Memoriam: [s4e7]

: The episode concludes with a poignant reflection on trauma. Reid quotes Rose Kennedy: "The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone" . Notable Guest Stars Jane Lynch : Returning as Diana Reid.

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: While the investigation unfolds in Vegas, J.J. (Jennifer Jareau) goes into labor three weeks early. At the end of the episode, she gives birth to her son, Henry, and names Spencer as the godfather , reinforcing the BAU's role as his "chosen family". : The episode concludes with a poignant reflection on trauma

Haunted by nightmares of a young boy’s murder, Reid stays behind in Las Vegas to investigate the 1984 death of Riley Jenkins. But it is never gone"

The episode moves away from a traditional "unsub of the week" format to explore a deeply personal mystery:

: Spencer’s mother, Diana (played by Jane Lynch), is forced to confront her own suppressed memories. In a dramatic move, she goes off her medication to help Spencer uncover the truth about what happened the night Riley died. Key Reveals and Twists

: It is eventually revealed that Reid's father, William, did not kill Riley Jenkins. Instead, he confessed to killing Gary Michaels, a pedophile who had targeted Spencer after already murdering Riley.