Watching Bones

Okay, I think I’m finally ready (and have the time) to spend talking about the season premiere. Although don’t count on a whole recap, that would take WAY too long and how could I possibly cover everything? Instead, I’m just going to go over my favorite highlights, and you’ll have to forgive me if I miss anything critical or something that was one of your favorites! So, here goes…

First of all, I have to say that I don’t think I was disappointed in ANYTHING about this season premiere. Sure, I wasn’t crazy about what happened between Angela and Hodgins, but I’m getting ahead of myself. The way the episode started, with Booth falling asleep (very noticeably I might add) during Bone’s lecture was priceless. And the look on his face when Dr. Wexler and Bones exchanged smiles, that was too “Booth.” And was great.

When the duo was invited to join Wexler and his partner to look at a recent murder scene, Wexler, while intending to introduce Bones to Detective Pritchard, was cut short as she jumped in and spoke directly to Booth, having recognized him from his talk the night before. I loved the lines:

Pritchard: I very much enjoyed your presentation last night. He’s very active, sound effects, visual aids, all sorts of props. Although he complained at great length about having to check his gun with us.
Booth: Well, you know, without a gun I’m practically naked, isn’t that right Bones?

Image from TV Guide’s spread on the season premiere of Bones.

Back at the Jeffersonian, sorting the evidence Bones has shipped home, we see that Clark is back as a temporary squint. It was good to have him back, if even for just a short while. His sarcasm and focus on his work is a good fit with the team, although he’s not too keen on getting involved in the personal aspect of the rest of them!

Oh, and Hodgins line “Check it out! British slime. So much more proper than American slime” just cracked me up. Such a Hodgins thing to say!

And of course, as promised, we didn’t have to wait long to meet Grayson Barasa, aka “Birimbau.” What a great choice for Angela’s husband! Although, I’m a little confused. How can you greet someone by jumping into their arms, appearing to wrap your legs around them, give them the kind of sensual kiss that ends in a sigh like Angela did and still say so straightforward, “I want my divorce”? (By the way, that was some kind of greeting for someone you aren’t attracted to any more - but maybe that was part of the problem…)

Oh, and didn’t you just love Sweet’s reaction to Grayson? “Oh my god. Poor Hodgins. Wow. Oh. Look at that guy. He’s just,… Look at him! … I’m sorry.” Crack me up!

During the investigation, it comes out that the murdered girl was secretly dating “Lord Harry,” so Booth and Bones go to do their thing. I really got a kick out of seeing how they played out the class difference, and the fact that the grandmother was more open and “friendly” with them than the parents were. Her comment “of course you had sex with her, Harry, and I’m sure she rather enjoyed it. You’re a well-formed, athletic boy” is so straightforward and no-nonsense it’s comical.

Again, back in the states, we switch back to the Angela/Hodgins/Grayson drama. We’d heard from various spoilers that there was going to be a fight between Hodgins, Grayson and Sweets. Although I didn’t doubt the news, I was skeptical about how they’d pull it off. I mean, come on, Hodgins is awesome, and Sweets is as good guy, but neither of them appear to be fighters. I wasn’t even sure I could see how the fight would start. When Hodgins heard that Angela had given Grayson a kiss - a real, on the lips kiss - he snapped and swung. His punch did connect, thank goodness for his dignity, but it didn’t seem to have much effect. Aware that there was a “brawl” to come, Sweets jumped in to help Hodgins in his fight with Grayson. This little turn was awesome, and I was thrilled! First of all, he couldn’t even get his jacket off. Then, instead of rushing into the fray, he trips and lands on his face. He lays there while Grayson picks Hodgins up like he’s a feather and tosses him into the conveniently located garbage truck. Sweets is just picking himself up as the truck starts to pull away from the curb. Needless to say Angela was not impressed - with any of them.

When Sweets tries to talk to Angela to make her see the situation a little differently and brings up the analogy of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle party wagon toy, it only solidifies his geekiness and further endears his character. When Angela later takes Hodgins out for a walk and they kiss, just in time for Grayson to walk out and see them, the bicycles go by and everyone rings their bells. That was a really nice touch - it confirms for him and us that once again the “universe is speaking,” just like it did when he and Angela first kissed. His laughter and recognition, him saying “okay, okay, I get it, the universe speaks. I hear it” is just too great.

Back in England, Booth and Bones with the help of Pritchard and Wexler have put the pieces of the murder together and go to confront Lord Harry’s father. But surprise, surprise, who would have guessed it - the Butler did it! How classic! How ironic and appropriate, and how hilarious!

As Bones says goodbye to Wexler and he tries once again to get her in bed, I liked her send-off.

Bones: Ian, I think you’re a lot of fun.
Wexler: Oh, hell’s bells and buckets, I think I know where this is going.

Later, she points out that “common sense says you don’t offend your partner for an hour of fun.” Very classy and very Bones-like. Is her respect for Booth the only thing showing here?

Switching back to the states once again… Grayson has signed the divorce papers after witnessing the kiss and bells between Angela and Hodgins. Cam offers to take him to the airport, which ends in a delayed flight and Cam getting to experience “what all the fuss was about” over Grayson. The exchange between Cam, Hodgins, and Angela after Cam arrives to work late due to her little triste with Grayson after his flight got canceled was priceless!

Hodgins: Did Angela’s ex get off okay?
Cam: Whoa! Sorry?
Hodgins: You took him to the airport?
Cam: Oh, off. Of course. Yes, he’s off, and gone. All gone.
Anglea: Great. Thank you for doing that.
Cam: Anytime.

The weird thing was that although everyone had “what was that all about” looks on their faces, no one seemed to catch on… Come one guys, none of you are that dense!

And, wow, what a way to end the first part of the premiere! Wexler, who’d been trying for 2 weeks to get Bones in bed suddenly doesn’t even call as she’s leaving, which is a source of discussion for Booth and Bones. As they’re getting ready to go, Booth gets a call - it’s about Wexler. The man is dead, and it looks like the gas explosion and fire that killed him was not an accident.

Wow - and that was just the first hour of the two-hour season premiere. So what all did I leave out that you absolutely loved (or hated)? Oh yeah, part two to come…