A/N Brennan and everyone else at the lab (plus Booth) knew Hodgins was going to propose but were sworn to secrecy. Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter britxfluva and deeyore3.
DAZZLING A
Hodgins and Angela sit on the couch in front of the roaring fire after returning from his proposal night dinner. She was in pink and orange pj bottoms with black music notes on them and a black tank top. Her hair was down from its complex up do and flowed around her face. He wore a white t-shirt and blue plaid pajama pants. "How did you pick the ring?" Angela asked. Hodgins grinned, "That took a long time." He replied. "I decided to go to Kay's, Jared's, Zale's, and Tiffany's. Only the best for my baby" he said playfully. Angela gave him a kiss "and…" she continued. "Actually, I went to each store twice, once to look at the rings and pick what I like, and once with Dr. B's and Booth's input. Then I went to the store I liked best and helped create the completely personalized ring." "Why did you pick this design?" Ange asked. He smiled "The circle diamond in the center because you're the center of my world and our love like the circle has no end. The 2 small diamonds on each side show our union. The smaller diamonds that run along the side in two rows and then merge for our merging lives and the many memories we share." "I love it " Ange said admiring her ring in the firelight. "The inscription?" she questioned. I had a lot of ides and received many suggestions" he replied.
Two bodies, one heart
Always together
I'm keeping you forever and for always
Amor Vincit Omnia (Latin: love conquers all)
Semper Amemus (Latin: love always)
From this moment on
Love, honor and cherish
Today- tomorrow -forever
Mon cœur est a vous (French: my heart is yours)
Jump off before the swing stops
I love you…
A&J forever/J&A forever
"And I chose "From this moment on mon cœur est a vous" because my heart is, was and forever will be yours. It's partially French because you loved the Louvre." "It's dazzling" Ange breathed out. It had been beautiful before but meant even more with the story. "Breathtaking, perfect, incredible, amazing, indescribable… I love it Jack". "You're very dazzling, breathtaking and indescribable yourself" he replied.
She was curled up in his arms, eyes drooping then shooting open and blinking rapidly. He pressed a kiss to the top of her head then picked her up securely in his arms. "Time for bed" he announced. "No" she protested like a child, eyelids flickering but determined to stay up. He settled her into bed and tucked her in. "I love you babe" he said turning to go out to his office to finish some paper work. "Love you more" Ange whispered. "No way" he said with a grin. "Then prove it, stay here" Ange said her bottom lip sticking out in a pout. Paperwork that could wait or this beauty, no contest Jack decided. She rubbed her eyes tiredly smearing her eyeliner and yawned. He crawled under the sheets and blankets with her. She gave him a kiss and rolled over. He wrapped his arms around her spooning her, and in his arms, she fell asleep and soon he did too. Cocooned together they slept contently, with the bright moon and dazzling stars shining in from the windows.