Here is the next chapter! It is taking a turn that I didn't expect till I started typing! I hope you enjoy it! Please let me know what you think! Your reviews are greatly appreciated!
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"So where do we start?"
"How about some coffee…"
"Sounds good to me…my head is killing me!"
"I don't know what that means….your head could not kill you."
"Bones…it's an expression…it means I have a really bad headache."
"Oh..yeah…mine hurts too."
"Okay…so let's get coffee and then speak with the concierge….maybe they remember us from last night."
They get some coffee from the continental breakfast bar and walk to the concierge.
"Eww….the smell of food makes my stomach turn…."
"Don't remind me…"
"Excuse me…sir…do you think you could help us?" Temperance addresses the elderly man behind the front desk. He looked to be in his seventies and very exhausted.
"Why yes Mrs. Booth….what can I do for you this morning?"
"My name is Brennan…Dr. Temperance Brennan…."
"Oh…I'm sorry…last night you requested that I call you Mrs. Booth."
Booth grinned behind her. See…she obviously wanted to be his wife last night….surely he could make her want to be his wife again.
"Well that is what I wanted to speak with you about…last night. You see…my partner and I…."
"Ah yes…you two are quite the love birds. It reminds me of when I was younger. My wife and I would often visit the casinos. That is why I still work here. Seeing the happy couples helps me remember her. And if anyone is happy…it would be the two of you….just glowing last night. I am so happy that you got married."
"No…we are not married…and" Temperance looses her cool while talking to the man so Booth steps in…quieting her.
"That is very nice sir. I'm sorry for your lose. We had a little to much to drink last night and don't quite remember what happened. Do you remember if we said where we had gotten married or anything like that?"
"Why yes….it was just right around the corner. The Chapel of Love. The two of you were so enamored. I have never seen anyone so much in love. We'll my shift is about to end and I have to get going but I am so happy for the two of you. Love like that is obvious to everyone around….don't take it for granted while you have it."
And with that the man was gone. Booth turned to look at Brennan. "Do you see now Tempe? Anyone with eyes can see how much we love each other."
"No Booth…it was just the alcohol or the excitement of Vegas talking. It's not real….let's go see what we can find out at the Chapel of Love." Temperance turned away from him with tears in her eyes. She couldn't let him see what this was doing to her. He had already gotten to close to her. He couldn't come any closer. Her walls were starting to break and she couldn't handle that.
With that they turned and walked out of the hotel. I will make you see Bones…we are meant to be.
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They walked around the corner. At the sight of the chapel Temperance suddenly had a flashback.
"Are you sure you want to do this Bones? I know how you feel about marriage and I don't want to force you into something that you don't want to do."
"Is this what you want Seeley?"
"More than anything Temperance."
"Then that is what I want. I want the forever kind of love that we can have. I know it's hard for me sometimes to give in but right now…right here… I am giving in to you. I love you Seeley Booth."
"Bones…Are you okay?" Temperance was brought out of her flash back by Booth's hand on her arm.
"Yes….I'm fine…let's see what we can find out." she sounded colder than she had intended.
"Alright…let's go." Booth's hand found it's familiar place on her back and led her into the small wedding chapel.
A chill ran down Temperance's spine….she couldn't deny there was passion their anymore…so much passion….Maybe someday we can be more than friends…someday I will let him break down those walls….but not yet…not now….
The slowly walked into the chapel. So many feelings rushing over them. There was a familiar presence here. They knew that had been here because in front of them was the chapel in the pictures they had seen. Neither of then quite knew how much had happened here. How much they had confessed to each other or their promise that they would be together forever. Both were deep in thought when a voice called out from behind them.
Both turned to look into the eyes of a middle aged woman. Probably fifty or so with big red hair. She was a kind looking woman who was very thin and very short.
"How may I help you….well wait….if it isn't Mr. and Mrs. Booth…..didn't expect to see you so soon…figured you would be lost in the suite of yours for days. What can I help you to love birds with?"
"Who is it Irene?" A voice called from behind the middle aged women.
"It's Mr. and Mrs. Booth dear." A man came from the door and greeted Booth with a warm handshake.
"Well Mr. Booth, what can I do for you? And how is your lovely bride this morning?"
Temperance blushed as she said she was fine.
"Well…Mr…"
"Tanner….Brad Tanner…. Or you can call me Elvis as most people do."
"Ahh yes...Elvis…I recognize you from our pictures." Booth replied. He felt sort of bad for not remembering the nice gentleman.
"Yes, they turned out well didn't they?" Irene said.
"Quite well…we just had a couple questions for you." Booth answered and turned to Temperance who still had a shocked look on her face.
"Are you okay dear?" Irene asked Temperance.
"I'm fine….just a little lighted headed all the sudden."
"Well let me take you back to get a glass of water…you look a little flush."
"Okay…." Was all Temperance could get out and with that Irene ushered her though the door.
Booth turned to Brad. "I hope she is okay."
"Oh yeah…she will be fine. Irene has a knack for fixing what's wrong. So you had some questions for me you said?"
"Uh yes… last night I came in here with Temperance is that correct?"
"Well yes… you don't remember your wedding…you two were so happy."
"Well see…that's the problem…we don't remember what happened last night and we were trying to figure it all out."
"Well the two of you came in here just as happy as can be. Asked if you could get married. Said you were from out of town and were here on vacation."
"We were happy?"
"Oh yes…quite happy….I haven't ever seen anyone happier to get married here. This place isn't much but most people who come in I just have a feeling they are just doing it as a spur of the moment thing. The way you two looked at each other I knew it was the forever after kind of love and was happy to marry the two of you."
"Were we….had we been…."
"Drinking?"
"Yes…"
"Not as far as I could tell….let me tell you…when people come in here wasted out of their minds, we refuse to marry them. Don't want them waking up to that mistake. But the two of you seemed happy and very sober. I don't know what happened after. Maybe you got drunk then and forgot but here…you were both very sober."
"Are you sure?"
"Yep….we tape all weddings….I can show you if you would like. I can tell when people have had a little too much to drink!"
"That would be great. Can we see it before they get back? I don't know if Temperance could handle that right now."
"Sure….let me go get the tape. I will have Irene keep Temperance occupied for a little while."
With that Brad left the room and left Booth to his thoughts. We weren't drunk when we came to get married…so something must have happened after we left….what though? Why can't we remember? But if she wasn't drunk when she said she would marry me then there is hope…I can make her remember again…I have to make her remember."
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