The team makes a shocking discovery while investigating the mole; Fitz orders Jake to keep Olivia safe; Cyrus must clean up after Mellie's ultimatum.
When Hotchner takes a leave of absence from the BAU, the team must regroup to solve a home invasion.
As Hotch fights for his life after being stabbed, he has visions of his late wife and his nemesis; when a teen goes missing, suspicions arise about her estranged father.
Olivia and Fitz enjoy their time together, while Cyrus, Mellie and Huck live with the aftermath of aiding Command; Olivia helps the visiting Queen of Caldonia and her family when they experience a tragedy.
In hope of recovering from public backlash, Mellie does a hard-hitting news interview; as Huck pushes Quinn away, her bloodlust threatens to put her in danger.