Booth was grinning from ear to ear. "I just got off Skype with Parker. He and Meredith are engaged."
Brennan was surprised. "I thought he was going to London to see some of his old classmates. A reunion, right?"
"Yeah, but one of his friends invited Meredith. He thought Parker would like to see her, and he was right. I guess Parker never really got over Meredith…"
"But, Booth, what about Julie? I thought they were in love." It was hard to keep up with Parker's girlfriends.
Booth shrugged. "It just wasn't the same." He paused. "I know how he feels…."
"You do?"
"Yeah." Booth was slightly embarrassed. "When I came home from Afghanistan, I was in love with Hannah. But then I saw you that night, and I think deep down I knew it just wasn't the same, and it never would be." He sighed. "I was angry at you, and I was determined to make it work with Hannah so I could get over you…but I couldn't forget that I loved you."
"I'm very glad you couldn't forget that, Booth. You've made my life wonderful."
He smiled. "Anyway, Parker tried to get over Meredith, but he probably compared every girl to her, and it just wasn't the same. I guess that's why he's had so many different girlfriends. He was looking for one just like her, but none of them were good enough. They weren't Meredith."
"When's the wedding?"
"They're not sure yet. There are details to be worked out, but it'll be in London. I guess we'd better make sure everybody has valid passports so we can all go. Man, I can't believe he's old enough to get married…."
Brennan embraced her husband. "I hope they're as happy as we've been, Booth."
Booth kissed his wife and smiled. "I hope so, too."