Bones – Sweets and Brennan get guns!

With a baby on the way, the first two episodes of the season have focused on Booth and Brennan’s relationship. This week’s “The Prince in the Plastic,” stepped away from that theme and instead went back to what makes Bones great — the interaction of the team and an interesting case.

The case of the murderered toy company executive had plenty of twists and turns, but it all had to come back to the owner, Bianca (Morgan Fairchild), right? Though, I was convinced it was the brother and then the boyfriend when the evidence pointed in their direction.

What was your Prince Charmington doll?  It was sad to find out that Brennan never had a doll or played with toys. While not surprising, it revealed a huge hurdle she will need to overcome as a mother. It was hilarious to watch Brennan play with Prince Charmington in the lab, but that was because as adults we can understand what she is doing and how that is her personality. For a child, I would imagine it would be quite confusing.

Brennan is fortunate to have Angela as a friend to help her adjust to motherhood. It’s going to be fun to see them both as mothers at the same time. Booth and Brennan’s daughter will be incredibly lucky to have a free-spirit like Angela in her life, as well.

I was disappointed that we didn’t get to see the trip to the toy store at first. It was all worth it when we found out that Brennan actually can have fun; she just isn’t good with a doll! I love that she got two Nerf guns for her and Booth to use. It was the perfect toy for them!

Odds and Ends

• The draining of the body was disgusting! Super disgusting, even for Bones!
• Daisy’s fixation on the doll rather than the dead body was an intriguing reflection of the job that they have. I can’t even imagine how difficult it is to be around death all the time.
• Brennan won’t encourage her daughter to play with bears because they are dangerous animals. Seriously?!?
• I can understand why Sweets wanted to get gun certified, but I’m not sure I’d be comfortable going to a therapy session with a gun-carrying doctor. Will he wear it all the time or just when he goes out into the field?
• Did Daisy seem less over-the-top in this episode? Previously, even though I liked the character, she was a bit like nails on chalkboard for me. Tonight, she didn’t bother me.
• I’ve never had the opportunity to try and put together a kids toy like Angela tried tonight and … I hope I never do!

Clacked by Carla Day
on Nov 18, 2011 @ 02:06 EST5EDT