Joanne Reece

In order to prove to Krendler and the VICAP team that she is fit for duty, Clarice must find the psychological key that will unlock a confession from the suspect in the three river murders.

ViCAP investigates what appears to be a suicide of a medical student; Krendler secretly collects a DNA sample from the man he suspects attacked Clarice at Woodhaven.

The River Murders are linked to a pharmaceutical company, so Clarice seeks help from their corporate accountant; Catherine goes outside for the first time since her rescue from Buffalo Bill.

While speaking at an island retreat in Georgian Bay, Canada, Eric must negotiate with the fanatical leader of a militia group that has taken Eric and the other guests hostage. From the outside, Maxine leads the team on her first negotiation while Eric works to preserve life at all costs on the inside.

A patient in a mental institution may hold the key to the plague that destroys the world; Dr. Railly risks her life to help Cole, despite the risk to history.