We’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for the return of Bones Season 11, especially after that shocking fall finale.

Thankfully, that wait is almost over. Bones returns in just a little over a week with “The Death in the Defense.”

Spoilers ahead!

Episode description: Picking up after the explosive fall finale, the all-new episode, “The Death in the Defense,” finds Hodgins (TJ Thyne) eight weeks into his rehabilitation and forced to navigate life in a wheelchair. Meanwhile, Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and Booth (David Boreanaz) investigate the death of a public defender who had multiple defendants from previous cases with motives to kill her.

I got a peek at the spring premiere, and while I certainly don’t want to give away too much, I do have a few hints as to what you can expect from this episode:

Booth and Brennan have very different ideas about what is best for Hodgins. The case-of-the-week involves a snake, but not in an obvious way. Caroline has a connection to a suspect in the murder case. Cam is forced to have a difficult conversation. Wendell reflects on some advice that Booth once gave him. Hodgins finds a creative way to help out with a case. The phrase “king of the lab” suddenly feels very emotional. Caroline offers some encouraging words to Aubrey. We learn that Aubrey likes his coffee a very specific way.

What are your hopes for the remainder of Season 11? What do you think will happen with Hodgins? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!

Updated: View promo photos from the Spring premiere here!

Bones returns Thursday, April 14th at 8/7c on FOX.