‘Bones’: Oh, Happy Day

I came here a little ticked with the verdict but…..THANK YOU JAMIE! …you have put everything into focus…David Boreanaz…lets all sit back and enjoy the hot, talented package that is David B……goes off to have a cold shower!

OK -Folks. The possibility that such a decision would come down in a court of law was not based on Brennan’s culpability but on the issue of no direct evidence to specifically tie her father to the crime.
But no one is commenting on the sad look on Booth’s face on the courthouse steps as he DISTANCED himself after Max hugged Brennan. In the final fade Booth is walking AWAY. I think this verdict and how Brennan could apply herself toward that end is going to introduce serious conflicts between the partners as well as from external onlookers.
And, when it was declared that “you are looking at one fine woman,” in regard to Brennan – was anybody else thinking, “What about the fine man that made that all possible for her?” Booth could seriously jeopardize his career as an FBI Agent because of his allegiance (and hardly veiled love) for Brennan. He will risk everything for her.

Lance, exactly, why didn’t Booth, get any praise, he was the one that made it happen. I have noticed that the writers are always bigging up Brennan, she can do this, she can do that…YADDA YADDA YAWN…I wannna see the writers give Booth some kudos for being a great man, father, FBI Agent, friend, partner, son etc., I would like to see more of the spotlight on Booth, stories revolving around him.

The thing I enjoy most about the Brennan/Booth relationship is that Booth knows exactly what he wants with Brennan and always gets hurt when she accepts their interaction purely pragmatically. I understand the need for her strong independence. The prince rescuing the princess has been turned on its ear in this show so that the prince helps the princes discover herself while he hopes that she’ll somehow get “girlie” toward him. The subtle fact he can touch her anytime while no other person but Angela has such access is awesome. When she occasionally becomes vulnerable I am a total sucker and wonder how Booth can be so . . . patient(?) except he puts her interest ahead of his own. Fantastic. Unconditional acceptance on Booth’s part. Anyone agree?

Last for tonight (No promises about tomorrow). I always wonder how Brennan cld write a novel or wld even want to with her lack of social skills. Max is still a wanted man for the bank heists. He’s cleared on the murder charge but wld be held – not released – for the string of break-ins (for which he only remains alive) to stand trial. Angela and Booth are the Ying & Yang of the same personality & are merely foils to flesh out Temperance as Wonder Woman. All of a sudden in the past 3 epis (out of order as they are) Brennan has become sensitive and emotive. Huh? Did she get hit on the head or something to cause this? She expresses much more deep feelings about Booth and laughs too easily. She would otherwise never have been so “chummy” with Sweets’s girlfriend, for example, or made the social overture on the phone, “I look forward to meeting her . . .” Booth has been beaten and tortured; Brennan & Hodgins buried alive; Camile has been poisoned: That leaves Angela/Zach to get shot?

Love this episode. Great, as always, but quite honestly, I didn’t cry.