is the first episode of the second season of the supernatural crime drama Grimm , which originally aired on August 13, 2012. Episode Overview

The premiere picks up immediately after the Season 1 cliffhanger, dealing with the aftermath of Nick Burkhardt's encounter with Akira Kimura and the shocking return of his mother.

: Nick discovers his mother, Kelly Burkhardt, is alive. She explains that she faked her death 18 years ago for his safety and has been tracking those responsible for the car accident ever since.

: A ruthless Wesen (a Mauvais Dentes) arrives in Portland via a freighter, leaving a trail of mutilated bodies. This creature is part of a larger conspiracy targeting Nick because of Aunt Marie’s key.

: Juliette remains in a coma after being scratched by Adalind’s cat. Monroe and Rosalee work frantically to find a cure, discovering that she is at risk of permanent memory loss.