Maggie’s Absence In FBI Season 7, Episode 13 Explained

Maggie Was Missing Without Much Of An Explanation

I’m frustrated that the cast rotation policy in FBI seems to be interfering with the development of OA and Maggie’s relationship. Maggie is missing during FBI season 7, episode 13, explained so quickly that it is easy to miss. While shooting hoops with Scola, OA casually mentions that Maggie “is getting some R&R.” This is a shorthand way of explaining she’s on vacation. However, this quick explanation for Maggie’s absence comes during an FBI scene that doesn’t command full attention and is vague enough to be unmemorable.

Why I’m Worried That Maggie & OA Are Not On Good Terms

There Has Been No Opportunity For Them To Reconcile Since Their Rift

These cast rotations would be less concerning if OA and Maggie had resolved their conflict before each of them took an episode off. Instead, the last time the two shared scenes, Maggie was critical of the way OA had handled the suspect that he roughed up. Afterward, Maggie decides to work with Scola and OA gets a lecture from Isobel (Alana de la Graza) about not allowing his personal feelings to dictate his professional choices.

This rift has been exacerbated by the fact that OA is missing in the next episode, followed by Maggie apparently taking vacation time in “Unearth.” OA’s sharing the news that Maggie is on vacation means the two are at least on speaking terms. However, there is no guarantee that they’ve repaired their relationship beyond that first step. I’m especially concerned that the time apart could mean that they’re holding in anger toward one another, which might result in an intense and ugly argument the next time they see each other.

FBI Is Taking A Short Hiatus

Frustratingly, FBI is now taking a hiatus before episode 14 airs. CBS is airing an episode of The Price Is Right At Night in its spot on March 4 because of coverage of a planned address to Congress by Donald Trump that will pre-empt the other shows in the franchise. Thus, no new episode airs until March 11. This new episode will be the first one to feature both Maggie and OA since the rift, but the scheduling issue makes it so that this won’t happen until almost a month after the conflict began.

Hopefully, FBI season 7, episode 14 will address OA and Maggie’s issues head-on so that their story can move forward. Maggie was last seen going out for coffee with a 911 dispatcher while OA has a girlfriend, so there are several obstacles for the pair to overcome before they can be together. It will be even worse if the procedural ignores the previous conflict and has OA and Maggie working together as if nothing happened. The pair needs to address this to have a realistic shot at a relationship in the future.