Bones season 6 episode 16 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Booth and Brennan get caught in a debate over climate change while stuck in traffic. They're called to a murder case where a woman's body is found, leading to a discovery that she had Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and was strangled. As they investigate, Booth and Brennan get trapped in an elevator during a blizzard, discussing their complex partnership and feelings. Meanwhile, Angela and Hodgins grapple with potential health issues for their unborn child. The victim's involvement in investigating human trafficking leads to the apprehension of the infected killer. Booth and Brennan, acknowledging their mutual attraction but deciding against a relationship, symbolically burn papers reflecting their thoughts on a future together.
Full Episode S06E16 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main topic Booth and Brennan discuss while stuck in traffic?
Climate change versus global warming.
Why were Booth and Brennan frustrated at the crime scene?
The crime scene wasn't preserved for their inspection.
What unusual finding did the team discover on the victim's body at the lab?
A tick, which Brennan didn't recognize.
What disease did the victim have?
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
How did the victim die?
She was strangled.
What is the significance of the stadium seats Booth finds?
They are from Veterans Stadium, significant to Booth's childhood memories.
What health concern do Angela and Hodgins discuss?
The possibility of their future child being born with a genetic disease.
Why do Booth and Brennan get trapped in an elevator?
A power outage caused by a blizzard.
What does Sweets suggest to Booth and Brennan?
Resuming therapy to discuss their feelings and partnership.
How is the victim, Anne-Marie Weston, connected to human trafficking?
She was investigating cases of human trafficking.
What do Brennan and Booth conclude about their relationship?
They acknowledge mutual attraction but decide against a romantic relationship.
How is the killer caught?
The killer, infected with CCHF, is apprehended near the crime scene.
What symbolic act do Booth and Brennan perform at the end?
They burn papers with their thoughts on potentially being together in the future.