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Reid attempts to trade his life for Maeve's. Diane, who has developed a delusional crush on Reid, agrees to a meeting but forces him to wear a blindfold.

During a tense standoff, Diane realizes Reid will never love her. In a final act of malice, she kills herself with a single gunshot that passes through both her head and Maeve's, killing them both instantly while the rest of the BAU watches. Significance and Reception [S8E12] Zugzwang

Reid realizes Maeve has been taken when the kidnapper uses specific code words they had established for her safety. Reid attempts to trade his life for Maeve's

It refers to a situation where a player is forced to make a move, but every available move will worsen their position. In a final act of malice, she kills

In the episode, the term is used as a taunt by an antagonist known as "The Replicator," signaling that Reid is in a losing position where any action he takes will lead to disaster. Plot Highlights