A corpse is found in a popular dumping pool, apparently shot. It seemed a child, but Zach also finds adult, even aged traits. The only explanation is an aging disease, actually Werner's syndrome, which also affected the brain of Cynthia Cole's missing daughter. She falsely accused social worker Joe Mellon of abusing the girl. The real cause of death is a striking OD. Meawnhile, Max brings Bones things from her grandma. Booth must arrest him, but first has to prove his criminal identity. Zach declines being Hodgins' best man, to serve the nation, but there are more problems.
—KGF Vissers