Bones is back tonight on Fox at 8 with a new ep ("The He in the She"), but I've got a Bones preparty going on right here, with dish from David Boreanaz, Emily Deschanel and the ever-adorable Michaela Conlin about what's to come on the series.
Find out if Bones wants a baby, the identity of Angela's true love and what the arrival of Booth's brother means for romance with Brennan...
Maybe Baby? First off, we can debunk (for now at least) the rumor that Brennan wants a baby and wants Booth to be the dad. Says Emily, "I know nothing about that rumor. So I can't verify that nor can I deny it, because I'm always surprised. They don't ever tell me anything." So what about an impending fertility crisis? "I don't know anything about that. If that's going to happen, it's going to happen later on." Foiled again, fans!
The Big Romance: According to David, "I think these characters, Bones and Booth, are finding out ways to be smarter with one another this year, rather than being so blunt—especially with Booth's mentality. I think that'll be interesting, and we'll cross some lines. We'll have a couple fantasy episodes this year." Oooh—Hart, can we have a black-and-white noir episode, pleeeease?
Oh, Brother: According to Michaela, the introduction of Brendan Fehr as Seeley's brother, Jared Booth, is a smart move. Michaela says, "It's very good casting for the brothers. Brendan's very tall and has a similar gait to David. They don't look exactly alike, but there's definitely a resemblance. I think this story is going to reveal a lot between Brennan and Booth. You're going to see a lot about how the two of them feel about each other." Promising news, don't you guys think?
Family Matters: According to David, the introduction of Seeley's family is going to be a great avenue into Booth's story and his secrets. He says, "I think what's interesting about Booth is that he's so charismatic and charming and sarcastic and in your face, but behind closed doors, he is maybe something different…I think getting more in [his history] will enable us to get a little closer to Booth's heart, see what really is going on underneath all this stuff—which should be fun!"
Lady Love: Michaela spilled on her character Angela's upcoming fling with fellow artist Roxie (Nichole Hiltz), saying, "We dated in art school, and Angela broke up with Roxie…and I think after the breakup with Hodgins, Angela has a lot of stray feelings running around. So she sees Roxie and says, yes, yes, this is great. Although [playing the relationship] is a lot more challenging than I thought it would be...I'm heterosexual, so it's been interesting to do that and make it real. It's been wonderfully challenging."
There's Hope for 'Em Yet: All you Hodgela 'shippers out there? I've got a happy final thought for you from Michaela: "I do want to say that Angela is very in love with Hodgins. I'd love to see the two of them end up together." Hey, us too!
Folks, post in the comments if you're onboard with a Hodgela reunion, or if you think this is the year Booth and Bones need to finally start goin' steady…