Curtis... I agree about the Mom scene. Too 'OT'. Though it did at least hint at 'why' he's so messed-up.
And, yes, where did he get the 'water into snow' and frozen sword capabilities. Odd indeed.
Otherwise good stuff, especially the revelation that the shape-shifting woman doesn't actually change, it's just what she makes you see... ooooooooh! Nice. I wonder if that's what she really looks like, or if she's just making everyone see that?!
And I still can't wait to see what Peter and Nathan's mom can do.
shane