11x11 The Death in the Defense Discussion

Please post your comments about this week’s new Bones episode, The Death in the Defense

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It was a fantastic episode, I loved it. I was worried about Hodgins, he’s healed but he’s medically fragile still. He needs to work but he needs to accept that he currently has limitations & he needs to do everything he can to make sure they aren't worse. I feel bad for Angela because I have the feeling that Hodgins is going to put her through hell before it’s all over. I have to say that due to personal experience I was worried about how Hodgins would pull it off but so far I love it. Cam was a little harsh with Hodgins, but he needed it. Angela gave him a gut check with the chair getting stuck in the mud, but it happens. I loved Aubrey and Caroline in this episode. The case was good, I didn’t figure it out right away. I loved the last home scene with Booth and Brennan, Brennan’s last line made me want to cry. I loved the hug. Hodgins shouldn’t be lying to Angela about his current prognosis, it isn’t what any of them wants to hear, but it’ll be worse once she finds out he lied to her. I can’t wait for next week…

I didn't understand why no one suggested he just return part time while he continues therapy. That's the usual solution.

Because from a medical standpoint he is still very seriously injured. If he over does it or moves incorrectly and puts pressure on the injury site he could sever the nerves completely and end up needing mechanical assistance to breathe or worse yet die… Hodgins is lucky his upper half still works normally, allowing him to independently wheel his chair from place to place and work when cleared by his doctors to do so… plus it makes for a better show if the dramatize it a little… ;)