Yep, he does seem quite broken (and it's mainly Helen's fault, so I hope he sees that). At least once positive is he's gotten over Helen and might have a chance with Jenny maybe. But also, think of teh fics that can be written! Ansty fun, and also, delicious hurt/comfort others helping him out of his despair *cough*Jenny*cough*.
They didn't really get a chance to explore Jenny's failing relationship - it's like an afterthought designed for Nick/Jenny setup but I wish we'd got more about her this season. Rather neglected characterwise. Must find/write fic for her.
I think if Stephen does come back it will be interesting to see how/if Nick (or even just on his own) Stephen can get over Helen. All his dumbness this season was related to Helen, putting ideas in his head and slowly turning him against those who were in reality his friends and allies.
I do hope emotionally speaking we can see Stephen get over her, get out of her grasp. He's not my favourite character but I find myself feeling sorry for him because ultimately he's a good guy, just needs to let go of the dangerous connection to Helen that clouds his mind. Maybe he can wear sunglassess that strategically bloke the monster cleavage and break Helen's power over him. ;P
Jenny really has been sidelined this season and it will be interesting to see what they do with her next. I'm still uncertain if Nick just blanking her offer of a drink is a sign of things to come - will she end up liking him and he's not interested?
And will she even comment on what Helen was saying so blatantly in front of her about Claudia? Wouldn't it be weird (a somehow oddly fitting) if Jenny - who mentioned specifically that she's been feeling different - decides that she wants things put right so she can go back to being who she is supposed to (oooo! fic bunny!)
Assuming Helen's 'friends' at the end were just a bunch of handy helper clones, I don't think her plan is for clone Stephen. I think she's going to start her research and try to change things to bring him back - and if she has that research, does that mean Nick can get in there and use it to put things to how they were supposed to be. After all, he is dead against changing the future and yet that has already been done...
Don't know what they intend for Jenny but shall be interesting for next season and for fic. :D
I wasn't thinking Helen plans to clone Stephen - think one of him is more than enough, she couldn't quite keep her control of him before - just mess with timeline as you pointed out. I'm sure she can think of a way to work it into her research. Might sound a bit cold but I think she's appearing less humanised more and more - like the proper mad scientist intent on answers who takes little regard for the impact, but has a soft spot for a few.
I hope next season Nick and the team actually work out what's going on with the why and not just where. I'd be thrilled in the ARC researchers actually managed to figure out something useful on their own but not holding my breath for their inclusion and competancy.
They didn't really get a chance to explore Jenny's failing relationship - it's like an afterthought designed for Nick/Jenny setup but I wish we'd got more about her this season. Rather neglected characterwise. Must find/write fic for her.
I think if Stephen does come back it will be interesting to see how/if Nick (or even just on his own) Stephen can get over Helen. All his dumbness this season was related to Helen, putting ideas in his head and slowly turning him against those who were in reality his friends and allies.
I do hope emotionally speaking we can see Stephen get over her, get out of her grasp. He's not my favourite character but I find myself feeling sorry for him because ultimately he's a good guy, just needs to let go of the dangerous connection to Helen that clouds his mind. Maybe he can wear sunglassess that strategically bloke the monster cleavage and break Helen's power over him. ;P
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And will she even comment on what Helen was saying so blatantly in front of her about Claudia? Wouldn't it be weird (a somehow oddly fitting) if Jenny - who mentioned specifically that she's been feeling different - decides that she wants things put right so she can go back to being who she is supposed to (oooo! fic bunny!)
Assuming Helen's 'friends' at the end were just a bunch of handy helper clones, I don't think her plan is for clone Stephen. I think she's going to start her research and try to change things to bring him back - and if she has that research, does that mean Nick can get in there and use it to put things to how they were supposed to be. After all, he is dead against changing the future and yet that has already been done...
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I wasn't thinking Helen plans to clone Stephen - think one of him is more than enough, she couldn't quite keep her control of him before - just mess with timeline as you pointed out. I'm sure she can think of a way to work it into her research. Might sound a bit cold but I think she's appearing less humanised more and more - like the proper mad scientist intent on answers who takes little regard for the impact, but has a soft spot for a few.
I hope next season Nick and the team actually work out what's going on with the why and not just where. I'd be thrilled in the ARC researchers actually managed to figure out something useful on their own but not holding my breath for their inclusion and competancy.
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