So here we go folk's chapter 2.

Disclaimer: Yep, you guessed it, still don't own them.

Chapter 2

Booth and Brennan stepped into the ball room to thunderous applause and a standing ovation. Above them was a banner saying "Congratulations Booth and Brennan". Confused they entered the room and looked at each other for answers, finding none they looked to the room full of people. On the stage before them was Cullen, who began a speech.

"Well, Agent Booth, Dr. Brennan come up here then"

As they headed towards the stage, Cullen continued.

"We're all here this evening to celebrate an outstanding achievement, an achievement reached by our very own, Special Agent Seeley Booth and his partner Dr Temperance Brennan." Everyone applauded; Booth and Brennan still looked confused.

"Now as we all know, Booth and Dr Brennan along with her associates make one hell of a team, and tonight we are here to celebrate that partnership, and the fact that they have obliterated the FBI's cases solved per year record. Having successfully solved and prosecuted more cases than anyone before, not only in this past year but during their partnership, cases that without this teams input may never have been solved. These two have saved countless lives and locked up serial killers on a more than regular basis. So without further ado, I hand you over to Angela Montenegro of the Jeffersonian to start the evening."

There was a round of applause as Angela approaches the stand. Brennan and Booth were now sitting on chairs placed right at the front of the stage; there was no hiding away tonight.

Angela smiled at the partners to her right before addressing the crowd.

"Hello, my names Angela Montenegro, I work at the Jeffersonian, with Brennan, I'm a certified member of the squint squad."

Brennan and Booth smiled as the audience laughed.

"Brennan and Booth are the most dedicated partners, not only to their work but to each other, whether they're flying to Las Vegas to solve a double homicide or travelling to New Orleans just to make sure their partner is ok," said Angela as she raised an eyebrow in Booths direction.

Memories and feelings were beginning to surface for Brennan and Booth, who were trying desperately to not look embarrassed.

"As Brennan's best friend I have no shame in admitting that I am not Brennan's only best friend. She and Booth share an unbreakable bond which has been pushed to some extremes over the years. Weather simply disagreeing on a case or on each others love life, these two manage to come through relatively unscathed."

Booth looked oven to Brennan who was listing to Angela intently, he smiled sweetly at his partner, in a way he was glad she couldn't see, then he turned his attention back to Angela.

"When Booth was kidnapped by serial killers, Brennan went above and beyond to find her partner. She wouldn't rest until she had found him and she knew he was safe."

The memories came flooding back to them both. Brennan's stomach flipped as she thought of how close she came to losing him. Angela took a breath before continuing.

"I'll tell ya, I've only seen one other person show more concern over a missing…well anything. And that was Booth when he heard that Brennan and Hodgins had been taken by the grave digger."

Booth tensed up at the mere mention of the grave digger, and Brennan's breathing hitched a little. Sensing her fear, Booth slowly moved his hand and placed it on hers grasping it tightly. Brennan was shocked for a split second, and then she welcomed his gesture.

Angela looked more emotional at this point as her own memories of that experience began to surface. She took a pause before carrying on.

"Although it is hard for me to talk about this experience, I feel it is important in explaining Brennan and Booth's ever strengthening partnership. Booth's reaction to the news of his partner's abduction was strong to say the least. He was like a man possessed, the concern and emotion in his eyes told me that he truly cared for Brennan, and in that moment I thought he would gladly take a bullet to the chest if it would bring her back safely."

Brennan looked at Booth, quite shocked at what Angela had observed; Booth leaned over to whisper in Brennan's ear.

"I would you know, I'd take a bullet for you any day" he said in all sincerity.

Brennan was overcome; she had to resist the strong urge to kiss him there and then. She settled for a smile, a smile that told him how grateful she was.

"So" Angela continued. "I think you can all see why these two deserve to be honoured tonight, as the most successful and dedicated partnership the FBI has ever seen." she raised her glass and the crowed followed suite.

Brennan turned to Booth, and found he was staring at her, with a look of pure love and admiration. Which was somewhat lost on Brennan. She simply smiled coyly.

"What Booth?" she whispered, still smiling.

"Nothing, it's just…"

Just as he was trying to find the right words Hodgins stepped up to the microphone.

"Hello, I'm Dr Jack Hodgins; I also work at the Jeffersonian with Dr Brennan."

Booth stopped talking and looked away, relived that he didn't have to explain why he was staring intently at his partner.

"The first time I really witnessed just how close these two are, was almost two years ago. During the Cugini case. Being blown up still didn't stop Booth from rushing to his partner's side."

Again Brennan turned to Booth, now she was the one staring at him with a look of love and admiration. Hearing about their experiences had stirred up emotion she didn't even know she had. And suddenly she was very aware of Booth's proximity as he leaned in to whisper to her

"After we're done here we need to talk"

Brennan gulped quietly, and shot her head towards Hodgins direction.

"When I was buried underground with Dr. Brennan, I began to realize just how much faith she has in Booth, and although she will say she doesn't believe in faith, I know she believes in Booth with all her heart. They have been through so much together, and if anyone deserves this award it's them. So I hand you over to deputy director Cullen to present the award"

The crowd of agents and squints applauded. Brennan noticed that the entire staff of the Jeffersonian must be in the room along with every FBI agent in the DC area.

Cullen stood up with a large glass object in his hand. He approached the microphone

"From a personal standpoint, I would just like to say that without these two I would never have known who was responsible for my daughter's death, so Booth, Dr Brennan, thank you, for everything"

Booth nodded towards Cullen.

"So without further ado, I present this award to the most successful partnership in FBI history"

There was a thunderous applause as Booth stood. He reached his hand out to help Brennan to her feet. A spark of electricity coursed though her body as his hand locked with hers. She expected him to let go, but instead he intertwined his fingers with her own, letting go only to collect the award and shake Cullen's hand. The crowd cheered and applauded making the two feel rather embarrassed.

Brennan and Booth headed off the stage into the crowd and separated to mingle and accept congratulations from their colleges. They hardly took their eyes off each other, continually turning back to smile at one another; this was going to be a long night.

Have no fear chapter 3 will be here… soon.