Sorry if it's been too romantic-y so far, I'll try to add other things in later chapters. Please review!

Booth:

The ride to the diner was quiet. We have so many memories in this car and I was thinking about all of them. We made some small talk but she's never been very good that that and I could tell the conversation we were about to have was on her mind.

We sat down at our usual table and ordered our food. I opened my mouth to ease us into the conversation but she cut me off, "Booth, do you love me?"

I sat back in my chair, surprised, at her straightforwardness. Even after 8 years of knowing Bones she still found ways to catch me off guard. It took me a few seconds to weigh my options. Option 1 was to tell her the truth and, knowing she can't feel the same way, she turns me down. Option 2 was to lie and then we'd really never get anywhere. I decided that it was always better to tell the truth so I went with the first one, "Yes I do, Bones. I know I turned you down when I was with Hannah but it's always been you. Since the day I met you I knew I was in love with you. And I know you don't believe in love and that you turned me down already but can't you at least give me a chance? And now with the baby coming we need to plan some kind of a future for us. I have to be involved in my child's live. You know that, Bones. Please don't take him or away from me." I could feel tears forming under my eyes just thinking about it. She reached over and took my hands between hers. I looked up to see her eyes filled with tears too. Oh great, I thought. Now I've made her cry too.

"I would never do that to you, Booth. You will be as involved as you want with our baby. And you're right. I don't believe in love the way you do but if I did I would definitely be in love with you. Yes, I turned you down but I changed my mind, remember? And I know you still might not want to but I'd like you to give me a second chance. Because I love you too, Booth. In my own way."

I don't think I'd ever be as happy for the rest of my life as I was when she said that to me. The tears rolled down my face, but they were happy tears, not tears of sadness. She looked rejected, misreading my face, and gathered up her stuff to leave.

"I hope we can still work together," was all she said as she pushed open the door. I stared after in shock. Not really understanding what was going on. Did she not think I would accept her love and she had made it all up? Suddenly, I realized that she thought I was crying out of sadness because I couldn't take her. I grabbed my coat, slammed some money on the table and raced out behind her. I caught her halfway down the street and I spun her around to face me.

"I love you more than you'll ever know, Bones. And I want to be with you for the rest of my life." She looked worried. "I'm not proposing," I added quickly, "I know you don't believe in marriage. But I want to be as big of a part of this pregnancy as you are. I know how hard it is to raise a child without being a couple so that won't work for me this time. You asked for a second chance but it's really me that needs to ask you. Will YOU give ME a second chance?" She stood frozen for a second, and then smiled. I smiled back and kissed her. It was perfect.

We got back in the car and headed back to the lab. "So what are we going to do when the baby comes?" she asked.

"Well I'm not kidding, Bones. I really want to be a part of this. Every part of it. I want to come to the doctor's appointments, be there when you're sick, and help you with whatever you need."

She smiled, "We should live together."

I was a bit shocked by her request but I had been thinking about it, "Yes I think that would be best, especially when we have to take care of a child. So do you want to move into my place or do you want me to move into yours?"

"Well we both still have leases on our apartments so for now let's keep living separately."

"Ok. You're right. That sounds logical." It was hard to hide my disappointment and I could see hers too.

"But since we are in the beginning of our relationship it would be natural for us not to want to be apart." She said slowly. I could see an idea working in her head. "So I could stay at your place for a while. If you don't mind."

We pulled up to the Jeffersonian and I leaned over to give her another kiss. "That sounds great."

"Ok well I'll see you later. I should get back in to the lab because I still have things to do."

"You really should take it easy in your…condition, you know."

"Booth, I am perfectly capable of working while pregnant. Especially since I'm not that far along yet." I knew I wouldn't be able to stop her. "So what are we going to tell people about us?" I hadn't thought of that.

"Let's wait to tell them about everything, at least until you're farther along in your pregnancy. I know you only told Angela, so just make sure she keeps a secret."

"I'll tell her. Thanks Booth, this was a great lunch." She smiled and I grinned back as she got out of the car and waved goodbye.