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Booth

"Something smells great." A creak of the door sends my eyes to her.

"Bones, what are you doing out of bed?"

"Booth, I understand this whole protectiveness thing, but believe me, I'm not an invalid. I've taken it easy all day, I think I can manage walking into the kitchen to come keep you company."

Grateful for her presence I say, "All right, but here, just relax…" I pull up a chair and motion her to sit down.

"You should let me help." She says, still complying and sitting down.

"No." I say, grabbing two plates from the cupboard.

She looks over to the steaming pots and pans, gets up and begins to delicately stir our meal with a spoon.

"Wow, this looks fantastic!" This conversation is starting to feel familiar. The heightening excitement in her voice is genuine.

"Yeah? Really?" I say. The roles are reversed, every moment I've spent with her can never be forgotten. The radiance of her eyes causes a grin to spread across my face.

She seems to recognize the familiarity of the conversation too. A smile blooms across her face, a heavenly flower.

"Oh, I mean, you shouldn't have, I mean, all this work just for me?" She says, actually going as far to wink.

"Having a hankering for Mac and Cheese eh?" I chuckle.

"I will always have a soft spot for the delicacy that is Mac and Cheese."

Who knew that all these years later, we would be together and closer than ever before.

The rest of our quiet night at home included our enjoyment of our hearty meal. We treasure one another's company as we spend time on the sofa. My last thought was about how lucky I am, with Bones' head resting upon my shoulder, both of us blanketed in the afterglow of the flat screen television set.

Two months have passed since then. The weather around us has become bright and spring like, flowers peppering city streets, birds filling the town with pleasant melodies, the warmth of the sun soothing to one's face.

And today, I am a man on a mission. Bones has no idea where I am, she expects I'm at work I'm sure. How wrong she is.

But today I'm not as dedicated as she. Stepping onto the smooth asphalt, crossing the street, a window display catches my attention. And there, nestled in the safety of velvet, lies a brilliant diamond wedding ring. One large round diamond in the middle is surrounded by two smaller ones on the right and left side; the band fully comprised of the sparkling gems as well. The sun rolls over it and it glitters beautifully in the pure rays. The overall effect is quite stunning. I remember...

Months ago, late January, we had walked by this very jeweler. Arm in arm, with gloved hands, we strolled by, and the shop display stopped her in her tracks.

"What is it Bones?"

"That is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship." The window was jam packed with expensive but elegant jewelry.

"The ring?"

"Yes." She says turning to me. "It's symmetry is very pleasing to the eye."She speaks softly and a rush of breath smokes before her in the cold air.

"Well, maybe one day that will be yours."

"A wedding ring? Booth don't be absurd, you know my views on marriage."

"Things always change, it's inevitable, as you like to say."I throw in.

Although she speaks her mind forcefully, my words force the shadow of a doubt to lurk behind her eyes.

"All marriage is is a binding legal contract, an obligation. Who needs a piece of paper to be a symbol of a relationship?"

"That's not all it is Bones. It's about committing yourself to someone...Marriage isn't just about the politics, it's about being together...loving someone completely...forever and always. The ring and contract are a symbol of devotion."

She sighs and we continue our walk. "Always the romantic."

"What can I say? I'm a gentleman." She laughs, as if this is going to divert the conversation and cause it to go in another direction. I wait a few moments before I speak again.

"But seriously Bones, what do you see in your forever?"

We stop again and she looks as if she is having a difficult time of forming a deep and intelligent way to answer this question.

"I have no way of telling what my future holds Booth." I look into her eyes and I see my reflection…I hope she sees us in her future.

"Well I do." I lean over and kiss her forehead and we continue our night time stroll to our favorite diner, not fully acknowledging what that conversation truly meant.

Today is the day when everything changes.

"Hi Booth. How was your day?" She's sitting on our bed, another book perched on her belly, looking kindly at me.

"It was great and how was yours?"

"Fair. I must say it was extremely productive."

"I'd like you to take a walk with me."

"A walk? Booth you know I can't-" She's chooses now to follow the bed rest rule.

"Just a little stroll into the other room..."

Holding out my hand, she grasps it strongly and we walk through the dimly lit apartment to the family room. A heavy twilight has settled over the room.

"What are we doing?"

"I just want to show you something." She looks puzzled, but slightly amused nonetheless.

"What?" We walk to the window, the sunlight is casting a kind of heavenly light over the busy city. It seems unreal, how peaceful it all looks.

"Here just look."

"At what? The sunset?" She says pointing and letting go of my hand.

"The sunset."I say.

"It is beautiful." She exhales and I rest my head on the side of her head and wrap her torso in my arms. After a long pause of just gazing at the serene sight before us I whisper in a breathy tone.

"Bones, do you remember what I said about loving someone completely...forever and always?"

She looks at me and manages to say: "Forever is…a long time Booth." I'm surprised by her answer, I was expecting something about forever not existing in the human experience.

"And it's not worth living unless you have someone to share it with."

Her face relaxes as I say these words and instead of the great convincing I thought I may have to do, it seems like there is no need for it.

Kneeling on one knee, I unveil the box and open it, revealing the ring she complimented so long ago.

"Oh my god." There is a mixture of shock and knowing resting in her eyes.

"Temperance Brennan, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"

"I, I-" Unable to form any words, we both smile at one another and I patiently wait for her answer.

However, her gracious smile falters as she clutches my arm, her face contorting in pain and susrprise.

"Booth..."

"What, what's wrong?"

"I think my water just broke."

Hehehe! And there you have it ;)