Will has a therapy session with Bedelia, admitting that he can see himself killing Molly as the Great Red Dragon. Hannibal has managed to take Molly and Walter from Will by nearly killing them.
Bedelia knows that she is going to be eaten by Hannibal and feels safe while he is imprisoned.
"Is Hannibal ... In love with me?" "Could he daily feel a stab of hunger for you and find nourishment at the very sight of you? ... Yes. But do you ache for him?"
Jack decides to follow Will's suggestion to bait the Dragon by publishing an incendiary article about him with help from Freddie and Chilton.
Will as a lure invites Chilton to be in a picture for the article, subconsciously knowing it will make him a target for the Dragon.
Will discusses the scene being set-up where he is confronted by the Dragon, playing along by mentioning how he usually prefers headshots.
Chilton delivers the Dragon's threat to Will then has his lips bitten off and is set on fire. Will does not respond well to the impending threat, covering his ears to drown out the noise before disassociating.
Bedelia challenges Will on if he was aware of what he was doing when he involved Chilton. She confirms that Will acts under influence from Hannibal, giving him agency outside of prison.
Chilton is immolated the same way that Will pretended to set fire to Freddie. The Dragon was instructed by Hannibal to do so. He identifies Reba as a black, blind woman who was also present.
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Season 3 Episode 12: The Number of the Beast is 666
Date: 2020-11-05 09:11 am (UTC)