Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24021856-20140920022151/@comment-5609807-20140921173732

I've watched the episode over and over now. Everything is pitch perfect.

I am blown away by Leo's fight, Raph and Mikey bonding so closely (aww, "little brother"), but Donnie, being my favorite, I am blown away by EVERYTHING he has to deal with; being the leader, possibly having to let April go, having to take care of Leo.

One scenario I envision is Mikey knowing that Splinter is alive but Raph and Donnie not willing to accept it. I think Raph will eventually go along with Mikey but Donnie is going to be the quidessential "Doubting Thomas." When Splinter comes back, it will be a huge shock for Donnie and I see him taking off for alone time to grieve about his failure as a leader and as a son. I picture a really tender moment between Donnie and Splinter after that where Donnie is told he is still loved.