I just have to say that when I was writing the story, I wrote this chapter just so I had an excuse to use the quote below. Sad, ain't it :-P It's short and not the best, but like I said - you'll LOVE the epilogue :-D :-D

Chapter Five: No Regrets

A few months later - August

What is there in the vale of life
Half so delightful as a wife,
When friendship, love and peace combine
To stamp the marriage bond divine?
William Cowper

Temperance smoothed down the front of her dress while admiring herself in the mirror. The classic white was sleeveless, the top of which hugged her upper body, the bottom which flowed out, one end stopping short at her mid-thigh, the other side cascading down to her heel. White roses adorned her hair, pulled up in a French twist, hidden slightly by the veil. Around her neck was a three stone pendant, given to her on Mothers Day by Parker, Beth and Booth. Each stone was representative of their corresponding birth months.

A knock on the door pulled her from the mirror, and she turned to see Angela peeking her head in. Temperance smiled and waved her in. "So, no regrets?" Angela asked, watching her closest friend carefully.

Temperance smiled, shrugging her shoulders, palms up. "None at all," she said, and Angela shared her grin. "Though, logically speaking, you would think…"

"Sweetie, spare me the logic," Angela said, pulling a disgusted face. Then her expression brightened again. "After all, you're getting married today," she said, a small squeal of excitement.

Temperance grinned, and turned once more to the mirror, straightening out her dress. "This dress is fine, right?" she asked, biting her lip worriedly.

Angela rolled her eyes and latched on to her friends arm, dragging her out of the room. "We've been over this before, sweetie, it's perfect. Booth's jaw will drop."

"Well I would hope not," Temperance said, feigning shock, her hand flying to her mouth. Angela chuckled. Ever since Elizabeth, and Booths' return, her best friend had become less and less literal, opening up to the world and its strange phrases, using the words "I dont know what that means" a lot less.

Side by side, they walked to the doors that led outside, where the others were waiting for them. Angela took Temperance's hand and squeezed it before walking to her husbands side.

"Wow, Dr. Brennan, you look…" Hodgins began, taking in the sight of his friend, up until Angela thwacked him on the arm lightly. He grinned and tilted his head back to kiss his wife gently. The music cued, and they exchanged a glance before smiling at Temperance and then they made their way out the door, into the gorgeous gardens that lay on the other side.

Russ stepped forward from where he had been lurking, looping his arm around his sisters. "You look gorgeous, Tempe," he said, kissing his sister on the forehead. The pitch in the music changed, and, smiling, the pair of them exited the doors, in step with the music.

The sunlight shone down on them, throwing light off of Temperance in an angel like fashion. She had the pleasure of seeing her husband-to-be, clad in his crisp military uniform, look up at her, his eyes wide and hungry, glowing and passionate. His lips parted slightly in awe. Her heart thudded in her chest, and she felt like she were floating. When they reached the front, Russ released her arm, kissing her on the cheek before moving to stand next to Hodgins, clamping Booth on the shoulder gently as he passed him.

Temperance held out her hands, and Booth took them, interlacing his fingers with hers. As the priest began speaking, he leaned down to whisper in her ear, "Thank you." She smiled up at him, the words of the priest going in one ear and out the other as all the world fell away except for her – almost – husband.

XxX

Temperance felt the large smile on her face as the song started and Booth pulled her into his embrace, rocking her slowly. Throughout the night, she had had little time with her husband as various guests pulled the two in opposite directions. As they danced, he leaned his forehead against hers, their height difference made up for by the silver heels gracing her feet.

"You look amazing," he murmured as he rocked her back and fourth, spinning her against the dance floor, both of them oblivious to the flashes of cameras as they went. She smiled at him in thanks, and he kissed the top of her nose. "So how does it feel to be Mrs. Booth?" he asked.

"Weird," she admitted, her laugh small. He chuckled lightly. She continued, "But right." Booth grinned and he spun her out from him, and then back into his embrace. His gaze focused on something over her head, and a grin broke out across his face, even wider than the last. "Look," he said, spinning around so that she could see. She leaned slightly out

There, on the dance floor behind them, a young Parker was carefully leading now year (and one month) old Beth in small dance steps, rocking her back and fourth gently on the floor. Temperance felt the tears glisten in her eyes as she looked back to her husband. "We're a real family now," she said, and he kissed the top of her forehead.

"Yes," he said, brushing a stray tear away with his thumb. "We are."

XxX

Tomorrow is the last - the epilogue :( Hope you enjoyed this chapter - you'll adore the epilogue! (I think...I hope...I'm pretty sure, haha!)

Ponies: Glad you liked the cuteness. Well, they didnt do anything in bed - just cuddled, hehe. And jeesh, I couldnt even begin to pronounce that! Haha. I wouldnt know where to start! Unfortunatley, I'm not writing about the videos, because I couldnt pull that off very well :-\ Let your imagination take its course ;-) As for my break...we'll see. You can always PM me sometime and pester me to write more - I wouldn't mind some encouragement, haha.

Someone: Jeesh, a "valley full of happy little elves in tutus singing nursery ryhmes in order to coax a baby giant to sleep on a blanket of magic fluff whilst unicorns frolick overhead in cotton candy clouds" sounds insane! But I love the mental image ;) Hope you liked this chapter as well! Thanks for read/reviewing!

Rae: Aww, I'm sorry, but there's nothing else I could think of to do with this story, and keep it sane! I'm glad you liked it though, I'm sure the last chapter will make you happy, and I hope this one did too! Thanks for read/reviewing!

Lori: glad I could make your day :) I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Yes, its sad, only one more left :( Thanks again for read/reviewing!

Fanfictionmonster: Glad you liked it! Hope this chapter was just as loving :) Thanks for read/reviewing!