Great review, and I love your spec. Wish I had more to add, but I'm really tired. I was, however, just astounded by how many show-altering occurences happened in this episode, and I can't wait to see their effects on the future of the show.

It did occur to me watching, as a slightly random but potentially connected thought, that it would be a wonderful irony if Ben were to be the one to heal Balthus.