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FEARLESS A
Angela was loud, she said what was on her mind and stood up for what she believed in. Even if it meant not talking at all, like when she refused to take the stand at Max's trial. So why was she giving in to everything Jack said?
For example he wanted white flowers, she thought that was blah and wanted orange but didn't say anything. Or how she wanted to keep it small this time just in case, but Hodgins was inviting everyone, even distant relatives he hadn't spoken to in years. Still Angela kept her mouth shut. Then there was the fact he wanted people to throw rice as they walked out of church. She hated the idea ever since she heard about the woman who lost her hearing after a grain lodged in her ear. The thought spooked Ange who wanted to release beautiful butterflies, but she agreed to it anyway.
Angela was scared of rocking the boat and messing up their second chance at love. It was her fault they had broken up the first time she thought. Angela would have agreed to anything to Hodgins said about that one day for the chance of spending a million with him. She knew that this might cause problems later but was determined to make up for the first wedding disaster, again her fault, by doing whatever Jack said.
Hodgins on the other hand was very confused. He had been surprised at first how she had agreed to white flowers. He decided to test her with the relatives (he hadn't really sent invitations to any of them). Now Angela agreed to the rice even after she had told him the idea terrified her before their first wedding. He knew he should confront her but didn't want to make things worse and decided to give her some space to avoid a repeat of their old trust issues. The wedding was turning into something neither of them wanted but both were scared to ask for what they wanted.
Finally one day Angela snapped. "No I don't want white flowers, or people I don't know there, or rice, or a dark green wedding cake, or a live symphony, or any of it!" At this remark Hodgins looks frightened. Angela notices and backtracks "All I want, all I need is you Jack." Hodgins decides to be direct as well. "I don't want it either," he agreed. "What do you want?" Hodgins asks her.
Moment of truth, Angela hesitates. "Orange flowers" she offers. He smiles at her. Gaining confidence, she continues "a small intimate wedding". Now bravely she adds "and butterflies, and a white cake". Hodgins nods, "Glad you decided to speak up" he said "because I didn't want it either." "The symphony?" he asks. "That's ok I suppose" is Ange's response, "Your choice on that Jack".
After that, they have a long discussion about trust and telling each other how they feel. They follow this with a glass of wine for her and a beer for him. As they lay watching a movie that night, snuggling and cuddling in each other's arms, Ange decides that with the tremendous weight lifted off her shoulders, she's better off being fearless and standing up for what she wants. All she wants right now is Jack. She demands his attention, and receives a kiss moments before falling asleep as the credits rolled.