I agree - I was a little bit scared they'd botch it up but they dodged the bullet with the ep. I love that Booth, despite being raised catholic and still having faith, is so adamant on believing only what he sees IRL. And yes, I agree that Sweets needed those scans to make Booth reflect on the 'evidence'. Perfect IMHO.

Yes, you're far better off when you enjoy the entire cast. Then again, good writers are capable of making you enjoy the cast simply by not pushing cheap melodramatic points or milk for sympathy. Which many writers seem to resort to at some point. And if they tart milking for sympathy, then my reaction is always the exact opposite. *g*

After that opening, I have full trust in the writers capacity to balance the story.