Hi Bones Booth Pod!
I really like this episode. The case was interesting enough for me and I like how both the murder and the feud between the two families were solved.
B plot is where I direct my focus though, just because I'm more interested in the characters and the interpersonal relationships, especially that of Bones and Booth. I love how we're getting the same arguments from them, but in a domestic setting (which always makes me think of the 100th episode in the famous scene when Bones says that she can't change, and me screaming 'THAT'S NOT WHAT HE'S ASKING FROM YOU')
As we all expected, Bones will have unrealistic expectations for her daughter. That first scene in the diner was so enjoyable! Booth frustratingly listing all the reasons why Christine is being kicked out from the Jeffersonian daycare, but ending each sentence with "because you care so much about our daughter" Good job Booth!
Can we appreciate how much direct touch time we're getting this season! Even Hodgins can't believe they're kissing each other so casually at the crime scene. Love how Bones makes sure Booth knows that she trusts him, telling him he's a great father, something that matters to him a lot given his history with his dad. Also love how she explains the reason behind each kiss!
For the Max storyline, I understand where Bones is coming from, not trusting him with her daughter, but I also get why Booth is pushing for it. I remember Taryn mentioned having a theory on why Booth is advocating to have Max in Bones' life, and now in their daughter's life, but couldn't say it at the time because it might be a spoiler (I binge-listened to your podcast so it's all fresh in my memory) Can she say it now? Because I have my own theory but it would also spoil something from future episodes. I'm thinking maybe we have the same one!
And that last scene, warms my heart. I just love seeing them happy like that. They deserve it, as do we after all we've been through!
Best Lines:
Bones "I'm done now"
Max "What's not to like? She doesn't know I have a record"