Criminal Minds2005

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.