“I'm afraid protocol in the intelligence community isn't...” – Rutledge

I'm afraid protocol in the intelligence community isn't as simple as someone like you is used to. [Brennan looks to Booth]

Booth

Someone like me? Look, Rutledge, the more you tell us about your agent's assignment, the easier it will be for us to track down the guy who murdered him.

Brennan

That's what "someone like him" does.

As far as what assignments he was working on, that information is classified. And far beyond what I am able to share with...

Booth

With someone like me.

Yes.

Booth

FYI, you know what? I have Level 3 clearance and my SSBI was renewed two months ago, which allowed me to get this warrant. [shows Rutledge a warrant]

Brennan

[impressed] Well played Booth!

Booth

Thanks Bones!

[reads the warrant] Right. She doesn't have clearance. [points to Brennan] You can wait in the lobby, Dr. Brennan.

Brennan

[as she is about to leave] You know, I can keep a secret.