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A/N: Sorry for not updating yesterday as planned. I wasn't feeling well and spent a good part of the night curled up in a ball on my couch whining about my pain. lol. I'm feeling much better today! Thanks everyone for all the wonderful reviews! On with the story! Now we'll get a peek at the day Booth, Parker, and Hodgins had from none other than Booth's point of view. :)
I remained in bed pretending to sleep until I heard the front door close, announcing that Bones and Angela had finally left. I pulled myself out of bed and got myself ready for the day. Once I was finished, I skimmed over the note Bones left, grabbed my cell phone, and then I went to Parker's room and sat on the edge of his bed. "Parks… We have a big day ahead of us so I need you to get up, buddy."
He groaned and rolled over to face me, peeking his little eyes out from under his droopy eyelids. "Dad, it's too early!"
I snickered. "I realize you hate getting up with the sun, but we've got a lot to do today."
I laughed as he pulled the blanket over his head in an attempt to feign me off. "Dad, I just want to sleep!"
I reached down and tickled him through the blanket. "If you want your wildest dreams to come true, then you better get your butt out of this bed." I said teasingly.
"What dreams would those be?" Came his muffled reply.
"Well, buddy, today is your dad's wedding day." I said with a smirk, knowing that would get a more desirable response out of him.
Just as I expected, the covers went flying and Parker bolted upright. "You mean you and Bones are getting married today?" He exclaimed excitedly.
I nodded at him with a cheesy smile.
"Well, then why didn't I know about it sooner?" He demanded playfully.
"We had to keep it a secret from Bones." I explained to him the plans Angela had set forth.
"This is going to be the best day ever!" He leapt out of his bed and ran to get some clothes.
I smiled, happy to know my son approved. "I'll go get breakfast ready. Hodgins will be here soon." I said as I made my way to the kitchen.
Once Parker was ready and breakfast had been eaten, there was a knock at the door. Parker bee-lined for the front door and opened it exuberantly. "Hi!"
"Hey there little guy, where's your dad?" Hodgins asked.
"Right here," I said as I appeared behind Parker.
"You guys ready to go? We need to get those suits fitted to make sure they'll be ready for tonight." Hodgins asked.
"Yep, all ready to go." I said as we stepped outside and I locked the door behind me.
After getting the suits fitted, Hodgins took us to a baseball game at the stadium to kill some time before lunch. Sometime during the third inning, a fly ball came our way. I caught it just before it smacked Hodgins in his forehead and laughed hysterically. "You're lucky I'm such a good catch."
Hodgins mumbled something unintelligible under his breath.
"Dad! That was a great catch! Can I have the ball?" Parker squealed in excitement.
"Sure thing, bub." I handed him the ball and watched him as he examined it.
"This is the coolest thing ever! I've never seen someone catch a fly ball at a game before! You're the best, dad!" I nearly fell over when Parker flew into my arms for a giant bear hug.
"So, Booth… do you think Dr. B suspects anything? I know how horrible my wife can be at keeping secrets." I heard Hodgins ask from beside me.
"I'm pretty sure she doesn't suspect anything, and if she does, she hasn't said anything to me. I'm sure she'd have grilled me for information by now if she did, though." I chuckled.
"True…" Came his response. "So, are you nervous?"
"Truth be told… a little. I guess my biggest fear has always been being left at the altar, but I don't think Bones would do something like that." A bigger part of me was scared that she would be upset that we planned all this without her knowledge and approval, but another part of me hoped that she'd appreciate the sentiment and just accept things as they came.
Hodgins nodded in acknowledgement. "I hope this doesn't piss her off."
"Me too, Hodgins, me too," was all I could respond with.
Once the game was over, we went to the Diner for some much needed lunch. We ate in silence as I contemplated the events of the day and tried to mentally predict what Bones' response to everything would be. After lunch was gone and our plates were cleared I asked Hodgins, "So, what's next on the agenda, Bug Man?"
"Well, we could take little man here to the arcade for a while. We don't have to pick up the suits for two hours." He suggested.
"Yeah! That sounds great!" Parker chimed in.
I smiled and ruffled the boy's hair. "Sounds like fun. Lead the way."
Hodgins had insisted on paying for lunch, so once he paid the bill, we were on our way to the arcade.
We fought it out in some Mortal Kombat on one of the older style arcade machines. Even though it was an older game, Parker seemed to enjoy it anyway.
"FATALATY! I kicked your butt, dad!" He said while jumping up and down.
"You show your old man, Parker!" I sent a playful glare in their direction as I watched my son and the bug man exchange high fives.
"One of these days I'll learn how to beat you at video games."
"You're too old to beat me!" He teased.
I threw my arm around his neck and put him in a headlock as I proceeded to give him noogies. I laughed as he squirmed and tried to get out of my grasp, but failed. "Dad! Come on! Let me go! You're gonna mess up my hair."
"Since when isn't it messy?" I joked.
"Hey, I took time to do it nice so that I would look good for your wedding!" I let go of him and smiled.
After an hour or so of video games, we took our leave and went to pick up our suits. Once we were dressed in them I approached Hodgins, who was also dressed up in a nice suit. "Let's get this show on the road!" Exclaimed Hodgins.
We piled into his mini cooper and headed towards our destination, where I would finally get to see Bones, my bride to be. I smiled at that thought. I couldn't believe this was really happening, that Bones was going to officially become part of the family I shared with my son. As long as she wasn't too pissed at me for letting Angela plan this after she was insistent that Angela be kept out of the planning.
A/N: I know… I'm evil aren't I? You're gonna have to wait for the next chapter to see how Bones responds to everything! Are you excited? Anybody have any ideas as to what's going to happen? I'm eager to hear your responses and reviews!
