Angela and Brennan in “The Mastodon in the Room”

Angela

So what is the deal with Booth? Is it weird seeing him again?

Brennan

Not at all weird; very nice.

Angela

Are there any old surges, feelings? Anything like that?

Brennan

Booth fell in love in Afghanistan.

Angela

Oh, sweetie. I'm so sorry.

Brennan

Why? Are you in love with Booth?

Angela

A little bit, but that's not what I mean. Don't tell me that you're happy about him finding someone else.

Brennan

I'm very pleased for him. A committed, romantic dyad is exactly the kind of relationship Booth seems to require to be happy.

Angela

Did you think about Booth at all while you were away?

Brennan

Yes, I did. A few times I actually dreamed about him.

Angela

Oh, well there you go! Dreams are very meaningful.

Brennan

I dreamed about the work we do. I dreamed about catching murderers and getting justice for people who were killed. What does that mean?

Angela

[facetiously] It means you're going to die loveless and alone.

Brennan

I don't follow your reasoning.