Bones in Neptune: Calling the Jeffersonian

[dr_temperance]

Previously...

In her suite at the Neptune Grand, Brennan is taking full advantage of the wireless internet. One of the many amenities the Grand affords its guests. The hotel really does live up to its reputation (no matter what quasi-snide remarks Booth--quartered at the Camelot--may have made about it).

While she has a bit of a breather, she wants to check in with her fellow squints. Brennan dials the number for the lab, using the speakerphone feature to leave her hands free for sorting through data and files. The call is picked up midway through the second ring.

Comments

[bringonthewonder]

"I'm saying it's a hell of a coincidence, don't you think?"

[dr_temperance]

"It is. And that may be all it is, but...."

But probably not something that they should dismiss out of hand.

"Did Lynn Echolls do her own stunts?"

[bringonthewonder]

"I don't think so, but I'd have check. She just doesn't seem the type.

"And, yeah, it may be a coincidence, but I think you and Booth should look into it.

"Oh, and Hodgins figured out that she was in that sarcophogus when the building blew. The details are all in that report -- and, yes, Cam is making him pay for the damage the experiment did to the lab."

[dr_temperance]

Brennan chuckles. "I'm afraid even to ask."

Doesn't sound like there was any loss of life, limbs, or jobs though. In other words, just another day at the office.

"We'll look into it. Someone local must know how to track down special effects and stunt people."

Just given the local economy.

[bringonthewonder]

"It was pretty spectacular, honestly."

"We researched that sarcophogus, by the way. It was part of a lot of props that were originally going to be used in a movie called Princess of the Damned. Production was abruptly halted. And Bren, you will never guess why."

[dr_temperance]

"No. No, I probably won't," Brennan replies frankly.

But, if it makes Angela happy for her to try....

"Poor script?"

Come on. It was called Princess of the Damned. Even a pop culture ignoramus knows that that probably doesn't make for a good movie.

[bringonthewonder]

"Citing personal reasons, following the death of her father, the star of the picture pulled out.

"The star, and I'm using the term as loosely as possible, was Trina Echolls.

"The coincidences are just piling up, aren't they?"

[dr_temperance]

"I'd say the statistical probability of coincidence is shrinking significantly."

"It looks like we're going to have to have another talk with Ms. Echolls."

Brennan shakes her head, smiling ruefully.

"Oh, Booth is going to hate that."

[bringonthewonder]

"Oh? And why is Booth gonna hate that?"

This sounds like it has the potential to be good.

[dr_temperance]

"She's extremely adept at power plays. Picking up on subtle indications of emotional weaknesses and attempting to exploit them."

"Booth didn't take well to it. Understandably."

[bringonthewonder]

"So basically, she's good at what he's good at.

"Why do I have the feeling I would have paid to have seen that interview?"

[dr_temperance]

"Essentially." No wonder Booth couldn't stand the actress.

"It was like watching a verbal sparring match."

[bringonthewonder]

"I'm sorry I missed it."

There's a pause.

"Bren, I think something may just blown up in the next room. I probably ought to go make sure Hodgins still has eyebrows."

[dr_temperance]

Brennan winces.

"Tell Hodgins that I expect him to stay alive, at least until this case is closed. We may have more evidence for him to examine before we're done."

She's joking. Most likely.

[bringonthewonder]

"I'll give him the message," says Angela, drily.

"If necessary I'll give him something to live for."