The BAU searches for a kidnapper after an emaciated boy is found in an Arizona desert and another boy disappears. Morgan uses his own scarred past to bond with the rescued kid.
As he unravels the motivation behind the killing of a wedding guest, Jane gets to scrutinise Sheriff McAllister, who is one of the men he believes may be Red John.
Russell convinces himself that Barbara's divorce means she will become receptive of his advances. Meanwhile, Adam and Jennifer devise a plot to get more gifts from their wedding.
Gen. Fitzgerald goes to the firm for help when the Army threatens to discharge him after he reveals his homosexuality; Carl asks Katie to assist a new associate in a custody battle over a 9-year-old bullfighter; Alan finds himself speaking gibberish.
Gangsters open fire in a crowded club; tensions rise between Sal and Gil; Sammy confronts his wife about photographing gang members.