Ok here we go we have officially reached the end of this story. I want to thank everyone who has joined me on this journey and stuck with me when life got in the way. I hope you enjoy the last chapter and I plan on doing a sequel. Please review as always. Thanks again for all of your kind words.
Chapter 50
Scion
~Booth~
It took everything I had to control the laughter that almost burst from me.
That very question is what started us on this long awaited road.
I couldn't wait to see a little girl with her eyes and auburn hair and my charm smile.
I would be powerless against that grin coming from a mini-bones.
Or our little boy that would wrap his mom around his little finger...as much as she would claim it wasn't true.
I just had one question first...
"Are you sure Bones?"
~Bones~
I'm so excited for the next phase of our life together that I want it to start now.
Seeley is the only man I could truly have imagined spending my life with.
In fact I used to all the time before it happened, even though I used to pretend I didn't even to myself.
Although it isn't the first time I've thought it, Seeley is an amazing father and the only man I would ever want to have children with.
"Absolutely Seeley. I can't wait to start this part of our life together... Well, in all honesty I probably could wait, I just don't want to."
~Booth~
It was time for us to leave for our honeymoon, but even as that thought crossed my mind, I couldn't help but notice, yet again, just how far she has come.
"Ready to leave for our honeymoon babe?"
I still hadn't told her where we were going.
I wanted it to be a surprise.
I don't often get to surprise my wife, so I was taking this opportunity to do so, and surprisingly she went along with it.
At her nod, we made our way around the room, saying our thanks and goodbyes.
The most poignant of anyone's goodbye was the one from Max.
He just simply looked at us and said while holding onto each of our hands, 'Be good to each other.'
I never thought I'd be glad to have Max Keenan as my father-in-law.
I just knew that I was.
We had an odd little mishmash of a family and I loved every bit of it.
I have a wife that I love more than I thought possible, a son that I am so proud of the young man he is becoming, and a grandfather/father that I have my life to thank for.
I have a brother who I finally have the right kind of relationship with, a brother and sister-in-law that I enjoy being around, two beautiful nieces.
My adopted family that was as important to me as my biological family.
My best friend who has been like a brother to my wife, in so many way, as well as like a brother to me.
My wife's boss, who has become very much part of our little makeshift family.
Our own little baby duck Sweets who, as much as he irritates me, is my little brother.
Caroline, who is like the aunt, that we all adore, but are secretly terrified by too.
Angela, who is essentially my wife's sister.
I will never be able to express to her how grateful I am for her being able to help my angel navigate the rough waters of life.
I never imagined that when I was forced to team up with Bones, that these people would become my family.
Will wonders never cease.
~Bones~
At my dad's 'Be good to each other,' I started thinking about the many instances of that.
How many times has he helped me to look at things differently, or cheer me up after a bad day?
I can't even count them.
I don't know what I did to deserve him in my life.
As we walked around the tent, saying goodbye to everyone and accepting well-wishes and congratulations, Seeley's hand never left my back.
After giving Angela, my dad, Pops, and Parker one more hug each, we left the tent hand in hand.
We headed toward the limo for the hotel we would be staying in tonight before leaving for our honeymoon tomorrow morning.
Seeley waved the chauffeur away and opened the door for me, but not before he gave me a soft kiss.
He climbed in after me and wrapped his arms around me.
We sat in a comfortable silence just enjoying each other's company.
Seeley was moving his hand slowly up and down my arm and his other hand was holding my left hand in his, while my right hand was resting comfortably on his leg.
Our sides were touching completely.
I had never felt so loved and cherished in my life.
Seeley looked at me and smiled and then kissed me before softly whispering "Hello my wife."
I giggled because it was so corny.
However, that didn't stop me from whispering "Hello my husband," back.
The grin I was awarded with made all of the confusion and stress we had dealt with to get here completely worth it.
~Booth~
Holding my angel in my arms on the way to the hotel, I couldn't help but smile.
This moment was perfect.
I still couldn't believe this happened.
I keep waiting to wake up, and just be her partner again.
I guess what everyone said was true, we were never just partners.
Pulling up to the hotel, I gave her one last kiss.
I took my angel's hand as we got out of the limo.
Our bags had been dropped off at the hotel by Angela and Hodgins earlier, so we didn't have to worry about lugging them in.
We entered the hotel and headed up to our suite.
Both of us were silent in anticipation.
Even though we had made love before, we both knew how different tonight would be.
I pulled Bones into my arms and kissed her softly.
I walked over to the iPod docking system and hit play.
She smiled as the first notes of Michael Buble's Everything started to play.
I took her into my arms and we enjoyed our first few minutes alone as a married couple.
We started kissing and slowly removing each other's clothes.
I was starting to get frustrated with all of the ribbons on the back of her dress.
"Geez woman did you have to pick such a difficult dress? I mean it is gorgeous but would it kill them to put in a zipper?"
She grinned at me with a devilish little grin and said softly and coyly, 'Too much anticipation for you sweetie?'
Wow, she has changed so much.
I love every bit of it.
She is amazing.
As the last ribbon comes free, we start to show each other how much we love each other.
Laying in bed completely exhausted, I wonder if we just created a new edition to our family.
As I drifted off to sleep, I sent a silent prayer to the heavens.
"Thank you for my angel, and I promise with all of my heart that I will make her happy."
Epilogue
9 months later - Washington Hospital Center
~Bones~
I couldn't help but be amazed looking down at this little creature we created 9 months ago.
Our daughter.
Christine Suzanna Booth.
Named after both of our mothers.
Christine for my mother and Suzanna for Seeley's mother.
I looked up sensing that Seeley's eyes are on me.
He had gone out into the waiting room to announce to our family that our daughter was finally here.
I looked up and my husband was leaning against the doorjamb just watching me looking at our daughter.
~Booth~
When Bones told me that I was going to be a dad again 8 months ago, I realized just how very blessed I am.
My wife dropped the pregnancy test and put her hands over her mouth and with tears in her eyes looked at me.
I was on my way to give her a hug and tell her that it was ok...we'd keep trying, when the most gorgeous sound escaped her lips.
She let out a giggle.
'We're having a baby Seeley' she whispered softly before practically jumping into my arms.
The next 8 months were filled with cravings, occasional mood swings and wedded bliss.
I didn't think I could be happier, until I walked back into our hospital room and saw my angel.
She was bathed in the soft light affixed to the wall behind her bed and was watching our beautiful daughter sleeping.
Every time Christina made one of her little baby noises Temperance's mouth would twitch.
She was rubbing her index finger on our baby's tiny fist and looked so peaceful and happy.
"Every one is so happy for us. They send their love and will come in and see us whenever you are ready to share Christina."
I added the last part with a chuckle.
With the exception of me and Parker, Bones hadn't handed her over to anyone without protest, including the nurses.
My wife just smiled at me and patted the bed next to her.
Our daughter decided to make her grand entrance at the crack of dawn.
5:08 am to be precise.
Neither one of us slept last night and we were both exhausted, obviously she's more tired than I am...after all she did all of the work.
My wife curled herself into my side as I wrapped my arm around her and placed my other hand on our little miracle.
I just lay there thinking about how much my life has changed in the last year.
A year ago I was single.
A year ago I was alone.
A year ago I loved her and she didn't know.
A year ago I was having hallucinations.
I am now married to a woman I love more than I even thought was possible.
I am now a father to both a son I am so proud of an a gorgeous baby girl who has no idea how loved she is yet.
I am now gloriously happy.
I drifted slowly off to sleep holding my two favorite ladies in my arms.
That is how they found us an hour later.
We have my brilliant son to thank for the picture we have of us like that.
My wife and I both awoke slowly to find our family in the doorframe smiling indulgently at us.
My life at this very moment is perfect and I can't wait to see what comes next.
