I stared and stared and stared at Hodgins and Wendall, until my husband asked, “Why the hell are they wearing the same shirt?” At least I knew I wasn’t seeing things then. I think perhaps it was foreshadowing of things to come. First, Wendall starts dressing like Hodgins, then starts wearing his ex-fiance. ha

I just don’t know what to say about Angela. I give up, I guess. And I don’t even know what that means, really. But I do know that I’m glad Hodgins turned her down. I really think he’s too good for her. He’s probably too good for me too, but I’d like to take the time anyway to offer myself the position of ‘transitional girlfriend’.

I’ve always love Wendall, but there was just something about this ep that made him so much more friggin’ adorable. I like that he’s got tons of student loans, but emptied his wallet for Angela. Hawt! Just hope she doesn’t ruin him…

My favorite part was Sweets being our ‘eyes’ for the Booth/Brennan hand-holding. The many, many angles of it. Lovely! Really, who are they kidding? Just themselves, at this point!

I’m not cool with the Angela/Wendell thing, but it doesn’t seem all that far-fetched to me. Wendell’s a cutie, and Angela – well, she’s Angela and she’s been celibate a long time haha! I don’t want it to continue, though… at least not long-term. Hopefully this is just a stepping stone on the way back to Hodgela.

Okay, so what’s this VNM thing? It’s driving me crazy trying to figure it out…

And I gotta say, I thought B/B were very cute this episode: the hand-holding, the “I’d kill for you, I’d die for you”s, the reassuring of Booth by Brennan.
But I thought that the cutest moment was when she was asking him for advice, she doesn’t say that she merely wants his opinion, but she says that she NEEDS to know what he thinks and then steadily looked at him until he responded.
Anyone else agree?

I caught two episodes from this season online, but that was all I could find (I’m in Canada, so can’t access Hulu or Fox’s site). And you know, I really liked it! Heck yeah, I miss Zach, but I love the alternate-Zachs, and really want to get to know them. This episode, about chicken farming, was awesome.

Ha ha ha to Wendell and Hodgins and the same plaid shirt. I totally thought that! Too funny. Pretty upset about the Wendell/Angela hook up, but then again, I’m a huge Hodgela fan, so not seeing them together will take some serious getting used to.

I really look forward to getting back into Bones, and reading your recaps! Yay!

Some great moments for all of the characters this week. I agree with Gum that David and Emily are acting so well with their faces this season, they’ve really mastered the subtleties of their characters.

I’ve always been an Angela fan, but lately she seems to be acting out of character. Being that hard on Brennan – for being “Brennan” – didn’t seem like her, and neither did getting so defensive about Hodgins’ friendly rejection. I’m hoping the Wendell thing is just playful and fun, not dramatic.

Gotta agree, that diner scene was number one for me.

I just discovered this site recently and I’m really enjoying the recaps and comments.

Am waiting and seeing on Wendell/Angela, but I don’t think it can last. Also not expecting a heartbroken Wendell because I think he’s a pretty realistic guy. It seems likely to stir things up between Angela and Hodgins, though, and I am all for that.

There were a few anvils in this episode but I did enjoy that final scene. Looking forward to the next couple of weeks.

While I don’t (rationally) understand Angela’s crazy this week, I thought that Wendell was great and Beth is right. He is a like a Hodgins 2.0. I love his meat speech. And then to had over all his cash? I would have settled for them just making out but well, we all know Angela won’t stop at a kiss.

The best part of this episode was the touching. All the characters had moments that were captured that involved a casual (or maybe not so casual) touch and I though it was great. Sometimes all a person needs is a little human touch (isn’t that a Rick Springfield song? OK, I’m leaving)

Thanks for a great recap Seeleybaby!

I thought they explained why Angela was so worked up about the pig and no one wanting to help her- b/c she’s been celibate. If she has all these bottled up ‘emotions’ then she’s taking it out on everyone around her, even Brennan. Which, I would be upset too if my best friend didn’t want to fork over some money to something I felt strongly about- even if it is rational thinking Brennan.
PLUS, how stinkin sweet was Wendell giving her money when he really had none to give?! Loved it. I kinda buy the Wendell/Angela interest- he has a bit of Hodgins in him, plus he’s just a sweetheart. Let’s keep him around the lab for awhile please.

And the B/B interactions were great. I love when they just show how well they know each other. My favorite part was when he grabbed her hand at the diner and held onto it- telling her it would be okay with Angela. It’s the little moments

May I just pause here and say that I have love the facial acting of both DB and ED this season? Thanks

I knew a/b Wengela before so that didn’t shock me and while it wasn’t as awkward as Swaisy in Museum, I’m not particularly rooting for them as a couple. Actually, I thought the little arm around the shoulder thing was cuter than the kiss and totally bought that moment. And how sweet is the boy for giving money to a cause he doesn’t support with money he could spend on student loans?

The Brennan/Angela friendship-fight though, um…that was odd. Reminded me of Jr High or something and totally overacted. I actually liked, though that Brennan remained the rational one here given Emily’s very VOCAL stance on these issues. Just glad they’re not dragging this out. The moments discussing the fight, though, were gold: Sweets with both of the gals, Booth- “I’ll die for you, I’ll kill for you….”(sigh AND shades of the Finale once again), and the end scene where she goes to Booth(a fully grown up man) for final advice as a way to boost his confidence again.

I have theories as to why this vulnerability of Booth’s was revisited in this fashion, but they’re too spoilery for ya

Guess we’ll have to wait for another ep for that vest Booth was wearing in the promo, eh?

Overall, a great way to get back into Bones and bring on November Sweeps!!!

Gum

If Angela had asked me for money (assuming I worked at the Jefferson) to stop using animals for food I would have refused. I eat meat and enjoy it.

But I would have given her some money to save the piglet. Not because it was cute or as a symbol, but because Angela is a friend and co-worker. I routinely contributed to my co-workers’ kid’s fundraiser projects (sales of cookies, pizza fixings, raffles, etc.). Unless you were actively opposed to the cause you normally help out a friend/co-worker on these little things.

On the other hand, Angela was completely off the deep end in her reaction. She asked Bones for a favor and she said no. Is she only Angela’s friend if she contributes to any and every cause Angela deems important?

I am not sure yet how I feel about the Wendell/Angela thing. I think I will decide later on.

And yes, I am also excited for VNM next week!