Disclaimer: I'm just borrowing them for a little writing fun. They're not mine.
A/N: NOW! The chapter you've all been waiting for! I hope this lives up to all of your expectations! Thank you all for all the wonderful reviews! It's because of all the awesome reviews I got in less than 12 hours that I decided to update earlier than I expected. (about 10 hours sooner) So, without further ado… I present to you from Bones' point of view… THE BIG MOMENT! :)
I was shocked and confused when Angela pulled up to the Jeffersonian. "Ange, what are we doing here? I thought you said we weren't working today…"
"We're not working, sweetie. Just trust me." She smiled. "Let's go."
After getting out of Angela's car, we started towards the entrance to the lab. A small boy with blond hair in a navy blue mini tux came walking out towards us. After a moment I realized it was Parker. I looked over at Angela. "What is Parker doing here and why is he dressed in a tux?"
"Quit over analyzing everything, sweetie. Just go with the flow and trust me." She smiled and ushered me forwards.
"Bones! You look so beautiful!" Exclaimed the boy as he arrived in front of us.
"Thank you, Parker. You look handsome." I smiled and gave the boy a hug.
"I am here to escort you, m'lady." He smiled brightly and proffered his little arm. It was a little awkward trying to link arms and walk with a 10-year-old boy, but we managed somehow. He led me to the doors, and then insisted I stop while he opened the door for me.
I looked behind me to find that Angela was nowhere in sight. I wonder where she went. I turned back to Parker, who was gallantly holding the door open for me. I stepped through to be met by Booth, who looked exquisite in a tux that matched Parker's. The only difference was that Booth had a rose pinned to his front lapel, matching the roses that adorned my own clothing. Booth looked incredibly handsome in a navy blue tux, even more handsome than the black and white traditional tux. I smiled nervously at him as he stepped forward and took my hand in his, kissing the back of it.
"Wow, Bones… you look beautiful." He said softly.
"Thank you. You look very handsome, Booth." I responded.
"Your table is this way." Parker said as he led us towards the platform.
My eyes opened in awe as I took in my surroundings. Everything was decorated in soft pink and red roses matching the dress I wore, and streamers matching Booth's tux. The exam tables and equipment had all been moved off the platform, and in the center was a small round table covered in a navy blue cloth. There were candles atop the table, as well as a vase of pink and red roses, and the lights were dimmed. Once we reached the table, Booth pulled out a chair for me and I gracefully accepted, then he took the seat across from me.
"Your meal will be ready shortly." Announced Parker, and took his leave.
I looked at Booth and asked, "What's the special occasion?"
Booth smiled his charm smile, the one that always seemed to melt my metaphoric heart. "Every day I'm with you is a special occasion, Bones."
We enjoyed a few minutes of light conversation, until Parker, and an unexpected guest appeared with our meal.
"Dinner is served." I heard the thick accent in his voice and instantly recognized him.
"Gordon-Gordon!" Booth exclaimed. "What a pleasant surprise… you prepared this meal for us?"
"Indeed I did, Agent Booth. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to make dinner for the two of you after finding out that you finally got together! I was beginning to wonder if the two of you would ever see the light of day." He joked.
I listened to the two men in amusement as Gordon placed plates of food in front of us, then proceeded to pour us both a glass of sparkling cider.
"Thank you," I managed to say when Gordon handed me and Booth the glasses.
"No need to thank me, just promise to enjoy your meal." He smiled and disappeared as quickly as he appeared.
The food was exquisite. The best meal I'd had in a long time. I was impressed with how good of a chef Gordon had become since leaving his profession as a psychologist. Psychology was a soft science, so I was happy that he was doing something better with his time than psycho-babble nonsense. I looked up and met Booth's gaze. There was something different lingering in the depths of his dark chocolate eyes. I couldn't quite figure out what it was, but something inside me was telling me that the night wasn't even close to an end. Booth would say it was my 'gut,' but I never believed in that sort of thing.
Once our dishes had been cleared, Booth came to my side to offer his hand to help me out of my chair. I never saw the point in chivalry when I was perfectly capable of doing things for myself, but I didn't want to disappoint Booth, so I obliged him. Once we were standing, four of my interns appeared also wearing tuxes, and carried away the table and chairs. That was when my curiosity was piqued. Why would they go through so much trouble for me and Booth to have a romantic dinner?
Then I heard it. Soft music drifted through the lab. Booth held his hand out to me. "Would you like to dance?" He asked with a playful smile. All rationality must have left, because not a moment sooner was I in his arms, dancing to the soft and rhythmic music. A normal and rational Temperance Brennan wouldn't be dancing with her partner on a cleared platform in her work place, but I was determined to do as Angela had asked and 'go with the flow.' They had apparently worked very hard on this evening, and I didn't want to ruin it.
I felt Booth's breath on my cheek as he whispered in my ear. "I love you, Temperance."
I held onto him tighter and leaned in to kiss him softly. "I love you." I responded quietly.
When the song ended Booth took my hand and led me down the platform. It was then that I noticed a pathway lined out with rose petals on either side. "Where are we going?" I asked.
He looked over at me with a smile, but didn't respond. We followed the path of rose petals until we reached an exit decorated with more roses. The door was propped open and I could see the path of flowers continuing on. When we reached our destination I eagerly looked around, seeing that we were in the Jeffersonian gardens. I didn't see anyone, but there was a beautifully decorated arch near the fountain. Booth leaned down to my ear and whispered, "I'll be right back, don't go anywhere." Then he was gone.
I stood there looking around the gardens, anticipation welling up inside me. What was about to happen? I had a feeling it was something big. I was startled out of my thoughts by someone linking arms with me. I looked over to find it wasn't Booth. It was my father. "Dad? What are you doing here?" I asked.
"You look beautiful, Tempe." Was his only response. Then I heard music being played over speakers that had been meticulously placed throughout the garden. I recognized the song as "Canon in D" by Johann Pachelbel. I looked at my father, but he just smiled, and then led me the rest of the way down the rose path to the archway. It finally dawned on me what was going on. Booth was standing under the archway with Caroline Julian. I watched as more people started appearing out of the background scenery and formed a circle around the arch. All of my friends were here; they were all smiling at me. I looked at Booth. He looked nervous, like he was trying to anticipate my next move. I was in awe. Everything was perfect; it was everything I had wanted in a wedding. Something small, with the people I cared about most… and most of all; Booth was the one I would be marrying. I smiled at him as my dad led me the last few steps and handed me off to Booth, who was still looking incredibly nervous.
I leaned in and whispered, "I should kick your ass, Booth, but it'll have to wait for later." I kissed his cheek and backed up to stand in front of him. I looked over at Caroline, who had apparently gotten herself an officiator's license. She had a grin so large on her face, that I thought she might have a heart attack right there on the spot.
"Cherie, it's about time you two saw the light… Now, if I may begin."
I'd have to admit, most of what Ms. Julian had to say fell upon deaf ears. I was so wrapped up in the emotions going through me as I stared into the depths of Booth's eyes that I didn't even realize my cue to speak. "Bones, this is when you say 'I do.'" Booth whispered with a hint of laughter in his eyes.
I looked at Caroline, who repeated her last line. "Do you, Temperance Brennan, take Seeley Booth to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
I smiled and looked back at Booth, who was waiting nervously for me to say something. "Yes, I do."
"Do you, Seeley Booth, take Temperance Brennan to be your lawfully wedded wife?" I heard her say next.
A large and cheesy grin spread across his face. "Absolutely."
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. Now kiss the bride. I've been waiting for this moment for years!" Exclaimed the happy southern woman.
Booth pulled me into his arms and we kissed. It wasn't a passionate kiss, but it was a kiss full of promise and love. I heard the cheers erupt around us. I pulled back to look at Booth, and all of our friends. "I… I don't know what to say… This was… everything was perfect. Thank you."
Angela was the first to speak. "Oh, sweetie! I knew you would love this!"
"I was afraid you'd sock us all in the nose and run out of here," Hodgins said.
"Angela did this, didn't she?" I looked at Booth for confirmation.
He nodded and gave me his charm smile again. "After she told me what her plans were, I couldn't turn her down. It was exactly the kind of wedding you talked about having. I just hoped you wouldn't kill me for keeping it a secret."
"Oh, I won't kill you… but you'll get what's coming to you later." I smirked.
I felt two little arms encircle my waist and I turned to see Parker. I leaned down and hugged him tightly. "Welcome to our family, Bones!"
I smiled at the boy. "Thank you, Parker."
A/N: Okay! I hope I did this chapter justice! I hope you all enjoyed Angela's plans! I think a quiet little wedding like this would be PERFECT! And I thought it would be more fun if Bones found out when it was 'happening' that it was her wedding! I MUST HAVE FEEDBACK ON THIS CHAPTER! I want to know what everyone thought! I worked so hard to make it as perfect as I could! :)
