The BAU from the FBI is called to investigate mysterious murders that have been happening in Barstow lately. When they're there Spencer Reid finds the girl of his dreams even though they make an unorthodox pair.

"Every true and deep love is a sacrifice." -Carl Jung Can love overcome the trials of dark pasts, vile secrets and crime? Spencer Reid is smart enough to know what's right from wrong or does he? When it comes to the way he feels about Carmen MacAdam, he can't seem to choose.