Revolution "Chained Heat"

"Chained Heat" S1 E1 - I'm not going to lie, but I'm surprised that I am still watching Revolution.  Yet again, I think the show is doing a great job keeping our interest by learning new twists...that are rather large...in each episode.  The one that that I will complain about is how annoying Charlie is!  Yes, I get that you think you're the reason why Danny has been taken hostage, but I mean come on!  Be a little ruthless if you're going to survive this post-apocalyptic environment you're in!  Which means...doing whatever is necessary to survive and get your family back - within reason of course.  I think she finally realized the kind of world that is out there so I think we will get less of the little miss innocent act.  Okay, FIRST big twist was this Randall guy who has the same necklace/USB that glows as the woman from the first episode!  It looked like she was communicating with someone and had plans/sketches scattered regarding a type of device or machine...I bet it's something to bring the power back on.  Unfortunately, she is no longer alive and there is another villain in town besides Monroe.  SECOND big twist was the fact that Danny and Charlie's mom is alive!  I couldn't tell if she's being held captive by Monroe, which I think she is...but I can't tell why she's still alive or what she's doing.  My theory is he is holding her captive and forcing her to figure out this whole blackout ordeal.  I think that Monroe was trying to get Benjamin to come and help his wife out, but I thought the mom didn't know anything and it was Benjamin that discovered it.  I'm sure there's more to come on this, but I definitely do NOT think they are working together.  I'm a little excited about next week...hope they start writing in some love interest storylines! -Cyn