CHAPTER 8

After lunch, Tempe and Rosa packed up some water and headed off to catch the bus outside of the hotel that would take them to town.

Seeley also packed up some water, hats, swimsuits, towels, camera and headed to the front desk of the hotel to find out about renting a car to go sightseeing.

"So what car should we ask for buddy?"

Even at four years of age his daddy had him well trained, "Mustang vertable daddy! What else IS there?" Parker answered with only the enthusiasm a male could have about an automobile.

"That's my boy." He scooped him up. "Go ahead and ask," Seeley said to his son as he held him up on his shoulders.

"One Mustang Vertable, pleeze."

The girl looked at Parker and then at Seeley.

"Mustang vertable?" she enquired.

"We would like to rent a car and my son would like to know if you have any Mustangs available."

"Actually sir, we have two but one is out right now. We have a Red, 2004 convertable, automatic."

"Wel'll take it. Oh and I will need a booster seat for my son."

"Ricardo will get the keys for you, it is right out front."

"Thank you." Hey, buddy, we have our Mustang Vertable."

Seeley got Parker buckled in the back, threw their bag on the front seat and climbed in. He was waiting until Parker was a bit older before he bought one. He loved the sound of the engine. He started to get tingles throughout his body and he lowered his sunglasses and turned the key. Music to my ears

Tempe and Rosa arrived in town 15 minutes later. There was so much to look at and everyone wanted them to buy THEIR stuff. The bought some souvenirs, jewlery and Tempe bought a wood carving of a man and woman kneeling. The mid day sun was intense and they welcomed the shade of the only park in town. Tempe then spotted the casino across the street.

"What do you think?" she asked Rosa as she pointed to the sign that said CASINO.

"Sure." They both strolled into the refreshingly cool casino, ordered a drink and strarted to play the slots.

The Booth boys roared along in their favourite car, taking in the gentle winded breeze that helped make the scorching sun a bit more tolerabel. They climbed the steps of the California Lighthouse, viewed the Natural Bridge which the ocean had carved out of the rocks over millions of years and hiked around the rock formations on the North Shore of the Island which is uninhabited. They then made their way to Baby Beach, an inlet of very warm, shallow, crystal blue water. They built a sandcastle and then went for a swim. Seeley could see Parker was starting to get tired and as soon as he pulled out of the parking lot, Parker was fast asleep.

Parker was still sleeping when they returned to the hotel. He parked the car and carried his son back to the room. He laid him down on the bed and thought he might join him but only for a little while.

Two hours later Tempe and Rosa arrive back at the rooms to a sleeping father and son.

Tempe whispered to Rosa, "Come see this."

Both of them "Awwwwwed" as they saw Parker curled up against his dad.

"We should let them sleep," whispered Rosa.

Tempe nodded her head in agreement. They went into Rosa's room and sifted through their bags and then decided they were ready for dinner. As they were changing Seeley and Parker woke up.

"Hello sleepyheads," Tempe said as she joined them on the bed.

"What time is it?" Seeley asked as he rubbed his eyes.

"5:30pm. Rosa and I were just getting ready to go for dinner, you guys coming?"

"We'll meet you there, we need to change."

"See you in a bit," said Tempe as she leaned over and kissed Parker on his cheek and Seeley on his lips.

After dinner there was a movie playing for the kids in the main lounge and Parker asked if he could go.

"I'll take him Seeley," Rosa announced before Parker leaped out of his seat.

"Thank you Rosa."

"Would you like me to put him in your bed tonight?" Rosa asked quietly once Parker was out of hearing range.

"Yes. Thank you. Rosa you are one of a kind." And he smiled his charm smile at her. Even Rosa was drawn in with that smile.

"Let's go for a drive," Seeley announced as he got up and took Tempe's hand.

They drove to the Lighthouse and climed to the top. They were alone. Tourists came during the day to see the sights around them. Seeley Booth and Temperance Brennan came at night for another reason.

Once at the top, Seeley flung off his shorts and immediately removed Tempe's underwear from under her dress. No words were spoken. She went to take his shirt off and he stopped her with his hands which then moved downwards. She arched her back, tensed up and then seconds later she let out a moan that echoed throught the lighthouse. A rampage of shivers ran through her body. Still no words were spoken. I wish someone would come running up the stairs With the thought of being caught in her mind she felt her body start to tingle all over.

Seeley hugged her softly and ran his fingers through her hair, silence still between them. He kissed her with lips only then gazed into her eyes for a few moments. He leaned over and grabbed the small pile of clothes that lay on the ground. He then took her hand and headed down the stairs a few steps in front of her. He opened the car door for her and she got in, with a look of bewilderment still on her face.

They arrived back at the hotel and as he put the car into park Tempe broke the unusual silence.

"You never cease to amaze me Seeley Booth."

"You inspire me to think outside of the box, Temperance Brennan. Anyone can make love in a bed or on a couch." His voice stopped and his eyes widened. "You are not an ordinary womam Tempe."

She flashed him a looked that made him realize he should keep talking and soon.

"You are an extraordinary woman. I want to experience the not so ordinary things with you." His voice stopped again. Tempe was OK with that. She had never been called extraordinary before and that coupled with Seeley saying her full name, she felt inspired.

"Let's go for another drive, but this time I do the driving," Tempe announced as she got out and walked over to the driver's side. Not moving for him to get out, he scooted over to the passenger's side.

Seeley being an investigator and able to read between the lines of what most people we saying, he knew her words had double meaning. Liking that Tempe was the one taking charge got him even more enthusiastic about their adventure, and was more than willing to relinguish the driving to her.

"How do we get to the rocks?" Tempe asked as she pulled out of the parking lot.

"The rocks?"

"Parker said you and him went climbing on some rocks."

"The North side of the island. Turn left at these lights."

During the drive Seeley took the opportunity to watch Tempe. Her hair blowing in the breeze, her face glowing with excitement.

"WOW!, This sure is different from the south side," Tempe exclaimed as she turned off the engine. They were alone again in the warm dark night.

"The waves are too high and rough to build anything over here," Seeley said as Tempe touched his knee.

"Oh really," she whispered as she reached both hands towards his shorts button and zipper.

"Tempe ... what are you ... doing?" He didn't wait for or really want an answer, instead he reached to his side and reclinded his seat a bit, closed his eyes and felt his body go totally relaxed.

Tempe put her hand in his as they made their way back to the hotel.

He gently rubbed his thumb over her hand.

Of all the things we have done tonight, why does THAT make me feel the 'most'? His hands can be so rough and wild one moment and then as soft as a feather the next

As they pulled back into the hotel parking lot, and Tempe got out of the car, Seeley jumped out and scooted around to meet her.

"Not so fast," he said as he held out his arms to block her.

"We're not done." His hands still on the car on either side of her he kissed her with love, not lust or passion. It wasn't meant to lead to something else sexually, it was meant to say he loved her with all of his being. Tempe not good at reading people in general read his kiss to a "T". She respsonded with the same love.

"Let's go see if Paker is finished watching the movie," Seeley said as they got out of the car.

They walked over to where the movie was playing and saw Rosa and Parker coming out.

"Daddy, the movie was Happy Feet. The one with the dancing Penguin!"

"Was it good?"

"Yes, it was really funny."

"Are you tired yet bud?"

"No daddy, remember we had that long sleep?"

"Of course, the long sleep, how could I forget?" Who cares about the long sleep, I am tired NOW. Oh to be four years old again and have a limitless amount of energy

"How about a family game of Marco Polo in the pool?" Tempe asked everyone.

"Can we daddy, can we?"

"We sure can Parker. Let's go get our swimsuits on."

"Rosa, you coming?" asked Tempe.

"Nah, you guys go, it's a family thing."

"Rosa, in case you haven't noticed, you ARE a part of our family," Seeley said as he put his arm around her and gave her a familar smile of reassurance.

"You are too kind, Seeley."

"Rosa, please come, we have fun," Parker asked with his big blue eyes wide open and a slight pout on his lips.

"Marco Polo it is then," Rosa said as they all went to get changed.