Criminal Minds (TV Series)

The Gathering (2013)

Thomas Gibson: Aaron Hotchner

Quotes 

• Jennifer Jareau : Okay, it takes a lot of strength to rip out someone's tongue. It's one of the strongest muscles in the body.

  Aaron Hotchner : The M.E. is still trying to determine whether it was done ante or postmortem.

  Dr. Spencer Reid : According to Chinese mythology, one of the most dreadful punishments in the 18 levels of hell involves having one's tongue ripped out. It's considered to be one of the most horrific forms of torture.

  Alex Blake : It's also symbolic, used to punish liars and anti-regime activists.

• Aaron Hotchner : Reid, I just finished the case file. I talked to Morgan and JJ and I wanted to talk to you about what happened.

  Dr. Spencer Reid : The hostage was clear and I made a tactical decision to tell the UnSub the truth about his condition.

  Aaron Hotchner : And what did you think that would accomplish?

  Dr. Spencer Reid : Well, Hotch, I thought the last time I was in a situation like this, I did exactly what I was supposed to. I told a perfect lie and that didn't work, so this time, in the hopes of saving someone's life, I tried something different.

  Aaron Hotchner : And this didn't work.

  Dr. Spencer Reid : Sadly, no.

  Aaron Hotchner : To me, this is very clearly about Maeve.