Grimm Season Four, Episode One: Thanks for the Memories

Bernard is being rushed into surgery, as Hank, Nick, Trubel and Juliette rush to Nick's place. When Hank gets off the phone, he explains that the only thing they know is that the Captain has been shot. Trubel is quick to say that Bernard has been shot three times.  Trubel explains that the Captain didn't know she was a Grimm until he vogued, which gave her time to get the machete. Nick, who has lost his Grimmness, is of for some reason shocked to learn that Bernard is a Wessen. Did he lose his memories along with his Grimmyness? Trubel tells Nick that the Bernard told her that Nick had to drink from the bottle she was trying to bring him, and that Adelind did it.  Yeah, team Adelind on this one because they kidnapped her baby. When Trubel suggests that maybe what Adelind did won't last, Juliette tell Trubel that she doesn't know Adelind, and that Adelind is a Hexinbeast in more ways than one. Juliette then adds that Adelind transformed herself into Juliette, so that Nick would sleep with her.  Umm yeah, I get that Juliette is pissed but is now really the time to bring that up? 

When they approach a police blockade, Trubel suggests that they turn around but Nick is adamant that they have to deal with this.  Trubel points out that she killed someone but Nick says that it was in self defense and that she should just tell the truth.  Juliette and Hank are both quick to give a list of things that Trubel should leave out of her story. Finally, Hank says that if they have to lie, they need to all tell the same story.

Lawrence stands outside of a house and seems to be having a weird sort of flash of the details of Henry's life, while inside the house, Henry Slogan is on the phone talking about missing his girlfriend Alexandra.  Lawrence knocks on Henry's door and introduces himself as a friend of Dr. Rivera's.  The men shake hands and it seems that Henry is excited to see Lawrence.  Lawrence tells Henry that Dani has been in a terrible accident, so Henry invites him in.  Lawrence then vogues and latches his tentacles to Henry's face.

Back to the operating room where Bernard is not doing very well.

Nick, Trubel and Juliet get out of the car and Nick reminds Trubel to say it was self defense.  Juliet questions how Trubel is going to explain the machete and Nick instructs Trubel to say that the machete was his idea.  In the house, Woo is flipping through the Grimmopedia, when an officer walks in to say that Nick and Hank have arrived.  Woo is so caught up in the book that he does not immediately answer. Woo puts down the the Grimmopedia and heads outside to meet Nick and Hank. Woo recognizes Trubel as a criminology student and comments that it's a good thing that she was absent.  Hank admits that Trubel was there and Nick adds that Trubel killed the shooter. An officer points out that the guy's head was cut off and Nick explains that the guy tried to kill Trubel after he shot the captain. The officer leaves saying that they need to get Lieutenant Pogue involved in this. Nick tells Juliette to stay with Trubel, while he and Hank head inside to see the crime scene.

Inside the house, Woo walks Hank and Nick through the scene, stopping where the head of the shooter sits.  Woo says that this is going to be a mess because Weston Stuart was an FBI agent, though he was carrying a Canadian passport, with the fake name Walter Rathanau, along with Euros. Woo questions whether Teresa (read: Trubel) was staying in the guest room and adds that there are bullet holes in the door along with a weird book.  Woo leads Hank and Nick upstairs and Nick admits that the Gimmopedia is his and that it has been handed down through his family for a long time. Woo continues to ask about the book and Nick tries to blow it off as just a bunch of stories. The detectives working the case question Nick and Hank about what happened. Nick stares at the Grimmopedia lying on the bed, as he is asked what killed the shooter. Nick explains that Teresa (Trubel) shot the shooter, called 911 and then left to find Nick and Hank at the wedding.

Outside, Trubel wonders if it would better if she just left but Juliette is adamant that Trubel stay and give the story Nick told he tor.  The cops come outside and Nick introduces Detective Pogue and Meacham to Trubel, explaining that they just need to ask her a few questions. Meacham asks that Trubel walk them through what happened, and Hank interrupts to say that they have company. Two unmarked cars pull up and it's clear that they are filled with FBI. Nick whispers to Trubel that the man she killed used to be FBI. Pogue and Meacham introduce themselves to the FBI and when they point at Trubel, she tries to flee but Nick grabs her arm, saying that she cannot run.

A Vogued Lawrence continues to suck memories out of Henry's brain. We see flashes of Henry being intimate with his girlfriend, along with Henry's top secret military work. Lawrence finally returns to human form, grabs his bags and things to leave, when Alexandra enters the house.  Lawrence says that Alexandra is supposed to be in Paris, as over Lawrence's shoulder, Alexandra sees a wounded Henry.  Alexandria rushes to Henry's side and notices immediately that the back of Henry's head is covered with blood. Henry asks Alexandra who she is. Lawrence  drops his bags and Alexandra takes off running. A quick fight ensues between Lawrence and Alexandra and Lawrence hits Alexandra over the head with a small statue saying, "you were supposed to be in Paris."  Lawrence grabs the car keys and quickly drives away from the house.

Back at Nick's house, Special Agent Chavez and Rostin introduce themselves to Nick, Juliet, Hank and Trubel.  Chavez confirms that this is Nick's house and that it was Turbel who was there when the  when the violence happend.  Chavez asks Trubel to lead them through the house and when Nick asserts that he should come with them, Chavez tells Nick that his presence won't be necessary.  After Trubel leaves with the FBI, Juliet tells Nick that Trubel can handle this and Hank asserts that the FBI has to be allowed to their job because they cannot afford to have the appearance of involvement. Nick realises that a formal statement is going to be demanded and Juliet asserts that she is not leaving her house.

Inside the house, Trubel is walking the detectives through the crime scene.  When she gets upstairs, they question the fact that the machete was handy, i.e. just sitting there in her room. Chavez questions Trubel about how long she has been staying in the home, as Woo stands outside and listens in.

The Vampire Diaries, Season Six, Episode Four: Black Hole Sun

Back in Groundhog land, Bonnie has returned with several items that Kai has requested.  Kai makes it clear that Bonnie's magic, as well as his supposed element and whatever Damon was doing on May 10th, 1994 are the key to getting out of there. Damon threatens torture but Kai warns that if he is tortured, he will get angry and will not be in the mood to help, causing Bonnie to tell Damon to play nice.  It turns out that Damon doesn't want to play nice because it would mean relating the worst thing he has ever done. Hmm, a serial killer and a rapist has something beyond that to be ashamed of?

Flashback time:  Damon shows up at the Salvatore home and the door is answered  by Stephan.  When Damon tries to enter, he finds that he is barred from entrance. It seems that it's been fifty years since the brothers have seen each other and Stephan is not impressed by Damon's claim about wanting to change his ways.  Putting flowers on Lexy's grave 17 years after killing her, doesn't hold much weight in Stephan's book but he is curious as to why Damon wants to make amends.  Zack makes his appearance and Stephan introduces him to Damon.  Zack invites Damon in and Stephan again queries Damon about starting over.

Elena and Stephan talk by phone about their search for Sarah.  It seems that Sarah is not on any of the roads and so Stephan surmises that Sarah must be in Mystic Falls.  Elena believes this is horrible because Sarah knows that she and Caroline are vampires.  Stephan cuts the calls short and starts his bike up, only to be interrupted by Elena, who demands to know where the hell he is going.  When Stephan replies home, Elena tells him that Savannah is not his home and that it is merely an escape.  Stephan says that now that he can longer enter Mystic Falls, he has a new home. Stephan seems to be making perfect sense to me because there is a large world outside of Mystic Falls. It seems that Stephan plans to go to Savannah, pack up his things and start over because Enzo killed Ivy.  Elena demands proof that Stephan is happy and if he fails to seem happy enough for her, she will harass him.  Umm yeah Elena not believing to put this one horse town behind her seems far more problematic. It must be all of the brainwashing in those Founder's Day celebrations. Elena hops on Stephan's bike, saying that since she cannot enter Mystic Falls, it's up to Matt and Jeremy to get a handle on Sarah.

Jeremy is busy puking his brains out, while Matt and Alaric chat about Jeremy's drunkenness and the missing Sarah. Matt is on his way to Tripp's office to see if he can get Tripp to trust him enough to tell him what he knows. After ending his call, Alaric takes the time to flirt with Jo, saying that Jeremy needs a quick hangover cure, as well as an STD test.

 Matt arrives at Tripp's office to find Tripp notifying Jay's parents that he found their son dead in the woods last night.  Matt says that Jay was drunk and that he should have driven him home.  Tripp decides to go and see the sheriff and Matt volunteers to go because he might be the last person to see Jay alive.

Flashback time to 1994, where the brother's wash Damon's car, as they watch Zack and  the very pregnant Gail.  Stephan is quick to advise Damon to stop thinking of Zack and Gail as prey because they are both on vervain. Hmm let's see, new Black character, yeah Gail is vampire food. In midst of the telling of Damon telling this story, Kai falls asleep, causing a grouchy Damon to snark. Kai's swears that he wasn't sleeping and sarcastically questions if Damon killed Gail.  Damon tells Kai that the only reason he is still alive, is because Damon thought Kai could help them.  Kai replies that they will harness the power of the eclipse, using a mystical relic called an ascendant. Kai slices his finger, adding that they need a locater spell.

Back in Savannah, Stephan shows Elena his paycheck for the week, which is a grand total of 206 dollars.  Stephan questions if Elena wants to go and get drunk, to which Elena replies that she gets that the point is to live as human as possible.  Elena then points out Stephan's expensive classic car and a sheepish Stephan admits that Damon isn't around to torture him about the car anymore.  Elena snarks about Stephan working a dead end job but Stephan says that they get to decide who they want to be for the next thirty years.

Back at the hospital, Alaric talks with Jo about Jeremy's drinking.  Jo says that Jeremy will be fine, especially if Jeremy is anything like his sister and that this is something she treats every single night on campus. How is Elena, someone who clearly rarely attends class, suddenly a paragon of goodness?  Over her shoulder, Alaric notices a kid with a massively bloody nose and so Jo snarks that when a moderately successful, beautiful doctor is flirting with him,  Alaric should give her his full attention, before walking away.

Elena and Stephan have now hit the bar, where Stephan suggests that if Sarah "outs" her that she should start her life somewhere else. Why oh why equate vampirism with an GLBT identity? Stephan asks that Elena hand over her ring and then gets on one knee, before loudly starting to propose.  Elena queries whether Stephan is proposing because she is pregnant. Stephan loudly proclaims that Elena has stood by his side during addiction, multiple accidents, including a bull fighting injury.  Elena can barely stop herself from laughing, as she says yes, as the bar breaks out in applause.

#HaleNo Review Black Out Link Round Up

In light of the major issue of Kathleen Hale’s stalking as mentioned in today’s Friday Discussion, many reviewers are having a #HaleNo Review Black Out until October 27th which I initially saw proposed by Jane of Dear Author (I do not know if the idea originated with her, though)

This is something we support, not least of which because this is the result of actions like Ms. Hale’s being accepted will result in: the silence of review blogs and the death of critical, informative reviewing. After all, very few of us are actually making any kind of living at this - and few are willing to engage in an unpaid activity (especially one that can be a lot of work) that will bring obsessive and angry people to their homes and their family.

Of course, Fangs for the Fantasy runs on a schedule - and at present that schedule doesn’t include book reviews on Thursdays or during the weekend - the blackout rather falls in our dark period. So, instead of a book review today we are putting out a link round up of various blogs talking about the Hale stalking because we shouldn’t just chalk this up to another case of author drama and return to business as normal

Dear Author’s On the Importance of Pseudonymous Activity nicely sums up the whole facts of the issue

Smart Bitches’ The Choices of Kathleen Hale

Jenny Trout’s DON’T DO THIS EVER (An Advice Column For Writers): “Stalking The Hands That Feed You” edition

Love in the Margins also has an excellent Link Roundup

Bibliodaze: An Open Letter to Kathleen Hale & Guardian Books: Stalking Is Not Okay

Bookthingo’s excellent Storify: What happens when The Guardian lets an author gloat about stalking a blogger which also captures the reaction to Ms. Hale’s stalking which is, in many ways, as scary as the stalking itself.

Jim. C. Hines: Victim or Perpetrator?

The Dead Writer’s Society IS KATHLEEN HALE A “JOURNALIST”? #HALENO

Bookbinge: “Catfish”, “Doxx”, and “Stalk” – What You Need To Know About Kathleen Hale #HaleNo

Laura Pohl: The latest scandal on the book community – Kathleen Hale, the stalking and the inexistent response to her actions

Elfswood: Poisoning the Well: Kathleen Hale's Attempt to Justify her Stalking

Again from Dear Author - Poisoning the Well. How Ms. Hale’s actions hurt all in the book community, authors as well

Vacuousminx: The rising costs of membership in the booktalk community

There is also a petition to have Goodreads improve its privacy settings

Love in the Margins: Class and Privilege: The Listen Linda Edition

We do not know the various writer’s histories nor can we guarantee that other posts on these sites won’t be problematic

The 100: Season Two, Episode One: The 48

Clarke is still in her little cell and she is being watched by camera.  When Clarke looks through the window, she is shocked to someone in hazmat gear staring back at her. Maya walks away, so Clarke begins to bang on the door asking where Monty is.  Maya merely turns and continues to clean down what should be Monty's bed.  In desperation, Clarke grabs her IV pole and smashes the window in her door; however, when Clarke reaches her hand through the window to unlock her door, she manages to slash her arm open.  This does not stop Clark and after she gets the door open, Clarke picks up a shard of glass and attacks Maya, demanding to know what she is doing.  Clarke drags Maya through the compound, forcing Maya to use her keycard to open the door to the elevator, as Clarke continues to hold the glass shard to her throat.  All Maya can do is whimper in fear.  Clarke and Maya make their way to a dining area and when the people finally see Clarke, they scream containment breach and run, as soliders approach Clarke from behind.

Bellamy makes his way through the woods with a spear in his hand.  He runs into a few of The 100 who managed to escape.  Bellamy orders them to follow him and stay low and quiet.  They come across Finn and another member of The 100 being dragged by one of the Grounders.  When one of them falls to the ground unable to keep up, The grounder dismounts and kills him quickly, telling Finn that this is one and he lost 300. Finn quickly tries to struggle to his feet but The Grounder only offers Finn water, saying that he needs to keep one of them alive to talk to the commander.  Bellamy watches, as The Grounder mounts the house and continues to lead Quinn through the woods.

Lincoln is washing up in the woods, as Octavia practices a Grounder language, so that she can travel. Octavia questions why she has to learn this and Lincoln explains that only the warriors speak English, so to blend in, Octavia must learn the language by the time they get to the sea. (Nuclear bomb goes off, but still not enough to kill sexism.  That's good to know The 100)Lincoln pulls the arrow out of Octavia's leg and quickly cauterizes the wound.  Lincoln realises that Octavia has been poisoned and Octavia makes it clear that they cannot return to Lincoln's village because every single member of his village will take a turn at stabbing him. Lincoln gives Octavia a weapon, saying that the antidote comes from beetles and rushes off to get Olivia some beetles.

A grounder approaches the old 100 camp and falls to his knees when he sees the burned remains of one of his tribe.  He comes across Raven, who is playing possum and she wastes no time shooting him.  Raven holds her gun up when she hears a sound and it turns out that it's Murphy returning.  Murphy begs Raven not to shoot but she points out that Murphy shot her and pulls the trigger, only to discover that the gun is empty. An injured but relieved Murphy sits down, telling Raven that he would have shot himself as well.

Clarke is tied to a bed when President Dante Wallace, Maya and a doctor walk in.  Clarke does not immediately answer their questions and Maya explains that Clarke was the next one to have cleared through quarantine. When Maya mentions that it would have been another ten minutes, Wallace cuts her off by clearing his throat. Maya says that she is not pressing charges and is told that she may get her treatment now.  Wallace says that restraints are not necessary and when Clarke shakes Wallaces hands and notices the black marks, he explains them as paint.  It seems that Clarke's fellow 100 who have been captured, have spent their time freely handing out information. Clarke asks about her watch but Wallace says that they cannot allow contaminated items inside. In the background, Maya is hooked up to an IV, which delivers some dark looking medicine, or perhaps blood. Clarke asks how many of them were captured and Wallace reveals that they have 48 of them.  Wallace says that they are not prisoners and that all the people they could find have been gathered up.  Clarke brings up the ark's return to earth and Wallace explains that they are searching for survivors and will bring in anyone they find. Clarke asks to see her people  and a box is wheeled in.  The box contains clothing, as well as jewelery options and Clarke is asked to change and meet them in the hall.  Clarke rips the high heel off of a shoe. It looks like Clarke is losing some of her naiveté. 

Clarke meets Wallace in the hall, which leads to the area where they get power from a hydro electric dam.  Wallace explains that they get fresh water from their own underground freshwater reservoir and adds that they get fresh food from their hydroponic farm.  Clarke questions why these people are staying in the compound, when they know the ground is survivable.  Wallace explains that the ground is not survivable for them.  Clarke points out that the Grounders have survived but Wallace answers that The Grounders who couldn't survive radiation didn't and those who could, passed on their DNA.  The people in the compound have not gone through that process.  Clarke points out that The 100 didn't go through that process either and then realises that they have been exposed to solar radiation - the same gauntlet as The Grounders.  Apparently, The 100 have a greater ability to survive the radiation on earth than The Grounders.  Wallace leads Clarke into an elevator and asks that Clarke hand over the heel.   When Clarke hands it over, Wallace explains that she is not at war anymore and is safe there.

American Horror Story, Season 4, Episode 3: Edward Mordrake Part 1

We’re at The American Morbidity on Hallowe’en where a patronising tour guide shows off the body parts and pictures of people with non-typical bodies and expressing what a relief Hallowe’en was since they could go out without being noted upon. In to this comes a fake doctor and his assistant trying to sell a faked specimen – the museum representatives are not impressed. The curator is more cunning though – if these clearly morally dubious people (she calls them “inventive”) could bring her a real specimen, she wouldn’t ask too many details.

Which sounds like an invitation to criminal enterprise. Naughty naughty. She also mentions where she used to get specimens – including Freak Shows when a performer died. Especially drawing attention to the expensive conjoined liver they have on display.

Halowe’en has also come to the town near the Freak Show, with kids going out before the curfew and Twisty the creepiest of creepy clowns hanging around being creepy.

Ethel goes to see the doctor –her old days of hard drinking have caught up with her. Or her liver anyway. He tells her she’s only got 6 months to a year to live (and we get to see the real strength of this show – acting that is second to none). She cries and tells him that he’s the first doctor who ever respected her and wonders how different her life would have been if she had met him sooner.

At the show everyone’s partying for Hallowe’en except Jimmy who is moping and Dot who loses her temper and shouts at everyone for celebrating while Meep is dead and Jimmy just buried him. She wants to dedicate the show to Meep’s memory – but is told there’ll be no show. Freaks don’t perform on Hallowe’en because of Edward Mordrake (Ethel explains while getting a drink, despite her doctor’s instructions), a nobleman in the 1800s with a face on the back of his head whose whispers drove him insane. After a stint in Bethlem, he joined a Freak Show and one Hallowe’en snapped and killed every other performer before committing suicide. Now his spirit makes an appearance should any “freak” perform on Halowe’en.

Jimmy talks to his mother about her drinking but she snaps and says means things probably to drive Jimmy away so he doesn’t see her die.

They have a funeral for Meep and a new applicant arrives: Mystic Esmeralda, a fortune teller (one of the con-men from the beginning).

To the twins – both having the same dream of Dot having Bette’s head removed (effectively killing her). Dot thinks this is a wonderfully happy dream, Bette less so. Especially since Dot has tried to kill her before; Dot doesn’t reassure her since she says she will find a doctor to do that surgery once she’s earned enough money so one of them has a chance at happiness.

Jimmy goes to Elsa about Esmeralda and Elsa notes that most fortune tellers have a “darker complexion” and Jimmy concedes she’s “no gypsy”. Elsa tests her and Esmeralda perceptively scans the room for clues about Elsa, quickly seeing Elsa’s desperation to be famous and spins a tale of Marlene Dietrich stealing Elsa’s fame. Esmeralda is hired. She also lays the groundwork for someone to “guide” Elsa.

Kathleen Hale: Stalking and a Community Problem

Anyone who has been on the internet for the last few days must have been aware of the Kathleen Hale stalking drama. If you are not fully aware, here are some excellent posts on the matter

Dear Author’s On the Importance of Pseudonymous Activity

Smart Bitches’ The Choices of Kathleen Hale

Jenny Trout’s DON’T DO THIS EVER (An Advice Column For Writers): “Stalking The Hands That Feed You” edition

Love in the Margins also has an excellent Link Roundup

So I don’t want to repeat what has already been said excellently in so many other places - but I do want to say we have a problem.

It’s very tempting to consider this all happened because Ms. Hale is a deeply unpleasant and, frankly, scary woman - which is not inaccurate. It’s also tempting to think that she got the profile she did because she is very well connected - which isn’t unlikely. It’s also tempting to think that it doesn’t take much to set off some stalkers - sometimes the slightest thing can lead a stalker to building up a rather terrifying elaborate fantasy.

It’s tempting, and reassuring, to decide that this is a “one off.” Except, it’s already clear that it isn’t. And, in some ways more worrying than these frightening stalkers themselves, we’re also seeing consent and approval for their actions. It’s not a “one off” (or a “two off” or how ever many off it turns out to be) when these actions are praised and celebrated by so many in our community.

That isn’t worrying - that is frightening. It is frightening that fans and authors respond to this report of outright stalking and made excuses for it - or openly praised it.

What have we become? And how much further will we take this?

This culture of attacking reviewers for criticism has been developing for a while - of which STGRB is perhaps the most visible manifestation of it. And yes, we must draw a direct link between Ms. Hale’s stalking and the wide acceptance of her actions if not directly to that group then certainly to the attitude that spawned them, not least of which because Ms. Hale herself referred to them. When STGRB first caused so much outrage with their campaigns against reviewers - including doxing, revealing reviewer’s names, addresses and work-places many of us spoke out against them - but equally there were many more willing to speak in favour of them and to their defence. There were many who were willing to join them in labelling negative reviews as “bullying” (a grossly offensive comparison that takes advantage of the high profile of vulnerable suicides that drew attention to bullying, especially of marginalised people) and in labelling criticism as “attack”. Authors like Anne Rice and Nathan Bransford spoke up in support of this characterisation, ignoring or tacitly accepting STGRB’s tactics (including doxxing and slandering reviewers with allegations of them being bad mothers, or having a drinking problem). News outlets like Huffpost Books further added credence to the idea that criticism was “bullying” and that the tactics of STGRB were either acceptable or negligible.

Sleepy Hollow, Season Two Episode Five: The Weeping Lady

This episode begins with Ichabod paying a visit to Caroline, who hands him clothing she made herself out of a special wave, as well as hand churned butter and preserves.  Now, if this was in Ichabod's time, this would be over the top but slightly understandable, but Caroline is helping Crane because she is inspired by his supposed dedication to colonial reenactment and the way he never breaks character. How Ichabod could have missed the signs Caroline was tossing about regarding her interest is beyond me.  When Caroline goes to make her move, Ichabod is forced to step backwards and finally stutter and tell Caroline that he is a married man. Caroline steps back in shock and explains that because there are no pictures of Crane's wife, and he never talks about her, she assumed that Crane was either single or a widower. Crane assures Caroline that is wife is alive and well, as Abby enters the room.  Caroline quickly apologises, mistaking Abby for Crane's wife and Abby snarks that she and Crane need a symbol to indicate when Crane is getting his giddy on.  Crane is not impressed and points out that he was unaware of Caroline's feelings towards him.  Abby snarks that it was obvious that Caroline had a clear case of "Crane on the brain."

Crane talks about how distracted he is by Katrina's current circumstances but Abby points out that Katrina chose to stay with the horsemen and can clearly handle herself.  Switch to Katrina working on some kind of potion to make ink.  She writes a message and opens the window to see a bird.  Katrina orders the bird to obey her and informs the bird that it will be her messenger.  Katrina gives the bird her message, commanding it to find Ichabod, just as Abraham (read: the headless horseman) enters the room. Katrina thanks Abraham for the comforts he has procured for her and Abraham in turn promises Katrina the world when she is his queen. Katrina is quick to point out that she has never been one for material wants but Abraham clarifies to add that with apocalypse a certainty, the only way Katrina will survive is by his side.  Abraham says that this is a choice he wants Katrina to make willingly but adds that he will not wait forever, before leaving the room. How exactly can she say no when he has her captive?  It seems to be that Abraham has a lot to learn about consent.

Parish is interrupted by Abraham, who reports that Katrina may be trying to work around the enchantment Parish cast around Abraham's home to block Katrina's magic.  Abraham asks Parish to check on it and Parish promises to look into it because Katrina is powerful and devious.  Parish adds that if Katrina is still causing trouble, they can use the binding ritual; however, Abraham is confident that he can convince Katrina to play the role that Moloch wants of her own free will. Parish believes that this will be difficult without severing Katrina's bond with Crane, adding that he loves to cause his parents pain. Talk about your long standing Mommy and Daddy issues already. I am starting to believe that Parish is worse than The Originals.  Abraham asserts that all he wants is for Katrina to have no access to her magic before leaving.  Parish looks through a box for a sin of Katrina's that he can make use of and we get a flash to a young woman and man together.

Two people are making out in a car and the woman makes it clear that she is not  going any further. The man is resistant at first but stops when he hears something.  I love that the young woman reiterates clearly that she is only willing to go do far. Suddenly, something flashes across the window of the jeep and the couple drives away frantically.

Ichabod and Abby are sitting in a car out front of Caroline's house.  Abby suggest that Crane just send Caroline a text but of course, Crane finds this inadequate and while getting of the car says that he is going to apologize in person, the way a gentleman should. Crane makes his way to the front door and when Caroline answers, Crane apologises and asks if they can put the misunderstanding behind them.  Crane admits that he has few friends in Sleepy Hollow and none that have his belief in the Colonial way of life.  Caroline is quick to accept Crane's offer of friendship and he leaves. When Caroline enters her house, she hears a weeping sound.  Caroline makes her way into the living room, where she finds a spectral figure all in black with glowing eyes.  The figure gets out of the chair and makes her way over to Caroline.

Later that day, Abby is at a crime scene at the beach.  The coroner is removing the body of Caroline and Crane is extremely upset. Crane wants to know who would do this but the only information Abby has is that Caroline died at 9 pm, which is when they left Caroline's home. Crane points out that because it is so far from town, it's not likely that anyone saw what happened.  They decide to head down the river to where they believe Caroline's body entered the river.  Crane finds the mug Caroline was holding last night  and Abby finds tire tracks and no foot prints.  Abby reveals that this area is what local kids use as a lovers lane.

Abby and Crane head to high school and Abby gives Crane a brief explanation of high school politics.  They find the kids who were witnesses to Caroline's death based in quickly gathered high school gossip.  The kids tell Abby and Crane that they saw The Weeping Lady.  Later, at the library, Abby explains that The Weeping Lady is the ghost of a woman, who drowned in the river and is dripping wet with glowing green eyes. Crane questions if The Weeping Lady cries because an injustice has been done to her and Abby explains that she was jilted by her husband or lover.  Abby prints up a list of books on the legend and they separate to look for resources. A bewildered Crane makes his way around the library  and pauses when he sees Katrina's messenger on a window ledge.  Katrina has sent him basically a love letter.  Wasn't she supposed to be gathering information on the horsemen?

Abby runs into Hawley, who claims to be gathering information on something which goes bump in the night. Hawley comments on the fact that Abby isn't exactly warming up to him and points out that he does the work he is contracted to do.  Hawley reminds Abby that everything came out okay in the end and predictably Abby replies, "no thanks to you."  Hawley argues that if he had accompanied Crane and Abby, he may have fouled the mission altogether and asks for slack. Hawley offers to help Abby and Crane the next time have a problem with a monster and adds that if they need him, he is down at the pier.

Supernatural, Season 10, Episode 3: Soul Survivor

Last season the Winchesters found out how to cure demons (blessed human blood, lot of shouting, lot of drama, a few other niceties) which is now Sam’s plan for Dean who is locked in the Winchester Cave, in the same cell they used to keep Crowley. Only Dean looks far more evil (and, I have to say, evil looks gooood on him).

Sam has apparently also called Castiel to come help and he and Hannah go on a road trip. In a role reversal, he also has to tell Hannah about the intricacies of human interaction – like if someone tells you they’re fine you accept it and don’t keep asking. Castiel clear isn’t fine – and he hasn’t told Sam that either.

It’s exorcism time with Dean, complete with spooky demon voice, hissing and black eyes and lots of taunting – including that Sam is no better than Demonic!Dean. That faintly ambiguous statement is explained with a flashback showing Sam getting an angry, desperate, drunk man to make a deal with a Crossroads Demon – having a man sell his soul in order to capture a demon to question and torture. Ouch, Sam tries to justify with his intentions but Dean is even less impressed by that excuse than I am.

To Hell and Crowley is now chief bureaucrat (looks like a whole lot of work) but he has an evil advisor! He has a vizier! Vizier guy has heard about Castiel fading and Crowley sends a demon to have him watched – the Vizier thinks to have Cas killed (who knows with Crowley?). Crowley fades out reminiscing about the little holiday he took with Dean which inspires his fawning Lackey to be Crowley’s new “wing man.” Lackey gets vaporised for his impudence.

Things aren’t going all Crowley’s way. One of the demons speaks up with quite a list of grievances against Crowley; he ran off and was completely absent indulging his human blood addiction for a substantial part of the last season. He then took a little holiday with Dean to try and bring him to the dark side – and failed to actually achieve that (but did get more demons killed) and now he rules Hell with pretty frank indifference. One of his demons dramatically suicides in protest.

Over to Castiel and Hannah - who can’t read a map, but the delay gives her another chance to appeal to the dying Cas (with lots of bond-y arm holding entreaty) to get more Grace; Castiel still refuses to kill an angel for a charge up. Argument over, Sam calls worried that his blessed blood treatment is actually killing Dean – which Cas thinks is highly likely but since the options are a) possibly killing Dean for a cure or b) killing Deamon!Dean so he doesn’t run amok or c) let Demon!Dean run amok… well not much choice

there.

Call ended, Castiel tries to give Hannah a gentle let down, telling her he’s focused on saving Dean, they can’t be distracted – and basically telling her to drop her crush because it’s not happening. Which is great but they get another distraction – Edina, not happy about Daniel’s death, holding Hannah hostage with an Angel Blade. With Hannah injured and out the fight (AGAIN. The minute people draw blades Hannah kind of just crumples in a corner), Edina is bound by a classic villain trope to “kill Castiel slowly”. She beats him savagely – until a bleary eyed Cas looks up to see Crowley.