Joe poisons Love Quinn with aconite, leading to her death. This drastic action is taken by Joe in a confrontation where Love attempts to kill him.
Joe's Calculated Move Against Love
In a critical turn of events, Joe Goldberg, anticipating Love's aggressive intentions, takes pre-emptive measures to ensure his survival and neutralize her threat. His actions against Love are precise and deadly:
- Aconite Injection: When Love moves to slit Joe's throat, he swiftly injects her with aconite. This powerful poison is the direct cause of her death.
- Antidote Hoarding: Joe had previously discovered that Love was cultivating aconite in their garden. Recognizing the danger, he had secretly hoarded the antidote, adrenaline.
- Self-Dosing for Survival: During dinner, Joe discreetly administered adrenaline to himself. This crucial step allowed him to quickly regain his movement and overcome Love after she had initially incapacitated him.
- Fatal Outcome: Love ultimately dies from the effects of the aconite Joe injected into her, marking a definitive end to their tumultuous relationship.
Joe's actions demonstrate his methodical approach to eliminating perceived threats, using his understanding of poisons and their antidotes to ensure his own survival and Love's demise.
