The reception was a huge success. The entertainment Angela had hired was amazing and the food incredible. The newly married couple shared numerous dances together and with their friends. The alcohol flowed freely, and Angela had arranged for champagne flutes of sparkling cider to be delivered to her and Temperance throughout the evening. Parker, Emma, and Haley had become fast friends, and had spent the evening chasing each other around the ballroom and being silly on the dance floor. As the evening drew to a close, Booth and Brennan slipped away from the party and up to the honeymoon suite Angela had reserved for them.
The couple spent two nights in the honeymoon suite before returning to their apartment to pack for their trip. Booth had cashed in on a few favors from an old Army buddy and gotten them a private bungalow on the ocean in Tahiti. They spent three incredible weeks on the island, enjoying their private beach. The only time they ventured away was to swim with the dolphins their second week there, Booth's wedding present to Brennan.
The vacation ended far too soon for either of their liking, and they soon found themselves returning to their daily routines. The weekend after they returned was their first weekend with Parker. Temperance was now fourteen weeks pregnant, just out of her first trimester, and they had decided to start sharing the pregnancy with the rest of their family and friends. She had told her father and brother shortly after they had gotten home, and Booth had told his parents and siblings already. Parker was the only one left because they had wanted to tell him in person.
Friday evening found her pacing nervously as they waited for Rebecca to drop off Parker. Booth was working on preparing dinner when her pacing caught his attention.
"Bones?" He stood at the entrance to the kitchen with a knowing grin on his face. "You're wearing a hole in the carpet."
She glanced down briefly in confusion before looking up and seeing his grin grow wider. "That's an expression, isn't it?"
"Yep," He walked over and wrapped his arm around her, pulling her into a hug, "it means you're pacing too much. It's going to be fine babe. He's going to be thrilled to be a big brother."
As soon as he finished his sentence the doorbell rang. "I really hope you're right," she sighed as she smoothed a hand over her tummy. He opened the door and nearly got bowled over by an overexcited Parker.
"Hi Dad! How was your trip? I missed you! Did you bring me anything?"
"Parker slow down and give your dad a chance to breathe and answer you," Rebecca chastised gently from the doorway. "Welcome back Seeley," she told him with a smile as she handed over Parker's overnight bag.
"Thanks Becca."
"His homework is in his backpack, he has a book report due next week he needs to get started on. I'll be back to pick him up Sunday night." She leaned down and kissed Parker's forehead. "Have a fun weekend Parks. Be good. I love you."
"Love you too Mom! Bye!" He waved as his mom walked down the hallway, then turned back to the apartment. "Hi Tempe!" He spotted her and made a beeline towards her, throwing his arms around her in a big hug. "I missed you when you were on vacation with Dad."
She smiled. "We missed you too Parker."
He looked between his dad and Tempe. "So, did you bring me anything?"
Booth laughed and ruffled his hair. "Sure did bub. Have a seat on the couch with Tempe and I'll be right back." He disappeared down the hallway, and when he returned Parker was sitting on the couch as instructed but bouncing impatiently. Booth handed his son the small gift bag and sat down next to Brennan on the couch, chuckling as Parker tore into the tissue paper.
"Oh cool!" Parker exclaimed as he pulled out a necklace with a shark tooth as the pendant. "Is it real?"
"Sure is buddy." Booth helped him slip the black cord over his head. "There's one more thing that wouldn't really fit in the bag."
Parker looked up at him curiously. "What is it?"
Brennan took a deep breath as Booth squeezed her hand encouragingly. "How do you feel about being a big brother Parker?" She asked softly.
He looked back and forth at both of their faces before his eyes lit up and he grinned. "Really? When?"
Brennan laughed in relief and rested a hand on her tummy. "Not for a little while yet, probably in November."
"Cool! I always wanted a little brother!" Parker exclaimed.
"Now it could be a girl bub," Booth cautioned.
"That's okay. Jimmy Collins has a little sister too, and she's not too annoying," the adults laughed as Parker shrugged. "Hey dad?"
"Yeah bub?"
"What's for dinner?" Parker grinned.
Booth laughed as Brennan just shook her head with a smile. "We're making our own pizzas tonight," he explained as he stood. "I thought you might want to do your own toppings."
"Awesome," Parker hurried into the kitchen.
Booth turned back to Brennan with a smile and a kiss. "Told you, you had nothing to worry about."
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