I don't even know where to start with this episode.

I think hands down this episode was better than the premiere, only because to me, the premiere felt like it was something I've already seen. This episode contained things I did not expect AT ALL and I'm loving how they're making sure all of the characters were effected in some way with Stiles' absence. Not to mention how they incorporated Corey into all of this...except it only makes me salty that they could do that with him but not Kira, but hey, that's just me.

So this episode starts off with Scott and Liam practicing Lacrosse, which made me so fucking emotional guys. The fact that Scott is training Liam up to get team captain makes me think back to season 1 memories...I miss that Teen Wolf. It also makes me wonder if they're trying to shift Scott as the Teen Wolf to Liam, which I know they have been trying to do that lately, but what I'm meaning is maybe by making Liam an alpha later down the line too. I don't know guys, this is just me throwing out ideas cause it's something I enjoy doing.

Corey and Mason are too damn adorable as well. I love how Mason helps him out and Corey does as well...gah! I love it. I also freaking loved this scene:

I'm SO glad Coach is back...seeing him in this episode made my life, no lie. My favorite scenes was first the one above, and then the "Liam Dumbar" like that just made me laugh so hard for some reason. Sorry Liam :/

Then we had Malia and that dude in bed....I was super disturbed guys. I mean, I love my girl Malia and whatever she does, but eh I just hate the fact that we don't know who he is and such. I know that this is mostly cause of Stiles being gone, but ugh I wish there was more buildup for something like that for her.

Speaking of Malia, I give the writers major props for making sure she was affected by Stiles being gone as well. I totally forgot that he was her anchor and kept her human, so I'm glad they put that in the show and are making it very clear. But seriously though...Malia getting mad like that after a test grade is so me.

As for Scott...GOD BLESS YOU WRITERS FOR GIVING US SHIRTLESS SCOTTY BOY! Okay no but seriously, that season one flashback broke my heart not seeing Stiles there, but for real, I'm glad Scott put all of the pieces together. Him standing there at Stiles' locker and then him on the lacrosse field saying "huh...must have been someone else" literally ended my existence like YES HE WAS YOUR BEST FRIEND AND STILL IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

We finally figured out where Parrish was guys, haha. I feel like he won't be as essential this season as he was last season, which makes me sad cause I like him as an individual character, but I'm glad they cut the weird Marrish scenes. I'm glad that ship sunk faster than the titanic (too soon?)

As for Chris Argent...WHERE TF IS HE GUYS? Like, I'm starting to freak out because I'm worried the ghost riders took him too and I want him back. 

As for Claudia...this was me 

Like okay, not only did her existence on the show being ALIVE screw me up, but so did me thinking about how that was possible. I mean, the first thing I thought of was that Stiles being gone meant that Stiles was the reason she died in the first place, but that doesn't make any sense to me at all. How could a disease be changed without Stiles being there? It's making me wonder what is the real reason she's back.

However, if that is the real reason, let me take a moment to tell you how much everything is fucked up now because of Stiles being gone. Not only would his mom be alive, but so would practically every character that ever died on Teen Wolf. Let me explain.

A. Without Stiles, there would be no void, which would lead to no Oni, which would lead to no death of Allison Argent.

B. If Stiles wouldn't have been possessed, then there would have been no reason for Aiden, Ethan, and Derek to be fighting the Oni. Aiden would still be alive.

C. Without Stiles, shouldn't Lydia be...dead? I mean, Stiles saved her life multiple times. Hell, I know he's saved everyones lives multiple times, but he's saved Lydia that night on the lacrosse field and in last season at Eichen. 

Guys...I don't think we realize how much someone's existence effects everything and everyone. I don't know the rules for Teen Wolf of course, but for someone to just forget stuff like that and replace those memories with something else...you'd think they'd figure it out eventually, just like how the pack is doing now. It's all just one big mind fuck, ami right?

As for Lydia...her scenes in this episode made me die so many times. First her hearing Stiles in her dreams, then reliving Stiles leaving her, her saying that she loved Stiles, and then at the very end with her writing his name. "What the hell is a Stiles?" like the writers couldn't have picked a better ending line for the episode. Not to mention this iconic scene (like Lydia, you wanna help me pick up my Statistics grade?)

But let's talk about that last scene...Lydia wrote out Mischief, which has been sparking many ideas and theories across the fandom. I've seen some where they think that Mischief is Stiles' real name (which makes no sense to me cause it's supposed to be hard to pronounce) and that Mischief links back to the episode "Galvanize 3x15" which is my favorite theory. They think that this was the night that Lydia realized that she loved Stiles, which was from that awesome scene in Stiles' room with the red string of fate. It would make sense, but I have a theory of my own as well.

Jeff Davis said that the word Mischief was chosen very carefully and has a lot of meaning that we may not figure out at first. I love that theory of it going back to that episode of Galvanize, but also, Stiles was void at one given time, and what do they call dark kitsunes? Mischief makers. I have no idea if that is linked somehow, but since this is the season of memories, maybe it does. Maybe Lydia's subconscious is trying to remember that "Stiles" or the "mischief maker" had killed her best friend, Allison, and maybe remembering that blank hole in her mind might trigger memories of Stiles? I honestly have no clue guys.

If you have any of your own theories, please tell me! I love reading them.

What do you think Stiles is up to right now?

Sheriff and Claudia or Sheriff and Melissa?

What was coach watching "online"?

Do you think Stiles' locker is empty or contains a clue?

Is this season making you wonder if the ghost riders could be real and have made you "forget" someone? (maybe this is what deja vu is OMG)

MEMORY OF THE WEEK

ICE PICK : 2X2

I thought I'd choose this as the memory of the week because I loved this episode so much from season two. I loved the "bad guy" vibe Derek had, I loved how he was forming his new pack, I loved how fun yet cute it was, and I loved the mystery of the kanima. 

The ice skating scene was so adorable..I miss these type of moments in teen wolf. 

and yes Stiles...you still drive Roscoe and you will never abandon it 

LORD I miss seeing him in Teen Wolf so much, along with Erica. I wish she never would have died...I honestly think she would have pulled a Lydia and turned from the bitch to the sweetheart and helped the pack in so many ways. What? Yes, I think about this type of stuff. Imagine how much her and Malia would slay together. 

WOLFIE OF THE WEEK

ah! It's my first wolfie of the week! I just want to let you all know that I thought about this one long and hard, because you guys are all AMAZING commenters and I love you all so much for that. However, this weeks winner is...

mccallous

I chose you because you were a very active commenter in the last chapter, and a lot of your comments were true af and made me laugh, haha. Thank you so much for reading and being an amazing active reader! btw I love the location on your profile omfg

Don't fret though! you all will have plenty of other opportunities to win wolfie of the week. Just keep being active and stand out; the more you do, the more I notice! (:

Also, if you win wolfie of the week, I will also gift you with either a cover, an icon, an edit, or something like votes on your story/a shoutout on my profile. Just let me know what you want and I'll get on it!

until next week...