Bones Renewed

good news for bones fans.. but this should have a spoiler warning...

good news.
but i dont think it needs a spoiler, it doesn't give anything away, just information on that
episodes content, no actual specifics are mentioned other than basic episode plot points.

something that most people try to avoid ^

silly question, but last year, wasn't bones picked up for season 6 and 7 at once?

isn't that the same as renewed or is picked up just the option to renew it with the contracts
already in place, but no obligation for the network? (i hope that made sense)