Finch reveals to Reese that the woman he was trying to save has been dead for years, testing Reese's resolve. He offers Reese a new purpose and the chance to use his skills to prevent future crimes before they happen.
FINCH: You're too late. Like you were too late for your friend in New Rochelle.
REESE: What the hell do you know about it?
FINCH: It's the truth. And that's what I'm offering you, Mr. Reese. Trust. You left the government because they betrayed that trust. Because they lied to you. I never will. You
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