Brennan was notoriously unempathetic. Always had been. Emotion was illogical, and she had better things to worry about than social cues. End of story.

Even so, she could tell you weren't entirely yourself. Ever since the team's latest case, you'd been distracted. Confused. Occasionally, even jumpy.

Yes, it was highly uncharacteristic for Bones to notice these things. Even more so for her to comment. Nonetheless, she did.

She cornered you in the bull pen when a quiet moment presented itself, blasé as usual.

"I can't find a logical reason for the way you've been acting lately. It's affecting your work and, frankly, it's concerning."

Brennan began simply, her gaze scanning over you. Suddenly you understood how the body on the table must feel.

"So I'm asking you now. What's wrong?"