Booth pushed the door closed with his foot. "Bones...you home?"
"Yes…. What are all these things?"
"Happy Valentine's Day, Bones! Look...flowers, a box of candy, and a gift, all for you!" He gave her a kiss.
Brennan was dismayed. "Booth...last year you said Valentine's Day was a ridiculous holiday, remember? "
"Last year I didn't have anyone to share it with in the traditional way. This year I do." He handed her a gift wrapped package. "Here….This is for you."
"But Booth….I don't have a gift for you…."
He waggled his eyebrows at her and grinned. "We'll take care of that later. Open your gift!"
Brennan saw how excited he was and smiled as she opened the box. Inside was a silver picture frame with the word FAMILY engraved across the bottom.
"So, I figure we can get a picture taken of us this year with Parker and the baby, and then every year we can get a new picture taken to put in the frame. Who knows? There might even be 3 or 4 kids in the picture one day." He looked over to see tears rolling down her cheeks. "Why are you crying? I can take it back if you don't like it. It's not a problem…"
"No, Booth...I love it. I really do. It's just….I never thought I'd get to have a family, and now, hearing you talk about taking a family picture every year...it's wonderful. Thank you." She kissed him.
"Well, families are made out of love. That's what we celebrate on Valentine's Day. I want this one to be as special as the St. Valentine's Day Massacre we celebrated last year."
Brennan laughed. "That was pretty special, wasn't it?"
"More than you'll ever know, Bones." He grinned. "Now, about my present….come here…."