Disclaimer: I don't own Foreigner, any of the songs, or anything else mentioned.
Author's Note: I had a request for me to post the original version of chapter four. The two endings do not coincide and are definately different. Let me knowwhich ending you liked better. This is the original ending.
The Wedding
As Booth was preparing for the wedding, he decided to turn the radio on to the local classic rock station. At first, he knew only a few songs, but then they played a block party of Foreigner. He began to get his tux and laid it out on the bed. As he was doing this, he heard the most appropriate song, Say You Will.
He began to think of what could happen today and his nerves were starting to rise once again. "What if she laughs at me? Or chooses him over me? Well, I've nothing to lose anymore. Except her friendship, but if she feels the same, I've everything to gain."
Hot Blooded came on and Booth began to dance around the room, just like the time before he was blown up in her kitchen. He never heard the small knock, nor did he see Bones walk in and sit on the bed after closing the door. Finally, the song ended and he turned around to grab his tux so that he could meet David in the other room. They were going to prepare here and then meet the girls at the church.
"Bones! What are you doing here? I thought you guys had already left for the church?"
"No, I was coming to let you know that we were leaving and I couldn't resist watching you play air guitar to our favorite song."
"Was it at least a good show?" Booth asked, watching as she blushed when she remembered his dance across the room.
"The best, as always. But I have to get going before Angela gets suspicious. Thanks for doing this, Booth. It means a lot to me." Tempe stood and moved to be in front of Booth, she wrapped her arms around him and waited for his response, which hesitated only briefly. They held on for a few moments and Bones took a tiny step back. She kissed his cheek, not far from crossing the line between platonic and something else. "Thanks again, Seeley."
With that, she left Booth standing in the middle of his room with a goofy grin on his face. The wedding was now only two hours away and he needed to start preparing if he was to meet David in an hour.
After the men arrived at the church, they were ushered up to the altar. They waited maybe five minutes before the music started and Tempe began to walk down the aisle. Booth's jaw dropped, she looked amazing. He couldn't take his eyes off of her and he nearly missed the cue that he was waiting for.
"If anyone has an objection to the union of these two people, please speak now or forever hold your peace," the Priest stated.
"I object," Booth stated, looking nervous but sounding confident. "Temperance, I made a mistake a couple of years ago. I let you walk away from me and I never told you my feelings. When I received the invitation to the wedding, I knew I had to do something, but when I got here, you just looked so happy. I couldn't say anything then, but I need to say it now. David, I'm sorry. I know I was supposed to be the Best Man, but I can't. Bones, I understand if you never want to see me again, but I love you." With that, he walked down the aisle and out of the door.
There were a few moments of silence and then Tempe began to speak. "Everyone, I know we came here to see a wedding but I can't go through with it. You see, I fell in love with Seeley Booth and I didn't want to acknowledge it. I was in denial and I strung you along, David. I'm so sorry." She was about to leave when she heard David's voice.
"Well, I guess it was a good thing it wasn't really you that I wanted. You see, Temperance, I was only marrying you for the money. All those nights you worked late, you can't really think I sat at home and did nothing, can you? Good riddance, Temperance Brennan and may you have a miserable life with Special Agent Seeley Booth." After he finished saying this, the room began to fill with whispers and it was silenced once again with the sound of her fist connecting and breaking his jaw. With that, she ran out of the church and hailed a taxi that would bring her back to her house.
"Booth, I know you're here. Come and talk to me for a second. Please, Seeley."
Booth poked his head around the corner and gave a strained smile. "Bones shouldn't you be at the reception right now?"
"What reception? After you left, I realized that I was standing I front of the wrong groom. Seeley, since the rehearsal last night, I have wondered what it would be like to be Mrs. Seeley Booth, but I knew that was wrong. I have loved you since we first met but I never wanted to let myself go and actually acknowledge that fact."
"Bones, you're not lying are you? 'Cause once we start, we can't go back."
"No, Seeley. This time, there is no second meaning."
Booth let out a triumphant yelp and pulled her into a kiss that left both of them breathless.
"You have no idea how long I have been waiting to do that."
"Oh, I bet that I do."
"Does this mean you're coming back to D.C with me? Because long distance relationships really don't work out." Booth said feeling apprehensive.
"Where would I stay? Where would I work? What about this place?" Bones asked.
"Live with me. I have a new house, not an apartment. And you can sell this place. As for work, I called Doctor Goodman last night. He said your job would always be waiting for you and Zach's going crazy because he has Hodgins on his team now. He wants to work with you as a co-anthropologist. So, will you come? Parker will be awfully disappointed if you say no." Booth broke for a breath and his cell phone started to ring. He looked at Bones, mouthed Rebecca, and answered the call.
"What do you mean I need to be back in D.C tomorrow?"
"Really? Well I have an idea. There's this beautiful house for sale over here in Colorado and you can get it for a decent price." He waited a few moments while grinning like an idiot. "Okay, we'll show it to you and if you like it, you can move in immediately. Bring Parker when you fly in and call my cell. We'll come pick you up."
He hung up the phone and turned towards Bones. "I know you said you don't want kids, but Rebecca is moving and she offered me full custody of Parker. I told her we could sell her this place and she said that they would fly in tomorrow afternoon. Are you okay with this?"
"Booth, that's the best news I've heard in a while. Well, more like an hour. Coming in a second close to you telling me you loved me. As for kids, I have gotten over that fear and decided that kids would be a great addition to my life."
"Really? Because I always wanted at least three kids. Now about me loving you, let's take care of that before Angela comes back."
The next day, they met Parker and Rebecca. After showing her the house, she replied that she would take it. Later, Booth, Bones, and Parker went to D.C where they would live life as if there was no tomorrow.