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Recap / Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S13 E18 "Valentine's Day"

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Written By Julie Martin and Warren Leight

Directed By Peter Leto

A man witnesses his wife's abduction via video chat, but the investigation reveals the victim tried to pick up the ransom money herself and reveals she had been having an affair. As the case becomes more complicated, Amaro's own marriage becomes more unstable.

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  • Put on a Bus: The last appearance to date of ADA Casey Novak.
  • Valentine's Day Violence: Wealthy banker Boyd sees his wife Christine being raped via video chat on Valentine's Day when he calls her with the surprise news that he's coming home for Valentine's Day so they can celebrate together. Christine is then abducted by her attacker. Or, at least, that's how it appears, until it turns out Christine was actually just into having violent sex with her lover. She faked the abduction for money once Boyd caught her. However, her co-conspirator still ends up going to prison, while she's found not guilty.

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