Broken Bones

Episode 3 "The Man in the Bear"

-Venus POV-

I was sitting on Temps couch in her office doing some of paperwork as I wait for her. I then hear her and Booth coming in through her door, so I look over seeing her distracted by a case file which caused Booth to bump into her. "Looks human to me." "Sorry." "What's the deal?" "Found in eastern Washington state." "Where?" "Inside a bear." "No, I mean... Inside a bear?" I then jumped up from the couch, "I must see this." Booth just continued "An autopsy revealed more bone fragments in the bear's stomach and intestine." I then pip in "Did you know that an autopsy on an animal is called necropsy." "Yeah, you know, it's pretty crucial we get that straight right off the bat. Meanwhile, about the dead human being?" Temp then intervenes, "What do you need me for? The bear ate somebody." "26 bone fragments in total. The case bumped to the Seattle field office. They bumped it to me. Check it out." "Why did they bump it to you?" 

Booth and I walk over to Temps computer as I answered. "Because sis, they want us to identify the remains." "Ding, ding, Blueberry is right." We then look at pictures of a hand and Temp and I look at Booth knowing what we were about to say. "Yeah. They have high expectations. Temp then speaks "Definitely human. Opposable thumb. Probably male, from the size." We then look at a closer image and I speak up "Ah, not good Ranger." "What?" "Kerf marks. Marks made from a cutting tool." "Maybe when they cut open the bear?" Temp continues for me, "No. It's not a straight edge. Residual cross-section striae." "Hmm. Just because you say it in that definitive tone doesn't mean it means anything to me." I chuckle "What she is saying Ranger is that these marks were made from a saw. The hand was already separated from the rest of the person when the bear ate him." "Somebody was dismembered and fed to a bear?" Temp then cuts in "That's one possibility. " "Okay, um, thanks, Bones, Blueberry." I smile at him, "Glad to be of some help." "But, uh ... you're both not done." Temp then speaks "I'll check out the photographs and the X rays, see if I can confirm sex and age." "Pack, your bags. We're going to Washington state." "We're not going to Washington state." I nod at Temp statement "She is right Ranger; I need to stay here and keep things running. Maybe next time though, but you can take my sis over here. She needs to see the outdoors." "Alright, a little sad you're not coming Blueberry, but I will take what I can get." "What?! Ven, I am not going." Booth then cuts in, "Again, just because you say it in that definitive tone, doesn't mean it means anything to me." I look between the two, "She will be ready to leave in about 2 hours Ranger." Booth stands up leaving, "Thank you Blueberry." "Always happy to help, Ranger."

Boss and I are walking checking the lab to see if we need to make any changes. Temp then comes up to us to complain about my decision. "Why is Booth the one who decides we go to Washington state? He gets a gun and the authority. He's the one that people like." I decide to cut her off. "Sorry sis, but firstly he didn't decide that you go to Washington State. He made a request to Boss and I. I am the one who decides where you do and do not go, unless otherwise said by Boss." "She is correct Dr. Brennan, in which I also approve as well. I trust in her decisions to help make the Jeffersonian a highly respectable place. In which she has not failed me so far." Brennan then cuts in "And secondly?" Boss then decided to answer that one, "Secondly, it's time to live a little, Temperance. Connect with other people." "Are you suggesting that I take this opportunity to have sex with Booth on a field trip?" "What?!" "Good God, where is Dr Freud when you need him?" "I don't understand what you're saying." 

"Sis, that is precisely why we are sending you to the Great North Woods." We all stop, and Boss and I face Temp as Boss speaks "Come on now. You have partially- digested, dismembered skeletal remains to examine. That should put a smile on your face." I nod and continue, "Yes, also I will be here if Zack needs any help and while you are away, I will do all your paperwork as it is almost time for your deadline to turn it in and I could do another week's work of yours and mine." "Know that puts a smile on my face. The mosquitoes out there are the size of dogs. Pack insect repellent." I chuckle "That was an excellent one Boss. Also, he is right about the insect repellent. But don't worry I packed everything you need already. You just got to meet Booth alright. And make sure to call me." "Yes Ven. I will make sure to do all that. What would I do without you?" "You would be missing me." "You are correct. Alright then I am heading off, if I need anything I will make sure to call you." "Alright, bye."