In a story characterized by mind-bending twists and paradoxes, the phenomenon that Carter is summarizing here is among the most fantastic. Ever since they retrieved their reality’s version of Alice Donovan from the depths of Mars (several days after her disappearance), they have been marveling over the idea that during her disappearance she spontaneously traveled into the unbelievably distant past, setting in motion the chain of events that has now come full-circle. This is all explored in detail over the course of Episode Six: Ascension so far. Lost? Feel free to ask questions in the comments. -e