AN: Hey everyone, second chapter up all ready (two in one day... completely unheard of with me), i know it's really short but i promise the next one will be longer... Anyway, thanks to everyone who's reviewed so far, glad to see a few Aussies reading this and glad to see i'm not the only one with a crazy Australian Studies teacher. Ncisgirl101 - they will definitely be going to Melbourne... don't know that you'll be involved but we'll see. To Nymphatrix (i believe... don't shoot me if i'm wrong) - i haven't decided about Perth, but i think i can arrange a naked Booth on top at some point... that should keep everyone happy. Well enjoy and i'll be waiting to hear from you all...

Oh and for the international readers let's just clear a few things up... Australians do not have pet kangaroos, koalas or tasmanian devils; we keep cats and dogs just like you probably do. We do not all talk like bogans and we aren't drunks/alcoholics (well not all of us) and we do not sit around in bikinis and thongs (those are a kind of footwear for those of you getting excited) all the time.

Chapter 2

"What does the paper say Bones?" Booth asked when the pair were safely back in the SUV.

"According to this we have to spend at least two nights sharing a tent, visit at least one amusement park, go to a place of cultural significance, spend time shopping together, buy gifts for all of our friends, share a bathroom for at least three nights, share the driving and visit all but one of Australia's states and territories" Brennan read off the list becoming increasingly worried about their psychiatrist's mental health as she progressed.

"Right, can't be that hard. When does it say we leave?" Booth asked happily already imagining all the hot women he would charm into his hotel room during their stay.

"According to this New Year's Day" Brennan told him.

"And we have to come up with an itinerary?" Booth confirmed.

Brennan nodded "I suggest we each go and do some research and suggest as many places as possible that we'd like to visit and we'll go from there"

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"Hey Sweetie, what you looking at?" Angela asked wandering into Brennan's office and sitting down on the couch.

"Researching Australian tourism attractions" The doctor replied distractedly, while she carefully scrolled down a page on her laptop.

"Uh huh" Angela nodded though her tone indicated confusion.

"Oh, Sweets is sending us on forced vacation" Brennan enlightened.

"You don't mean me and you, do you?" Angela asked suspecting the answer.

"Me and Booth. Three weeks in Australia" Brennan confirmed.

"Wow, you two are going to have so much fun. You're gonna get such an awesome tan, we're going to go buy you a new bathing suit right after you're finished here" Angela gabbled excitedly.

"I don't think so. And Angela we're not going shopping for a bathing suit" Brennan protested strongly already turning back to her laptop as if the matter were closed.

"Why?"

"For a start we will not be spending that much time on the beach it is going to be a thoroughly cultural experience and it's December, no one sells bathing suits in December" She reminded logically.

"But Sweetie, I know you'll never buy a suit when you get there and I know you don't have one and you absolutely can't go to Australia and not sunbake" her best friend pleaded.

"Yes I can. Australia is right underneath a huge hole in the ozone layer, sunbaking is dangerous enough without all the added dangers there." Brennan explained awkwardly, aware that there was nothing that could get her into a bathing suit in public or otherwise.

"But you in a bathing suit would totally knock Booth's socks off" Angela continued to plead.

"I don't know what that means"

"You would dazzle Booth, leave him speechless. You know" Angela attempted to explain to her clueless friend.

"If I'd wanted to leave Booth speechless I would've shoved him against a wall and tongued him. Just as effective, no risk of skin cancer."

"Right. I'm going to ignore the fact that you just admitted to having thought about kissing Booth and return to the subject at hand. You need a bathing suit"

Angela refused to leave Brennan's office until the woman promised to leave Booth breathless at some point during the trip, either through the use of a skimpy swimsuit or her lips on his. The choice was hers and Brennan knew it wouldn't be an easy one.

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"Bones. We don't have a case, so I can only assume that you're ringing about our upcoming vacation, but I know how you feel about assumptions. So why are you calling" Booth greeted his caller, while continuing across the parking lot towards his car.

"Actually Booth, your assumption on this occasion was correct. I was wondering if you'd come up with your list yet"

"If you're asking me if I've done my list I'm thinking that means you've done yours." Booth surmised evading his partner's question.

"Yes, I have completed my list. If you've completed yours then we need to combine them. I personally have an extensive lists of historical and cultural attractions that I would like to visit" Bones explained excitedly, while Booth searched his pockets for his car keys.

"Sure Bones, come by later and we'll sort it out" He agreed easily fishing his keys out of an inside pocket, clicking the locks open and climbing in.

"You have done your list haven't you?"

"Bye Bones" He replied still evading her question, there was still plenty of time to jot down a few places he'd like to visit... just what was in Australia anyway?