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Chapter Five: The Note

Booth held Bones' hand as their friends each made a speech. They were now at Hank's, where there were tables and decorations set up, as well as a large dance floor and a DJ

First up, was Angela, who had her little girl, Monique, on her hip, and her son, Maxwell, handing off her legs. The third child was yet to come. Angela smiled brightly at the couple in front of her, two of her best friends since middle school who'd finally found each other and tied the knot earlier that day. The hormones in her body were driving her crazy and she couldn't suppress the urge to cry as she spoke.

"Hey, guys!" Booth and Bones smiled and waved to her. "You guys are such an awesome couple and I'm so happy you found each other again. I knew you would, and I'm so happy for you both. **Sniff** I'm sorry I'm so emotional right now, but all these hormones are just **sniff** driving me crazy. Anyways, you guys really do deserve each other. You're both kind and caring and smart, in more ways than one, and you're gonna make beautiful children." Booth and Bones blushed. "Oh, you know it's true! Anyways, I love you guys. Congrats!"

She put the microphone near Monique, who said, "Congwats, Aunt Tempe!"

Then Max pulled the microphone down to his mouth. "You too, Uncle Booth!"

Everybody laughed and awed at the little ones as Bones ran up to hug and kiss them, making Angela cry even harder. "I love you, Ange." Bones said in Angela's ear.

"I love you, too, Sweetie!" Angela sobbed.

When the girls broke apart, it was Hodgins' turn. "Hey, guys. Um...I pretty sure Angie said it all, so basically congrats! You guys are a match made in Heaven and you do seriously deserve each other. So, again, congrats!" He lifted his wine glass to them, as did everybody, and took a drink.

Next was Hank.

"When my boy, Seeley, told me that he was gonna get married to this young woman, I couldn't be happier. I've known Tempe since she was about twelve and I always knew, from the very beginning, that she was gonna make my grandson very happy. I'm so glad that this day is finally here and that I'm here to see it. I love you both and I hope you're very happy together for the next 30 or 40 or 50 years. Congrats! I couldn't be prouder of either of you." He lifted his glass like Hodgins and everybody followed, once again, in lifting theirs and taking a sip.

Booth got up and hugged his grandfather. "I love you, Pops."

"I love you too, Shrimp." Hank replied, before leaning down and kissing Bones on the cheek and hugging her over the table.

The last person to speak was Parker, who, at three years old, didn't have much to say.

"Hi, Daddy! Hi Bonesy!" He said, excitedly. They both smiled and waved at him. "I'm really happy that you got married 'cause Bonesy is a really cool lady. She's nice and smart and pretty and I'm really happy that she's my stepmother cause I heard a lot of stepmothers can be mean but I know that Bonesy is never mean so it's okay!" Everybody laughed. "Anyways, I'm really happy you're my stepmother and I hope you give me a little brother or sister, like Aunt Angie said." Bones blushed. "Congratulations, Daddy! Congratulations, Bonesy!" Parker lifted his small glass of apple juice and everybody followed, once again, in lifting their glasses and taking a sip.

Hodgins leaned over to Angela. "At this rate I'm gonna be too drunk to drive." Angela giggled and elbowed him in the side.

After Parker went to go sit next to his mother, Jared stepped up. "So, if there aren't any more speeches, I'd like to invite the bride and the groom to come up and share their first dance as husband and wife. So, without further ado...Ladies and gentlemen. For the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Seeley Booth!"

Booth stood up and pulled Brennan up behind him, leading her to the dance floor. The Just the Way You Are came on and Brennan felt tears spring to her eyes as she listening to the words.

Her eyes, her eyes, make the stars look like they're not shining.

Her hair, her hair, falls without her trying.

She's so beautiful and I tell her everyday.

Yeah, I know, I know, when I compliment her she won't believe me.

And it's so, it's so sad to think that she don't see what I see.

Booth began to sing softly in her ear when the chorus came.

"When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change

Because you're amazing, just the way you are

And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while

Because girl you're amazing, just the way you are."

Bones stopped dancing for a moment to take his mouth in a passionate kiss, which Booth deepened.

When they pulled away Bones smiled and mouthed, "I love you."

Booth kissed her softly and said, "I love you." back, smiling widely.

When they returned back to their table, three songs later, Bones found a package in her seat. Upon picking it up, she recognized the cramped handwriting. From where, she had no idea.

That is, until she read the note:

Dear Tempe,

I can't tell you how proud I am of you, of all your achievements, and the kind of person you've turned into. I'm so sorry that I couldn't congratulate you in person on this special day but I promise you, we'll be together again one day. I just want to let you know that I love you and I know your mother would be so proud of you. And I'd also like to take this chance to apologize for what I've done, but I did it for you and I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. I love you, baby girl.

Love always,

Daddy

P.S. This is a tape that your mother made for you for when you turned sixteen. I know its a little late now, but better late than never, I always say. There's also something else that your mother wanted you to have. I know you'll treasure it forever.

Bones felt tears spring to her eyes and her chin began to quiver. When Booth saw this, he asked her what was the matter, but all Bones could do was hand him the note and sit down in her seat, trying to calm herself down with a glass of champagne.

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