Criminal Minds (TV Series)

The Gathering (2013)

A.J. Cook: Jennifer Jareau

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• 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.

• Jennifer Jareau : Peter, I know he betrayed your trust. Just put the knife down and we can talk about this.

  Peter Harper : You don't know what it's like... the thoughts and the images that won't go away. This is my only option.

  Dr. Spencer Reid : Peter, that's not true. Listen, I know exactly what it's like. Right now is the part where I'm supposed to lie to you, tell you that everything's gonna be okay and that we can somehow help you, but the fact of the matter is, Peter, I don't know if we can. There might not be any form of therapy that ever takes these urges away.

  Jennifer Jareau : Spence, what are you doing?

  Dr. Spencer Reid : But that doesn't mean you stop trying. Peter, no matter what happens, you have to keep trying. I know it's not what you want to hear, but at least it's the truth.

  Peter Harper : I appreciate your honesty.

  [cuts his throat]