Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Will Trent season 3, episode 11, “Best of Your Recollection.”
Will and Angie have had a turbulent relationship inWill Trentseason 3, to say the least, butepisode 11 proves the reality of their long-standing connection.The two characters have known each other for a long time in the police procedural series. They grew up in the foster care system together and have been by each other’s sides during various traumatic events, which resulted in them forming a strong bond that isn’t exactly healthy most of the time. Although their dynamic has often been romantic,Will and Angie’s relationship inWill Trentseason 3is the furthest thing from intimate.
Will Trentseason 3, episode 11, “Best of Your Recollection,” was directed by Crystle Roberson Dorsey and written by Rebecca Murga.
After theevents of theWill Trentseason 2 finale, Will and Angie have (understandably) kept their distance from one another and have seemingly ended their romance for good. Arresting the so-called love of your life will do that. However,all the conflict between Will and Angie is shoved to the side in season 3, episode 11,“Best of Your Recollection,” when the unthinkable happens.
Will Trent Season 3, Episode 11 Big Death Explained
Will Accidentally Shoots A Young Teenager
Will Trentseason 3, episode 11is told in a series of flashbacks, with Will preparing for an interrogation in the present. As the audience discovers throughout the hour, Will was chasing a wanted parolee through an apartment building when the man pulled a gun on him. The GBI agent had previously split up with Faith to cover more ground. So, she wasn’t around for the accident.Will believed he heard the criminal shooting at him (in reality, the loud sound came from someone slamming a door shut) and returned fire,hitting the man and a 14-year-old boy.
The young teenager died in Will’s arms, utterly wrecking theWill Trentmain character.
One of the bullets from Will’s gun ricocheted and entered the apartment behind the parolee, striking the kid in his chest. Will and Faith tried to rush him to the hospital, but traffic slowed them down. The young teenager died in Will’s arms, utterly wrecking theWill Trentmain character. It was an accident, of course. However, the nature of the incident means that Will has to be thoroughly questioned about what exactly had happened, especially when the police can’t recover the suspect’s gun. Thankfully,Will has Angie on his side, who is key to proving his innocence.
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From the beginning oftheWill Trentseason 3 episode, Angie is determined to exonerate Will of any wrongdoing. She and Ormewood search tirelessly for the missing weapon. After some good detective work, the partners find the gun, and Angie later secures a video recording of the entire incident, proving that it was a tragic accident. At the end of the hour,Angie shows up at Will’s house, knowing how much he is hurting from the young boy’s death.Without saying a word, the two embrace, and Will misses Marion’s call as a result.
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Despite everything they have been through, Angie is there for Will in his time of need. She provides a shoulder for him to cry on, showcasing that, regardless of what happened between them in the past, they will always have a durable connection. While this is great news for Will and Angie’s relationship,it’s bad news for any of their current or future love interests.They must come to terms with the fact that the two characters' bond is unbreakable. As Ramón Rodríguez toldTVLine, “[Will and Angie are] always going to have a real deep friendship and relationship.”
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Will & Angie Being Friends Is Their Best Bet At A Healthy Relationship
A Romance Should Be Off The Table
Even though they share a powerful momentinWill Trentseason 3, episode 11,Will and Angie must stick to their agreement to leave their romance in the past.Given their history, them being in each other’s lives is inevitable. However, Will and Angie’s best chance at maintaining their bond is to stay friends. Whenever they change their status from friends to lovers, it never ends well, which is evidenced by numerous moments throughout the show’s three seasons. So, if Will and Angie don’t want to lose one another, their relationship should remain platonic inWill Trent.
