pregnant..."

"And who's fault is that?" She turned and carefully descended the short steps off of the porch.

"Come on, Temperance! Where are you going?" Booth questioned as he jumped off the porch to follow her.

"Away..." Was her simple answer as she picked up her pace, trying to make sure he wouldn't see the tears rolling freely down her cheeks.

"Talk to me, Bones. I know you're angry, and you have every right to be. I should have told you... but... I couldn't."

"Why? We were supposed to be partners, Booth! We were supposed to be in this together, for the rest of our lives! Do you get what that meant to me? And to have this happen..." She paused, turning to look at him, "I don't know how to move past this."

"Come here..." He wrapped his arms around her gingerly, stroking her hair as she buried her face into his chest. "I'm sorry... I just didn't want you to think less of me because I couldn't buy you the house of our dreams. I didn't want you to have to settle for anything less that this house, because you deserve this. Hodgins agreed to help us out because he's a good friend, and he cares about you. Besides," He said, grinning, "He did say he'd buy you a house one day..."

Temperance shook her head, "You guys are unbelievable..."

"Does this mean you're not mad anymore?"

She shook her head, "Of course I'm still mad. You lied to me! But... I really do love this house..." She smiled at him, "And I guess you're okay, too..."

Boxes were still piled everywhere, but she didn't quite have the strength or energy to unpack them. Booth had gone out to get them something to make for dinner, refusing to just order pizza. "You can't order in on your first night in your new place, Bones. It's bad luck..." he'd muttered. She smiled as she lowered herself onto the couch, turning on the television.

"Again, this incident is being investigated by the DC police, and if you have any information, please call. In breaking news, there has been a five-car pile up in the downtown area. There is one known fatality, the identity of which isn't being released until the family can be contacted. Two injured parties were in critical condition on the scene, their current status is unknown. Please stay tuned for the latest updates..." She clicked the television off, her heart racing.

She reached for her cell phone and dialed his number, waiting for him to answer. "Booth..."

"Thank god!" She cried happily.

"Bones? What's wrong?"

"There was a news report about an accident downtown, and I was worried..."

"I'm fine, I'm on my way home now. Thanks for the warning, though, now I won't be stuck in traffic. I'll see you in a little bit, I love you..."

She hung up and sighed. Then she began to laugh. It was all so funny, when she stopped to think about it. The man who annoyed her to know end, whom she wanted nothing to do with in the beginning, was now going to be her husband, the father to her child. Now she worried about him when he went on a grocery run, when before she didn't mind if she didn't see him for days. She called Angela, still laughing, "Oh, Sweetie!" She exclaimed through her giggles.

"Brennan? Are you okay?"

"Yeah... yeah, I am."

AN:: I know, very short update. However--next chapter will be the wedding, then comes babies... and then, the biggest twist of all! Review to make my heart sing!!