Throughout the new season, prompted largely by the arrival of Hannah, Bones fans have been wondering when Brennan will finally wake up and see what she's missing.

The answer is sooner, rather than later!

In midseason finale, Brennan investigates the murder of a workaholic, which hits close to home, as our favorite forensic anthropologist draw parallels to her own life.

Looks like Brennan may finally get the message.

"She's forced to face feelings that she's never had to deal with before," executive producer Stephen Nathan tells TV Guide, teasing this potential turning point for her.

"She confronts the fact that this woman was running her whole life from feeling anything and she has to confront whether she's going to run her whole life from feeling anything. It butts right up against her relationship with Booth and the past five years of history."

Does this mean Brennan will finally admit her true feelings? What does it mean for Booth's relationship with Hannah? How do you see it playing out? Discuss below ...

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