CHAPTER 5

Angela strode into her office and found her looking over the brochure for the umpteenth time.

"Aruba. Someone going on a vacation with her hot and sexy partner?"

"Actually, we are going on a family vacation. Me, Seeley and Parker. We leave November 10th." Tempe replied as she put the brochure into her drawer and looked at her watch. Only 10:30am

"That is so sweet. You sure do have a great guy. Two great guys."

"I sure do."

"I finished that drawing you asked me to do. I will have the simulations done after lunch. Speaking of lunch want to go out? I feel the need to get out of the place today."

"Oh Ange, I would love to but.."

"Ah, I've been replaced as best friend." Tossing her head back and putting her arm over her forehead, Angela definitely had a knack for drama.

"You will always be my best female friend." Tempe reassured her.

"Hey, if I had a choice of going out to lunch with me, who by the way is extraordinary company, and going with Seeley Booth, I too would choose the latter." Ange winked at her friend and walked out of Tempe's office.

At 12:08pm Seeley knocked on Tempe's door ready for lunch.

"I'm starved. Let's go," he announced as he clapped his hands in the unique way he does.

"And a hello to you to," Tempe mumbled as she kissed him on the lips.

"I'm sorry. I'm just extra hungry today." He returned the kiss but lingered on her lips a moment longer that she did on his.

As they were eating lunch at Wong Foo's Seeley sat back and wiped his face with his napkin.

"I've been thinking. A family vacation is great and I wouldn't have it any other way ….."

"But." Tempe interrupted.

"But, I was thinking that it might be good to invite some else along to watch Parker at night if we want to go out. I know hotels have babysitting services but I don't think I could leave him with a stranger. Have you made the reservations yet?"

"No. Who were you thinking of?"

"Rosa. I wanted to talk to you first before I asked her if she would like to come."

"Seeley, that is a great idea. And this would be a good chance for us all to get to know her better. Well, mostly me, I mean."

"I'll talk to her tonight." Seeley was relieved that Tempe was offended that he wanted to bring someone along on our first family vacation. Movie stars and royalty bring the nanny along on vacation, so can we?

Seeley talked to Rosa that night and she was thrilled to be included. He called Tempe and advised her to make reservations for four. Rosa in one room and him, Tempe and Parker in another but make them joining or side-by-side he asked. Tempe did just that and was very excited when the tickets arrived at her office a few days later.

I really am a lucky girl to have Seeley Booth in my life. And I don't believe in luck. Oh, stop trying to rationalize this Tempe. You're lucky and that's that.

Parker was beyond himself with excitement when hid dad told him they were going on vacation.

"Oh Daddy, can we build a sandcastle on the beach?"

"We sure can."

"Can Tempe, me and Rosa burry you in the sand?"

"We'll see buddy." Oh great, buried in the sand

They woke early to the sound of Parker talking to his stuffed animals.

"Now you be good, when I go vacation. Daddy said you can't come because you will get sand everywhere. I think daddy doesn't know how he is talking about. Your pretend and not get sand everywhere."

"Is that too sweet or what?" Seeley said as he whispered to Tempe who was snuggled in beside him listening as well.

"Sure is."

"Time to get going. Don't want to miss the plane." Seeley said as he hopped in the shower. Tempe quickly jumped up and hopped into the shower as well.

""Hey, we're conserving water," Tempe said as she started to wash his chest.

He couldn't reply because his mouth was busy kissing her.

"Daddy? Daddy? Where are you?" Parker called out as he made his way towards the bathroom.

"I'm in the shower. I will be out in five minutes. Go back to your room and play until I get out."

"Tempe? Tempe? Where are you?"

"I'm in the bathroom brushing my teeth."

"Will he come in here Seeley?"

"No. We answered him, he will go play but I need to finish what I came in here for before he DOES come back."

"OK, just showering." Tempe muttered. She knew that although this was the first time they were interrupted, it would not be the last.