[baby cries] You hear that?
Sounds like a cat...
“The Baby in the Bough” · Season 3, Episode 12
In this episode: Temperance Brennan (7), Seeley Booth (4), Jack Hodgins (1), Zack Addy (1)
[talking about a baby] He looks a little fussy there. Why don't you pick him up and give him a cuddle?
Just because I have breasts doesn't mean I have magical power over infants!
Coochie-coo? [The baby cries.] Oh, no, no! No need to fuss! Obviously something is upsetting you. Children have toys. You must have some. Let me see [finds a purple elephant in the diaper bag, holds it up to the baby] You know, elephants are not purple. This is wrong.
[Brennan is trying to coax a child not to cry.]
Dancing phalanges! Dancing phalanges! [waggles her fingers in front of the baby] I know Booth thinks bones are dry and boring but... Show me your phalanges! [The baby uncurls one fist in a little wave.]
You know, you look very mom-like with that baby monitor.
I have a responsibility under state law as a foster parent. I've already bought him toys and clothes.
Ah. So you've bought him some clothes?
Well, I sent an intern, who apparently loves bears, which in reality would devour a small child.
[Brennan's cellphone, nestled in Baby Andy's car-seat, rings]
Brennan.
I made some discoveries regarding our victim. Is this a good time?
[Baby Andy clutches at Brennan's necklace.]
No no no no no.
Ohh-kay...
[Zack hangs up.]
Zack? Hello? [Brennan dials]
Dooooctor Addy.
Uh, it's Doctor Brennan.
Oh. Is this a better time?
[To Andy, who is again clutching at her jewelry] No no no.
[confused] Then why'd you call back?!
I wasn't speaking with you, Zack.
[even more confused] I believe you are.
Strontium is an element found in most rocks.
Human beings absorb it through the consumption of local vegetation and water. Over time the isotope collects in the bones, meaning--
You could use it to figure out where someone's from. [Brennan and Hodgins look shocked.] That's right, people. I am a constant surprise.
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