Ep 9. The Gamer in the Grease

Booth and Brennan are back in action in the ninth episode of Bones' fifth season, titled "The Gamer in the Grease." The episode kicks off with the discovery of a decomposed body in a grease vat at a local arcade called "The Gravedigger's Gamers."

The victim is quickly identified as a competitive gamer named Steve Rifton, who, despite his success in the gaming world, has a past that includes smuggling and drug distribution. The team begins their investigation by delving into Steve's personal life, which leads them to a group of gamers known as "The Knights of the Labrys."

The Knights of the Labrys is a group of gamers who take their gaming very seriously. They not only play games but also create their own and compete in tournaments. The group is led by a man named Farid Masruk, who is convinced that he can win a national gaming championship with the right team.

The search for Steve's killer, however, becomes more complicated when it's revealed that he was not only a member of The Knights of the Labrys but was also sleeping with Farid's girlfriend, Stacy Goodyear. As the investigation continues, the team discovers that Stacy has a history of using people and that she may be more involved in Steve's death than originally believed.

Meanwhile, Booth is dealing with his own problems as he tries to come to terms with his feelings for Brennan. He has gone on a date with a woman named Camille, who seems to be a good match for him, but soon realizes that he cannot stop thinking about Brennan.

As the team gets closer to solving the case, they discover that Steve's murder was not about drugs or smuggling, but about the video game "Gormogon," an obscure game created by a reclusive programmer. The game has a cult following, and Steve was one of its most devoted players. This discovery leads the team down a new path, and they begin to investigate the world of Gormogon and its players.

The case takes a surprising turn when one of the programmers who worked on Gormogon is found dead under similar circumstances. It becomes clear that the game is more than just a means of entertainment; it's become a dangerous obsession for some of its players.

In the end, the team is able to identify the killer, and all loose ends are tied up. However, the episode ends with a cliffhanger as Brennan receives a phone call from her father, who has been missing for 15 years. With this development, viewers are left wondering what's next for Booth, Brennan, and the rest of the team.