After the shocking exit of Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore), Emily Prentiss' (Paget Brewster) might soften the blow some in the next episode of Criminal Minds.

Brewster will guest star in the next episode, entitled 'Tribute.'

In a recent interview with TVLine showrunner Erica Messer dished about Prentiss' return on the CBS procedural. Interpol Agent Prentiss's services will be needed in case involving a serial killer she has been trying to get to, who was essentially overseas, and is now back on home turf. She will join forces with the BAU to tackle this menace.

"She has been dealing with a copycat killer that she came really close to catching in London, where he was copying Jack the Ripper," Messer said. "She was kind of having nightmares about this guy and the fact that he eluded her, so she has been on high alert to see where he pops up next, because he has a very clear killing pattern."

According to Messer, as soon as Prentiss finds out that the BAU is onto this guy, Prentiss is completely on board, "I would love to come help you catch this guy."

Messer also expressed her excitement at getting Brewster back on the show, and how her schedule freed up at the right time, with production for Grandfathered completed.

"I'mso excited that we get her finally," Messer said. "And the timing couldn't have been more perfect," given that longtime team member Derek Morgan just delivered a round of sad goodbyes after deciding to quit the FBI and be a family man. "We really wanted to do something big after Shemar [Moore] left," says the EP, "and there's nothing greater than bringing back our sweet Emily Prentiss."

'Tribute' will air on March 30 on CBS.

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