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Was anyone surprised when Kreizler decided he wanted to see what it felt like to stab someone?

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Its a light-bulb moment for the rest of the team.

Feeling guilty, he tries to make amends by suggesting to Mary that she strike out on her own.

So, as usual, its up to Howard to make some real progress in the case.

He asks if Kreizler hurt her, to which Howard responds simply by hugging him.

Its enough of a blow to knock Moore off of the wagon.

Aidaplays over the dinner that Kreizler and Mary share, as Kreizlers crisis of conscience continues.

To put it as delicately as possible, they never get to the food.